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Glass frosting

  • 17-05-2005 8:28pm
    #1
    FX Meister
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    I intend to frost the glass in my downstairs bathroom. It hasn't been done in the past as there was never a line of sight from neighbours. I don't know whether to use the frosting spray or the stick on sheet stuff. Can anyone recommend either to me?


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  • #2
    rooferPete
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,497 ✭✭✭rooferPete


    Hi,

    Stick on works ok, no overspray problems either.

    .


  • #3
    MorningStar
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    The problem with the stick on stuff is it's difficult enough to get on properly. Once you get it on sunlight can discolour and crack it after time. It is then difficult to get off and will take a long time.
    Not sure on the spray stuff. Is it easy to clean? I would put on a glass (drinking type) and put it though the dishwasher a few times to check it out. Heat might make it sticky too. I haven't used it so it just possible problems


  • #4
    BaZmO*
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    MorningStar wrote:
    Not sure on the spray stuff. Is it easy to clean? I would put on a glass (drinking type) and put it though the dishwasher a few times to check it out. Heat might make it sticky too. I haven't used it so it just possible problems

    AFAIK the spray on stuff doesn't remain on the surface of the glass it is actually a chemical etcher and scuffs the glass to make a permanent etched effect.

    B.


  • #5
    MorningStar
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    BaZmO* wrote:
    AFAIK the spray on stuff doesn't remain on the surface of the glass it is actually a chemical etcher and scuffs the glass to make a permanent etched effect.

    B.

    You could be right about some sprays but I saw one spray that is just a coating. Professional jobs use sand blasting and acids alright but that's in a factory and not on site. I doubt they sell spray on acid/chemical that can eat/etch the glass and not effect the wood/seals or general surrounding finish. You could be right but it sounds really dangerous if they do. :confused:


  • #6
    FX Meister
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    MorningStar wrote:
    You could be right about some sprays but I saw one spray that is just a coating. Professional jobs use sand blasting and acids alright but that's in a factory and not on site. I doubt they sell spray on acid/chemical that can eat/etch the glass and not effect the wood/seals or general surrounding finish. You could be right but it sounds really dangerous if they do. :confused:
    I got some of the spray from a mate to test so I'll see how that works out. It doesn't etch the glass as there are instructions on it about how to remove the stuff. But that did make me remember that I have a huge bottle of etch bath in the shed, really good for etching but I'm not sure if it would come out evenly.


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