Applying window film to glass doors and windows reduces glare and blocks harmful UV rays that can damage fabrics and furniture. Window film comes in a number of patterns and shades including frosted, etched, and stained glass.

To apply window film to glass doors or windows:

  • Cut window film to the size needed.
  • Mix up a solution of soap and water in a spray bottle.
  • Spray the mixture on the door or window glass.
  • Apply the window film to the glass.
  • Use a credit card to remove air bubbles, working from the middle out to the edges of the glass.

Watch the video above to find out more.

NOTE: Window film may cause problems on insulated glass and could void the warranty on windows or doors.

VIDEO TRANSCRIPT

Danny Lipford: Dianne Jones has done a wonderful job decorating her home but she has one challenge she hasn’t figured out yet.

Allen Lyle: So, this is the room in question. Very beautiful.

Dianne Jones: Thank you.

Allen Lyle: But what’s wrong with it?

Dianne Jones: Well, in the mornings, especially when we’re reading the paper on the sofa, there’s a glare that comes in, a reflection. So, we have to close the drapes, which I like open all the time.

Allen Lyle: Sure.

Dianne Jones: And then a little bit of a privacy issue from the outside into the den.

Allen Lyle: All right, so we want to keep it open. We don’t want to block it off.

Dianne Jones: Right.

Allen Lyle: Just want to obscure it.

Dianne Jones: Yes.

Allen Lyle: What if I told you we could take that nice, glass door and make it look like etched glass?

Dianne Jones: Oh, that sounds perfect.

Allen Lyle: That’ll work?

Dianne Jones: Yes!

Allen Lyle: Okay, let’s do that.

Dianne Jones: Perfect.

Danny Lipford: Allen’s solution is a window film designed to look like etched glass. You mix up a mild soap and water solution, spray it on the glass, and then carefully apply the precut film. Then, using a credit card, you slowly force out all of the air bubbles out to the edges. This etched glass pattern will eliminate the glare and give Dianne the privacy she wants, without having to block the daylight with curtains.


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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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