Does Frosted Glass by Rust-oleum work?

[@jonathancomputer]

The Rustoleum Frosted Glass spray worked exactly as advertised. However, keep in mind you will need to spray the entire surface about 4 times. You don't necessarily need to wait in between coats. However, I found it useful to spray 2 coats, let it dry for 5-10 minutes to see any spots that need more coverage, and then apply the remaining 2 coats with emphasis on the spots that need more coverage. CAUTION: The fumes are very intense. I had to open every window in my house, and use pedestal fans to vent the fumes. Even then, the fumes were overwhelming, and I had to space out coats on each window. Obviously I used the spray on the inside of the windows since it's clearly not made for outdoor applications.

[@mariannastrench]

Thank you for your comment! I have a newborn baby at home. I’ll have to plan for a time when she can be out of the house.

[@jonathancomputer]

@@mariannastrench Definitely make sure that everyone is out of the house, and make sure that there is LOTS of ventilation. This is good stuff, but it is spray paint, and the fumes reflect that fact; a situation that is amplified indoors. It works really well though. Good luck!

[@meaganmann196]

Will more coats make it harder to scratch?

[@mariam6932]

@@meaganmann196 he has scratched it very easily because he did it the same day but as time passes, it is not easily removable like he shows.....it still comes off with a razor but not that easily, sometimes you even have to use some acetone so it comes out......that is with about 3 fine coats and letting it dry in between.....hope this helps you a bit!!!

[@Alexkpianist]

Spray it outside not inside

[@kentuckybeardsman]

I actually just applied the film to most of my windows and love it. I didn't no they made a spray paint form of it. I'm glad you answered that cuz I was very curious of how hard it would be to get it off

[@TheSaneRider]

Used this on my shed and a bathroom window. Worked great and was a cheap way to add some privacy

[@pattyscary]

I just did it 2 hours ago. I did three horizontal coast wet then waited 25 minutes and died another coat vertical so I would not show lines. Looks amazing after 1 hour sired I could run my hand over it. Cost me $17.99 Home Depot Canada

[@markdziamski4859]

To make it more scratch resistant I wonder if after you frosted the glass if you went over it with a clear coat??

[@monicahenrion1559]

Thank you for reviewing this and showing how easy it is to use and remove. We are in a rental house and have a very large picture window(almost floor to ceiling)in our dining room that faces a busy street. My new curtains are exactly what I wanted but they are too sheer to provide any real privacy. Thanks again!

[@godrilla5549]

Got a ac unit perma-stuck on a window using gorilla glue, between the panes are 100s of bug corpses I can't seem to get. Can't beat em, sweep it under the rug haha.

[@koniroyval9557]

I have a glass topped sofa table that I just love, BT it has a few scratches on it that I can see in the morning sun. I plan on applying the spray on the bottom side so as to avoid the finish being marred. WAY less expensive than a custom cut and beveled piece of glass in an rounded triangle shape. Hoping for the best!

[@melyssacollins4553]

This video was right to the point and answered all my questions. Thank you for that! I do want to (with kindness) mention though that the volume balance could use some tweaking. You started talking and I cranked the volume up with ear buds in and when your voiceover kicked in it was so loud in contrast it was painful. That said, thanks again for the quick informative video!

[@natelarge]

Thank you have been working on better balancing. I think I got a hang of it on my newer video. I appreciate the kindness :-)

[@deedswyyn121]

It works extremely well. I used it as a test on my screen door. A tip for faster drying time is to turn on a small fan on low about 6 inches from the glass surface. I've reviewed it the process compared to etching and prefer it!

[@uncleclaps44]

This is a perfect demonstration and just the right product I have been looking for.

[@titanium_woman722]

I couldn't stand the fumes while testing a spot and didn't think it was working but I went to check on it and it dried nicely. I bought two cans for my huge living room windows and will only cover bottom portion. I'm so happy this will be easy to remove and not a permanent option. Thanks for this informative video.

[@myphone7568]

I use this on models to make them look icy or super cold. Throw a couple short blasts of ultra white between coats to give it that extra cold look

[@sandilenyembe7325]

It's advisable that the surface is prepared with an alcohol, like ethanol to increase adhesiveness

[@harolddotson9492]

Thanks

[@lancesay]

i have been researching to frost the inside of my shower glass and door, this may just work better than the film. thanks and a thumb up!

