Blackout Curtains

Motorized blackout shades are a great addition to any home or office.

The terms “blackout” refers to the fabric used for our blackout curtains. The blackout curtains are made with fabric that has a solid opaque layer, which prevents light from passing through the cloth or fabric.

 

 

Although the Blackout Draperies are made with a blackout lining, which does prevents light from bleeding through the weave of the cloth, it does not imply absolute or complete blackout. You will see a glow around any opening, crack, crevice, split, or junction, which is not completely sealed off. 

When a greater degree of light blocking is desirable, additional features may be added for a surcharge, which will increase the room darkening effectiveness.

For example, Cassette Headboxes may be added to the top of a shade to block light, which would glow around the roller. Side Channel strips may also be added on the sides, which will enclose the fabric within the channels. Both of these features increase the light-blocking capabilities of the treatment, yet even these are not guaranteed to eliminate 100% of light.

When considering blackout curtains, you need to take in account the condition of the sheet rock, squareness of windows, and other features may make it virtually impossible to create a complete blackout environment.

Relative to blackout and custom drapes in Houston, the tracks which the draperies ride on are mounted out from the wall a few inches so that light will glow around the top of the system.

This can be greatly reduced by the addition of a cornice which is mounted to the wall above the window opening, extends out over the top and comes back down a few inches over the top of the draperies. Even here, it is still possible for light to bounce its way through and create some glow in this area. Where the two panels meet in a center split drapery, even though the panels will overlap, there may still be some light glow in this area.

In summary, blackout curtains will help with light-blocking your space. With only the touch of a remote, your Motorized Blackout Curtains will provide the a look that is more inviting and beautiful.

We hope that this information was helpful and that you fully enjoy the room darkening effects of our blackout curtains and shades.

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We are here to help you with all of your shades, draperies, and motors. Give us a call and we will give you that personal touch that you are looking for. (281) 393-9039.