My husband is a third shifter so we normally use blackout curtains to block out the sun so he can sleep during the day. These went PERFECTLY over the gray burnout curtains we currently have in the bedroom. The grommets are large and sturdy so there is no fear that the curtains will tear. The curtains themselves are sturdy and of good quality. I have not had them up long enough to know if they will stain and wash clean but I will update my review when that time comes. For now, they are the perfect addition to our bedroom.