Protecting privacy

There are several firms online which do self adhesive film. I've used it on some small conservatory windows to try and block out the sun. It does affect the light a little and your mum probably wouldn't be able to see out which might have been another reason she didn't like the nets. It's fairly easy to apply but for a big patio door you might need another pair of hands. Check out the videos on YouTube which are a good source of information.

You can get window film that acts like one way glass. It means if its lighter outside than in you can see out but they cant see in. The only thing is if you put the light on at night and don't draw the curtains everyone can see in to your house clearly!
It is on Amazon amongst others but be aware its not that easy to install without practise, its very easy to get bubbles or creases. If you can practised on a small window or even just a piece of glass first and follow the instructions.

Have a look at Argos day and night roller blinds.
product number 446/9489 think they do black and grey.

www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B07P388YWL/ref=sspa_mw_detail_4?psc=1&tag=gransnetforum-21&ie=UTF8

This is the sort of thing you probably need.

Wilkinsons do this film. It is called static cling adhesive film and comes in either a frosted finish or with different patterns and you can buy it online from the Decorating and DIY department, with the sticky back plastic.

Try this pet www.amazon.co.uk/Privacy-Homegoo-Reflective-Adhesive-Protection/dp/B07P388YWL/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?hvlocphy=1007225&psc=1&hvnetw=g&keywords=privacy+glass+sticker&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFZTUxLMTRNUTRYOCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRJZD1BMDcyNDY0OTFRRzM2VTU1MDRVMUQmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDAwMjc3NjI0TUhWSEtISzk5SDYmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&hvadid=259122797990&qid=1591177101&dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwlN32BRCCARIsADZ-J4sJuaTtcaxJN8Ry7GRp_kGg5I2UUjryCwf6wqz0HgOyrKlPhU9k1tYaAozFEALw_wcB&hydadcr=24865_1757171&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&tag=gransnetforum-21&hvtargid=kwd-310862145261&adgrpid=53227871916&hvrand=4610829419742331695&sr=8-2-spons

@Gr8dame, My sister has this film on her kitchen window. It’s excellent and she is very please. She got hers from Wilkinson’s.

If you type in 'Film for Windows Privacy' on Ebay you will find a selection at reasonable prices.

There was a thread recently which had a link to this company:

alternativetonetcurtains.co.uk/window-films/

Not cheap, but it sounds really good!

We used this kind of film on a toilet window with success.

To apply it well, without wrinkles, wipe the window pane with undiluted washing-up liquid first.

The film makes so little difference to the light coming in that I doubt your mother will notice it and it will stop people seeing inside her flat.

Anywhere that sells wallpaper should stock it, or be able to get it in for you.

Can you see through it to the outside, grandetante ?

You can choose from lots of window film patterns. Most will obscure the view from outside but if you choose carefully you can have gaps at different looking out heights.

The mirror effect film only works during the day.

There are others, which are opaque, which blur the view from inside and out.

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173945231350

I used this years ago when I worked in refuge. It was expensive then - but the quality of light/vision from the inside was excellent.

Make sure you are careful with fitting and you will forget it is there.

Good luck!

My daughter has an opaque one in a downstairs loo. I would not recommend opaque here or your mother will not like it.

I have it on my kitchen window, just the bottom half.

Rabitgoo self adhesive film off Amazon