Dark Film On Bedroom Windows.

[Travel2003]

I have a problem sleeping when it is not dark in the room, I need to get some dark film on my bed room windows.

Other solutions (blinds, etc) not feasible, as the existing curtains will not be removed.

So, only solution for me is a bit darker windows.

Anyone familiar with this issue?

Anyone know about availability (I'm in Khon Kaen now), prices, etc, of this kind of film?

[lopburi3]

Why not a foil or black curtain liner as used by hotels? Am sure you could use some auto film if you wish - or if you want really dark tape aluminium foil on the glass (used this method when working shift work).

[eeeya]

Cheap and nasty way is wet the glass with a damp cloth. Stick aluminium foil on the window.

Stays well. Completely black room.

I used to do it when doing shift work

[Farma]

I did my bedroom windows with the darkest car film I could find. You should be able to buy the film from a car accessory place. Installing it is easy. Spray the window with soapy water, place the film while using a smooth edge to remove bubbles.

Edited September 28, 2012 by Farma

[Lite Beer]

Why not fit thick black out linings to your curtains.

Makes your room pitch black.

[Travel2003]

Why not fit thick black out linings to your curtains.

Makes your room pitch black.

Why not fit thick black out linings to your curtains.

Makes your room pitch black.

Not sure what you mean by out linings.

[lopburi3]

Black-out would mean dark black/foil that eliminates all light passing through (as photographers use for darkroom entry) and those living through bombing raids in WWII would cover there windows (to prevent light going out in that case). These were called blackouts just as we call electric outages blackouts. Keeping all light out.

[Travel2003]

Black-out would mean dark black/foil that eliminates all light passing through (as photographers use for darkroom entry) and those living through bombing raids in WWII would cover there windows (to prevent light going out in that case). These were called blackouts just as we call electric outages blackouts. Keeping all light out.

Ahh, got it.

Thnx

My wife never go for that, so I better look for some film to be put on the window, so the light can be reduced (no need for total darkness).

[lopburi3]

Be aware even dark film can effect the wife - better to use drapes would be my suggestion as when open have normal brightness - using dark film will make room dark all the time but probably not enough to keep lights on so just a bad karma dungeon effect. I installed for mother many decades ago and had to remove as just too depressing.

[Travel2003]

Thinking about a film which does not darken the room too much, but reduced the sun rays, and let the curtains take care of rest.

That way when it is day light, and curtains are not covering the windows, some day light will still illuminate the room.

Seems like I'm the only one trying this option in a bedroom.

[Lite Beer]

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/446034-adding-tint-to-windows/#entry4241008

http://www.thaivisa....-with-blackout/

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/511804-uv-light-protection-curtain/#entry4841530

[aussiebebe]

Thinking about a film which does not darken the room too much, but reduced the sun rays, and let the curtains take care of rest.

That way when it is day light, and curtains are not covering the windows, some day light will still illuminate the room.

Seems like I'm the only one trying this option in a bedroom.

Every curtain shop in Thailand sells curtain backing, a sliver fabric that is attached to the curtains with velcro - this really helped me. The issue with window film is that it's impossible to choose a tint that suits all weather conditions (as lopburi3 noted); on an overcast day you may have to either turn the lights on or open the windows to brighten the room sufficiently if you choose a dark tint.

[Travel2003]

http://www.thaivisa....s/#entry4241008

http://www.thaivisa....-with-blackout/

http://www.thaivisa....n/#entry4841530

Thnx for the links.

I have decided to go for a roll down type, as the present (inner and outher) curtains are already thick enough to darken the room, but they are on 2 thick bars, which is connected on 2 brackets, so they stick out about 6-8 centimeters from the wall and window.

Expensive stuff my wife wanted.

Thus the light escapes around the curtains, and not through them.

Edited October 2, 2012 by Travel2003