How to Make Frosted Glass on French Doors

Frosted glass is a way of allowing light through glass while maintaining privacy by obscuring the view. The effect is often produced by acid-etching or sand-blasting the pane of glass, but this can be quite expensive, especially when looking to produce a frosted effect on existing doors. You can create a frosted glass effect a few ways on your own for a much more economical yet pleasing look.

Things You'll Need

• Acrylic wall glaze
• Frosting spray
• Frosting film

Instructions

1. Adhere frosting film to the glass on the French doors. Apply the film carefully to avoid unsightly trapped air bubbles. Frosting film is the most economical way of frosting your French doors and requires no painting.

2. Spray the glass on your French doors with frosting spray. Frosting spray applies as easily as spray paint. Use smooth, even strokes for an appealing frost finish.

3. Paint the the glass on your French doors with an acrylic wall glaze using a paintbrush. The glaze will apply clear and dry opaque. Just as with the frosting spray, use smooth, even strokes for the best results.

Tips & Warnings

• Allow 24 hours for the frosting spray and acrylic wall glaze to dry.

• Use painter's tape to avoid getting frosted spray or wall glaze on the French doors.

• All products can be found at home goods and paint stores.

References

• Girly PC: Frosted Glass Spray for Privacy
• Apartment Therapy: How Do I Frost My Glass Without Etching It