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Window film: decorative, privacy, solar and safety
Films applied to existing glass: frosted and decorative designs, privacy, solar control and safety films for London homes, hotels, offices and shopfronts.
Window film changes how existing glass behaves without replacing it. There are four families. Decorative films give a frosted, etched, gradient or patterned finish, including logos and manifestations. Privacy films screen a view by day, or hide a room completely. Solar control films reduce heat gain and glare. Safety and security films help hold broken glass together.
The right film depends on the glass, the frame, the orientation and what the room needs. Some films are not suitable for every type of double glazing, so we check the glass and the film maker's guidance before we recommend one.
Glass is cleaned to a high standard, the film is cut to the visible pane and squeegeed out, and edges are finished neatly to the frame. Small moisture haze is normal for a short time while the adhesive cures, and we explain what to expect on the day.
Trained at Solar Screen's headquarters in Luxembourg in window films (Solar Screen) and architectural and furniture wrapping film (Cover Styl'). We install to the maker's instructions. At Hyde London City (the Old Bailey Hotel) we fitted Solar Screen film to the glazing as part of the full decorating package. The same practice surveys, supplies the film if you need it, installs and comes back for aftercare.
Makers: Solar Screen window films, Cover Styl' architectural and furniture films
On the public record
- Hyde London City (the Old Bailey Hotel). Full decorating package: decoration, specialist wallcoverings and window film, c. 2 years.
Questions
Asked about Window film installation
Which type of window film do I need?
Decorative or frosted film for screening and design, privacy film to hide a view, solar control film for heat and glare, and safety or security film to help hold broken glass together. Some films combine more than one job. We recommend one after seeing the glass and the room.
Can window film go on double glazing?
Often, but not every film suits every unit. Solar films in particular can raise the temperature of the glass. We check the glazing type and follow the film maker's guidance on what can be applied.
Can window film be removed later?
Yes. Film can be taken off and the glass cleaned, which makes it useful for rented premises, changing branding or a room that changes use.