Thanks, Keith! I was so gutted after the first one... that was, until I changed my method and had better luck... otherwise I'd have deleted the footage 😆
we have the absolutely nosiest neighbours in the world, we did the ranch sliders, erm few bubbles there, bought more film, the mirrored one like yours and now that i have watched yours i feel confident that we can tackle the rest of the house, street facing, kitchen and bedrooms here we come, privacy will be ours
I didn't fancy tackling this job on our boat, so we had an automotive tinting company do it for us. Okay it was 400 quid but I didn't have to do anything and the result was good. I admire your ability to tackle this very frustrating task and document it at the same time. Respect! 👍
Oh, I never thought about using a spirit level on a boat. It makes sense that they would be useless much of the time, since it's totally dependent on how the boat is sitting in the water at the time. Very interesting.
To be honest, I've never tried either. I've watched loads of videos where they've said there's no point! I suppose it helps when it's out of the water and propped up on something flat.
That Kärcher definitely wasn't happy, seeing how it screamed. Well done in the end, and a lot learned! Frankly, this is the first time I saw this kind of stuff at all! Interesting material. Thanks for sharing!
Lol... yes, I don't think the Karcher was the best tool for the job. It might have been better on the ones I cut down to size though. It's the kind of material you have to try for yourself and have a variety of squeegees to see which you prefer.
First, I watched this video and had high anxiety just watching. Anyhow let me start with I live in Orlando where every window is tinted to keep heat out. Here’s some tips that may help. Keep window and film covered in soapy water for easier adjustment . It’s easier if you have another person spraying as soon as an area dries. Smooth out film with a sponge working from the middle out to get all the bubbles gone. Cut the film as close to the window size as possible to avoid letting air in. Cut final trim with a straight edge and razor. I used scalpel. You did great And you already learned some of the tricks the hard way. Hope this helps for the next time or anyone else.
I've had some of this for two weeks now - to try initially on a bedroom window - but keep putting off fitting as i've read its not easy - but you've just inspired me to get my finger out - I also understand it can help in reflecting heat on hot days helping to keep insides cooler - which was also a good selling point for me - thanks for sharing - take care
This is a tough job. I've always lived in very sunny parts of the US and have always tinted my car windows. It's an art to be able to do this and make it look easy. I just recently built a carport to cover my parking. It's very sunny here in Denver but we also get hail. I ended up using polycarbonate panels for the roof. But you did a great job and I'm glad you posted it.
Totally felt your pain too, so glad you've saved future pain for others! By the way, the one room I've used this privacy glass is coincidentally the only room where one of my aloe vera plants died ..... As you probably tell by now, it does offer privacy at the expense of some wavelengths ...
So glad I did it a way I was comfortable with in the end. Didn't want the rest to go to waste and had got so far after cleaning the windows thoroughly lol
I used to have a VW Kombi and tinted the windows myself, I felt all the frustration that I felt doing that job again when watching your first attempt, I must admit to using my entire swear vocabulary doing that job.😂
The only thing that I did differently whilst covering those glass quarter lights above my internal doors was to add a drop of baby shampoo into the water and dish soap solution. It made fitting a little easier. That was a tip from a vinyl van decal fitter. I also cut the whiteout vinyl to size before fitting and used caulk around the edges for a perfect finish.
Well done for persevering and finding a better way. I found the same thing as you, works better if cut to size, or only one edge over long. And as others have said, a little drop of detergent/shampoo helps.. When I put film on my workshop windows, and bathroom windows, at home I nearly gave up too. Then I decided to just take the double glazing units out and stand each on a towel in the shower to lay the film on in there. It meant I could keep it wet, and then slice off excess afterwards before refitting the glazing into the frames! I did a friend's recording studio in the same way. It also means the edges of the film are hidden under the window seals.
