Mirror-tinted window film was quick and easy to install and helped create privacy and remove sun glare.
The project
My husband and I decided to try out the mirror-tinted window film from Bunnings. We are super impressed! We got two big windows done for less than $100, plus we had a heap left over. We only used about half of the roll.
As per the Bunnings video tutorial we put water in a spray bottle with a couple drops of baby shampoo and sprayed that on the window before applying the tint. It worked a treat! Very happy with the results.
All up it took us around three hours to do all six sections. It took us a little bit to get the hang off it at the start. We found that we weren’t spraying enough water on it at first so it was hard to work with, whereas when we sprayed more water on it was a lot easier to get all the little air bubbles out as we smoothed it out.
We measured each window and then cut a piece to have roughly 2cm overhang on each side. Once we put it up and had every bubble out then we ran a Stanley knife just above the seal of the window. It requires patience and we took our time to get it perfect. One of us stood on the outside to check for any bubbles as sometimes it’s hard to see them from the inside.
We did this mainly for privacy so that we could leave the curtains open during the day but it also takes out the glare of the sunlight, which is a bonus.
Before and after
How to install window film
Installing window film is a great way to improve privacy in your home without cutting out any natural light. It doesn't cost much to do, but it can be a little fiddly unless you know what you're doing. This video shows you all the tricks you need to know to get the best results with the least amount of fuss.
