What are the options for opacifying glass in situ?

We have a new bathroom door with a clear panel (because the makers don't do
one with frosted glass) that our designer assured us would be opaque enough
with an opacifying film applied to the glass. Unfortunately it's not.

We could insist on a solid door but we do actually want a bit of light
transmitted.

Any suggestions for a method of keeping light transmission whilst
maintaining privacy?

Tim

Tim+ wrote:
What are the options for opacifying glass in situ?

We have a new bathroom door with a clear panel (because the makers don't do
one with frosted glass) that our designer assured us would be opaque enough
with an opacifying film applied to the glass. Unfortunately it's not.

We could insist on a solid door but we do actually want a bit of light
transmitted.

Any suggestions for a method of keeping light transmission whilst
maintaining privacy?

Tim

Whitewash?

On 04/10/2015 22:24, Tim+ wrote:
What are the options for opacifying glass in situ?

We have a new bathroom door with a clear panel (because the makers don't do
one with frosted glass) that our designer assured us would be opaque enough
with an opacifying film applied to the glass. Unfortunately it's not.

We could insist on a solid door but we do actually want a bit of light
transmitted.

Any suggestions for a method of keeping light transmission whilst
maintaining privacy?

Tim

Shot blasting? Obviously you would have to take the door there.

On 04/10/2015 10:35 PM, Capitol wrote:
Tim+ wrote:
What are the options for opacifying glass in situ?

We have a new bathroom door with a clear panel (because the makers
don't do
one with frosted glass) that our designer assured us would be opaque
enough
with an opacifying film applied to the glass. Unfortunately it's not.

We could insist on a solid door but we do actually want a bit of light
transmitted.

Any suggestions for a method of keeping light transmission whilst
maintaining privacy?

Tim
Whitewash?


Although I cannot tell you what or, where, I have seen pub and eatery
windows with the screen film on that did do a good job of blurring
definition. However, colour and movement is not and, neither did I
witness someone/thing up close to the window.

Film would seem a cleaner option.

Have you considered replacing it with a more suitable glass?

LOL. How about a small roller blind for those intimate moments?


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On Sunday, 4 October 2015 22:26:19 UTC+1, Tim+ wrote:
We have a new bathroom door with a clear panel (because the makers don't do
one with frosted glass) that our designer assured us would be opaque enough
with an opacifying film applied to the glass. Unfortunately it's not.

A *more* opacifying film applied to both sides of the glass?

http://www.windowfilm.co.uk/buy-onli...ed-window-film

Also consider the light sources within the bathroom

You can also get stained glass effect film in various opacities.

Owain

On 10/4/2015 7:13 PM, wrote:
On Sunday, 4 October 2015 22:26:19 UTC+1, Tim+ wrote:
We have a new bathroom door with a clear panel (because the makers don't do
one with frosted glass) that our designer assured us would be opaque enough
with an opacifying film applied to the glass. Unfortunately it's not.

A *more* opacifying film applied to both sides of the glass?

Both sides works pretty well, but you can still see colour and movement
near the glass. Supplementing that with a gauzy curtain (using fabric at
least twice the width of the glass) works well. Use narrow rods at both
top and bottom.

http://www.windowfilm.co.uk/buy-onli...ed-window-film

Also consider the light sources within the bathroom

Yes, this makes a big difference.

You can also get stained glass effect film in various opacities.

Owain

On Sunday, 4 October 2015 22:26:19 UTC+1, Tim+ wrote:
What are the options for opacifying glass in situ?

We have a new bathroom door with a clear panel (because the makers don't do
one with frosted glass) that our designer assured us would be opaque enough
with an opacifying film applied to the glass. Unfortunately it's not.

We could insist on a solid door but we do actually want a bit of light
transmitted.

Any suggestions for a method of keeping light transmission whilst
maintaining privacy?

Tim

1. Etch with HF. Nasty stuff
2. Apply more opaque film, 2nd layer etc
3. Fine netlike curtain, but one step heavier. Can't think of the name for it
4. White plastic shower curtain
5. Blind of some sort.

2-4 would be my preferred ones.


NT

Are you saying that this door cannot have a piece of glass removed and
another one put in?
What happens if its broken?
Personally I'd just change the glass for something suitable. What an odd
way to do things.
I hate that stick on stuff peels of very well with condensation I seem to
recall from a holiday flat i was in once.
Brian

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"Tim+" wrote in message
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What are the options for opacifying glass in situ?

We have a new bathroom door with a clear panel (because the makers don't
do
one with frosted glass) that our designer assured us would be opaque
enough
with an opacifying film applied to the glass. Unfortunately it's not.

We could insist on a solid door but we do actually want a bit of light
transmitted.

Any suggestions for a method of keeping light transmission whilst
maintaining privacy?

Tim

Yes I thought of that, and it can easily weaken the glass if its toughened
or even break it.
Brian

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On 04/10/2015 22:24, Tim+ wrote:
What are the options for opacifying glass in situ?

We have a new bathroom door with a clear panel (because the makers don't
do
one with frosted glass) that our designer assured us would be opaque
enough
with an opacifying film applied to the glass. Unfortunately it's not.

We could insist on a solid door but we do actually want a bit of light
transmitted.

Any suggestions for a method of keeping light transmission whilst
maintaining privacy?

Tim

Shot blasting? Obviously you would have to take the door there.

Tim+ wrote:

We have a new bathroom door with a clear panel (because the makers don't do
one with frosted glass) that our designer assured us would be opaque enough
with an opacifying film applied to the glass. Unfortunately it's not.

Any suggestions for a method of keeping light transmission whilst
maintaining privacy?

Translucent Perspex.

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Tim+ wrote:
What are the options for opacifying glass in situ?

We have a new bathroom door with a clear panel (because the makers don't do
one with frosted glass) that our designer assured us would be opaque enough
with an opacifying film applied to the glass. Unfortunately it's not.

We could insist on a solid door but we do actually want a bit of light
transmitted.

Any suggestions for a method of keeping light transmission whilst
maintaining privacy?

Tim


Some kind of stained glass effect? You can get kits to apply the lead lines
and then appeal special transparent paint. The kits come with a pattern to
follow. Almost like painting by numbers.

I've seen companies which do this, assuming you can remove the panel.

The other option is just change the glass, there is huge range of glass
designed for the job, I find it hard to believe a specialist glazing
company can't help.

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On Sunday, 4 October 2015 22:26:19 UTC+1, Tim+ wrote:
We have a new bathroom door with a clear panel (because the makers don't do
one with frosted glass) that our designer assured us would be opaque enough
with an opacifying film applied to the glass. Unfortunately it's not.

A *more* opacifying film applied to both sides of the glass?

http://www.windowfilm.co.uk/buy-onli...ed-window-film

Also consider the light sources within the bathroom

You can also get stained glass effect film in various opacities.

Owain

Thanks. That looks like it's intended specifically for privacy. We'll give
it a whirl.

Tim

On 04/10/2015 22:24, Tim+ wrote:
What are the options for opacifying glass in situ?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4G2vKBTCLw

Seems a lot of faff to me . I would much rather have a solid door
but if you have a spare day or so and are quite crafty...

Tim+ wrote:


Any suggestions for a method of keeping light transmission whilst
maintaining privacy?

Ha! Nobody wants to look at your fat bum!

Bill