@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK I've seen professionals putting film on a car tailgate glass, upside down above their heads and have no idea how they do that and get a clean neat install! I would be soaking wet with the film over my face! LOL :D
I could see the frustration on your face. I will remember to cut the film the size of the window if I should have to do this. Not looking forward to doing it though. I once did a car window and it was definitely a pain. Always good to see you. Take care till next time, and thanks for sharing.
I used a paint prep tool to take the beading off to do mine. Smaller windows are easier as they pop out, just remember the shims.Gives a chance to clean all the rubber edges too. Was far quicker 7 accurate as the overlap doesn’t matter.
Thanks! I was thinking on the day about how removing the internal beading would be better. If I were going to that effort, I'd probably want to buy proper tinted glass 😂
@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK These were fairly big windows in a school mind! I first noticed the shrinkage when little finger nails could pick at the edges...
Johnsons baby shampoo and water mix is the best stuff for lubing the film and window, also I think your spreader wasa little on the big side, main thing is you persevered and got the job done.
@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK I would use that large plastic blade as a razor guide. Starting in the center of the pane, push the sharp straight edge tight into the corner. Then you can score the film multiple times, if needed, all on the same line. Carefully shift to the side, check the film's alignment and repeat, scissoring off chunks as you go. I'd also recommend the best razor blades you can get. I use titanium-edged blades from Lenox for utility knives. I do side work as a handyman and I still have about 15 blades left of the 100-pack I bought about 20 years ago. Very sharp, very durable. A scalpel with extra blades would work well, too, and gives more precise control.
To be fair, I lived in a studio flat at the landlords back garden, the bathroom window was just a regular glass window meaning they could see everything I was doing while in the bathroom, I went to the diy shop, got frosted film, and boom, finally had privacy in bathroom.
Dont use a stanley knife - Always a fresh scalpel. If you watch a pro do it on a car, they cut the film to size on the outside of the window with all the backing still attached then move it to the inside. Tried it once - never again!
You have to be careful with that method in case the seals are wider outside. Whatever blade you use, make sure it’s stainless steel as that doesn’t scratch glass.
Hot Air gun helps but you have to be careful! I always cut the film roughly to size fist . Easiest way is to stick the film to the outside of window using your soap solution . Cut it to shape using a snap off craft knife . Then take the film inside 👍🏻
Thanks :) Definitely not brave enough to use a hot air gun. I don't own one, so not knowing what I can get away with is probably a recipe for disaster 😂😂
as someone who has tinted out the back windows on my last 2 cars ( keeps my gear out of sight & dogs cooler ) i fully know the frustration of this job .. but you got there
Great job! I didn't know that they worked in reverse at night! We would love to feature some clips from this video on the next vloggl episode, please let me know if that is ok?
It only does that because the lights are on inside. The film doesn't actually stop you seeing through it, it just acts as a reflector. I've fitted the same type of film on doors with glass panels and windows in security environments to stop people looking into security control rooms etc. You can compensate by fitting the film on the outside as well but that isn't always possible.
Nice job a bet the air was blue lol, I used to know a couple of naturists and they made the same mistake on their front room windows, they were the talk of the street 😂😂😂😂
Do you have any plans to do further videos on what it's like living on a narrow boat? I've always been curious but not been a fan of the creators i've found on here so far who have done stuff like that...
I'm currently editing a boat tour to show the before stage, so I can reflect back later with the after footage and ask for tips regarding our plans. I do find a lot of narrowboat videos are starting to appear samey now it's become very popular. I hope mine are different of course lol
I had a similarly stressful problem this week trying to get a screen protector on my phone without any little bubbles being underneath. Not a fun type of job!
