Obscuring Bathroom Window

[Grant]

I have just finished converting one of my spare bedrooms into a bathroom.

I want to eventually replace the existing clear glass of the window in the bathroom with frosted glass but my bank balance wont allow that to happen for a couple of months yet!

I need a semi-permanent solution for the time being, as I dont really want to put newspaper on the window. A friend mentioned to me he thinks you can buy some sort of spray that you can use, but I havent seen anything.

Anybody got any ideas?

 

[another_sparky]

There used to be a self adhesive film you could buy,, called 'fablon' that was frosted and will do the job if its still available.

Try a search on 'fablon'

Good luck

 

[salem2000]

A similar film can be purchased from larger B&Q stores. It works well and is cheaper that the spray.

 

[AdamW]

If you can take the window out of the frame easily, perhaps "etching" paste might help? This is just a VERY strong acid that dissolves away a minute layer of the surface and leaves it frosted. It may well dissolve the frame too so I would be careful!

Alternatively, you could try going at it with a coarse sanding disc. This could just end up with a broken window mind.

Bear in mind that either of these two solutions poses hazards. I would say you should go with the film as a first choice and only try either of these two if you decide to frost your own patterns.

Have you considered auto-tint film as an alternative to frost? It is dead cheap from Halfords, you may even know someone who has used it on their car and has some left over for free. Know anyone with an XR2i?

 

[visionwindowfilms]

We do a frosted window film that you can use. If you want to remove this later it can be removed with a wallpaper stripper and/or a glass scraper - details can be found - - - - - - - -

 

[gcol]

You might wanna check that link mod 11.

 

[Miss G]

Fablon is still available at your local B&Q stores and do a 'frosted glass' effect

 

[Bespoke]

Hi Visionwindowsfilms

Put your website address on your profile page.

 

[Bahco]

Grant may have done the job by now fellas as it was nearly 4 yrs ago.

 

[Bilioustrumpstaine]

Done the job, got divorced, sold the house, remarried, had two kids by new wife, ...who knows

 

[jefoss]

Grant may have done the job by now fellas as it was nearly 4 yrs ago.

either that or his neighbours have been getting an eyeful every day !