Fashionable stained glass film for decoration (50 interesting ideas)

Stained glass film on the door

Stained glass film bright

Varieties of film coating

The appearance of the window will depend on what kind of film was used during the renovation work.

Stained Glass Window Sticker

Stained glass film blue

Vinyl

Polyvinyl chloride is one of the cheapest plastics that is widely used. It is used for packaging, used in construction (for example, wallpaper with pictures), and synthetic fabrics. This film has its advantages:

• Cheapness. Vinyl is an inexpensive and very common material.
• Beauty. There are many varieties of plastic stained glass film. Huge selection of shapes, colors, patterns.

Stained glass film on the staircase window

Stained glass film with flowers on the window

However, it is not entirely of high quality. She has more disadvantages than advantages:

• Fragility. Short service life. After a few years, the window fades, and the film changes shape and swells.
• The complexity of leaving. Aggressive chemicals are contraindicated, you will have to use only those recommended for plastic.
• Distortion. Of course, the colored finish changes the view from the window, but vinyl also makes it disproportionate and distorted.
• Difficulties in pasting. Vinyl is usually already coated with adhesive, but because it is thin and lightweight, it is difficult to smooth out without bubbles.

This coverage is a good temporary solution. But you always need to take into account that in a couple of years the film will have to be changed.

Vegetable stained glass film

Stained glass film on a French window

Polyester

Polyester is also a plastic used in construction. It is used to make fabrics, packaging and even mattress fillers. It differs from vinyl in better quality. However, it also has pros and cons. The advantages are as follows:

• Durability. Many polyester film companies promise a lifespan of at least 25 years.
• Stability. The product is not afraid of changes in temperature, humidity and aggressive chemicals for care. It is difficult to break, and film-coated glass is difficult to break.
• Beauty. Bright and multicolored, it delivers good, clear images without distortion.

Polyester has one major drawback - it's price. A film made from it costs several times more than a vinyl product.

Stained glass film yellow

Stained glass film on the windows in the living room

Sunscreen

If the renovation is started in a house with long daylight hours, where the sun is constantly looking into the windows, it would be wise to use a sunscreen product. It:

• will dim the sun's rays, so you will not need to use curtains, and colored light is much less blind to your eyes;
• will reduce the effect of ultraviolet radiation (it is important if the room is pasted over with a material sensitive to UV rays or there are pots of flowers in it).

The protective film is usually dark in color with a metallic sheen. This is due to the fact that a layer of metal is deposited on top of the plastic.You won't be able to find a transparent option, but you can choose a weak (imperceptible) steel tone. They also decorate the room with gold sunscreen.

Stained glass film on a plastic window

Stained glass film on the kitchen window

Self-adhesive

There are two types of such a product that need to be glued in different ways. It:

• with a water-soluble adhesive (attached to wet glass);
• on an anhydrous basis (glued to a dry window).

The first type is more difficult, the second is easier. However, they are both self-adhesive.

Silver stained glass film

Stained glass film on the living room window

Stained glass film white

Installation of self-adhesive stained glass

The first thing to consider is that it will be easier to apply a high-quality drawing on a horizontal surface. If possible, vertically positioned glass should be removed.

Advice! The stained glass film will adhere without wrinkles to a surface with rounded edges if you warm it well with a hairdryer.

Glass with sharp corners is processed like this - the coating is cut on both sides of the corner and slightly tucked inward.

There are several more ways to apply stained glass film:

• the decorated glass is inserted into a double-glazed unit between the existing glasses;
• the glued glass is attached to the window surface with a colorless sealant or glue.

So, the glass is located horizontally and laid on a flat, hard surface (for example, on a table). Now it needs to be washed. It is not recommended to use chemical agents with abrasives and aggressive components for cleaning. A small amount of these can remain on the glass, which will reduce the performance of the adhesive. It is better to wash the windows with warm water and a little soap. This should be done with a lint-free cloth - microfiber.

The dried glass is degreased with ethyl alcohol. It is better not to use other means - acetone, gasoline, white spirit dissolve the material from which the stained glass film is made.

