is it opaque enough? i have bamboo shades and would like to use this at night to get room even darker and i have all different sizes windows
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I used it for a presentation pallet for jewelry but it is opaque. I think it will help darken the from. I don't know that I would use black though. Why not try a deep dark brown canvas ? I think velvet would be odd for a shad lining.
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No. It's very reflective. Like a sheet of glass would be. Works better in a dark room.
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Hi Mike, Thanks for your question.The window have zip up covers that should be helpful for darkening at night.
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Yes, it's like having a dark shaded window. The bad thing about this product is that we didn't like their Velcro that came with it to apply it to the door frame, and we went to the hardware store and got industrial strength Velcro which was much superior. We takes our down over the winter, it went back up last weekend after a quick rinse off with the garden hose. My dogs are experts at going to the center and pushing their way thru the mesh but for them we removed the magnet at the bottom because it will catch the bottom of the door frame, (the magnets just clip to the fabric and removing them does not destroy the fabric.) Be sure that you leave the mesh curtain hanging loose at the center so that when you put this thing up too tight the magnets will not be able have room to close. We've used these mesh screens for years, and can go about two years on them. The set comes with two sides. We also add some washers to the bottom of the screen for a tiny bit of extra weight (I sew it on) and that helps the curtain remain straight. We also stapled the top of the curtains to a thin wood strip (in pleats) so it sits up over the door frame, we screw the wood to the door frame top edge and that way there is no "pulling" the curtain down accidentally when you step in or out. We then use the Velcro down the sides.
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It's definitely more on the opaque side but it's translucent. you can't really see through it, just more of outlines/shadows
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It will make things viewable in a 10x14 shed, it is not enough light to do a project. Windows should have no effect on the light.
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It is totally opaque. We are using it as a divider to a loft where we have a guest in our house, and she feels secure that no one could see through the divider to her. We are VERY happy with this divider.
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I don't know how dark you mean. I use it in a classroom and my problem is usually too much light. I prefer to turn off the lights and just leave the blinds open enough to give the students some light in order to write. In general, the less light in the room, the better the students can see it.
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It depends on the size and placement of the windows. I have a window at the side and opposite end of the room to where the screen is. You can see quite clearly. I do have blinds which are closed. I bought the 25e to ensure the 3D would be bright enough. It's perfect although I'm usually only watching at night. I have cheap cardboard covers with frames made from lattice wood. If I need to darken the room I simply put these over the windows. I hardly use them because I'm usually at work all day. The picture is very good as long as there is no direct light shining above or on the screen. Again, my expectations were exceeded. It depends on the size and placement of the windows. I have a window at the side and opposite end of the room to where the screen is. You can see quite clearly. I do have blinds which are closed. I bought the 25e to ensure the 3D would be bright enough. It's perfect although I'm usually only watching at night. I have cheap cardboard covers with frames made from lattice wood. If I need to darken the room I simply put these over the windows. I hardly use them because I'm usually at work all day. The picture is very good as long as there is no direct light shining above or on the screen.... » Read More It depends on the size and placement of the windows. I have a window at the side and opposite end of the room to where the screen is. You can see quite clearly. I do have blinds which are closed. I bought the 25e to ensure the 3D would be bright enough. It's perfect although I'm usually only watching at night. I have cheap cardboard covers with frames made from lattice wood. If I need to darken the room I simply put these over the windows. I hardly use them because I'm usually at work all day. The picture is very good as long as there is no direct light shining above or on the screen. Again, my expectations were exceeded. « Show Less
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I think it would, though for total room darkening you'd be better off with something like black felted cloth. This paper would definitely maker it darker, but if the sun light was directly behind it, you'd need two layers.
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The shade is completely black and you will not be able to see out of that portion of the window causing a major blind spot when changing lanes, parking etc...I would not advise the shade be used for that purpose. Hope this helps db
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I have not used sheers with these, and If you want sheers mounted behind this rod I think it would be very tight unless you had a way to move the rod brackets on this rod out further. Mine let the curtains just clear the window sill... Of course if you are not working around woodwork like I am then you would have 2 inches of space for a sheer/rod.
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We cut it to fit our windows, it did not fray altho I did sew a once turn over hem just to be on safe side. Worked great to shade the windows on our camper and you can see thru it from the inside out to some degree. Way better than keeping shades pulled all the time.
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Hello,We are also looking at these blinds and was wondering about cutting to size, good to know it worked for you, do you think a fabric sealant would make it more secure? I need three blinds and 3 different sizes.M. Bell
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It does work better than other shades as it is sized to exactly fit the window. Other shades will not fit as well and would leave areas exposed.
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No, too opaque for that. Provides good shade from all but direct sunlight. I put it on the west side of my patio and am very satisfied with the results.
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I used this on my windows in my family room (lower level split), and it actually allowed more light into the room. This does not darken the room at all.