Need to tint part of window - ideas please?
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Need to tint part of window - ideas please?
In my office, one of my windows is behind/beside my computer monitor. Especially now in the winter with snow of the ground, I have to close my blinds to see the monitor comfortably due to the brightness outside.
I need an inexpensive way to tint the one sash of the window (~20 x 30).
What I would prefer is to get some grey Plexiglass and mount it in a frame so I can easily remove it from the window when not needed. The problem is the Plexiglass would cost about $40+.
I could buy some plexiglass at Lowe's and apply a film tinting, but I had difficulty finding appropriate film tinting last year when I attempted this project.
? Does anyone know of a source for film tinting or have alternative ideas on how I can achieve the desired result?
Thank you!
I need an inexpensive way to tint the one sash of the window (~20 x 30).
What I would prefer is to get some grey Plexiglass and mount it in a frame so I can easily remove it from the window when not needed. The problem is the Plexiglass would cost about $40+.
I could buy some plexiglass at Lowe's and apply a film tinting, but I had difficulty finding appropriate film tinting last year when I attempted this project.
? Does anyone know of a source for film tinting or have alternative ideas on how I can achieve the desired result?
Thank you!
#2
An issue I could see with placing plexiglass against your window is moisture or frost accumulation between it and the window.
I use light blocking mini blinds for the same problem.
I use light blocking mini blinds for the same problem.
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What about a light blocking screen instead of a tint? Simple and cheap to buy a roll of sun shade and build a frame, then just staple it to the frame.
If this is a home office you might consider just having a new screen made for the window using the light block screen and just swap the entire thing when required.
If this is a home office you might consider just having a new screen made for the window using the light block screen and just swap the entire thing when required.
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An issue I could see with placing plexiglass against your window is moisture or frost accumulation between it and the window.
I use light blocking mini blinds for the same problem.
What about a light blocking screen instead of a tint?
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Should be available. I've seen it from VA to CA. Pretty common. If not check at a few hardware stores...many of them make screens and might be able to sell it by the linear foot. A roll would leave you a lot of excess.
Just checked the Centerville HD and they show Solar Screen is available for $16/rl.
btw...I grew up outside Troy. Go Buckeyes! lol...
Haven't been back to OH in almost 20 yrs. No family left there and I hate snow...though it's 32 degrees here right now and I'm not liking that either.
Just checked the Centerville HD and they show Solar Screen is available for $16/rl.
btw...I grew up outside Troy. Go Buckeyes! lol...
Haven't been back to OH in almost 20 yrs. No family left there and I hate snow...though it's 32 degrees here right now and I'm not liking that either.
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Home Depot also sells window tint to place on the inside of the windows. It isn't terribly expensive. I have done just about every window in my house. At least all of the ones that are directly exposed to sun.
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I would just take the simplest, cheapest route, by buying a tension rod and some sheers or semi-sheer cafe's with a loose gather.
You can see out, block the glare, and pull them out when you want.
You can see out, block the glare, and pull them out when you want.
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...a tension rod and some sheers or semi-sheer cafe's with a loose gather.