The canvas is laid out with a pattern inward - a centimeter mark is applied to the substrate, this makes cutting easier. The self-adhesive stained glass film is cut to the required size under the metal ruler. It is necessary to cut with a very sharp clerical knife or blade so that there are no burrs.

Along the entire length, the edge of the canvas is turned off to a width of 5-10 cm and applied to the glass. Using a roller, rubber trowel or damp cloth, the self-adhesive foil is smoothed out with movements from the center to the edges.

Gradually remove the backing, gluing the stained-glass window completely. The remaining bubbles are pierced with a needle and leveled.

Recommendation! If it is impossible to dismantle the glass, soapy water will help to facilitate the installation of the stained glass film.

With a spray bottle, water is applied to the window surface with a few drops of liquid soap. Stick the film, expelling excess moisture and air with a rubber wallpaper roll. So the glue does not immediately set, it is much easier to eliminate errors.

How to choose stained glass film

Before you buy stained glass film, you need to consider several important points:

• Availability of a quality certificate. If it is not there, then there is a chance that the plastic is of poor quality, will have an unpleasant odor, melt in the sun, or not stick to the window at all. Polyester is usually guaranteed.
• Adequate film quality. The store should be able to inspect the product. Any stains, bubbles, dull color and torn edges are a reason to refuse a purchase.

Before you go to the store, you should study the reviews about the company, so as not to be mistaken with the choice. And, of course, you need to consider how the film will fit into the interior design.

Stained glass film on the kitchen window

Stained glass film on a window in a classic interior

Stained glass film on the bay window

Buying stained glass

The traditional procedure for creating a pattern on glass is time consuming and requires great skill. An ordinary person without art education and drawing skills is unlikely to be able to create a masterpiece. And the services of a professional master will not be cheap.

The way out of the situation is simple - stained glass film. Even a child can glue it on the windows. But for greater similarity with natural stained glass, you need to work with the utmost care.

First you need to decide what type of drawing will be. On sale there are plain films and ready-made stencils. By cutting out many small details, you can assemble them into an exclusive and unique pattern. But for this, again, you need to draw at least a little and have a taste.

It is much faster and easier to buy a ready-made stained glass window with a solid pattern. The size is important here - it is different for the decorative material. It is optimal when the length and width of the web is slightly larger than the size of the glass. If such material cannot be found, it is necessary to rely on at least one side - pick up the stained glass film so that there are no joints either in length or in width.

It is much more convenient and easier to glue thick stained glass film on windows, but thin film is cheaper.

Transparent stained glass film

The transparent stained glass film looks sleek and minimalistic.

Stained glass film with a pattern

Brown stained glass film

Transparent stained glass is an original idea. In this case, the pattern and accents are provided by texture, clear boundaries and low color fill. Such a film can also have drawings, it looks interesting. Will fit well with the following styles:

• Minimalism. Does not accept bright color accents, but is quite forgiving with pale tones.
• Scandinavian. Geometric patterns will do.
• Baroque. An excellent solution is patterned windows, they do not need an additional bright accent.

Transparent films for decorative windows can also be sunscreen, but they will have a metallic tint.

Decorative stained glass film with squares

Stained glass film in the bathroom

Decorative stained glass film for small window

Frosted stained glass film

Matte film can be either plain or patterned.

Self-adhesive stained glass film

Stained glass film on the skin

Frosted stained glass film can be different, you can find any colors (depending on the wishes of the owner of the house). It resembles most of all glass with etching, has interesting designs or patterns. The main plus is that it does not make the glass brittle, as it happens after sandblasting. On the contrary, a window with a film is much stronger.

Such a product will fit well with minimalism and kitsch (matte colored glass with a pattern in this bright, colorful style can be a great finishing accent).