Lol... thankfully not-so-frilly curtains are already installed 😆 But it does make you conscious when they can still have a gap in the centre when closed. Need to order those perfect fit blinds ASAP so I can feel fully at home :)
@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK I'd only also managed to watch the first half of the video when I commented. But now watching the rest last night I see your point and will search for some better type of film. Thanks Vikki x
I have translucent blinds on my narrow boat, on the side of the cut they are up but on the towpath side they are nearly always down. I have found for some reason passerby’s on the towpath think they have some god given right to stare in 🙄
We've heard quite a few stories from our neighbours how people think they can stare in... jump on the gunnells etc. But it is weird to cook in the kitchen, moored in the marina and see them doing the same lol
My dear friend carpenter's daughter. How are you? I hired a person to make a video to teach people how to fix door with flush hinges. He copied some part of your video clip of fixing flush hinge. I came to know about the copy of your video clip after uploading that video. First of all I apologise for that matter. Secondly I request you to allow me to use a part of your clip in my video. I also have been subscriber of your TH-cam channel for a long time , I like your channel very much. Thanks for your kind cooperation.
@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK mechanics or medical gloves perhaps, I always have a box on hand for messy jobs👍🏼 www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005BEYA42/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_K66XFKE3H03WJE30KTDT?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
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The only thing that's harder than applying that stuff neatly is applying it neatly while trying to film it too 🤣 good job Vikki!
Thanks, Keith! I was so gutted after the first one... that was, until I changed my method and had better luck... otherwise I'd have deleted the footage 😆
They look great ! And your technique is definitely the one I would go for xx
Thanks, claire. Sorry, didn't see your reply!
we have the absolutely nosiest neighbours in the world, we did the ranch sliders, erm few bubbles there, bought more film, the mirrored one like yours and now that i have watched yours i feel confident that we can tackle the rest of the house, street facing, kitchen and bedrooms here we come, privacy will be ours
Glad I encourage you and hopefully this was a more realistic video to follow :)
So happy we only have little round portholes on our narrowboat - that looks complicated! But well done on a successful job Vikkie 👏 👍
Hi neighbour 😆 I bet your potholes would be a doddle too if you also have those removable ones for easy cleaning!!
Oh and Maggie is famous at 1:34 😆
I didn't fancy tackling this job on our boat, so we had an automotive tinting company do it for us. Okay it was 400 quid but I didn't have to do anything and the result was good.
I admire your ability to tackle this very frustrating task and document it at the same time.
Respect! 👍
Oh, I never thought about using a spirit level on a boat. It makes sense that they would be useless much of the time, since it's totally dependent on how the boat is sitting in the water at the time. Very interesting.
To be honest, I've never tried either. I've watched loads of videos where they've said there's no point! I suppose it helps when it's out of the water and propped up on something flat.
That Kärcher definitely wasn't happy, seeing how it screamed. Well done in the end, and a lot learned! Frankly, this is the first time I saw this kind of stuff at all! Interesting material. Thanks for sharing!
Lol... yes, I don't think the Karcher was the best tool for the job. It might have been better on the ones I cut down to size though.
It's the kind of material you have to try for yourself and have a variety of squeegees to see which you prefer.
First, I watched this video and had high anxiety just watching. Anyhow let me start with I live in Orlando where every window is tinted to keep heat out. Here’s some tips that may help. Keep window and film covered in soapy water for easier adjustment . It’s easier if you have another person spraying as soon as an area dries. Smooth out film with a sponge working from the middle out to get all the bubbles gone. Cut the film as close to the window size as possible to avoid letting air in. Cut final trim with a straight edge and razor. I used scalpel. You did great And you already learned some of the tricks the hard way. Hope this helps for the next time or anyone else.
Sorry for having you on the edge of your seat 😆 Definitely could have done with the extra pair of hands spraying it while I worked on the film part :)
I've had some of this for two weeks now - to try initially on a bedroom window - but keep putting off fitting as i've read its not easy - but you've just inspired me to get my finger out - I also understand it can help in reflecting heat on hot days helping to keep insides cooler - which was also a good selling point for me - thanks for sharing - take care
Hope it goes better than my first attempt and that the tips from viewers here are also useful :)
Apply the dilute washing up liquid to the film and then put it on the window. Just a thought.
