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turbotrip
06-11-2014, 08:49 PM
Need to figure out the best solution for covering the 2 vertical windows on the left and right of the door here. Right now anyone at the door can see right through the whole house, and blinds/drapes wouldn't look good so I was thinking of maybe getting the windows tinted or fogged/frosted? What is the best solution for these windows and who would you use?
I was told to buy the privacy vinyl wrap from rona/home depot but I dont think it would look very good (plus I cant seem to find it in any rona/homedepot/walmart). I think getting limo tint like on a car might look the best, but have no idea if thats even possible on a home window.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y230/pakirage/IMG-20140518-01065_zps8d26c4b0.jpg

relyt92
06-11-2014, 09:01 PM
I know Shadow Tint does home/office window tints, might be worth giving them a call and getting some details.

gyromonkey
06-11-2014, 09:03 PM
I had my detached Garage windows mirror tinted to keep my dog from barking all night while I'm out working on my toys. plus it keeps people from creeping in. Its been a couple years and its still no issues.

I can send you the guys info if you would like, just shoot me a PM

Asian_defender
06-11-2014, 11:05 PM
I had Damien at Icon tint all my home windows with dual reflective tint. I went with the 25% and I'd say you can't see into the house from anything more than 10 feet away. You could go darker. Prevents people from seeing him unless their head is right up against the glass. Was really affordable too.
About 900 to do my whole house

eblend
06-11-2014, 11:11 PM
Think it will look cheap if tinted personally, I would go for the frosted look.

SOAB
06-11-2014, 11:44 PM
i would frost it as well but maybe cut out some design that would match the house?

roll_over
06-11-2014, 11:52 PM
I frosted a friends windows and personally prefer tint

revelations
06-12-2014, 12:37 AM
Dark vinyl tint that - frosting might look off given the colours you have there right now.

Star1995
06-12-2014, 05:16 AM
Talk to Wayne at Wamac Films, Google Wamac Films Calgary.

Twin_Cam_Turbo
06-12-2014, 06:28 AM
+1 for Wamac films.

mr2mike
06-12-2014, 07:55 AM
Frost them with something decorative and not white.

blairtruck
06-12-2014, 08:31 AM
time for some snow in a can

http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/uypaHgbty38/maxresdefault.jpg

rage2
06-12-2014, 09:43 AM
I use blinds. It gives me an option for opening it up when we are expecting guests.