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Blackout & Room Darkening

Blackout vs room-darkening, told straight: side light gaps mean "blackout" rarely is, and we say where.

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Look beyond the fabric label

  • Note whether light comes through the fabric or around it.
  • Check side, top and bottom gaps at the actual opening.
  • Consider how any second layer will move and stack.
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