Measure the glass, then apply it.
Everything you need to order the right size and fit it yourself. All you need is a tape measure and a clean window.
Measure the glass, not the frame.
We cut to the size you send. Measure only the glass you can see, inside the frame and the beading.
- Measure the visible glass
Inside the frame and inside the beading, the strip that holds the glass in.
- Width at top, middle and bottom
Take three readings and use the smallest one.
- Height at left, middle and right
Same again. The smallest reading is the one that counts.
- Centimetres, to the millimetre
For example 78.4 cm, not "about 80".
- Each pane on its own
If your door has several panes, note the size of each one separately.
- Check the glass is smooth
Film needs smooth glass to stick. Textured or patterned glass will not work.
- Not sure? Send a photo
A photo of the door with a tape measure in shot helps us check.
Type your readings.
We pick the smallest of each, so the film always fits inside the glass.
Width × height in cm. Enter at least one reading for each.
Which side of the glass?
It depends on what you ordered. We cut it for the side it goes on.
Frosted panels and full-pane film
These go on the inside of the glass. We cut them in reverse, mirrored, so your number or logo reads the right way round from the street.
- Fit from indoors, in the dry
- Cut mirrored, reads right from outside
Gold numbers and lettering
Most people put these on the outside. You can also fit them inside, where they are protected from weather and window cleaning.
- Outside: the most common, cut normally
- Inside: cut mirrored, tell us when you order
Back to front, on purpose.
Film fitted inside is seen through the glass from outside. So the piece you hold looks reversed. That is correct. Don't flip it.
- Your designtape already on
- Squeegeeincluded
- Instructionsstep by step
Fitting numbers and lettering.
For vinyl on transfer tape: house numbers, gold lettering and logos.
- Clean the glass
Wash with soapy water, then dry it completely.
- Check the temperature
The glass should be above 10 °C.
- Make a hinge
Place the design and fix the top edge with a strip of masking tape.
- Peel the backing
Lift the design up on its hinge and peel the backing paper away.
- Squeegee it down
Lower it onto the glass and press from the centre outward.
- Peel the transfer tape
Slowly, folded back on itself at a sharp angle. If a piece lifts, press it back and go again.
- Press the edges
Rub down any lifted edges with your finger or the squeegee.
Use the wet method.
Big pieces of film are easier to fit wet. The water lets you slide it into place.
- Spray soapy water
A few drops of washing-up liquid in water. Spray the clean glass and the sticky side of the film.
- Slide into place
Lay the film on the wet glass and move it until it lines up with the edges.
- Squeegee the water out
Work from the centre to the edges until no water or bubbles are left.
Taking it off.
Moving house or changing the design? It comes off the glass.
Use a hairdryer to warm the film. This softens the glue.
Lift a corner with a fingernail or plastic card and peel it back low and slow.
Wipe any leftover glue with soapy water or a little glass cleaner.
Ready? Design your number.
Enter your glass size and see it on your window. Not sure about your measurements? Send us a photo and we'll check.
