Sunday, October 30, 2011

Privacy Film For Windows - 8 Easy Steps to Install it Yourself



Today's selection of privacy film for windows and frosted glass film can help to solve many common problems with heat, glare, fading and safety, without completely blocking your view. It's easy, inexpensive way to increase your home comfort, energy efficiency and overall style. All you need is a few common tools, the assistant for any large windows and some free time on a weekend afternoon or complete the project. Follow our 8 simple steps for quick installation.

Setting stained glass or frosted glass film Film How to do it yourself:

What you need:

* you choose decorative window film-(Stained Glass film, frosted glass film, 3m window shades, etc.)

* Rubber sponge

* sharp tool knife with a blade the new

* common household spray bottle

* A well-ruler scales work great for big windows

* baby shampoo Johnson & Johnson-works great!

* Water-bottled is best

* cloth (or coffee filters)-microfiber cloths are good

* Transparent tape

Planning for the installation of

Measure and record the length and width of each window you want to add a movie. You will want to know the measurements first to determine which size to buy. You should add 10-20 percent to the purchase on account of errors, and any additional waste.

application

you want to run your project in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the hottest part of the day. Excessive heat will cause the solution used to coat the glass to dry before you do and can cause streaks in your finished project.

1 First, clean the windows completely with a mixture of one tablespoon of baby shampoo to one gallon of bottled water. It is important to use a solution similar to J & J "no-tears" baby shampoo and bottled water to give the correct pH and the final finish on your project. DO NOT use cleaners containing ammonia or vinegar to clean windows. Also, do not clean the actual windows with any cleaner with ammonia or vinegar just before the start, because it can damage your project.

2 Using the measurements you have taken, cut a piece of film 1 "wider and 1" longer than the window you intend to install.

3 Spray the window, using a spray bottle with a solution of baby shampoo you use to clean windows. Keep your hands moistened with a solution to avoid leaving fingerprints. Do not be afraid to spray freely, it is better to have more water than not enough on the window.

4 Use two pieces of transparent tape to remove the backing from the film. Basically, you want to put tape on each side of the window film and drag strip cards, except that it can be detached from its support. Once you are exposed to an inch or so of the film support, spray it down with a soapy solution. For large pieces, you will need a helper to spray film until crust giving to him of contaminating.

5 From the top of the window, place a semi-adhesive film on the side of the window and attach it as you work your way down the window. Position cut list, so it is centered on the glass, and in the meantime, your partner is to spray with a solution. Again, the fine spray which window film and shampoo solution. After the movie is actually in place, now you want to squeegee any bubbles within about 2 "at the edge of the window. Continue to keep spraying the surface of the film solution so that brush will glide across the film and the glass easily.

6 Use a sharp utility knife along with its straight edge placed along the edge of the window to trim movie. Leave 1 / 16 "edge of the boundary between the film and the window.

7 After most of the excess film is trimmed off, go ahead and re-spray the surface of the film and squeegee out any bubbles. Air bubbles must be made ​​to the rim and should be able to escape through a 1 / 16 "gap between the film and the edge of the window.

8.Film should begin to dry and remain permanently in place within the 30-40 minuta.Puno drug trip takes about four to eight days.

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