Great video thanks 👍❤️😎
This is a tough job. I've always lived in very sunny parts of the US and have always tinted my car windows. It's an art to be able to do this and make it look easy. I just recently built a carport to cover my parking. It's very sunny here in Denver but we also get hail. I ended up using polycarbonate panels for the roof. But you did a great job and I'm glad you posted it.
I can imagine car windows being an absolute pain! Do they also work on windows that open and close? I can imagine it pushing back when closing.
Perfect fit blinds...great call ..must do for privacy 👍👍👍
Can't wait!! Need to order them this week :)
@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK make sure you ring and haggle for 10% discount 👍👍👍
@@waynekerrr9027 arrgh... don't think I have the energy 😝😝😝
Totally felt your pain too, so glad you've saved future pain for others! By the way, the one room I've used this privacy glass is coincidentally the only room where one of my aloe vera plants died ..... As you probably tell by now, it does offer privacy at the expense of some wavelengths ...
Note taken not to put plants near them!!
Perhaps outdoor ones for the well deck instead lol. Aloes seem to be very hardy too!!
@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK indeed, makes you think .. best stock up on some Vitamin D to keep your sun levels up too 😜 Keep up the good work 😀
I felt your pain and frustration...but glad you showed perseverance pays off! 🙋🏻♀️🇬🇧💕jane
So glad I did it a way I was comfortable with in the end. Didn't want the rest to go to waste and had got so far after cleaning the windows thoroughly lol
I used to have a VW Kombi and tinted the windows myself, I felt all the frustration that I felt doing that job again when watching your first attempt, I must admit to using my entire swear vocabulary doing that job.😂
😂 I used just the one a 5:10 😬🤣 don't think I'd enjoy tinting car windows!!
The only thing that I did differently whilst covering those glass quarter lights above my internal doors was to add a drop of baby shampoo into the water and dish soap solution. It made fitting a little easier. That was a tip from a vinyl van decal fitter.
I also cut the whiteout vinyl to size before fitting and used caulk around the edges for a perfect finish.
Thanks for the tips :)
Well done for persevering and finding a better way.
I found the same thing as you, works better if cut to size, or only one edge over long. And as others have said, a little drop of detergent/shampoo helps..
When I put film on my workshop windows, and bathroom windows, at home I nearly gave up too. Then I decided to just take the double glazing units out and stand each on a towel in the shower to lay the film on in there. It meant I could keep it wet, and then slice off excess afterwards before refitting the glazing into the frames! I did a friend's recording studio in the same way. It also means the edges of the film are hidden under the window seals.
Now that IS dedication and agree, that would definitely give the best results taking the glass panels out :)
@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK I've seen professionals putting film on a car tailgate glass, upside down above their heads and have no idea how they do that and get a clean neat install! I would be soaking wet with the film over my face! LOL :D
😂
This job would be a nightmare for me, I could even feel my blood pressure rising watching you do it. Glad it all turned out ok in the end
Sorry for the blood pressure upset 😂
Yep, you discovered all the stuff I discovered with window film. I left about 1/4" margins uncovered.
Perfect Fit Blinds are now installed too 👌 In fact, we haven't even closed the curtains since. They're just decoration now 😂
Thanks Vikkie really helpful video 😃👍
Thanks and glad it was helpful :)
I could see the frustration on your face. I will remember to cut the film the size of the window if I should have to do this. Not looking forward to doing it though.
I once did a car window and it was definitely a pain.
Always good to see you. Take care till next time, and thanks for sharing.
Haha... hated it to start off with lol.... had to cut some swearing out when I tore it 😝
But cutting the exact size makes it a joy!
I used a paint prep tool to take the beading off to do mine. Smaller windows are easier as they pop out, just remember the shims.Gives a chance to clean all the rubber edges too. Was far quicker 7 accurate as the overlap doesn’t matter.
