Be generous with your measurements. You can always trim a large piece of film down to size, but you can’t restore a small piece after you cut it.

Privacy film comes in inexpensive rolls. It is an easy way to obscure a window without blocking out light the way curtains do. Film rolls can be found online and at many home improvement stores. Privacy film comes in a variety of colors and patterns you can use to customize your windows to match your room decor.

For extra cleaning power, mix 1 teaspoon (4. 9 mL) of liquid dish detergent or baby shampoo into the water. Commercial glass cleaning products aren’t necessary and the chemicals may interfere with the privacy film’s ability to stick to the glass. If you choose to use glass cleaner, rinse the glass off with clean water afterwards to wash away any remaining chemicals.

If water streaks down the glass, dry it off with paper towels, then mist it again. You don’t need to saturate the film with water.

Trim the sides of the film as needed to get it to lay flat against the edges of the window frame.

If you have trouble moving the squeegee over the film, mist the film with more water. If you don’t have a squeegee, you can use a flat, solid object like a credit card.

If you use a glass cleaner to clear out stubborn debris, wash it off with soap and water afterwards.

You can purchase the tape along with the frosted glass spray paint online or at most home improvement stores.

Also, avoid using the spray paint near open flames. Store the canister away from heat sources like hot water or sunlight. Keep other people and pets out of the area until you finish painting the glass.

Less is more when using frosted spray. You can always add another layer of paint to darken the shade, but you can’t fix over-painted glass without starting over. Frosted spray paint is similar to privacy film but more delicate. It can scratch easily if you’re not careful, but fortunately removing it is very easy.

Every layer of paint makes the glass darker, adding more privacy but blacking out more light. If you are uncertain you need another layer of paint, look at the glass from the unpainted side.

Measure the width at the top, center, and bottom of the window. Your window may be uneven, giving you different measurements at each point. The rod needs to be as long as the widest part of the window. Curtains are a great choice for windows that are around 5 by 6 feet (150 by 180 cm). Curtains are far more customizable than films and sprays, but they restrict light when they are closed. This can make them a bad option for areas where you desire natural light, such as in a bathroom.

Outside-mounted rods obscure the window frame and may be the better choice if you want to hide an imperfect window. Inside-mounted rods are good for showing off perfect, square window frames. Blinds are an alternative to curtains for a different aesthetic. They can be hung by following the same steps you would use when hanging curtain rods.

Curtains can end right above the floor or touch it. Having the curtains touch the floor can be a good look for a large living room but bad in a bathroom, for example. It all depends on your personal preference.

Cased headed curtains rest tightly on curtain rods and good for rooms you don’t use frequently. Pleated curtains are fuller and more decorative than other types of curtains, which also makes them a little costlier. They fit almost any room. Goblet curtains are similar but have a different shape. Tab top and eyelet curtains hang directly on curtain rods. They have a very even appearance and are often made of strong fabric, making them resistant to damage from frequent moving.

Pre-drilling the holes ensure the screws pass cleanly into the wall. They may cause cracks if the holes aren’t made first. If you’re unable to drill holes into the wall, hang your curtains from a tension rod that fits inside the frame of the window.

The screws may chip the wall paint or plaster a little. It’s unavoidable, but the bracket will cover it up.

It’s important to get the brackets level to make the curtain rod look level as well. Otherwise, the curtains may hang noticeably lower on one side.

Blinds can be installed the same way, except you may need to fit the blinds into tabs that hang from the rod. The tabs can add a little length to the blinds.

To finish, check the curtain rod a final time with a carpenter’s level.