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Sandylynn
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Sandylynn asked in Home & GardenOther - Home & Garden · 1 decade ago

Does anyone know what kind of paint can be painted on glass windows to block out all light?

I want to paint my bedroom windows to block out all light. The curtains I made still allow light around the edges. I want to make it completely dark in my bedroom, even in the middle of the day (my husband sleeps during the day). What kind of paint and what color would do the job? I can't use shutters, as condensation will build up, and mold will start to grow on the window sashes. I really need to find out if there's a paint I can use that won't peel, blister or crack from being exposed to the sun (window faces east). Thank you for any help you can give. <*)))><

Update:

Are you sure that spray paint will work? I want to make sure that the heat from the sun won't crack the paint on the window, and that I won't constantly have to re-apply it. Also, I HAVE tried the tinted window stuff and it still allows too much light in. Thank you for your responses. <*)))><

Update 2:

I've also heard about putting tin foil on the window, but I can't do that because I have too much condensation on my window, and nothing sticks to damp vinyl window sashes. <*)))><

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  • hewby2005
    1 decade ago
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    any kind of black spray paint will work. if you can remove the windows and take them outside its easier than masking them so overspray doesnt get on any window trim. the good thing about spray paint is that it can be easily scraped off with a single edge razor blade

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Painted Glass Blocks

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  • Ryan
    6 years ago

    Aluminum Foil is supposed to be the Best. Simple Spray Paint just aint gonna cut it.

  • Larry-Oklahoma
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Yes you can use any kind of paint,any color you choise.Best to paint the inside if you can.That way the weather won't affect the paint to much.Any kind of paint will scrap off glass.Tin foil works good to it reflects the heat.I my self use brown wrapping paper it's heavy and come's in roll's.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    you can also get a sheet of tint 4 windows.. look in the phone book 4 window tint 4 cars.. just might be the way 2 go : )

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