Artscape Etched Glass Large | Window Privacy Film Textured Glass Pattern | Non-Adhesive & UV Protection | Easy to Apply & Removable | 36 x 72 Inches

I have windows in my house that cannot be covered with mini blinds or curtains but I need to get them covered so I can have some privacy from my neighbors. A large living room window, a bathroom window with mini blinds and a laundry room window. I was worried about how difficult it would be to measure and cut these - especially my large living room window because it is in the shape of a half circle. I then decided to use an old roll of wrapping paper (you can also buy one at your local dollar store) and I cut it to a rough size then placed it over the window and traced it. I then laid it flat on my wood floors and cut out the pattern. I then laid the pattern on top of the film. I placed several heavy objects on the corners and middle to keep it flat. I then taped the wrapping paper cut out/pattern directly onto the paper side of the film. I read in other reviews that sometimes the films shrinks so I decided to cut it about 1/2 inch away from the pattern. I then cut as neatly and accurately as I could with a good pair of scissors. I cleaned my window several times and wiped it down with a lint free cloth. I sprayed lots of watered down window cleaner and then peeled the paper backing off of the film. I used my hands to put it in place and then a squeegee (Ettore 17006 Acrylic Squeegee) to smooth it out completely. As you smooth it down the excess liquid will drip out so have a lint free cloth available to wipe up the excess. On the larger windowI did have an issue with some bubbles or areas that did not stick so I just peeled it back added more windex and smoothed out with squeegee after working on some stubborn spots I left it alone oer night. The next day I noticed that a couple of the stubborn bubbles went away. (I am talking VERY tiny bubbles- I am ocd that way and they were bugging me) Now I don't see any bubbles at all. This design is very forgiving which is why I chose it. This is not as complicated as putting a screen protector on your phone- although it is a similar concept and if you can do that then this is no problem because this is way more forgiving. If you mess it up just peel it off and start again. Just a bigger surface but same concept. This film solved a very complex problem in a very simple way. I had several windows to cover and I used this brand and CottonColors Premium No-Glue 3D Static Decorative Privacy Window Films,3Ft X 6.5Ft. both worked well and got the job done. I uesed the CottonColors on my living room window and this Etched glass on a bathroom window.. I was worried that a neighbor could see inside my bathroom through the slats of the mini blinds (like I said OCD :) The window is about 2-3 feet from the shower. I was concerned that it may fall off with the steam from shower, but it has been over 5 months and it has stayed up perfectly fine no problems. I also placed this same film on a laundry room window where I didn't want to use a mini blind or curtain because of lint from the dryer. It has also stayed on without any problems and is super easy to wipe down! Oh and for anyone wondering... yes I did try to use the frosted glass in a spray (Rust-Oleum 1903830 Frosted Glass) and it was a disaster. It is very messy when trying to cover a large surface, it is not smooth because it leaves specs everywhere and it was WAY more work than using this film. I actually used it on my large living room window and had to scrape it all off and clean my window again so that I could get the film on instead. Note: I am providing some info on both films in case anyone is considering the other option as well. I am happy with both and would recommend either one.

I've tried many other window films, and this one was the ticket. I liked the guides provided. I was most concerned about how much privacy would be given. It's just right. People can't see in, even from a few feet away. There's a nice light diffusion at night coming in (from my neighbors), and it nicely dims the glare, not as bright as it used to be. This is the first time I've tried this kind of product in my kitchen, which requires the most privacy. A great find.

Went on super easy and exactly what i hoped. Lets the design in my door window comes through but provides the privacy and helps mute some of the light that came through. This is a vinyl and not foil like most other window coverings. Wish they were all this material. No creasing and easy to adjust.

Most important - I purchased this way cheaper here on Amazon than a roll I bought at Home Depot. It was $35 at Home Depot and $20 on Amazon. The packaging of the Amazon one is a little different, being in a brown cardboard box. The one at Home Depot is in a clear plastic box. They appear to be identical other than that and the inclusion of a squeegee with the Amazon one. So, a much better deal buying on Amazon and you also get the squeegee! (Update March 2020 - another package I ordered looked just like Home Depot's package and did NOT include the squeegee). Besides that, I do really like this product. I was able to ramp up our privacy significantly using this on our front door, and several windows throughout our home. My biggest issue with it is that it is really hard to remove all of the bubbles and to achieve perfection. It can look like it's done perfectly, but then when you come back later, bubbles can form again. In particular, I noticed that when I came back at night, and with the light shining from the inside, I found all sorts of bubbles that weren't visible at the time of install. Through trial and error, I amassed some tips:1. Cleaning your window as thoroughly as possible prior to install is very important (but virtually impossible to make it absolutely perfect). I started by using a razor blade to scrape any excess vinyl that was in the window corners. That tends to be a spot where the window is imperfect and there can be a little bump of excess vinyl there which can hinder the install and cause frustration. After doing that, I cleaned the window. Then I took a straight razor blade and scraped the surface of the window. Then I cleaned the window again. Then, I used my camera lens rocket blaster to blow any remaining debris from the window as best as possible. That helped with tiny pieces of hair and debris. I imagine a hair dryer would work too. Then, I sprayed the water solution and applied the film.2. Part of my install routine was to get the window looking good during the day, and then come back at night and push out remaining bubbles. It's much harder to get those bubbles out after everything has dried, however. I found a plastic putty knife to be the most effective at removing those bubbles after install, since it is firmer than a squeegee. And I had to get pretty aggressive with the putty knife. The good thing is that the film is pretty durable and stands up to a pretty aggressive scraping. For really stubborn bubbles, use the corner of the putty knife. I have found the best thing to do is to come back to the window once or twice to try and make it look as good as possible, and then stop focusing on it or you'll go crazy trying (in vain) to make it perfect!3. Sometimes you might find a hair or piece of dirt lodged beneath which then requires peeling back the film, washing out the offending piece, spraying more water/soap, and going through the process of removing bubbles again. A lot of times these pieces of debris aren't noticeable until nighttime when light shines on the window from the opposite direction.4. The other thing is that it's important to leave the tiniest margin around the film. If you try to get every single bit of your window covered, it is really hard to get the bubbles out and the corners will lift up and look bad. It's tempting to try and cover every square inch, and I am guilty of that. But it proved frustrating, and I ended up removing and throwing away that film, as it got so messed up from trying to make it look smooth.5. If you want only part of your window or door covered, try doing some stripes to transition between the opaque and clear sections. I did this on our front door and several windows and have received numerous compliments!