Stained glass film on the windows in the bedroom

Stained glass film with leaves

Stained glass film with flowers

Historical information about stained glass decor

Stained glass with Greek goddesses in the corridors of the Chapultepec castle

This direction of artistic craft became known in the 12th century, but at that time the average person had no idea what film was, and stained glass windows were appropriate as decorations within the window openings of Gothic temples. This was relevant in Western countries. Such decorations were made by hand - various religious and everyday scenes were depicted on stained-glass windows. Since the 19th century, it has become fashionable to use stained glass elements for decorations in Russia. This type of art was to the liking of Nicholas I, who introduced fashion to this handicraft direction. Its development started from the northern capital - St. Petersburg.

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Nowadays, as before, the manufacture of these elements is carried out by hand and is made to order.Given the originality and unique notes of aristocracy, these elements are not cheap, but connoisseurs of stained glass art can choose an alternative solution in the form of a stained glass film, through which the imitation of glass pieces occurs. This paraphernalia is made in several colors and variations, and you can pick up products with different patterns. Such an element is glued to the glass from the side where the room is located. The installation work takes a few minutes, in addition, no related activities are required. In comparison with the price of a real stained-glass window, this product is distinguished by a very attractive cost, at the same time, one can note a spectacular appearance and the possibility of giving the interior space a special sophistication.

Monochrome stained glass film

A monochromatic film looks boring only if there are no bright accents in the room.

Stained glass film green

Stained glass film on a glass door

Monochrome window film can look inconspicuous or be a great addition to the overall concept. It all depends on how you write it. The colored coating will become a bright accent, and the light translucent shade will not allow the sun's rays to pass through, but at the same time it will not attract attention. Can replace a mirror. Looks good in minimalism.

Opaque films: lots of colors

Films of this type are a godsend when creating high-quality applications for indoor and outdoor advertising. They are durable, elastic, bright, which allows you to make full-color compositions for placement on colored surfaces, without worrying that the base will shine through and distort the application palette. Such films are used for the manufacture of stands, plates, signboards, advertisements on all types of transport, as well as for decorating shop windows and decorating interiors. Plotter cutting increases the ability of the film to take the desired shape, which allows you to apply applications not only on flat surfaces, but also on objects of complex geometric shapes. An important advantage of opaque films is their wide color gamut, in some lines it can reach 97 colors.

Stained glass film with a pattern

Patterned stained glass film is a classic option.

Stained glass film with stones

Stained glass film with rhombuses

Self-adhesive stained glass film on glass with a pattern is a generally accepted option. With its help, you can recreate a real stained glass window without damaging the glass and without calling the master. In this case, the drawing is as follows:

• classic, in which the pattern emphasizes the shape of the window, and multi-colored glass pieces beautifully fold into geometric products;
• with plant features (for example, with flowers);
• with a heroic drawing, where a knight fights a dragon or a beautiful lady is in a tower waiting for a hero (such stained glass windows are a tribute to tradition);
• with a children's drawing (for example, funny animals, the sun or playing guys are depicted);
• with abstraction, where colors simply shimmer and intertwine, complementing each other.

Stained glass film in the shower

Stained glass film on the bathroom window

Stained glass film on a panoramic window

You can order stained glass stickers on glass, which are made in accordance with a sketch or from a photograph. Patterned stained glass fits into different styles:

• Loft. The film is bright and with graffiti (this is a deviation from the canons, which will look original and appropriate).
• Classic. Yellow and red tones.
• Boho. The stained-glass window consists of small pieces of glass, the colors of which form an amazing combination.
• Eco. Leaves and vines should be the main theme.
• English classics. A pack of dogs may be depicted here, driving a deer.

It must be remembered that in minimalism, Scandinavian and other styles with a minimum of accents, a stained glass window with a pattern will not be the best solution.

Stained glass film with print

White stained glass film on the window

Stained glass film on a window in a country house

Stencil films - we apply advertising quickly and without errors

Stencil film is used to create templates or, as they are also called, masks, which are used in advertising. Such masks are necessary in order to transfer the given image to the surface as clearly as possible without getting too dirty or blurring the contour. Film stencils are used for interior decoration, as well as for painting vehicles. Their elasticity and strength allow them to provide the most snug fit even on uneven surfaces, which is important for creating a high-quality image. The most durable class of films used for the production of stencils are films used for sandblasting glass surfaces.