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What do you do with a glass door?

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Home Stager with Abella Home Staging & Redesign

What do you do with a glass door? As a home stager and redesigner on Long Island New York, I've come across glass doors. Often the homeowners use either curtains or shades. But there are other alternatives that work just as well and look much better.You can apply window film. It is sold at Home Depot and on the internet. Here are just some of the examples:

Window film world

Home Depot

Decorative films

  

Decorative films

 

The other option that I would like to share with you is etching. Etching is a great way to transform a glass door or window. It's not that hard and if you're handy, it's a great project to do. Etching was developed in the mid-1800's . It become very popular with Victorians and Edwardian homes. It lets light in while affording you privacy. Here are the steps needed to achieve that etch look with out the custom price.

 

  1. Glass cleaner. Clean your glass from dust and fingerprint.
  2. Lint-free cloth. Mop up the cleaner with microfiber. It will eliminate any residue.
  3. Stencil. You can create your own, or buy it from the internet.
  4. Flat edge. Use a flat edge to eliminate air bubbles.
  5. Masking film. Cover exposed area with adhesives-backed contact paper. 
  6. Rubber gloves. The cream can irritate your skin.
  7. Etching cream. Carefully spread cream over open area, moving away from the edges to keep from bleeding under.
  8. Sponge. Use the sponge to rinse the cream off the glass.
  9. Ph strip. If you're environmentally friendly use ph strip to test the water before discarding it, using baking soda to neutralize water.
As you can see there are many ways to address a glass door or window. So the next time a homeowners asks you "What do I do with a glass door?" you'll have options to work with.

 

Comments (14)

Peg Barcelo
Fluff My House! Home Staging Inc. 250.486.6369 - Summerland, BC
The FlufftasticStager from Summerland, BC

Carmela, those are such great options! I recommend that for basement windows, where a curtain would block the light, but if you use the opaque film, it still lets light in, but gives complete privacy!

Apr 18, 2011 06:56 AM
Carmela Abella
Abella Home Staging & Redesign - Port Jefferson Station, NY

Peg, there are so many options out there. I love what I saw!!

Apr 18, 2011 07:02 AM
Ginger Foust
Certified Staging Professional - Oakhurst, CA
Home Stager Oakhurst CA, Dream Interior Redesign & Staging

Carmela, my sign maker now has film that she can customize for doors and windows with whatever design a client might want.  A much smarter and more contemporary look than curtains.  Good info. thanks. 

Apr 18, 2011 07:07 AM
Carmela Abella
Abella Home Staging & Redesign - Port Jefferson Station, NY

Ginger what's nice about this is, you can custom make any design and when you get tire of it you just peel it off!!

Apr 18, 2011 09:19 AM
Janet Jones
Just Your Style Interiors, LLC - Kihei, HI
Home Staging, Interior Redesign Kihei, Maui, Hawaii

Carmela--There are such an amazing number of options today--thanks for sharing some more.  Etching is huge here in Hawaii--lots of waves and palm treas (and very well done--not tacky).  I love these choices over curtains anytime unless sun is a huge issue. 

Apr 19, 2011 01:42 AM
Carmela Abella
Abella Home Staging & Redesign - Port Jefferson Station, NY

Janet who knew there were so many options? It's good to know what is out there so we can pass it to our clients.

Apr 19, 2011 02:16 AM
Karen Otto
Home Star Staging - Plano, TX
Plano Home Staging, Dallas Home Staging, www.homes

Very cool ideas Carmela, thanks for sharing!

Apr 19, 2011 12:03 PM
Debra Landy
StageTwoSell LLC - Horseheads, NY
PA and NY Home Stager

Great idea!  We had a window on an inside porch  that needed to be shaded and used spray frost.  It did the trick.  Love the classic designs on the film.

 

Apr 19, 2011 01:29 PM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON
Staging Professional

Great tips. It allows light in while giving privacy. Choose the right pattern and it can really make a classy addition to the door.

Apr 25, 2011 11:45 AM
Carmela Abella
Abella Home Staging & Redesign - Port Jefferson Station, NY

You're very welcomed Karen and congrats for you TV spot, great job!!

Apr 25, 2011 02:01 PM
Carmela Abella
Abella Home Staging & Redesign - Port Jefferson Station, NY

Debra, they have really expanded on the design. I love it.

Apr 25, 2011 02:01 PM
Carmela Abella
Abella Home Staging & Redesign - Port Jefferson Station, NY

Janice, I agree!!

Apr 25, 2011 02:02 PM
Carmela Abella
Abella Home Staging & Redesign - Port Jefferson Station, NY

Valerie, I too have used it for privacy issue. Great product.

May 07, 2011 06:59 AM