How to Frost Windows
Frosting windows will increase privacy, without shutting out the sunlight or the accessibility of a nice breeze. Windows can be frosted with a temporary, semi-permanent or permanent frost. This task will provide added privacy and also help with UV protection from the sun. Frosting can be done with a glaze or with a specially manufactured film. Many different styles and patterns of frosting film are available to personalize windows and glass doors. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Tape measure
- Tintable glaze
- 1/2-inch foam brush
- Window cleaner
- Newspaper
Instructions
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Take measurements. Measure the width and height of all windows that you want to frost, mark these measurements down in feet.
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Calculate total area to be frosted by multiplying the width and height of each window, summing the area of each window to calculate the total area.
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Purchase enough glaze to cover the calculated total area. A quart of glaze will cover approximately 85 square feet. Purchase a foam brush.
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Wash the window with window cleaner and crumpled up newspaper to reduce streaks and fuzz. Using paper towels leaves streaks; while rags will often leave fuzz on your windows.
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Apply glaze to the window glass with a foam brush.
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Allow the window to dry for at least 20 minutes or until it's dry to the touch.
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Apply second coat of glaze.
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Allow to it to dry for another 20 minutes or until it's dry to the touch.
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Tips & Warnings
Have the foam brush in motion when you touch the window glass to reduce the presence of bubbles in your glaze.
Paint in the same type of stroke for the entire window. If you paint horizontal strokes, paint all horizontal strokes.
Get creative in the types of strokes that you paint-paint horizontal or vertical strokes, or paint swirls for a different effect.
If you don't like the effect, remove the glaze by scraping with straight edge or soaking with wet sponge.
Use glaze in a well-ventilated area.
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