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Harriet Carter Frost-A-Window Vinyl Covering

Harriet Carter Frost-A-Window Vinyl Covering Review



Overall 5.00 of 5 (by 1 user)



Adds Privacy to Windows, but Doesn't Subtract from the Light
5 star rating

a domestic diva, very happy with this product
Pros

    Easy to install, Adds Privacy without blocking light, Inexpensive, Works as advertised


JUN
23
2008
I bought some shades for a pair of windows that needed partial covering for privacy.  Of course the shades gave me the privacy, but at the expense of much desired daylight.  One day while thumbing through a Harriet Carter catalog (harrietcarter.com), I came across a product that was the perfect window solution.  Frost-A-Window is made from clear vinyl with a subtle frosted pattern.  (In the photo, the vinyl looks gray but it really is more of a translucent, just-barely-white).  The frosted pattern keeps people from seeing into the window, but since it's clear, it doesn't block sunlight. 

Frost-A-Window comes on a 9-foot by 18-inch roll (similar to Contact paper).  The waterproof vinyl has an easy-to-apply adhesive back, and was also easy to cut.  I measured my windows and determined that I would have to cut two widths per window.  Luckily for me, our windows have mullions between the interior and exterior panes of glass, so it was easy to use the location of the mullion to join the two widths of vinyl together.  From the outside, the frosted vinyl appears seamless, and from the inside, you can barely tell where I joined the two widths together.

Frost-A-Window removes just as easily as it goes on, yet it stays perfectly in place.  It's meant to be applied to the inside of your window; it's not really suitable for outdoor use.  I love this solution because it is extremely affordable, and it gives me daytime privacy without blocking the daytime rays.  I still use the window shades, but only at night.

Overall, Harriet Carter Frost-A-Window Vinyl Window Covering is one of those small solutions that can make a big difference in your home.  Besides "Frosted" there are other translucent patterns available (Lace, White Plaid, and Stained Glass).  Frankly, I thought the other versions made too much of a statement, and I was only interested in a subtle way to control light and privacy in my room.  This product costs just $4.98 per roll (or $8.98 for two rolls) and would also work in a bath, a front door panel, mirrors, a glass vase, or even glass light fixtures.  Just use your imagination.

I_thumb_up Harriet Carter Frost-A-Window Vinyl Covering is recommended by LoveisJoy


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LisaCarey wrote on Jun 25, 2008 at 11:48AM


Sounds like it could be the answer to my front door dilema.


kid-kansas wrote on Jun 23, 2008 at 11:10PM


Great tip on keeping the light but also your privacy....;)


CyndiA wrote on Jun 23, 2008 at 3:19PM


Great find. I need to get some or curtains for the bathroom. We have curtains (-: They just need replaced though. In case you were worried we were flashing the neighborhood.