Privacy with new bathroom window
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Privacy with new bathroom window
I just had new windows installed on my house.
The bathroom has a window right in the shower about shoulder high. I need to find a way to cover the glass to provide privacy, but still allow light to filter through.
I tried the "frosted" window film, but it didn't work the way I wanted it to.
What else can I use that won't damage the new glass?
The bathroom has a window right in the shower about shoulder high. I need to find a way to cover the glass to provide privacy, but still allow light to filter through.
I tried the "frosted" window film, but it didn't work the way I wanted it to.
What else can I use that won't damage the new glass?
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This is something the installing company should have absolutely known to do...or at least ask you about it. Depending on the type of window (double hung or slider) it would be pretty simple and relatively inexpensive to swap the sashes. If a double hung, you could replace just the lower sash in about 30 seconds...
Every manufacturer offers a multitude of glass options (frosted, hammered, rain glass, etc). The film in a semi wet environment like that might be a problem.
Every manufacturer offers a multitude of glass options (frosted, hammered, rain glass, etc). The film in a semi wet environment like that might be a problem.
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I tried the film, but it just didn't work the way I wanted it to.
The guy at Lowe's mentioned some kind of spray that goes onto windows that prevents viewing through the window, but provides diffused sunlight. And, of course, they didn't have any of it in stock.
I seem to recall, long ago, some kind of thin plexiglass stuff that had a textured frosted look to it. It would allow sunlight to enter, but it was impossible to see through it.
You had to cut this stuff with a box blade knife, but it wasn't nearly as thick as regular plexiglass. Nobody at Lowe's had a clue what I was talking about.
The guy at Lowe's mentioned some kind of spray that goes onto windows that prevents viewing through the window, but provides diffused sunlight. And, of course, they didn't have any of it in stock.
I seem to recall, long ago, some kind of thin plexiglass stuff that had a textured frosted look to it. It would allow sunlight to enter, but it was impossible to see through it.
You had to cut this stuff with a box blade knife, but it wasn't nearly as thick as regular plexiglass. Nobody at Lowe's had a clue what I was talking about.
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I remember what you are talking about but I haven't seen any in years..... but I'd be leary of anything that could trap moisture behind it. I agree with Vic, the window company dropped the ball, they should have assumed you didn't want clear glass in the shower window and discussed the options prior to the job being done.
I'd contact the window company and see if they will do anything for you. As much as they charge, they ought to be willing to swap the sash out for no extra charge.
I'd contact the window company and see if they will do anything for you. As much as they charge, they ought to be willing to swap the sash out for no extra charge.
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I still think a new sash would be a better option...no moisture or mildew issues...
If you want to try a DIY solution..you might try cutting down one of the filters/diffusers intended for fluorescent drop ceiling lights. Attaching it might be problematic though....
A real hardware store or plastics/glass supplier might have the plexi stuff in stock...
I still think a new sash would be a better option...no moisture or mildew issues...
If you want to try a DIY solution..you might try cutting down one of the filters/diffusers intended for fluorescent drop ceiling lights. Attaching it might be problematic though....
A real hardware store or plastics/glass supplier might have the plexi stuff in stock...