How To Frost Glass Front Door
Simple diy project you can do.
How to frost glass front door. To make frosted glass for privacy or decor use this frosted glass spray paint. Insert a dowel with screw eyes on each end through the top and bottom channels. Frost a glass panel door step 1 remove the door from its hinges and lay it on a work surface in a well ventilated area with the side to be frosted facing up. If you do immediately remove the glaze with water and a towel.
Clean the window surfaces with a cloth and window cleaner. It was kind of splotchy in some areas so i did the whole process again and after 4 coats it was perfect. Here s the frosted glass door on the side i frosted. Next combine water with a couple drops of dish detergent in a spray bottle.
Dip the tip of the smallest brush into the glaze and dab it around the panes of the glass door. The directions stated to hold the can 10 12 inches away from the glass and apply the paint in even back and forth overlapping movements. I did two coats waiting about 1 minute in between and then let it dry and cure for 10 minutes. Remove the door from its hinges and lay it on plastic bags.
Window films can be purchased in a variety of styles and frost designs. Try very hard to not get it on the paint. Place painter s tape around the. They are a little different than a standard window cling.
Use the acrylic tintable glaze sparingly. First thoroughly wash the surface to be frosted using glass cleaner and a lint free cloth. Once you frost your windows you literally cannot tell which side you put the frost on unless you feel it with you hand. Cut a voile panel the size of the window plus a little extra for narrow side seams and channels at the top and bottom.
Watch our other window frosting vids here. The frost is on the opposite side of this door so you are looking at the back of the frost glass job. Face the door so that the surfaces you intend to frost. Thoroughly clean the glass.
Any residue left on the window will appear in your. Then proceed to lightly. This is the absolute easiest way to get a frosted door in your shower. With the edges trimmed you can now concentrate on the rest of the glass door.