Having a wall in my classroom makes it a bright, cheery place to spend our day in. Being able to see the trees outside change with the seasons, watching the clouds for upcoming bad weather, or getting cool breezes are things my students and I have become to enjoy.
One downside of many windows – a horrible glare on all of my posters! Ugh. Throughout the summer, I created many of my own posters to display in various places in my classroom and I thought it would be a good idea to run them through my laminator first. When I arrived at school bright and early one hot, summer morning, I was disappointed to see that the fluorescent lights overhead coupled with the wall of windows really made all of the posters I hung basically impossible to read.
My solution….clear acrylic matte spray paint form any craft store. I got mine at Hobby Lobby with one of those 40% off coupons you consistently get from having the Hobby Lobby iPhone app. I took the spray to school with me and at the end of the day, I went crazy spraying everything all around my room. I made a few laps and did about 3 coats on all of my laminated posters.
I’m quite happy with the final results. I tried to get a good before and after picture for you from the same angle so you can see what a difference the spray made.
Does anyone else have any tips or tricks for putting up posters without having the glare….well, besides turning off the lights and closing the blinds? 🙂
Ah-mazing! What a great idea! I hate that glare! I can't wait to try this! Thanks for sharing!
Joanne
Head Over Heels For Teaching
I have this same problem! Love this idea, thank!!
Who could have known??? What a great idea!
Jamie
LOVE it!!!! I can't wait to try this trick!!!!! I just pinned it! Thanks so much 🙂
Melissa
Thank you so much! I love this and cannot wait to try!
What a great idea!!! I would have never thought of this!!!!
What a great idea!! Pinning so that I don't forget 🙂
Elizabeth
Fun in Room 4B
There used to be laminating film that had a matte finish. It was great! You might check with your supplier to see if it's available. It's possible to put a roll of gloss finish and a roll of matte on together – that lets you choose which finish you want on the front. As I recall, the cost was not much different between the two types.
This is a great tip to know! Thanks so much for sharing it!
~Deb
Crafting Connections
I completely agree with Deb Hanson. Thanks for sharing.
You are a genius! Thanks for sharing this fabulous tip!
Thank you so much!!! I’ve been looking for this exact same problem.
Were the items already laminated?