making window glass opaque

[Mary]

Does anyone know of a product that one can tape (or glue?) on window glass to make it opaque?

We have two long windows, no more than 6 inches across but about 3 feet long, that are on either side of the main door. We don't want to pay for new windows to be installed, as the cost would likely be very high.

There must be a product of some sort that one can tape onto such windows to make them opaque?

The mobile home parts store on this site seems not to have anything. At least I couldn't find anything.

[Bill Fry]

Call a glass store or window supplier.There are many different kinds of window films that are glued to the glass to give you what ever effect you're looking for.Sort of like window tint film in cars.

[Mark]

Try www.harrietcarter.com I know at one time they carried a self adhesive film for just what you describe. For that matter, wal-mart might even have it in the housewares department.

[GW]

You didn't specify why you are doing this, but if the finished appearance of the windows is not critical, you can actually paint the window glass with latex paint. It's very inexpensive and you can paint it whatever color you prefer.

If you brush or roll on the paint carefully in two or more coats, the surface will look pretty good. Only upon close inspection will you be able to see telltale brush or roller marks.

Even years later, latex paint is relatively easy to remove from glass with a razor blade. The paint takes a very long time to cure, but even after many years, it still retains some of its rubber-like qualities, which makes it possible to peel away from a smooth, non-porous surface like glass.

Before you do this, you would want to make sure the glass is clean, oil-free and at an appropriate air temperature, just as when painting any surface.

Hope this helps,
GW

[Louise]

You can go to Home Depot or Lowes or any home improvement store and buy Window Film. on the internet you can put "window film" into a search engine and it will show you all the companies online where you can purchase this product. We used it on the door to my laundry room for privacy. It is very nice. Comes in a lot of different colors, designs and lets the sun in and nobody can see in. Check it out. Very easy to install.

[Louise]

Window film is NOT glued to the glass.. It is amazing. It comes off as easy as you put it on.

[Les]

You can buy a really nice window film at Lowe's or Home Depot that looks like real stained glass. It comes in several styles and is static cling, so it installs and removes super-easy. I have it on my bathroom windows and it looks great!

[Eric]

I used a plastic opaque sheet that is made for covering flourescent lights that I bought at a local hardware store and cut it to fit the size of my rear door window glass.

I took out the small window trim moulding, put in the plastic sheet cut to fit the window size, and then put the moulding back on. Presto; the job looks professional and adds strength to the glass as well.

Enjoy;


Eric

[len]

local hardware store has translucent contact film.
glass shops may have a contact solution that etches glass
Stainglass shop also sell the glass etching solution

[Cathy]

Hi!

I aspire to be "Cathy Homemaker." One day after chaos gets tired of me, I will be able to have fun with all these creative ideas that flood my mind as well as to be able to implement other's creative suggestions.

Well, regarding your request for input, I am not sure if you want the glass to be colored or not, however, this does not matter!

Here is a simple and fun solution to your dilemma!

Measure your two windows as accurately as you are able.

Determine if you want to have Opaque windows as you articulated or if you had a choice, you would have colored glass that lets the light in but no eyes can see in.

All you have to do is decide this.

Then, go to a store that carries glass. Ask for "bathroom shower door" type glass and give them the dimmensions.

Simply glue the newly cut glass over the existing window panes with hot glue or a hard ware store might have some other types of supplies like "liquid nails."

If you want the "Stained Glass" Effect but it would be in one color. Get a colored glass supplier to cut the same dimensions and you will then simply do the same as above.......

Use a recommended glue that will make your "second pane of glass" to adhere to the existing one. Hey! It will even become a true "double paned window.!"

I truly hope that this is helpful! Please let me know.

I am going to do the colored glass option on some of my multi-paned windows in my late 1890's cottage here in Alameda, one of these days.

Have a beautiful day!

Cathy


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