In search of some privacy, I was thinking of etching the floor-to-ceiling windowed sidelights next to the front door.
I came across Solyx white frosted window films, which seem like an ‘easy’ way to go, rather than messing with etching chemicals. They allow light thru, but provide some privacy.
Has anyone used them? Are they pretty easy to apply? Do they last, or do they start unsticking at the edges? Are they removable?
Thanks!
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Can't help you with the film, sorry.
I ended up going the etching chemical route with which I am well pleased.
Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with Grey Poupon, a pitcher of Strawberry Daiquiri and 50lbs of CM's chocolates (it's been a long week).
DH and I just frosted the bottom half of our bathroom window. We used Krylon's spray that we bought at Michael's craft store. We had thought about etching creme (also from Michael's) but we didn't want to do anything perminant at first.
The spray was very easy. We masked off the wood frame and mullions and surrounding areas. Spraying the glass was very easy and quick. It has provided enough privacy that we aren't going to use any kind of curtain at all. We had thought of a cafe style curtain, but you can't see in at all. One night we stood in the backyard with the lights on, with one person in the bathroom and you can't see anything inside at all. However, the bathroom still lets in lovely light during the day. We are very excited about how easy, effective, simple and elegant the solution was.
edited to add: if you decide against the frosted look, the krylon spray can be taken off with a razor blade.
Edited 8/22/2004 10:23 pm ET by Mer
thanks for passing that on! I think we'll try it. I'm hoping that it would be pretty easy to remove if we don't like the look. Does it say how to remove it?
removes with a razor blade
I am really impressed with how it looks.
So happy to hear about the Krylon paint working so well. I just bought a can of it to use on an old door I found stored on our property. It HAS to work -- this will be the door to a very dark powder room!
I think you are going to be very happy with it. Remember to clean the glass well so that you get an even coating. Mask off surrounding areas so that you will feel comfortable spraying at a distance. Go slowly making a light coating, you can go back with another later if you want. You will be surprised at how elegant and simple it is.
Thanks for the tip. We are still rebuilding after hurricane Isabel. I think I will wait until the wood floors are finished!