How To Hang Blackout Curtains - Sleep better in a darker room!

[@HandleOne]

So the end ring goes outside the bracket. What a great technique. Thanks.

[@mamambootybootybooty]

Agree! Never thought of doing that either. All of Amplify DIY videos are done so well- I’m glad I subscribed🙂

[@zebragiraffe1]

ooh..thanks! I think that I might be able to do this myself with your excellent video. Your family sure is lucky to have you!!

[@billiericks3293]

good hint to put ends out side bracket!

[@retsvus]

Not to be overlooked is these curtains can block out a lot of street noise. Also establish an air barrier for some heat insulation for cheapo pane windows....

[@civilizeddiva]

Dang, your opener just answered my question. Because I am too shame to say how simple my question was, let’s just say the fact that you hung the curtain bar ABOVE your existing blinds is eye opening😬

[@civilizeddiva]

Just purchased my blackout curtains and rod. While I was in the store, I payed this video to reduce errors😅

[@HayleeHorton]

Thank God these exist I never have to awaken to the sun blistering my poor sensitive tender alabaster skin

[@AmplifyDIY]

Life is tough for vampires.

[@_arman_]

what a wonderfully made video. really helpful, thank you!

[@searece]

Awesome video! Lol, if I put curtains that much higher than my windows, my curtains would be on the ceiling, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. I really want to rearrange my room now!

[@supercoolmunkee]

Starting my first graveyard shift soon and this video was helpful! Thanks, bud!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Good luck with the change in schedule!

[@MOAB-UT]

Since you are open to feedback (smart), I have some. Use curtains that don't have large metal eyelets. They can potentially let in light. I like that you went oversized- that helps with blacking out light. Just like it is when installing numerous electrical outlets next to each other in highly visible areas like a kitchen (relative to the counter), they say to NEVER measure all off the floor. The reason is that floors (and window sills) are often not perfectly level. The resulting outlets can be way off. Measure and establish where you want ONE to be, then use that one as the reference across, using your level. You can check it's distance from the window sill or floor and even the ceiling if you want to make sure that "you are close." You will often find a delta or ~1". That 1" is the difference between a professional job and a rookie install. Sometimes you might want to split the difference if it's off a lot so that the bottom is not off relative to the floor or sill. Usually however, eyes will go to the top of the curtain. Using this reference method will ensure 100% that it is always dead on level. Also, use larger size curtains than needed to eliminate light coming through the perimeter.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Great feedback - thank you D G!

[@MOAB-UT]

@@AmplifyDIY Glad it was helpful.

[@AmplifyDIY]

The camera does not really show just how effective these curtains are. The room is significantly darker at night with them closed.

[@DarknessGamingAtYoutube]

Where can I get the same blackout curtains that are shown in the video would like to get one please and thanks!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Hey Darkness: You can get the same curtains I installed at this affiliate link: Curtains: amzn.to/3lN5xci Good luck!

[@SexySpork]

Unless you live in Alaska, It should always be darker at night, closed or not.

[@johnnybeanz1296]

Very helpful vid. Thanks. Some additional comments on how you arrived at your preference might have also helped.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Which preference, exactly? The height of the curtains? The type I installed? The hardware I used? Thanks for watching!

[@johnnybeanz1296]

AmplifyDIY the height, mostly.

[@AmplifyDIY]

@@johnnybeanz1296 I wanted curtains that would reach from over the top of the window all the way down to the carpet, but not drag on the floor. Just a matter of personal preference, really.

[@MrEvans557]

great for us third shifters!

[@Allan-et5ig]

Fantastically thorough. Great job; thanks. Regarding power savings, have you noticed as much as a 24% saving if you use them in the winter months? That's the claim made for blackout curtains.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Great question! I haven’t really noticed, but this is a pretty new house that was built pretty efficiently. Older homes with less efficient windows May notice more of an impact.

[@Allan-et5ig]

Thanks.

[@imip.1252]

Awesome video! May I ask how can we block the light that leak from the top of the curtains?

[@AmplifyDIY]

Hi Imi - my only suggestion is to mount the curtains as high as possible on the wall, so there is a lot of space between the top of the window and the top of the curtain. You can see in this video I mounted the curtains nearly 2 feet above the top of the window. This helps cut down on light leaking out from the top quite a bit. Good luck!

[@pewp43]

Good stuff! Thanks.

[@robertbrost7777]

At 7:37, do the screws you are installing that came with the rod have to match the diameter of the steel molly bolts? Do I need to bring the rod screw with me to the store when I get the steel mollys, so they match in diameter? Thank you.

[@tapatio102965]

The true measure successful installation of black out curtains is the light test, check for residual light leak test.

[@derp8575]

I place them directly on my window and balcony door. They all face west. Cut to size and use adhesive with Velcro back.

