Properties and selection of Stained-glass film on glass: 145+ (Photo) Options (transparent, with a pattern, self-curling). How to stick and remove?
Now in the interior decoration is a stained glass window. The most accessible method for the development of creativity is a special stained glass film on glass. First you need to examine all the details, think over the concept of window decoration.
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Apartment decoration
Classic stained glass has a complex structure, which is soldered by a special technology. Glued multi-color elements are collected in whole pictures or a specific pattern. Despite the prestige, technology is expensive. It also looks inappropriate in small apartments. To do this, it is more profitable to use a special material.
An alternative to stained glass is the film material.
High-quality polymers correctly glued to the glass surface will look respectable, unusual. In comparison with the classic stained glass, they are more profitable, practical. In small rooms, decor helps to complement curtains on the windows, arrange key accents. In the spacious country buildings such a unique, spectacular decoration can be used for panoramic windows; glass partitions and whole walls are created from it. Such a complex decor is able to modify the surrounding space.
Now many variants of the canvas have been developed:
- Athermal material. Protects against infrared rays.
- Stained glass layer for glasses. It is used in ornaments on the glass surface of the window.
- Protective self-adhesive film. It can be used in the creation of stained glass windows, the protection of various parts from mechanical damage, cracks.
- With adhesive layer with a pattern.
- The static coating, which is usually sold in rolls 90 cm wide, does not have a glue base, is mounted on the surface by static adhesion.
Looks respectable, unusual
Different quality, properties of film stained glass ensure its application in many ideas. Improves the appearance, prolongs the service life of windows.
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The film stained-glass window consists of a decorative upper, lower paper layer.
This simplifies the technology of the material, makes it convenient.
Consists of a decorative upper, lower paper layer
The cost of decorative products will also depend on the quality. There are elite self-adhesive models of European manufacturers, cheaper analogues of domestic, Chinese production. Taking into account the fact that a stained glass window with a picture can quickly get bored, and its installation is quick, it is not necessary to pay big money for it. It is better to change the coating more often, selecting it according to the season, to the new wallpaper. True, expensive materials last longer, represented by different coating options.
Decorative material has many advantages:
- Available operation.
- Low cost.
- Easy replacement.
It has many advantages among other materials.
Its unique characteristics, properties allow us to apply for its intended purpose, in the embodiment of different design ideas for external, internal decoration of the house.
It has different applications. It is easy to stick on:
- ceramic tile;
- mirrors;
- entrance and interior the doors;
- woodworking plates;
- plastic surfaces;
- strained glass shower cubicles.
Also film stained glass successfully used in advertising.
Beautiful decoration for the cabinet
It can be divided by the following features.By properties:
- Transparent, opaque. Often, the first version mimics the corrugated surface of frosted glass, has a slightly noticeable pattern, visually similar to frost. Opaque films have different color combinations, including they are similar to the original stained glass windows with lead strips. Users prefer to decorate surfaces with images of plants, animals, reproductions. of pictures. Using modern technology, photos of relatives and relatives can be applied to the material. The number of decisions is diverse, limited only by fantasy.
- Three-dimensional, textured, matte. Coatings differ in the study of texture, quality of the applied pattern, ornament. Three-dimensional products are more often made to order, and textured ones often have one shade, uneven surface.
Cozy living room
According to the method of application is divided into groups:
- Surfaces with a finished image on the entire glass plate are purchased ready for the parameters of the processed glass.
- Matrix blanks are used in cutting out individual parts that make up an ornament or image created by application. There are poly-, monochrome.
Stained glass making is simplified using stencils that can be downloaded from the Internet.
Film - an original element of decor
There are also materials with an adhesive layer.. To stick them, remove the protective coating of paper, applied to the glass. Then the upper part is smoothed with a dry towel, eliminating the remnants of glue, various defects.
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Decorating film imitating real stained glass can be used at different locations using various methods. In addition to finishing the dining room, kitchens, imitations of stained glass are applied:
Fabrication is simplified using stencils.
- Pasting apartment windows on ¾ or 2/3 of the canvas. The method is intended for apartments located on the first floors. The technology is used in the private sector to shelter from prying eyes, without the use of heavy textiles.
- Decoration interior door, made of tempered glass.
- Imitation of complex patterns, stained glass on transparent surfaces (panoramic windows, walls made of acrylic glass, transparent doors or glass elements of the greenhouse).
Exquisitely decor will look in country cottages when the house has transparent partitions, double glazing.
Stained glass patterns on transparent surfaces
In addition to windows, stained glass coatings can be glued on hardened. glassacrylic tree, Chipboard, mirrors, tile. By choosing the color scheme, you can achieve a cool feeling.. This is obtained with the use of blue, green shades. You can also make the room cozy by applying yellow colors. Such a device would be justified when people walking down the street can view the interior of the apartment.
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Transparent material is not intended for registration. It has a protective function, has a matte surface without a glossy shine. The width of the canvas is 90 cm, sold in rolls of 15 meters each.
Bathroom decoration
A transparent coating does not create ornaments, drawings on glass, make a more turbid image. When processing the mirror lost reflective qualities.
The positive properties of the material include:
- optical transparency;
- light resistance;
- anti-vandal protection;
- Preventing fragments from shedding;
- easy installation;
- dismantling.
Matte finish
The main option of matte coatings is to protect the interior of the apartment from sunlight, views, reducing the effect of ultraviolet radiation on the skin. In addition to low prices, matte film has other advantages:
- the possibility of updating, decorating design;
- visual, light tightness;
- an increase in the density of the glass surface, protection against the appearance of minor scratches;
- unpretentious care;
- excellent performance during operation.
Such a window can update any boring interior.
Opaque glasses are popular for a long time. The most famous method is sandblasting treatment.
