DIY Privacy Screen for Windows

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DIY Privacy Screen for Windows - in place With simple everyday items: cardboard/box, painter's tape, trash bag, scissors/box cutter, and measuring tape - you could make your own privacy screen for your window.

We have an upstairs bathroom where you can see down to other homes. Even though our home is up higher, it is very uncomfortable to use that bathroom. Here is a tutorial where I made this privacy screen literally for free with items I already had at home. We still get sunlight while having privacy in your own home!

Total Time: 45 minutes

Supplies:

cardboard/box
pencil
clear trash bag
scissors
ruler
measuring tape
painter's tape
box cutter

Steps:

Measure your window and see what dimensions you'll need to make your screen.

DIY Privacy Screen for Windows - measure window

DIY Privacy Screen for Windows - measure across the bottom

Once you measure out your dimensions you are ready to cut your box to size.

DIY Privacy Screen for Windows - cut box to size

Determine how thick of a border you would like around your screen. I went with 2.5" all around.

DIY Privacy Screen for Windows - determine border width

DIY Privacy Screen for Windows - draw the border on the box

Using a box cutter, cut on the line you just drew out.

DIY Privacy Screen for Windows - use a box cutter

DIY Privacy Screen for Windows - center cut out of the frame

Decorate the screen, I just used a double layer of painter's tape (green). You could paint, glue on decorations, or however you would like.

DIY Privacy Screen for Windows - decorating with green tape

DIY Privacy Screen for Windows - green frame

Flip screen over. You will lay trash bag over and cut to size. Secure trash bag with some tape. Note: I like how my trash bag has texture, makes it look nicer against the window.

DIY Privacy Screen for Windows - flip frame over and lay trash bag on top

DIY Privacy Screen for Windows - cut bag to size

DIY Privacy Screen for Windows - tape plastic in place

Screen is ready to go against window! Mine fit right on, but may vary depending on your window (some adjustments may be needed) or you may need a little tape to stick on.

DIY Privacy Screen for Windows - ready to install

DIY Privacy Screen for Windows - in place

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peebleshill

May 12, 20190 found this helpful

Thank you for this project, I'm always looking for something to do with these bags. There's only so many rugs you can use. Right?
Great idea!

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it's.only.me
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April 23, 20200 found this helpful

Another idea is to use bubble wrap. Wash the window glass. Trim the bubble wrap to fit the glass. Lightly spray the bubble wrap and the window with water. Gently press the bubbles to glass, paying attention to the corners.

This will also insulate the window. On occasion if the bubble wrap starts to come down, spray lightly with water.

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