[@gidget101]

You would use this product on the OUTSIDE of a shower door vs the inside of a window.

[@gamingbtc]

Great video and especially awesome to show the durability / ability to remove it if you want to. Brilliant!

[@Calendyr]

Only thing you left out is how many windows you can do with a can. Great review, gonna buy some.

[@dg-vg9di]

Yes, frosted glass spray works great. I sprayed my windows 4 years ago and it’s going strong. I would recommend doing it on the outside of the window, . Not inside. The spray mist goes everywhere.

[@ColdWarVet607]

Thanks for posting this. Just got a new home built and all the lighting now are these clear class covers over the bulb with clear bulbs so when if you have a bulb in line of sight it just burns you eye to he**. I was looking for a way to frost the glass covers. I was thinking of using my compressor to spray fine sand on them to chip them up for lack of better words, causing a diffraction. Headed out to get a few cans of these. As you showed if I don't like it, it's easy to remove. Thanks!!!!!

[@dulciofamily8154]

This was a very informative video. Thank you!

[@BmP9999]

Has anyone tried a ??satin?? or ??high gloss?? clear coat over the cured Frost coat to see if that improves durability?? want to use on a storm door and carrying out garbage and stuff will mess it up if it can't be made more durable. Most storm door companies have NO obscure glass options.

[@natelarge]

Very interesting idea

[@deborahfletcher8394]

No matter what type of paint you use, it will scratch off easily because glass isn’t porous. It needs to be porous for the paint to stick.

[@bmpadv999]

In the end, we went with a GenTek storm door who offer the obscure glass option. So it is durable for 70 years like the old storm door that had stick on sheeting where it shrunk so much you could see through the cracks. Takes a while and extra $ to find the best solution.

[@SheriMaass]

I tried gloss polyacrylic sealer and it made it semi glossy/more transparent. Going to try a matte sealer

[@carolperrytx]

That’s exactly what I thought! I’ll will do one coat of Polycrilic clear matte spray over it once it’s dried to increase durability. Wish me luck!

[@ryanm7905]

My neighbor has reflective window tint on his car. The sun bounces off his window and creates a beam pointed at my bathroom window. It gets so hot that it melted my blinds. I'm hoping this will be a solution. I'm going to buy a can now. Thanks for the video!

[@awesomedee5421]

I wonder if you sprayed a clearcoat over it if that would have made it more fingernail proof.

[@lizbrown3162]

Can you use it in a bathroom tub window...I’m thinking maybe the moisture may peel it...do you know?

[@natelarge]

It is safe for a bathroom window.

[@gracierose3076]

I think I would use the cling-frosted sheets. I have seen some pretty ones.

[@Anonymous-ji4sb]

I think I’ll give this a shot. I have a huge window like this in my master bathroom, yes I have curtain over it but just feel weird about it.

[@eugeneysaye2685]

Oh I have ceiling-to-floor door/windows in my two bathrooms! When we bought the apartment they were what attracted me. Now they are my regret. May I ask if you had used the Frosted Glass? If yes, would you recommend I use it in my bathroom window which is where the shower is? In other words, is Frosted Glass tap water or rain water proof? Can it also last in the hot sunlight? I am in hot country. Thanks very much.

[@Anonymous-ji4sb]

@@eugeneysaye2685 I used it, it’s ok. I don’t feel it provided as much privacy as I would like, you could still kind of see the silhouette of a person threw it at night. I live in an area where the houses are pretty close together so I put a black out film over the glass and a painting over the glass for aesthetics. Now it’s like the window isn’t even there. I would recommend that if you don’t care at all about natural light. However thinker coats of frost would work, there’s also frost like films on Amazon that would probably work really well.

[@eugeneysaye2685]

@@Anonymous-ji4sb oh thank you.

[@yaimamartinez9576]

Can I frost a glass lampshade that's gonna be in closed proximity to an led bulb?

[@Angelskris333]

Great video. Wish I could see form the outside in. I live in a third floor apartment and wondered if they can in

[@ShellezaA]

After seeing this I'd like to go out today to get some. My only question is does it make the room any darker? I know light still comes in, but is it less?

