Window privacy film

Rosa_Damascena

Tiki30 said:

JoeCrystal said:

What is wrong with using a thick white cloth? I generally use that to block out the views while on the first floor. Another option is to put shutters if your windows are within the deep holes, which is very handy as an extra layer to trap the heat.

I want to see out, do away with blinds and get as much light in as possible.

I'm completely useless at DIY but I used an obscuring film on the inside of my old bathroom window and it looked good. I didn't need to see out of it and it let in plenty of light for just a few quid and some water spray and credit card action.

Tiki30

TELLIT01 said:

With normal height windows there shouldn't be any need to get on a ladder as it's installed on the inside of the window.  It really is very simple to fit as long as you read the instructions carefully.  I fitted obscured film to our porch so that nobody can see if there is post on the floor when we are on holiday.  I took about 40 minutes to fix 4 pieces.

One window is 2000x2950 ie almost the whole wall floor to ceiling and wall to wall. No way I'm tackling that inside or out! 

Rosa_Damascena

Tiki30 said:

TELLIT01 said:

With normal height windows there shouldn't be any need to get on a ladder as it's installed on the inside of the window.  It really is very simple to fit as long as you read the instructions carefully.  I fitted obscured film to our porch so that nobody can see if there is post on the floor when we are on holiday.  I took about 40 minutes to fix 4 pieces.

One window is 2000x2950 ie almost the whole wall floor to ceiling and wall to wall. No way I'm tackling that inside or out! 

That is more liken a set of patio doors but for me that would be even more reason to do the job myself. For a few quid you could get the look you want without permanently changing the glass.

TELLIT01

Tiki30 said:

TELLIT01 said:

With normal height windows there shouldn't be any need to get on a ladder as it's installed on the inside of the window.  It really is very simple to fit as long as you read the instructions carefully.  I fitted obscured film to our porch so that nobody can see if there is post on the floor when we are on holiday.  I took about 40 minutes to fix 4 pieces.

One window is 2000x2950 ie almost the whole wall floor to ceiling and wall to wall. No way I'm tackling that inside or out! 

Is that a single pane?  If so, I wouldn't tackle it either.

starving_artist

I don't think it is easy at all.  I asked several handymen who were willing to do wall papering and other jobs but refused to do it, for good reason.  In the end the one who agreed to do it made a mess of it.  It was dark (winter) when he did it and I didn't see until the next day air bubbles which were not so noticeable from the inside but clearly visible from the outside.  This was on large sash windows.

TheGardener

We had some of this on a very sunny window (installed by a previous occupant) It worked well to reduce glare. However, it was responsible for the untimely and sudden demise of several wood pigeons! It had a slightly reflective finish and reflected the trees at the bottom of the garden. the sound of birds 'whamping' in the window startled me several times. We tried hanging string streamers down the outside of the window - which then annoyed the heck out of us (and the dog) on windy nights so in the end we removed it and put up a net curtain...

worried123

I have it on one of my kitchen windows.  I did it myself and agree with other comments that it is very easy to apply yourself.  It has been up for about 8 years!! and looks the same as when i first put it up so it lasts.
Even B&Q sell it.  Cutting to size is easy too...jsut measure your window and the film has sort of squares or lines to guide you when cutting the size so its straight...
i would say give it a go yourself as it doesnt cost much and is easily removable too.  I think there is static film where you have to wet the window but i think i used one that was sticky on the back....
good luck.

Tiki30

TELLIT01 said:

Tiki30 said:

TELLIT01 said:

With normal height windows there shouldn't be any need to get on a ladder as it's installed on the inside of the window.  It really is very simple to fit as long as you read the instructions carefully.  I fitted obscured film to our porch so that nobody can see if there is post on the floor when we are on holiday.  I took about 40 minutes to fix 4 pieces.

One window is 2000x2950 ie almost the whole wall floor to ceiling and wall to wall. No way I'm tackling that inside or out! 

Is that a single pane?  If so, I wouldn't tackle it either.

There is an 800x800 opening window within the 2000x2950 frame. The remainder is one piece of glass.

Tiki30

Thanks for all the DIY guidance but I honestly have no intention of doing it myself.

I was really looking for any pros and cons of having it done such as @TheGardener made.

TELLIT01

Tiki30 said:

TELLIT01 said:

Tiki30 said:

TELLIT01 said:

With normal height windows there shouldn't be any need to get on a ladder as it's installed on the inside of the window.  It really is very simple to fit as long as you read the instructions carefully.  I fitted obscured film to our porch so that nobody can see if there is post on the floor when we are on holiday.  I took about 40 minutes to fix 4 pieces.

One window is 2000x2950 ie almost the whole wall floor to ceiling and wall to wall. No way I'm tackling that inside or out! 

Is that a single pane?  If so, I wouldn't tackle it either.

There is an 800x800 opening window within the 2000x2950 frame. The remainder is one piece of glass.

I wouldn't attempt that myself.  The largest I had to do was roughly 1200 square, but that was quite straightforward.  The biggest challenge was finding somewhere to lay the film to wet it before fitting.  All the pieces had been cut to size by the company who supplied them so there was no excess to worry about.