Complete blackout is essential in many projects, especially within in hotels, serviced apartments and other hospitality settings. While blackout curtains significantly reduce incoming light, small gaps around the edges can still let light through.
That's why achieving true darkness takes more than just the right fabric. The curtain track system plays an equally important role. With the right systems and accessories, light gaps can be minimised to create a genuinely dark environment. Explore the solutions below to achieve complete blackout.
Complete blackout is essential in many projects, especially within in hotels, serviced apartments and other hospitality settings. While blackout curtains significantly reduce incoming light, small gaps around the edges can still let light through.
That's why achieving true darkness takes more than just the right fabric. The curtain track system plays an equally important role. With the right systems and accessories, light gaps can be minimised to create a genuinely dark environment. Explore the solutions below to achieve complete blackout.
The MCS is a curtain track with multiple channels, allowing several curtains to be layered for optimal light control. For example, the three-channel MCS makes it possible to combine a sheer curtain with two overlapping blackout curtains. This overlap helps to minimise light leakage between the curtains.
A pelmet profile is also available for the MCS. This profile can be neatly integrated into the top of the track to reduce light leakage at the top while creating a clean, finished appearance.
The MCS is a curtain track with multiple channels, allowing several curtains to be layered for optimal light control. For example, the three-channel MCS makes it possible to combine a sheer curtain with two overlapping blackout curtains. This overlap helps to minimise light leakage between the curtains.
A pelmet profile is also available for the MCS. This profile can be neatly integrated into the top of the track to reduce light leakage at the top while creating a clean, finished appearance.
The FMS® Dual is a motorised curtain track with two channels, specifically designed for blackout applications. The track is engineered so that the curtains can partially overlap. In the video you can see how the rear curtain moves behind the front curtain, creating an effective overlap that prevents light from entering at the centre.
The FMS® Dual is a motorised curtain track with two channels, specifically designed for blackout applications. The track is engineered so that the curtains can partially overlap. In the video you can see how the rear curtain moves behind the front curtain, creating an effective overlap that prevents light from entering at the centre.
A simple blackout solution suitable for almost any curtain is the Velcro hotel profile. The L-shaped profile can be easily mounted on both sides of the window. When the curtain hems are fitted with Velcro tape, the curtains can be secured tightly against the profile. The Velcro profile is compatible with all Forest curtain track systems and offers a practical way to achieve darkness in any space.
A simple blackout solution suitable for almost any curtain is the Velcro hotel profile. The L-shaped profile can be easily mounted on both sides of the window. When the curtain hems are fitted with Velcro tape, the curtains can be secured tightly against the profile. The Velcro profile is compatible with all Forest curtain track systems and offers a practical way to achieve darkness in any space.
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A practical solution that can also be used with existing curtains is the Forest Lightblocker® Pelmet Profile. While curtain tracks are often chosen for their design, concealing them remains important, particularly in blackout appplications.
The Lightblocker® pelmet profile helps to reduce light leakage at the top, while neatly concealing the curtain track for a clean, finished look. The profiles can be easily cut to the required length. If needed, profiles can be extended by filling the joints and applying a final finish. Installation is simple and can be done using a universal adhesive.
A practical solution that can also be used with existing curtains is the Forest Lightblocker® Pelmet Profile. While curtain tracks are often chosen for their design, concealing them remains important, particularly in blackout appplications.
The Lightblocker® pelmet profile helps to reduce light leakage at the top, while neatly concealing the curtain track for a clean, finished look. The profiles can be easily cut to the required length. If needed, profiles can be extended by filling the joints and applying a final finish. Installation is simple and can be done using a universal adhesive.
Roller blinds are often an excellent choice for smaller windows as they take up minimal space. By selecting a high-quality blackout fabric and combining the blind with our side guide profile, light leakage can be effectively minimised.
Roller blinds are often an excellent choice for smaller windows as they take up minimal space. By selecting a high-quality blackout fabric and combining the blind with our side guide profile, light leakage can be effectively minimised.
A room can be effectively darkened with the right combination of curtain systems, accessories and fabric. By using overlapping curtains, side profiles or additional solutions, light leakage can be minimised.
Our solutions are widely used in bedrooms and hotel rooms, where a dark environment contributes to a good night’s sleep. They are also ideal for meeting rooms, presentation spaces and cinema rooms where effective light control is essential.
A room can be effectively darkened with the right combination of curtain systems, accessories and fabric. By using overlapping curtains, side profiles or additional solutions, light leakage can be minimised.
Our solutions are widely used in bedrooms and hotel rooms, where a dark environment contributes to a good night’s sleep. They are also ideal for meeting rooms, presentation spaces and cinema rooms where effective light control is essential.
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