[@natelarge]

No not really. And the great plus with this is the light is diffused into the room which is much more comfortable visually .

[@ShellezaA]

@@natelarge perfect! Thanks so much!

[@bettyennin6335]

Thank you for the time spent sharing this.

[@gr8ride411]

This is the video I needed for my garage door window project. Good demo on application and removal. Awesome!! Was one can able to do the job for all of those windows? Thank you!

[@natelarge]

yes

[@TheCruzanqueen]

Thank you!! I used it for the glass at the top of my doors. It worked great however it unexpectedly smells as strong as spray paint. How quickly does it fade away?

[@SpaceRaider12]

Can u add a double coat to make it even frostier?

[@mrsarai0051]

would it work on high water exposure area, ie next to shower

[@ENFPerspectives]

It’s actually good thing that it can easily be removed. I don’t think things normally come along and scratch a window?

[@ZephodBeeblebrox]

The Valspar version is tougher and I have no complaints. It's also tougher to remove.

[@ashleighchenevert5231]

How does it look from outside in? Can you see thru when your outside looking in?

[@Jason-ml3vs]

It does get more scratch resistant in time. After about a week it’s a little more durable.

[@Camaro-bv6mq]

If I use this for my bathroom fan like cover,would it completely block out the light?

[@pandesurf]

Thanks for the thorough review. This product is perfect for a place I’m just renting. I didn’t even know about the blade trick 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@spiroskolisiatis6963]

where i can buy it?

[@marcthomas4203]

Thanks for the video. I have a question. My bathroom window window was tinted so people couldn’t see in. Our contractor used a spray-on tint. Is that considered good, or just mediocre. In other words, would using a film have been a smarter option? Thanks!!

[@natelarge]

a film might be easier to remove so if it is temporary I would go with the film.

[@jayedwards4787]

What if you don’t want the full frosted, opaque effect … will just one or two light coats give you a mildly frosted effect ? Seems like it would …I just don’t want full blockage

[@AG-hx6qn]

I would draw smilley faces on the windows like I do with real frosted windows. XD I both like and disslike that it scratches so easily. Thanks for the review!

[@kerriebcastle3745]

BIG THANK YOU for sharing this video. This really helps 🙂

[@godrilla5549]

Works well for ganzfeld goggles, I want to try the krylon version though.

[@haleystautz6981]

Hello, I have been trying to use this exact product but am having issues with the paint creating bubbles on the surface. Does anyone know how I can prevent this?

[@rocifier]

Make sure the window is completely dry by cleaning with alcohol first and letting it evapourate. Don't spray in sun.

[@k-j4412]

Also thin coats let dry and add more coats

[@mariam6932]

Maybe the can that you got came a bit damaged, sometimes they come with the spray nozzle damaged, that has happened to me many times,not with the frosted one but with other Rustuleum spray paints...it totally ruins the job.

[@richardking6066]

It gets a lot harder, and more scratch resistant. over time!

[@GypsyPaz]

yeah, that's what I was thinking too. I haven't tried the stuff myself, but I'd imagine it'd be much more durable and harder to remove after a few years.

[@missbeaussie]

What would you recommend to remove it once it's a bit older?

[@richardking6066]

@@missbeaussie One sided razor blade. Strips it off very easily.

[@SheriMaass]

Nail polish remover... acetone

[@gidget101]

Forget acetone, razor blade is exponentially faster & no more harsh chemicals!

[@freddyleonardomartinezchav4937]

hi can you apply grinding glasses and it doesn't fall off when washing?

[@travelinghayley]

Hi, how many did you spray for this effect?

[@baiyinadotcom]

can you do the outside of the window instead?

[@natelarge]

yes but i would do the inside.

[@gidget101]

RustOleum says, "No."

[@himanshihanda6962]

Thank you for the video. Would you know any option / product which I can apply , where I can see outside the window but from outside person can not see inside?

[@natelarge]

Sounds like a cool concept.

[@darlenedawson2366]

Window tint

[@drewe2331]

Privacy film will be a better option for you. I found some at Lowes

[@gidget101]

Those mirror products only work in daylight. At night people can see into a lit room from the outside darkness.

[@user-il8ku2xc9z]

How can remove the Rust-Oleum from the glass over a duration of time when it has been exposed to the sun?

