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Hi all, I've taken over a building that I want to use as a workshop and will later want to use it to a dwelling. While I am using it as a workshop, I'd like to make the windows translucent so that inquisitive poeple can't see what's inside. If it were a dwelling, I'd simply use net curtains, but that is not a practicl option while I'm using it as a store/workshop. I wondered if anyone knows any other temporary methods of making a window translucent cheaply and temporarily. I'm reluctant to use any self-adhesive vinyl, because I don't know how long I will be using the building as a workshop. I guess that vinyl could become hard to remove after it has been sun-baked for a few years. I wondered about using vaselene, but I think it might attract airborn dust/bugs, etc. Can anyone offer any other ideas? Thanks for any suggestions, Al |
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Al N wrote:
I've taken over a building that I want to use as a workshop and will later want to use it to a dwelling. While I am using it as a workshop, I'd like to make the windows translucent so that inquisitive poeple can't see what's inside. The trad. method during e.g. decoration, is simply to apply Windolene quite thickly and not wipe it off, if you want something designed for the job then perhaps a greenhouse shading paint? |
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On Thursday, September 19, 2013 12:08:37 PM UTC+1, Al N wrote:
Hi all, I've taken over a building that I want to use as a workshop and will later want to use it to a dwelling. While I am using it as a workshop, I'd like to make the windows translucent so that inquisitive poeple can't see what's inside. If it were a dwelling, I'd simply use net curtains, but that is not a practicl option while I'm using it as a store/workshop. I wondered if anyone knows any other temporary methods of making a window translucent cheaply and temporarily. I'm reluctant to use any self-adhesive vinyl, because I don't know how long I will be using the building as a workshop. I guess that vinyl could become hard to remove after it has been sun-baked for a few years. I wondered about using vaselene, but I think it might attract airborn dust/bugs, etc. Can anyone offer any other ideas? Thanks for any suggestions, Al "frosting films" are cheapish and easily removable http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nk...0window%20film sometimes appear in Aldidl too. Jim K |
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On 19 Sep 2013 11:16:26 GMT, Huge wrote:
On 2013-09-19, Al N wrote: Hi all, I've taken over a building that I want to use as a workshop and will later want to use it to a dwelling. While I am using it as a workshop, I'd like to make the windows translucent so that inquisitive poeple can't see what's inside. If it were a dwelling, I'd simply use net curtains, but that is not a practicl option while I'm using it as a store/workshop. I wondered if anyone knows any other temporary methods of making a window translucent cheaply and temporarily. I'm reluctant to use any self-adhesive vinyl, because I don't know how long I will be using the building as a workshop. I guess that vinyl could become hard to remove after it has been sun-baked for a few years. I wondered about using vaselene, but I think it might attract airborn dust/bugs, etc. Can anyone offer any other ideas? Whitewash. You can buy it from garden centres for greenhouses (I know this, because my wife uses it on her greenhouse each summer) but I expect there are cheaper sources. Whitewashed windows during building or redecoration used to be a common sight years ago. Not seen very often these days. Windows coverd in newspaper is still often seen. -- Graham. %Profound_observation% |
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On Thursday 19 September 2013 12:39 Graham. wrote in uk.d-i-y:
Whitewashed windows during building or redecoration used to be a common sight years ago. Not seen very often these days. Yes it was - especially shops undergoing refurbishment. I suspect it is because most builders now would say "what's whitewash" whereas back then, everyone used it for something. -- Tim Watts Personal Blog: http://squiddy.blog.dionic.net/ http://www.sensorly.com/ Crowd mapping of 2G/3G/4G mobile signal coverage Reading this on the web? See: http://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php?title=Usenet |
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"Al N" wrote in message ... Hi all, I've taken over a building that I want to use as a workshop and will later want to use it to a dwelling. While I am using it as a workshop, I'd like to make the windows translucent so that inquisitive poeple can't see what's inside. If it were a dwelling, I'd simply use net curtains, but that is not a practicl option while I'm using it as a store/workshop. I wondered if anyone knows any other temporary methods of making a window translucent cheaply and temporarily. I'm reluctant to use any self-adhesive vinyl, because I don't know how long I will be using the building as a workshop. I guess that vinyl could become hard to remove after it has been sun-baked for a few years. I wondered about using vaselene, but I think it might attract airborn dust/bugs, etc. Can anyone offer any other ideas? Thanks for any suggestions, Al Windolene. The old style white stuff. You are unlikely to find it in a supermarket but probably can in the sort of shop that sells gardening bits and pieces, ironmongery, firelighters and furniture polish etc. mark |
