• Korhaka@sopuli.xyz
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    11 hours ago

    How easy are they to cut to size, or if you need to use multiple to cover a window how does the gap/seam look? Have been thinking of getting them, but we also want to replace our windows at some point. I assume you can’t just reuse them?

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      9 hours ago

      Pretty easy to cut, but of course it’ll never be perfect, and it’s better to cut smaller than larger since it sticks to the window using water, and needs a complete seal, so any corners that overlap a frame will just slowly force the whole thing to peel off.

      Very easy to re-use, it sticks using water and requires a flat piece of card (e.g. an old credit card) to spread it out over the window

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        9 hours ago

        Is that the static type then that are reused and just need water, with adhesive backed ones being single application only?

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          9 hours ago

          Huh, never heard of the adhesive type. I’ve used the static/water ones for ~4 years without any issues

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      10 hours ago

      At least in home depot, some of them come with a specific blade tool, or one that’s not too much more expensive. It’s hard/sharp enough to seamlessly cut through the tints, but not scratch your window.