Hide Interior Sliding Glass Doors In Plain Sight With An Affordable Solution

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Interior sliding glass doors can be a major headache because they do not offer much privacy. Anyone in your home can peek through the doors and see everything behind the glass, which might be particularly frustrating for those who live with roommates. 

Thankfully, there is a simple solution that not only offers more privacy but also adds style. All you have to do is cover the doors with paintable wallpaper. You can easily cut it to size and attach it to the glass with indoor mounting tape. You can also customize this DIY so that it matches your interior design scheme. This affordable solution costs far less than removing or replacing the glass door. It's also renter-friendly. When you are done, you will have turned your glass sliding doors into sliding wall panels that offer much more privacy than clear glass. This is the perfect way to cover sliding glass doors without curtains.

To complete this DIY project and cover your glass sliding doors with style, you will need paintable wallpaper in a texture of your choice. The Graham & Brown Paintable Pre-Pasted Wallpaper is a simple, classic option. However, you could also opt for something a bit more visually engaging, such as the Brewster Home Textured Vinyl Wallpaper, which features an intricate pattern and texture. After purchasing your preferred wallpaper, take measurements of your sliding glass door and cut the paper to size accordingly.

Next, proceed with painting it if desired. You may find it easier to paint the wallpaper while it's laid on the ground rather than installing it and maneuvering around the sliding door frame, track, and the spots where the wallpaper ends may overlap. If you decide to paint the wallpaper first, just make sure to protect your garage floor or outdoor area with a dropcloth. Outside of this step, the painting process is essentially the same as it is when painting interior walls. You can safely apply any paint you would typically use to paint walls in your home. 

After the wallpaper dries, you can apply indoor mounting tape on the inside of each panel to secure them over your glass doors. The Scotch-Mount Indoor Mounting Tape is a heavy-duty option worth considering.

So, if you need to cover interior glass doors for some extra privacy, consider giving this easy-to-remove hack a try. And, while you're at it, you might also want to upgrade your interior sliding glass doors with this cabinet essential.