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mark wrote:
Windolene. The old style white stuff. Now called "original cream" which sounds a bit like a Sherry ... http://wilko.com/invt/0211407 |
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On 19/09/2013 12:08, Al N wrote:
Hi all, I've taken over a building that I want to use as a workshop and will later want to use it to a dwelling. While I am using it as a workshop, I'd like to make the windows translucent so that inquisitive poeple can't see what's inside. If it were a dwelling, I'd simply use net curtains, but that is not a practicl option while I'm using it as a store/workshop. I wondered if anyone knows any other temporary methods of making a window translucent cheaply and temporarily. I'm reluctant to use any self-adhesive vinyl, because I don't know how long I will be using the building as a workshop. I guess that vinyl could become hard to remove after it has been sun-baked for a few years. I wondered about using vaselene, but I think it might attract airborn dust/bugs, etc. Can anyone offer any other ideas? Thanks for any suggestions, Al You can get stick on window film to do what you want to do. I have used some on my garage windows for about six years without any problems. Try Ebay item No: 251327574005 |
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writes Hi all, I've taken over a building that I want to use as a workshop and will later want to use it to a dwelling. While I am using it as a workshop, I'd like to make the windows translucent so that inquisitive poeple can't see what's inside. If it were a dwelling, I'd simply use net curtains, but that is not a practicl option while I'm using it as a store/workshop. I wondered if anyone knows any other temporary methods of making a window translucent cheaply and temporarily. I'm reluctant to use any self-adhesive vinyl, because I don't know how long I will be using the building as a workshop. I guess that vinyl could become hard to remove after it has been sun-baked for a few years. I wondered about using vaselene, but I think it might attract airborn dust/bugs, etc. Can anyone offer any other ideas? Not all the window films use adhesive, I think you can get ones that work by exclusion of air and damp application, a bit like some road tax holders. Alternatively, drafting film (ether paper of plastic based) works for this and you can hang it on net curtain type spring cord if you like. A0 size should be big enough and prob under a quid (or maybe I'm out of date). -- fred it's a ba-na-na . . . . |
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They used to use good old whitewash or similar and then wash it off
afterwards. Brian -- From the Sofa of Brian Gaff Reply address is active "Al N" wrote in message ... Hi all, I've taken over a building that I want to use as a workshop and will later want to use it to a dwelling. While I am using it as a workshop, I'd like to make the windows translucent so that inquisitive poeple can't see what's inside. If it were a dwelling, I'd simply use net curtains, but that is not a practicl option while I'm using it as a store/workshop. I wondered if anyone knows any other temporary methods of making a window translucent cheaply and temporarily. I'm reluctant to use any self-adhesive vinyl, because I don't know how long I will be using the building as a workshop. I guess that vinyl could become hard to remove after it has been sun-baked for a few years. I wondered about using vaselene, but I think it might attract airborn dust/bugs, etc. Can anyone offer any other ideas? Thanks for any suggestions, Al |
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Al N wrote: Thanks for any suggestions, http://www.wilko.com/greenhouse-acce...s/invt/7030040 Painted the outside of the conservatory roof earlier in the year, nearly all gone now. That's outside in the weather - not sure how easy it would be to remove Cheap enough to try a little somewhere? Darren |
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Tim Watts wrote in news:235rga-357.ln1
@squidward.local.dionic.net: On Thursday 19 September 2013 12:39 Graham. wrote in uk.d-i-y: Whitewashed windows during building or redecoration used to be a common sight years ago. Not seen very often these days. Yes it was - especially shops undergoing refurbishment. I suspect it is because most builders now would say "what's whitewash" whereas back then, everyone used it for something. I remember there was a trend of using Windowlene (and letting it dry, without wiping it off) - for houses and shops that were in the process of refurbishment. Is that the same effect you get with the greenhouse whitewash stuff? Al |
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Farmer Giles wrote in
o.uk: You can get stick on window film to do what you want to do. I have used some on my garage windows for about six years without any problems. Do you think it will be easy to remove after six years? Al |