Thanks! I was thinking on the day about how removing the internal beading would be better. If I were going to that effort, I'd probably want to buy proper tinted glass 😂
WOT!! .... No GonGoozling near YOUR Boat then ?? ;-)
Haha... my husband wanted me to put gongoozling in the thumbnail, but didn't think everyone would understand it lol
I used a lot of this to reduce radiant heat in computer rooms (which it does do very well) over time it shrank about 1cm all round.
Wow... that's a lot if shrinkage!!! Hopefully our perfect fit blinds will sort that out if it ever happens!
@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK These were fairly big windows in a school mind! I first noticed the shrinkage when little finger nails could pick at the edges...
🤣🤣
It is ultimately cheaper and less stressful if you just stick a sign on your boat that reads "stop peeping you pervs".
Lol... I spotted a pic earlier of someone putting a sign in their window saying "you're the reason I can't sit around in my pants" 😝
Johnsons baby shampoo and water mix is the best stuff for lubing the film and window, also I think your spreader wasa little on the big side,
main thing is you persevered and got the job done.
Thanks for the tip! I ended up editing that I'd heard about this as didn't have enough footage to go with it 😬 I'll pin it to help others ;)
I used that doing my 3m x 1m bedroom window!
@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK I would use that large plastic blade as a razor guide. Starting in the center of the pane, push the sharp straight edge tight into the corner. Then you can score the film multiple times, if needed, all on the same line. Carefully shift to the side, check the film's alignment and repeat, scissoring off chunks as you go. I'd also recommend the best razor blades you can get. I use titanium-edged blades from Lenox for utility knives. I do side work as a handyman and I still have about 15 blades left of the 100-pack I bought about 20 years ago. Very sharp, very durable. A scalpel with extra blades would work well, too, and gives more precise control.
To be fair, I lived in a studio flat at the landlords back garden, the bathroom window was just a regular glass window meaning they could see everything I was doing while in the bathroom, I went to the diy shop, got frosted film, and boom, finally had privacy in bathroom.
Perfect! And it's a probably a great product to easily remove and leave the property exactly how you got it in the first place :)
Stickability, that's what counts...
So far so good 👌
I found deglazing the window was the only way to get it perfect
Yes, that makes sense. Although a lot more effort :)
Dont use a stanley knife - Always a fresh scalpel. If you watch a pro do it on a car, they cut the film to size on the outside of the window with all the backing still attached then move it to the inside. Tried it once - never again!
You have to be careful with that method in case the seals are wider outside.
Whatever blade you use, make sure it’s stainless steel as that doesn’t scratch glass.
Hot Air gun helps but you have to be careful! I always cut the film roughly to size fist . Easiest way is to stick the film to the outside of window using your soap solution . Cut it to shape using a snap off craft knife . Then take the film inside 👍🏻
Thanks :) Definitely not brave enough to use a hot air gun. I don't own one, so not knowing what I can get away with is probably a recipe for disaster 😂😂
@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK maybe a Hairdryer, I’m sure you have one of those lol
That I do 😂
as someone who has tinted out the back windows on my last 2 cars ( keeps my gear out of sight & dogs cooler ) i fully know the frustration of this job .. but you got there
Cheers! I can imagine it being worse cutting around curved windows in a car!!
Always smooth out from the centre outwards, never top to bottom or side to side. That way you push any air away from the film.
Thanks:)
Other products are available 😁
Absolutely :)
Great job! I didn't know that they worked in reverse at night! We would love to feature some clips from this video on the next vloggl episode, please let me know if that is ok?
Me either... it's a bit of a pain, so thought it needed to be pointed out!!
And yes, of course :)
@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK Thank you!
It only does that because the lights are on inside. The film doesn't actually stop you seeing through it, it just acts as a reflector. I've fitted the same type of film on doors with glass panels and windows in security environments to stop people looking into security control rooms etc. You can compensate by fitting the film on the outside as well but that isn't always possible.
