Making clear door glass more private
by Deb
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I have a beautiful solid wood entry door with an oval beveled glass in it. How can I make it more private?
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If you want to make the glass opaque so you cannot see through it then there is an easy to apply plastic film on a roll that you can buy at hardware stores and DIY stores. There are various patterns and you just wash the window first with baby shampoo, peel the layer off the back of the film and apply and smooth the air bubbles out. Trim round the edges of the film with a sharp blade and you are pretty much done. We did this to our front door where there were 4 windows that were clear glass.
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Carole
on Oct 29, 2015
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You can also paint the glass.
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Janet Pizaro
on Oct 29, 2015
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How permanent would you like it ? You can use a glass etching paste and a stencil to put a nice frosted design on it - you get to choose the size and the design
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Geoff
on Oct 29, 2015
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I have painted 'stained glass' on windows (sold at craft stores-they sell patterns, too), used frosted contact paper, and frosted spray paint on windows for privacy. You can cut out a pattern on frosted contact paper with an Exacto knife, and apply. Good luck; but most of all, have fun doing it!
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Ellen
on Oct 29, 2015
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I had the same issue with a steel door and two side lights. I made a curtain panel, with white lining and put magnets across the top and sides. It looks nice on both sides. I know yours is wooden so you might try stick-on Velcro strips. When I'm not using it, I hang it in the closet with a pants hanger.
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Phe1485986
on Oct 29, 2015
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Lace and cornstarch. I'm doing this on my full length glass front door. http://annabelvita.com/2013/04/18/lace-window-treatment-with-cornflour/
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Susan Bishop
on Oct 29, 2015
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Buy a piece of gorgeous lace fabric and hang like a curtain panel over the glass.
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Sus2624590
on Oct 29, 2015
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You may want to acid etch a design using a template, or around slick-on decals.
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Kru2590488
on Oct 29, 2015
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I just recently saw where someone used lace if that isn't to feminine for you along with corn starch to stick it to the glass, it dried clear. Looked beautiful.
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Kathy Bitzan
on Oct 29, 2015
Carole
on Oct 29, 2015
Janet Pizaro
on Oct 29, 2015
Geoff
on Oct 29, 2015
Ellen
on Oct 29, 2015
Phe1485986
on Oct 29, 2015
Susan Bishop
on Oct 29, 2015
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