[@AmplifyDIY]

That's an interesting way to install them. Do they stay up ok? Do they block all the light that way?

[@derp8575]

Actually this is embarrassing, but I've not tried it yet. I just assumed that having blackout curtains directly on my glass balcony door would be cooler. I've been putting it off. But when I get to it I may just video record for your channel. Informational only. No cost. It seems logical that having them placed directly against the glass as opposed to curtain rail would be more efficient. If the curtains have room to breathe I expect that heat would enter into my home. I apologize for the fib. Now I have a goal to test the efficacy.

[@AmplifyDIY]

I’m not sure it will make much difference. The backside of these curtains are sometimes covered with a white material, so they don’t get all that hot. Some windows do a better job of blocking UV / thermal effects of sunlight, and may not heat up even darker materials. Ymmv, of course.

[@phototristan]

I have a baseboard heater below the window but I don’t use it, should I still get curtains that go all the way to the floor or should I have it be above the baseboard heater?

[@AmplifyDIY]

Hey Tristan - I would recommend getting curtains that stop short above the heater. Leave around 8-10" at least. Good Luck!

[@mariannejones5228]

Do you have any suggestions for hanging these in a rental? No holes in wall allowed

[@AmplifyDIY]

Hmm.. I have seen some surface mount things at hardware stores, but don't have any experience with them. Some 3M tapes are VERY strong though, and should support the weight of these curtains as well as mounting bars. You may want to hang them from the ceiling rather than from the wall, though. Good luck!

[@mariannejones5228]

@@AmplifyDIY Thank you!

[@ynitar5800]

Do you have the link for the curtain and rod

[@AmplifyDIY]

Hi Ynita! The specific rod I used in this video is here: amzn.to/2QYD4SU The curtain is here: amzn.to/3lN5xci Thanks for watching!

[@jaymeez]

Good i fo

[@bittenbyakitten8341]

Light will still come in from the top though. It would wake me up. Sigh. Nice vid though, very clear.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thanks for watching! The way I hung mine, almost no light comes in from the top, since I put the curtain so high up above the window on the wall. If your window does not go all the way up near the ceiling, and you don't mind a taller installation, they really do block just about all the light.

[@Nytemare98]

@@AmplifyDIY would have been nice to see this in the video. You didnt turn the light off...

[@marc8919]

@@Nytemare98 It blocks light from outside.

[@Nytemare98]

@@marc8919 I know. If he turned the light off, you could see how much light was still coming in from outside.

[@goofycomputer1234]

@@Nytemare98 yeah he sneak that one in..turn the lights off in daytime and see how that shitworks

[@Tinyteacher1111]

My new neighbors have bright lights on the sides of their garage that they leave on all night! Before they built this house, I thought the dang street light was bothersome, but this is like a car shining it’s lights directly into my from windows! It’s called “light trespass”. I only sleep 3 or 4 hours a night! Rude!

[@meowma201]

Here in Australia we call it blockout curtains, I think.

[@SReimbold-yj8im]

Should show how dark it got

[@AmplifyDIY]

Agreed. That was an oversight. All I can say is that it effectively blocks 95% of the sunlight coming into the room. Thanks for watching!

[@nestopoeta]

I think I have the same exact window in my bedroom what were the dimensions you used on the window in this video for reference please! @amplifydiy

[@AmplifyDIY]

The window in the video is 59” wide by 47” tall. Thanks!

[@seanomight5401]

Also how high up the rod is is an eye sore.

[@fecundity82]

I’m sure he appreciates your input, but he stated directly at the beginning of the video, curtain height is a PREFERENCE. Always nice for “criticism” to be constructive, and not just criticism. I thought it was an excellent instructional video, regardless of my personal preference of curtain height, distance off the floor (to allow for a vacuum), color, etc....

[@extendoclip5304]

higher = less light comes thru from the top

[@anshikachauhan387]

from where u get these blackout curtains?

[@AmplifyDIY]

I ordered them on Amazon. Just search for “blackout curtains”.

[@anshikachauhan387]

@@AmplifyDIY thanks

[@tmccle]

They have them at Walmart

[@arbenpali5124]

My studs are aluminum 🤬🙄

[@blackbeard7623]

Great how to video, however IMHO leave the music off next time. I had a difficult time hearing you over the music.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thank you for the feedback! I’ll keep it in mind for future projects.

[@hoodelves]

next time show daylight with lights off in the room.... the true test of light leakage.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Noted. I'll include that if I ever film a follow-up. Thanks for watching!

[@jeremytheoneofdestiny8691]

That rod is mounted WAY too high!

[@AmplifyDIY]

When blocking light, you want the rod mounted high. Plus, we like the look.