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DIY & Home Improvement

H. Cromwell

(151 posts)

9. You're correct

Reply to Paper Roses (Reply #8)

Sat Oct 25, 2014, 05:54 AM

Oct 2014

The kits come with double sided tape. You would have to tape the edges of the plastic film using painters tape. The hair dryer shrinks the taped film to remove wrinkles etc. All the windows in my home were replaced with energy efficient ones by the previous owner...except one. That window is the one I need the plastic film for. I don't recall the brand I bought, but I probably got it at Wal-Mart.

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Do any of you fine folks install shrink wrap window film for winter? [View all] Paper Roses Oct 2014 OP

I've used it on several large North-facing double pane windows. postulater Oct 2014 #1

We use it. Fairly easy to install and it works. Go for it! Purveyor Oct 2014 #2

I would use the blue painter's tape instead Warpy Oct 2014 #3

I tried it once pscot Oct 2014 #4

I've done it. It worked fine until The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2014 #5

I use it - usually the Duck brand A Little Weird Oct 2014 #6

Use painters tape H. Cromwell Oct 2014 #7

Question to you who have suggested painters tape. Paper Roses Oct 2014 #8

You're correct H. Cromwell Oct 2014 #9

3M blackcrowflies Oct 2014 #10