@@Guardian2003 thanks and true :)
Nice job a bet the air was blue lol, I used to know a couple of naturists and they made the same mistake on their front room windows, they were the talk of the street 😂😂😂😂
Oh dear.... 😆😆
And yes... the air was blue at 5:10 when I stamped my feet. I edited an effing hell out 😬😝
@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK pmsl 🤣
I had this and worked great, although over time the mirror effect fades so it becomes see through.. Again
I don't like the sound of that!!!!!!!!!!!
I used the frosted static film by d-c fix, very frustrating job... never seems quite perfect
Do you have any plans to do further videos on what it's like living on a narrow boat? I've always been curious but not been a fan of the creators i've found on here so far who have done stuff like that...
I'm currently editing a boat tour to show the before stage, so I can reflect back later with the after footage and ask for tips regarding our plans.
I do find a lot of narrowboat videos are starting to appear samey now it's become very popular. I hope mine are different of course lol
I had a similarly stressful problem this week trying to get a screen protector on my phone without any little bubbles being underneath. Not a fun type of job!
Ha... I hate that job, too lol. Why can't they bring out phone screens that don't crack or scratch?! 😬
Snap I got sky blue from Amazon.
Awesome...aloha
Cheers :)
Spirit level's don't have a place on a narrowboat
1:52 If you ever write a book, that would be an excellent chapter title.
Why did you feel the need to put on the film? In my opinion it detracts from the looks of your narrowboat 😃
My husband ordered it and got me to fit it 😆
What's wrong with some nice frilly net curtains? 😂 That looked awkward, it would have driven me batty, nice job.
Lol... thankfully not-so-frilly curtains are already installed 😆 But it does make you conscious when they can still have a gap in the centre when closed.
Need to order those perfect fit blinds ASAP so I can feel fully at home :)
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Do they still work when it's dark outside and you've got the lights on inside?
Ahh, I've just read the Amazon link. That would be a no then!!
I would keep looking for the right type, but you know how to fit it now once you find it 👌. I've heard they do exist :)
@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK I'd only also managed to watch the first half of the video when I commented. But now watching the rest last night I see your point and will search for some better type of film. Thanks Vikki x
I have translucent blinds on my narrow boat, on the side of the cut they are up but on the towpath side they are nearly always down. I have found for some reason passerby’s on the towpath think they have some god given right to stare in 🙄
We've heard quite a few stories from our neighbours how people think they can stare in... jump on the gunnells etc.
But it is weird to cook in the kitchen, moored in the marina and see them doing the same lol
My dear friend carpenter's daughter.
How are you?
I hired a person to make a video to teach people how to fix door with flush hinges. He copied some part of your video clip of fixing flush hinge.
I came to know about the copy of your video clip after uploading that video.
First of all I apologise for that matter.
Secondly I request you to allow me to use a part of your clip in my video.
I also have been subscriber of your TH-cam channel for a long time , I like your channel very much.
Thanks for your kind cooperation.
I probably would have taken the glass panels out the frames and done them laying flat.. then trim and refit..
If I were to do that, I'd probably want to buy proper obscured or tinted glass panels instead.
😜 we know what’s in the next episode then
@@steveyeoland1214 nah... I'm cheating. I've bought brown perfect fit blinds to slot in the beading 👌😂
@@steveyeoland1214 just waiting for the 4 week delivery 😬
@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK happy days 😜
Oh I get stressed out just fitting a screen protector on a phone screen!
Me too!!! 🤣
Make a template
Yes, this would be perfect when working with windows all the same size :)
One might also suggest wearing gloves as to not leave fingerprints on the glass or film.
Yes, that might work! Although, it will be tricky when trying to separate the sheets first.
@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK mechanics or medical gloves perhaps, I always have a box on hand for messy jobs👍🏼 www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005BEYA42/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_K66XFKE3H03WJE30KTDT?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Surely you'd want privacy when the interior lights are on but be able to see out for what happening?
Yes, so we're going to put perfect fit blinds on and angle them :)
When I end up in hell that's what the devil will make me do!
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