[@gidget101]

Razor blade, as per demonstration.

[@Alexkpianist]

What’s the can called?

[@Sapioso]

Could be great for crafts, and even better for things that can have glue, or resin to fill/layer the top.

[@Troll_troll_troll]

How long does it last

[@billy1858]

perfect for shed window!

[@TheFourie41]

Thank you, this was very helpful!

[@louish.9414]

Better than window film no bubbles or having to Re apply the film..

[@es106395]

This dries uneven. And one half basement window stunk up the whole house for days. Use the window film. I get mine from the big orange store.

[@JasonH1337]

people actually apply it uneven. if you leave windows open you shouldn't have a problem. when i a huge picture window today i had the smell come upstairs so i ran my ozone machine for 20 mins.

[@tlwebdesign1]

Can this b used on garage lexan glass? Do I need a bounding primer first?

[@natelarge]

I would bet it works on lexan glass, It works on plexiglass. Do not use primer with frosted glass.

[@user-zt4pz4pc9f]

thanks 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 from netherlands 🇳🇱

[@barbarag8718]

Great video, thank you appreciate your time😊

[@markkirkland2116]

Excellent,thank you.

[@wantu3three103]

Hi nate how long does it last? When it's fully dry

[@natelarge]

It lasts untill it gets physically removed or damaged.

[@concumil]

hello, do you know if its work on exterior? i want to put it in a skylight. im looking for something that support the sun from the exterior

[@natelarge]

I dont know if it would hold up to rain and wind. I'm pretty sure they sell sky lights with frosted finishes.

[@SSsmith24]

@@natelarge They do,,just bought one at Lowe’s

[@gidget101]

The can says plainly for use on inside of widows OR outside of shower doors.

[@getstuk87]

I tried it on an outside window. It peeled in just a few days sadly.

[@annissabarclay4976]

Hey do you know if this fades over time…like will I have to apply another coat every couple of months or so? Thanks for making this video!

[@natelarge]

No it doesn't fade

[@annissabarclay4976]

@@natelarge thanks for the speedy response!! 🙂

[@haunteddeandollsuk]

can you use it on double glazed windows ? does it crack i mean does it cause the window to crack ??

[@natelarge]

It is safe and it should not be able to crack a window

[@alexandercspmx7322]

You gave your review on it minutes after it was sprayed

[@natelarge]

it has been a few years and it is still there.

[@rhhorta]

Good afternoon. First of all, thanks for your video, it helped me a lot, I didn't know that this type of product existed. I already found it here in Brazil. My problem is related to birds that are bumping into the windows of the house, and, unfortunately, some die. I want to avoid this aggression, but at the same time I don't want all the glass to be completely opaque. Do you know any way to apply it, so that the glass only loses its reflection, but remains transparent? Thanks for the answer.

[@natelarge]

Sorry I don't think this is the product for that.

[@shoyrushoyru]

birds dont just crash into the window because its reflective, they crash into it because its transparent and they dont even realize its there. unless you fog it or make it more opaque in some way i think they will continue to fly into it. You could try putting some decorative tape or patterns or something on the glass so they realize it is actually a wall. Also this fog spray doesn't make the glass completely opaque, as you can still get light to come through it and still have a very blurry image of whats immediately on the other side.

[@amandal4419]

Maybe spray a square border around it?

[@pwu8194]

Good for summer to block out the sun.

[@memitchell4181]

will it hold up to natural heat from sunlight ?

[@natelarge]

I ended up applying the frosted glass to the entire window that I used in the demo it gets light 4-5 hrs a day and looks the same as the day I applied it.

[@memitchell4181]

@@natelarge ty

[@jasonkollum4576]

Nate Large - Woodworking DIY & More: Would the paint come off if an object that was spraypainted got wet, or would it stay on?

[@gidget101]

He actually demonstrated wiping vigorously with a wet rag and a drying cloth in this video. It didn’t affect it.

[@wantu3three103]

Hi nate I love your videos very informative, I just wanted to know how much area can 1 can cover I have quite a few windows to spray need to know how many cans do I buy?

[@natelarge]

My best estimate is that one can is good for 20 square feet.

[@budmonk2819]

Thanks, how much surface area can you cover per can?