The amount of transmitted light depends on the thickness of the coating. The thicker it is, the lower the transmittance, the more vague the outlines of the image. Some coatings have reflectivity, do not transmit infrared rays. Also on sale are anti-vandal films with a multi-level structure. The polymer composition of such coatings provides viscosity.
The amount of transmitted light depends on the thickness of the coating.
Patterned film
Many people choose a solution that is sold in finished form. It should only stick on the prepared surface.
You can stick the coating on one side or on both sides, creating different compositions and increasing the strength of the glass insert. It is impermeable, can be used at high humidity levels.
The film with a pattern is suitable for pasting door inserts, mirrors, walls in the shower. The layer thickness is 75 microns, and the transparency depends on the color, the same indicator of glass.
Modern style living room
The film has lead streaks of different shades, thicknesses, so the image becomes more durable and decorative. Film stained glass window will not overload the window frame, forms a flatter surface.
Using beautiful and unusual decorations, you can make the interior more attractive.
Manufacturers offer the following designs:
- Natural motifs, landscapes. These are beautiful motifs of nature, landscapes in the Venetian style, which are suitable for decorating doors, windows, shower cabins.
- Geometric ornaments. In the modern interior geometry is more popular. Geometric patterns are reflected on home textiles, wallpaper, tile and other surfaces. The decor is suitable for residential premises and offices.
- Stained glass with small elements.Effectively will look options with pictures from the kaleidoscope.
Other motifs and patterns. Stickers are based on templates, including photos. This emphasizes the character and style of the interior, creates a special climate.
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There are almost no differences in stained glass compositions by visual parameters. Only with a thorough examination, by touch can one determine the imitation of the pattern, the composition of glass.
Stained glass compositions have almost no differences in visual parameters.
The main advantages of the film with a pattern include:
- Practicality.
- Large variety (you can choose to cover any color, size, configuration).
- Durability of coverage with a service life of up to 15 years.
- Low price, availability.
- Ease of use, further care.
- Resistance to household chemicals, other aggressive substances.
- Resistance to sudden changes in humidity, temperature, not afraid of salty environments, ultraviolet radiation, various contaminants.
Quality products do not lose their original color for a long time, retaining their texture and shape. They can be easily dismantled.
Have a great variety
When glass breaks, the film does not allow fragments to fall apart. For minor damage (cracks) the defect will not be noticeable. When applying a decorative coating on tempered or acrylic glass, strength indicators will be significant.
Choice for decoration
A large assortment of manufactured stained glass films will make it easy to buy the decor that will meet the wishes and requirements of the consumer. But sometimes it is difficult to find a good option, so you should follow the basic rules.
Durability of coverage with a service life of up to 15 years
To choose the right building material, you need to consider the following criteria:
- Appointment room. For the bedroom, living room, kitchen, you can use different ornaments. There are no specific requirements for their selection. Only wishes of the owner are taken into account.
- Accommodation If the windows are located on the south side or on a noisy street, it is rational to glue on them the stained glass film with the function of the retention of the sun's rays and noise absorption. This will give housing comfort.
- For the bedroom, muffled, soft shades are often used, in the hall - colorful, brighter options.
To decorate the surface is selected any image.. Therefore, in addition to the color range, an image is being developed (abstraction, animal or plant).
Low price, availability
Give the room a cool, lightness will get a cold color scheme:
- emerald green;
- Violet;
- blue;
- blue.
To add notes of comfort warm colors are provided:
An important role is the magnitude of the details included in the composition. A pattern made of small elements will visually expand the space and vice versa. Therefore, for a small room should not pick up images from large parts.
Ease of use, further care
Application in design of different rooms
To modernize the design, you can glue a stained glass film onto a specific part.They trim the entrance doors of glass (in a store or office), so that the visitor from the inside appreciates the originality of the design. Interior doors can be combined with the same film stained glass windows or to glue different drawings made in one color range.
You can get rid of excess light with the help of stained glass windows.
Resistance to household chemicals and other aggressive substances
In the bedroom fit unobtrusive decor without bright colors and large drawings. You can play here on the gradient of texture, shades, transparency. In the hall guests will be attracted by windows decorated with large flowers or a bright image. Duplicate elements will look impressive.
Solidity of the cabinet will give coverage with a religious theme, a reproduction of the artist's paintings. In offices, they often stick a monophonic film or add advertising.
Resistant to sudden changes in humidity, temperature
How to glue the film on the glass?
The technique of staining film stickers is simple, does not require special knowledge and skills. It is desirable to perform the work at a temperature of more than 5 degrees so that the coating adheres firmly to the tank base.
Perform work in a certain phased:
- Cut the canvas under the parameters of glass (with a margin of 1-2 centimeters) with a stationery knife or scissors. At application of matrix blanks the separate details making a complex pattern, the image prepare.
- The working surface is degreased with soapy water.
- About 5-10 cm of the edge of the film must be separated from the protective layer, press the back of the glass. So that no air bubbles appear on the surface, it is smoothed with a flannel cloth and then a rubber scraper. If the bubbles appear, they can not be removed, then we pierce them with the thinnest needle.
- If the quality of gluing turned out to be insufficient, a hairdryer is used to heat the adhesive surface, smoothing the film layer.
Appliances stickers simple
Sometimes it is necessary to hide the film with chips, damage. To do this, adhesive tape is glued on both sides in the crack area, film material is applied.
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Sometimes when sticking on a canvas, it falls out of alignment, without covering the necessary surface. Certain nuances will help to correct the situation:
- Cloth stick on the soap solution.
- Heated with a building dryer, and then lift one end, carefully removed.
- With the use of a solvent. Moisten the composition of the cotton wool, raise one side of the canvas, under it drip liquid. Gradually, it should be removed.
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