How To Install A Stained Glass Window In A Bathroom

When you make the final decision to to put a stained glass window in your bathroom, hold off on bashing the old window out just a little while longer--there are some things you should check on first. You can check websites, do-it-yourself books and videos, as well as talking with home improvement professionals are ideal ways to start off your project, especially if you've never installed a stained glass window before. And, if you've put up a stained glass window in another room of your home, you may still want some additional suggestions, since bathroom windows tend to be smaller, and may be made from 'frostier' glass. You'll also need to figure out whether you want to put a stained glass design in the window, or if you want the whole window to be stained glass. The position of the stained glass design is important, because it will help you to figure out the measurements you need for glass installation. Figuring out how much stained glass you want in the bathroom will also help to determine the new brightness or dimness of the room. And, you may not even have to take the original clear glass from the window; this could add extra insulation to the bathroom, especially during the winter months, when this room usually gets especially cooler.

Stained glass can also make the bathroom a little more private, and depending on the decor, the new window could 'warm' up the bathroom in terms of lighting. Now you'll need to choose how exactly you want to install the window. If you want to take the existing window out, keep in mind that 'stained' glass does not always have color, and you can use leaded or etched glass to make the bathroom window harder for outsiders to see through, or you can use glass with a slight overall tint to it for a subtle but classy bathroom decorative upgrade.

Once you've chosen the type of glass you want to use, you should also choose the colors for the new window. If you want the window to match your bathroom furniture, like shower curtains, bath mats, or toilet covers, this could be a good idea if your bathroom accessories all follow the same color scheme. Most people tend to shy away from this look because they want to change the colors of their bathroom decorations from time to time, so selecting stained glass colors that match the walls, paneling, or floor tiles may be best. Your design vision should be drawn to scale (or you can have a designer draw it for you) so that you can see exactly how the design will look in your bathroom. When you start to cut the glass for your design, each piece must be cut separately; put the pieces together on the table as you go to make sure everything is fitting together properly. And, make sure you have extra glass, in case you cut a piece too large or small. Then, add lead pieces around each piece of glass, then solder the glass together once all the design pieces are cut out. You can add putty to the window to make it more waterproof before adding the stained glass design, then set the design onto the window after it has been made sturdier with a bar of some sort (usually one made of steel is strongest and works best). Then, let the design set, and you're ready to enjoy the benefits of your newest do-it-yourself home improvement project.