[@natelarge]

2 4x4 windows

[@budmonk2819]

@@natelarge Thanks Nate. I got a can and was thinking of coating the back of a 7x4 glass I intend to use as a whiteboard. 👍

[@ryzelrb]

Does it work on plexiglass? I'm thinking of applying this to the small windows on my garage doors.

[@natelarge]

yes

[@rpgray8188]

Thank you. Going to be buying some today

[@Senju96x]

So it's good for apartments?

[@natelarge]

could be.

[@jessefig5281]

Does this product have uv protection? I was thinking about using this on the garage door windows

[@natelarge]

It doesn't say so I don't think so.

[@gidget101]

No UV protection.

[@wiggsan]

Very good video!

[@lfm7800]

Does they keep the heat away from entering

[@natelarge]

The most heat will still come in still but the heat won't be so direct.

[@curveballintx]

They have film that is static cling that does a far better job and you can remove it if you ever want to. I would never paint my glass.

[@cocoprettyproducts133]

I wish you would have got a picture from the. Other side

[@Realletsplaygrey]

Thank you!

[@H3000-g5w]

Thanks for this! Question. How much of it did you use? Did you end up needing the whole can for those two windows?

[@natelarge]

I used about half a can

[@hersant2010]

@@natelarge has to be done from both sides of glass?

[@mountaingirl1797]

Can you still see through this up close at night with lights on inside... I want total privacy... thank you👍🏻‼️

[@Guiltttrippp]

This the type of thing where you can see that there is a figure in the home. The closer you are (inside the home) to the window, the easier it is to be seen.

[@rayneedaebluz]

I can only assume, if you applied again, you would get that effect?

[@paulinehadfield3139]

Is frosting suitable to spray a shower screen that’s developed glass cancer?

[@natelarge]

worth a try in my opinion.

[@Leo-rg5pb]

Does it work on acrylic?

[@natelarge]

yes

[@cathybryant3029]

Just today I used this on 2 acrylic sheets. The sheets were lying horizontally - not upright - and the spray came out as spray and drops. I don't know if this was because I was pointing the nozzle down towards the acrylic rather than straight ahead like it would be if the material was vertical.

[@shlomikisluk709]

I applied it, and when I cleaned it with water and a washcloth , it came off? Any Idea as to why?

[@natelarge]

maybe it was not cured when you got it wet.

[@gidget101]

Or your window wasn't prepared properly with alcohol.

[@pres-cs-hgt4771]

Does it wash off if you get it wet?

[@natelarge]

no

[@gidget101]

DID YOU EVEN WATCH THE VIDEO?

[@pres-cs-hgt4771]

@@gidget101 yes I did

[@elleiren6345]

Looks great. I need to know if sunlight can still pass through, for my plants! 🤔😊

[@natelarge]

Yes it can

[@woohunter1]

Do they have a slightly yellow version of this? I need this for my neighbors headlights! Jk

[@Lavernator]

Is this suitable for large windows?

[@natelarge]

yes

[@brendalamson2493]

Thank for sharing.

[@rob_over_9000]

FYI this stuff is completely crap in bathrooms… it’ll wrinkle from the steam and start coming off in sheets.

[@natelarge]

Interesting. Thanks for the info.

[@lindalu8565]

Can't applied to outside exposer?

[@dg-vg9di]

I did on my bathroom window. I put on the outside. It seems to be holding up just fine. I cleaned the glass really good before applying. I put on three coats for an even distribution. If you spray inside, mask off everything. It’s goes everywhere. I made the mistake of not doing that a few years ago.

[@susanmoghaddam1522]

Wow...is it working for bathroom too?

[@natelarge]

Yes 😊

[@susanmoghaddam1522]

Thank you

[@BIGZOE]

Can I use this on plexiglass

[@natelarge]

Yes

[@Da9to5creator]

Great video! Thank you

[@natelarge]

You are welcome!

[@KHRN2014]

EXCELLENT tutorial/review!!!!!! Thank you so much!!!!

[@mdhaiyat2256]

Where can I get a spray?

[@natelarge]

Depends on where you live in USA it is available at home depot

[@jjnopierre]

Can you use this on a cover for a light fixture

[@natelarge]

yes

[@bobalbin3659]

Hey, sell me that Element. My kid ended up with mine.