Blackout curtains

3 years ago

How does one choose blackout curtains for their (master) bedroom? I did a google search and there are literally hundreds of options -

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Jennifer
3 years ago
I had to try many different panels before I found a true blackout for my son's bedroom. BBB only had grommet types in the store and so I ordered the back tab Eclipse 100% Blackout in polyester velvet charcoal color. In the stores, I used my phone's flashlight feature to test fabric! Good luck.
kbear_15 thanked Jennifer
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3 years ago
I bought mine at JC Penney. They had back tab blackout panels (10' long because I have 10' ceilings) on sale for $9 per panel. They're 100% blackout and perfect!
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kbear_15
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3 years ago
What is back tab? Are grommet frowned upon or liked for blackout curtains?
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@kbear_15 - grommet top lets light through. Back tab, there are 'tabs' of fabric on the "street side" of the curtains that you put the curtain rod through.

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