That's good to know about the humidity—I was worried about that too, especially since our bathroom gets pretty steamy after showers.
"Maybe the slight delay isn't ideal, but sounds manageable overall..."
Yeah, I wonder how noticeable that delay actually is day-to-day. Probably something you'd get used to pretty quickly? Either way, your experience makes me feel a bit more confident about giving it a shot in our place. Thanks for sharing!
I've been wondering about that delay myself—like, is it just a fraction of a second or something more noticeable? I imagine if you're flipping the glass on and off multiple times a day, even a tiny lag could get annoying. But realistically, how often would you actually be switching it? Probably just once or twice daily, right?
Also, does anyone know if the delay gets worse over time or stays consistent? I've had gadgets before that started out fine but got slower after a year or two. Wouldn't want to invest in privacy glass only to have it become sluggish down the road...
Still, the humidity thing is reassuring. Our bathroom fan isn't exactly top-notch, so knowing moisture isn't a big issue makes me feel better about considering this option.
I've wondered about the delay too, but from what I've seen in demos, it's pretty minimal—like half a second tops. Probably wouldn't bug you much unless you're flipping it constantly. As for slowing down over time, I haven't heard many complaints about that specifically. Most issues I've read about are related to installation or wiring rather than performance degrading. Good to hear humidity isn't a big deal though; that's always my worry with bathroom upgrades. Seems like you're on the right track with this idea.
Yeah, the delay really isn't noticeable unless you're actively looking for it. I've seen a couple installations in person, and honestly, the half-second lag didn't even register until someone pointed it out. One thing I'd add though—make sure your wiring is solid from the get-go. A friend of mine had privacy glass installed in their office, and they ran into some flickering issues after a few months. Turned out the wiring wasn't secured properly during installation, causing intermittent power drops. Once they fixed that, no more problems.
Also, about humidity—it's true these panels handle moisture pretty well, but I'd still recommend double-checking the edges and seals during installation. Bathrooms can be tricky, and even minor gaps can lead to moisture sneaking in over time. Maybe consider adding a thin bead of silicone around the edges just for extra peace of mind? Better safe than sorry, especially with something this pricey.
"Bathrooms can be tricky, and even minor gaps can lead to moisture sneaking in over time."
Yeah, this is exactly what worries me about installing privacy glass at home. I've been tempted by the sleek look and convenience, but honestly, the thought of dealing with wiring issues or moisture damage down the line makes me hesitate. I mean, silicone sealing sounds like a smart precaution, but it also feels like one more thing that could go wrong if not done perfectly.
Still, your point about the lag being barely noticeable is reassuring. Maybe I'm just overthinking it because it's my first home and every decision feels huge right now... But hearing real experiences helps put things into perspective. I guess as long as you get a reputable installer who knows their stuff—and double-check those seals—it might actually be worth giving it a shot.
I totally get the hesitation—been there myself with similar home upgrades. But honestly, once you find someone reliable to handle the install, a lot of those worries fade pretty quickly. We had ours done about five years ago, and yeah, sealing was a concern at first. But like you said:
"as long as you get a reputable installer who knows their stuff—and double-check those seals—it might actually be worth giving it a shot."
Exactly this. It's held up great, looks amazing, and no moisture issues so far. Trust your gut, but don't let fear hold you back from something you'll genuinely enjoy.
We installed privacy glass in our bathroom windows about three years ago—honestly, best decision we made for that space. I was skeptical too, mostly worried about durability and how it would actually look day-to-day. But it's held up perfectly...no condensation, no leaks, and it feels way more private without sacrificing natural light. Just make sure your installer really knows their stuff, like everyone else said. Worth the upgrade imo.
We've been considering privacy glass too, mostly for our kitchen windows since they're street-facing. Glad to hear it's held up well in your bathroom. One thing I'm still unsure about though is cleaning—does it show smudges or water spots easily? Our current windows are a pain to keep clean, so I'm hoping privacy glass might actually be lower maintenance...
We've had privacy glass in our kitchen for about two years now, and honestly, it's way easier to clean than regular glass. Smudges aren't too noticeable unless the sun hits at just the right angle. Have you thought about textured vs smooth privacy glass? Might affect cleaning ease...
"Have you thought about textured vs smooth privacy glass? Might affect cleaning ease..."
We put textured privacy glass in our bathroom about five years ago—looked amazing at first, but honestly, it's a bit of a hassle to clean. The grooves trap soap scum and dust, so I end up scrubbing harder than I'd like. Smooth glass seems like it'd be way easier in hindsight. Kitchen grease might be different though...maybe texture hides that better? Just something to think about before you commit.