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On Thursday, September 19, 2013 12:08:37 PM UTC+1, Al N wrote:
I've taken over a building that I want to use as a workshop and will later want to use it to a dwelling. While I am using it as a workshop, I'd like to make the windows translucent so that inquisitive poeple can't see what's inside. Bubble wrap (smallish bubbles best). Owain |
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fred wrote in :
Not all the window films use adhesive, I think you can get ones that work by exclusion of air and damp application, a bit like some road tax holders. Alternatively, drafting film (ether paper of plastic based) works for this and you can hang it on net curtain type spring cord if you like. A0 size should be big enough and prob under a quid (or maybe I'm out of date). Thanks to everyone for the helpful suggestions. I particularly like the drafting film idea. It could be attached with bits of magic tape or similar. The non-stick plastic frosting film also sounds good. Al |
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On 19/09/2013 19:47, AL_n wrote:
Farmer Giles wrote in o.uk: You can get stick on window film to do what you want to do. I have used some on my garage windows for about six years without any problems. Do you think it will be easy to remove after six years? Al Yes. Although none it has peeled off itself during that time, and is very firm and securely attached, I have removed some and it came off very cleanly and easily. |
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On Thursday, September 19, 2013 7:47:48 PM UTC+1, wrote:
On Thursday, September 19, 2013 12:08:37 PM UTC+1, Al N wrote: I've taken over a building that I want to use as a workshop and will later want to use it to a dwelling. While I am using it as a workshop, I'd like to make the windows translucent so that inquisitive poeple can't see what's inside. Bubble wrap (smallish bubbles best). Owain Shoe whitener. Available in a tube with an applicator under the cap. Very handy for this. Just wipe it over the window. No brushes or buckets to clean up afterwards and if the tube was left in situ touch up would be easy. |
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"fred" wrote in message
... On Thursday, September 19, 2013 7:47:48 PM UTC+1, wrote: On Thursday, September 19, 2013 12:08:37 PM UTC+1, Al N wrote: I've taken over a building that I want to use as a workshop and will later want to use it to a dwelling. While I am using it as a workshop, I'd like to make the windows translucent so that inquisitive poeple can't see what's inside. Bubble wrap (smallish bubbles best). Owain Shoe whitener. Available in a tube with an applicator under the cap. Very handy for this. Just wipe it over the window. No brushes or buckets to clean up afterwards and if the tube was left in situ touch up would be easy. A few years ago I had an industrial unit with clear windows. Insurance company recommended a security film that was floated on with water and a squeegee and made it hard to break the glass. We had the option of clear or translucent. It was relatively cheap and easy to apply. AWEM |
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Farmer Giles wrote in
o.uk: Yes. Although none it has peeled off itself during that time, and is very firm and securely attached, I have removed some and it came off very cleanly and easily. Could you tell me where you got it and the brand name? Many thanks. |
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On 22/09/2013 18:29, AL_n wrote:
Farmer Giles wrote in o.uk: Yes. Although none it has peeled off itself during that time, and is very firm and securely attached, I have removed some and it came off very cleanly and easily. Could you tell me where you got it and the brand name? Many thanks. Sorry I can't help with that. Got it off Ebay, that's all I remember. It was fairly standard stuff, as I recall - put on using soapy water. This company will send you a sample for 99p. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3m-610mm-F.../190695611902? |
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replying to AL_n, wobblerobert wrote:
No its not for indoors its a strong alkali Window cleaner safer.or newspapers or better spare lining paper nets or dustsheets -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/uk-diy...ly-923051-.htm |
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replying to spuorgelgoog, wobblerobert wrote:
Translucent Nice idea! -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/uk-diy...ly-923051-.htm |
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Oh dear, the dreaded half baked Home owners naff portal to Usenet strikes
again. Brian -- ----- -- This newsgroup posting comes to you directly from... The Sofa of Brian Gaff... Blind user, so no pictures please Note this Signature is meaningless.! "wobblerobert" m wrote in message oupdirect.com... replying to spuorgelgoog, wobblerobert wrote: Translucent Nice idea! -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/uk-diy...ly-923051-.htm |
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Oh dear, the dreaded half baked Home owners naff portal to Usenet strikes
again. Brian I remember contributing to that old thread. -- Graham. %Profound_observation% |
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