For those who desire complete privacy with less light passing through, glass paint is available.
Things You Will Need
Frosted Windows
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Clean the window with glass cleaner to remove all dirt and grime from the surface.
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Dry the glass completely with a dry towel making sure to remove all traces of moisture.
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Trim all the edges of the window with painter’s tape or clear adhesive vinyl to protect them from treatment. Use a craft knife, if necessary, to line up the protective covering as close to the edge of the glass as possible.
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Apply etching cream evenly to the entire window using a paintbrush.
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Refer to the etching cream packaging for how long to leave the cream on the window before removing.
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Clean off the remaining cream from the window using a damp cloth. Dry with a separate towel. The entire window should now be frosted.
Painted Windows
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Prepare the windows by cleaning and applying trim adhesive (see Steps 1 through 3 from Section 1).
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Apply one coat of glass paint directly onto the glass using a paintbrush.
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Allow the paint to dry completely.
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Repeat the previous two steps as desired to achieve a deeper color or darker coverage.
The Drip Cap
- Windows that are exposed to the neighbors or a busy street may require additional privacy.
- Dry the glass completely with a dry towel making sure to remove all traces of moisture.
- Dry with a separate towel.
- Apply one coat of glass paint directly onto the glass using a paintbrush.