Your Guide To Different Types Of Window Films and Their Uses

Window films come in different shapes and sizes and from the outside looking in trying to work out the differences can be overwhelming.

Every window film has been designed to serve a specific purpose and therefore picking the right one for your premises can be a tricky process if you don’t know what to look out for.

That’s why we’ve put together this simple guide on the different types of window films currently on offer and their intended uses.

Privacy window film as the name suggests is intended to increase the privacy in a home or office environment.

Privacy window film or frosted window films make it impossible to see out or in where it is applied without the need to close curtains or blinds.

The best feature of privacy window films is they can allow up to 80% of sunlight through the glass so you can still reap all the benefits of natural light while the glass is distorted so you have peace of mind.

Privacy window film is very versatile and can be used for a range of applications including office boardrooms, bathroom show screens, pool fences and bedroom windows to name only a few.

Anti-graffiti window film is a durable, optically clear and removable window film that acts a sacrificial barrier between your glass surfaces and potential vandalism.

Graffitigard from Solar Gard is one of the most popular choices in anti-graffiti window films and comes highly recommended from the team at ALLCOOL Window films.

Graffitigard provides a cost-effective solution to protecting your surfaces from every form of vandalism from paint, key scratches, marking and even acid-etching. When vandalized the film is easily removed and can be replaced with another layer meaning you don’t have to spend excessive amounts of money replacing or cleaning surfaces. Graffitigard also offers the bonus protection from the sun’s harmful UV rays to help prevent premature fading.

Anti-graffiti film is ideal for high traffic areas like shopfronts, public transport, hospitals, schools, post offices, hotels and more.

Clear safety film is an optically clear layer than transforms your existing windows into an invisible barrier for your premises.

Safety window film is a great option to help mitigate accidents and injuries caused from glass breakage and deter smash and grab intruders from getting into your property. It also means you can maximise the amount of natural light inside your premises without the need to put up intrusive bars that detract from appearance.

Safety films come in a range of different performance and design options dependent on your individual needs.

Some popular applications for this type of window film include schools, childcare centres, shop front windows and internal glass surfaces.

Solar window film is designed specifically to reduce the impact of solar rays inside your premises. Whether it’s reducing the heat, reducing the cold or just protecting the furnishings inside your home solar window film is fantastic solution for all residential and commercial properties.

Solar window film works by blocking solar heat, UV radiation and glare outside and trapping the temperature inside. That means not only in Summer will your premises stay cooler for longer but in winter it will be warmer for longer, increasing your all-round comfortability and energy efficiency.

The additional benefit is that by repelling 71% of the solar energy that would usually come through your windows or glass doors, you can also extend the life of your furniture. Solar heat is a primary cause of furniture fading and solar window film is a great solution to help slow this process.

Decorative or graphic window film is used to elevate a space by extending the design possibilities.

Graphic window film can be cut to accommodate almost any design and is commonly utilised to reflect corporate branding. They can also be incorporated with a privacy window film solution to not only create privacy but also incorporate a sense of style like the below for example.

If you’re looking to inject some new life and give your residential or commercial property a fresh look, decorative window film is a dynamic, cost-effective solution.

Graphic window film can be applied anywhere from offices to shopfronts and internal fit outs.

ALLCOOL Window Films have a large range of window films to accommodate your needs and budget. Whether you’re looking to change the aesthetics of your property or looking for an efficient privacy and heat control solution, ALLCOOL are here to help. Contact us today for your obligation free quote.