window film on steamed windows

christiansmummy

hi im looking for a bit of help please i have 2 steamed up double glazed windows that would cost in excess of 300 pound s replacing, if i put window film on them in a decorative style do you think it would look ok, thanks

phill99

Whether they look ok is irrelevant. The fact is that they will still be steamed up inside and instaed of acting as double glazing, they will be acting as single glazing which defeats the object of double glazing!! You wpould be better getting some more quotes and putting the money you want to spend on film on getting the windows sorted.

christiansmummy

i cant afford the replacemets ive had 7 quotes

themull1

Have you tried a local glazier? they are really good pricewise.

clockworks_2

i assume with the OP trying 7 glaziers she has an idea on the price. I think you should try the decorative film. I have used fosted film for privacy easy to install and looked fine.

martyn05

Try it and see. I would think that a frosted type one would hide it better. Is there anywhere you can get small samples to try out?

crazyguy

You can also get double glazed units repaired, the seal on them has gone so they take them apart clean them and reseal them it will be cheaper than replacing and look a lot better than tacky film stuck on them which will look rubish !

spinningsheep

I agree with crazyguy. My parents had 6 steamed up panes on their lounge bay window and their bedroom window on double glazed units installed in 1987, and they had them replaced for £120 all in, and they now look like new windows! the company even replaced their leading on it too. the company dropped a leaflet through their door, local outfit and my dad negotiated a discount for them doing both windows instead of just the bay in the living room.