Hi all! For anyone that doesn't already know I recently, like 2 days ago, started carrying a new line of rub-on transfers that are super simple to apply and inexpensive to purchase, yay. You can read more about them in my previous
post. Here's a window transfer tutorial showing you how to transform a vintage window into a wall decor piece.
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I've had this antique sash window for almost two years just sitting in my storage shed with no plan, until now.
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This transfer fit perfectly widthwise but not lengthwise, so I just cut the bottom portion off, everything after the word "Paris" and will save it for another project.
How to prepare your window
I cleaned off my window with Windex, smashed my image in, and rubbed the transfer down. It took about a minute & a half...it was easier than applying to a wood surface. However, because I wasn't careful & jammed my transfer inside the window I had some air bubbles. I just pressed down on all of the air pockets with my finger to remove them.
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And this is how it looked, which is great when it has a light colored wall behind it but...
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This is how it will look without a solid light colored wall behind it. It's still fine but I don't know where I'm going to put the window and I want it to look great anywhere!
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So, I decided to add some paint to the backside of my window. This is Whimsy by Heirloom Traditions Paint and it's the perfect vintage color for this piece.
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I did not want a clean/new look because I felt it needed to look old and worn to match the age of the window, so I loosely brushed on some paint leaving some of the glass unpainted, but I decided to just go ahead & paint it all...
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You do not have to paint the back, you can hang or lean it against a solid colored wall & it will look great! This was just an extra step I chose to do and if you have dark walls then you'll definitely want to paint the back side.
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Here's another example of a window without a painted back:
![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0800/8846/5692/files/13403188_10153518740547791_5304848739128402873_o-1024x660.jpg)
I hope this tutorial has been helpful and that you have a wonderful day!