Edmond Window Film gets many questions from customers about tinting their house windows for privacy. There is a lot of confusion about what exactly can be accomplished with residential window film so hopefully we can help clear things up a bit.
When customers call and ask about privacy film for their Edmond home, they ask about getting dark tint, many times called “limo” tint. It is important to understand is no matter how dark the window film is, you will still be able to see in at night when the lights are on. We also explain that dark films cause windows to absorb excessive heat and can damage the glass. This is the problem with using “limo” film on residential windows. Extremely dark film on home windows can be risky for this reason.
We like to offer to customers other options including one-way film. One-way film has a dark appearance on the inside, but has a mirror or silver appearance look on the outside which provides excellent privacy without damage to the glass.
Other options for residential privacy window tinting are to install a semi-metallic film for daytime privacy. You can see outside during the day, however, seeing outside at night will be limited. Another option would be to go with a decorative film such as a frost, whiteout or blackout film. These types of film offer privacy both day and night from both directions. Frosted and whiteout films are safe for interior application while blackout films can be safely applied to the exterior surface of the windows unless your glass is single-pane and tempered. Frosted films are great because they offer the privacy many customers are looking for while still allowing some natural light in.
Edmond window film has hundreds of film options to help you achieve privacy in your home. We also have solar, security and decorative films as well. Give us a call and our experts will be happy to bring out our film catalogs and provide a free estimate.
Most home owners don’t realize that there are many different types of window film on the market. Different films offer different solutions. When considering solar tint for home windows, it’s important to remember that some films are better suited for certain applications than others. Ask yourself these important questions…What is your primary concern? Is it to make your Edmond home more energy efficient? Or perhaps, you are looking for additional privacy. Do you need to add an additional layer of security to your home? Are you looking to reduce the glare across your television or computer?
We all know this is an unprecedented time in our world, nation, state and city. Many businesses have either been forced to close or have chosen to shelter in place and temporarily close their doors. The result of this is hundreds of businesses are unoccupied and unguarded.
For Edmond homeowners who enjoy redecorating on a regular basis, decorative film is a very easy to remove and replace by our professional and certified installers. We have decorative film that looks like etched or frosted glass but only a fraction of the price. It is perfect for a bathroom space, bedroom, study or any part of your home that needs a face lift.
Have you heard about energy efficient window film, Edmond? We would like to tell you about it because it is a product that will pay for itself very quickly. Solar window film is a high performance, low maintenance product that saves home owners money every month. The savings comes in their lower heating and cooling bills.
I am starting to experience the winter blues or winter blahs. Whatever you want to call it, I am ready for spring, summer and SUN! With the warmer temperatures and more exposure to the sun with the new seasons approaching, you probably put on sunscreen when you spend the day outside. However, how often do you protect yourself from sun exposure when you are hanging out inside your house?
Edmond Window Film is a division of Jackie Cooper Tint & Electronics, one of the state’s leaders in automotive, residential and commercial window film installation for over 25 years. We serve customers throughout the Edmond and Oklahoma City metro area and are proud to provide free window film consultations, the top of the line window film products and the best quality installation by certified and highly trained and experienced installers experienced installers
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