Stained glass window film
The leaded-glass look, without the glazier.
Printed stained-glass film for front doors, sidelights, transoms, bathrooms and kitchens. Cut to each pane so the pattern lines up, and removable when you move.
Why stained glass film instead of real stained glass
Real leaded glass is beautiful, heavy and expensive. It needs a glass studio, weeks of lead time and often a new sash to carry the weight. Stained glass film gives you the same color and the same dark "lead lines" printed on a thin translucent film that goes straight onto the glass you already have.
Daylight passes through the colored areas the same way it does through real glass, so the room glows in the afternoon. Denser designs hide the view; lighter ones keep a soft, open feel. If you rent, or you might sell, static cling versions come off clean in minutes.
Where it works best
- Front doors and sidelights. The most popular spot by far. It adds privacy right where people look in.
- Transoms and arched windows. Gothic and church-style designs suit pointed and round tops.
- Bathrooms. A full-coverage floral gives privacy and color in one layer.
- Kitchens and stairwells. Light, clear-heavy designs decorate without darkening.
- Restaurants, salons and churches. A period look on commercial glass, installed in a day.
Our stained glass designs
These are in stock. More than 280 other designs can be ordered, including more Victorian, Art Deco and floral patterns.
Choosing a style for your house
Victorian designs are busy and symmetrical, with jewel tones around a clear center, and they suit greystones and Victorian two-flats. Gothic designs use pointed arches and deep reds and blues for arched windows. Art Deco brings fans and stepped geometry for 1920s bungalows. Prairie designs, with straight lines and earth tones, fit Chicago-area bungalows in the spirit of the Prairie School. Tiffany-style florals such as lilies, irises and magnolias are the go-to for kitchens and baths. Leaded and beveled designs stay mostly clear and let in the most light.
Static cling or adhesive
Static cling holds by static on smooth, flat glass, peels off clean and can be reused. Adhesive stays put on busy commercial glass and in steamy bathrooms. Both cost the same. Neither one will hold on textured or frosted glass, so tell us if your glass has a pattern already.
Questions about stained glass window film
Does stained glass film let light through?
Yes. It is translucent, so daylight passes through the colored areas the way it does through real stained glass. Denser designs block more of the view.
Can I put stained glass film on a front door?
Yes, and it is the most common use. Measure each pane of glass separately and we cut the film so the design lines up across the door.
Will it come off if I move?
Static cling versions peel off clean with no residue and can be reused. Adhesive versions remove with warmth and a razor scraper on the glass.
Does stained glass film work on textured glass?
No. Film needs smooth, flat glass to bond. On textured, frosted or sandblasted glass it will not hold.
How much does stained glass window film cost?
Our price is $11 per square foot cut to size, or $14 per square foot installed in the Chicago area, with a $275 minimum for installed jobs.
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