Every year, people are increasingly paying attention not only to high-quality decoration of residential premises, but as far as the room will be protected from the penetration of direct sunlight and from possible cracks of the glass. In addition, most people seek to secure maximum comfort and recreation, and without outsiders. All this can be ensured using the use of toning film for windows.
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About material
When the conversation comes on the toning film, it is understood that it will protect the windows, as well as the other surface of the glass from shocks and sunlight. Also, if the glass is equipped with a film, it will be much stronger than the usual one.
Many indoor plants are interested in whether the film will not affect the growth of plants. It is not worth worrying because they will not affect their growth, unless, of course, do not grow exotic plants that are very loved by light. And ordinary plants quickly adapt to a new absorption mode of ultraviolet rays.
The high-quality film is characterized in that its outer layer (there may be several of them) can resist mechanical damage. In order for the film to become stronger, a spray consisting of the smallest metal particles is applied to the thin surface. The more such "metallized" layers, the stronger will be the film.
Each of the types of tint film consists of a polyester. This material has increased strength, as well as good elasticity and ability to skip light.
The toning film for windows has several layers, their number depends on the functions of the protective material. Each film layer is connected to each other with a special device - laminator.
To protect your windows from sunlight or passers-by glances, when fastening the material it is necessary to use special glue. It can be different, depending on how much time will be given to its drying. In addition to glue, the film can be "land" on the glass with ordinary water.
It should be noted that when installing a toning film on the window of the apartment, it is necessary to be extremely neat and not allowed errors. The film can be glued only once, because in case of error (chances or bubbles), it will not be possible to remove it - it is necessary to use a special removal fluid.
Therefore, not to spoil the dear material, and the toning film for windows has a high price - it is best to invite specialists to fulfill all work on the application of the material on the windows. In addition, it is worth noting that many manufacturers are guaranteed on their material, but provided that specially trained workers will be installed.
Benefits and Tinting Film
Pluses of the tint film:
- adjusts the brightness indoors;
- the film is able to protect indoor plants from direct sunlight;
- furniture and curtains do not burn out.
There is a wide selection of film to protect windows.
Consider each option:
- Protective film with toning effect. It is applied in those cases when the task is to protect the glass from impact and protect the room from the smallest fragments. Often, such a film is called antivandal. There is also a type of protective film that protects against explosions. It is used in large rooms - in places of mass accumulation of people, cinemas, shopping and entertainment centers. For residential premises, you can use fire film, which is able to retain smoke and fire to the room to forty-five seconds.
Types of tint film See pictures:
- Sunscreen. Such a toning film differs from protecting the fact that it has a unique property to delay until ninety-nine percent of sun rays. It is desirable to install in offices or cabinets. The coating can protect the room from the penetration of direct sunlight, which is very important when working with documents and a computer. Thanks to its properties, such a film will protect the interior and upholstered furniture of residential space from burnout. In addition, the advantages of the sunscreen film also in the fact that it is able to reduce the load on the air conditioner, because it protects the room from overheating during the summer and hypothermia in winter.
- Mirror tint film. A variety of sunscreen film, has an effect of visibility on one side (mirror effect). Such a film will protect the residential premises from curious views of passersby.
- Decorative film. Such a toning film for windows is designed specifically for decorating windows. The designer film can be of different colors and shades, have a beautiful ornament and graphic pattern. May be matte or transparent.
- The architectural tint film for windows is used to design facades of buildings. It is applied to the outer part of the window. It has increased strength, capable of protecting windows from shocks. It is allowed to apply to protect windows at any time of the year.
Of all the types of toning films for windows, it is possible to highlight the main advantage - the ability to protect windows from shocks and distribution in the room of the fragments.
If you buy a toning film for windows in a special firm, then it will include installation.
Mirror toning film for windows
It has simultaneously with the property of filtering infrared radiation and sunlight. When installing a mirror film, you can create the effect of one-sided visibility when you see people, and you will not see.
Most mirror tinting films have protection from glare, which allows you to freely work on a computer or watch TV.
If the glass is shocking, the tint film will hold the glass in the frame and will not allow it to crumble at the smallest pieces. If there is a question about protecting and adding the glass of additional strength, then you need to install a shockproof film, which will also have protection from ultraviolet rays.
In addition, the coating is able to prevent glass fog, as well as reduce the convective flow directly indoors next to the windows.
The coating can be installed both on the inner and on the outer side of the window. For installation from the outside of the room, special films have been developed that have a higher resistance to direct sunlight.
How to stick the film yourself
You can invite a specialist who quickly and highlights the film on the windows, and you can cope with the task yourself.
To work with the film, prepare such tools:
- scraper for washing windows. Choose a tool with rubber edge;
- scraper for cleansing windows - with a sharp edge;
- acute building knife;
- spray;
- wide rubber spatula to capture a large glass area;
- cell microfiber or cotton towel (without porcelines);
- the detergent is suitable for baby liquid soap or shampoo.
What you need to know when working with the film:
- The room temperature should be not lower than five degrees and no higher than forty. If the indicators are not met, the glue either will dry out for a very long time, or, on the contrary, it will quickly grab.
- The indoor moisture should be no more than eighty percent and at least twenty.
- From the spray spray water in the room so that the air is wet.
- There should be no dust in the room, so wash the floors in advance and make the dust from the furniture.
First you need to prepare the surface - wash the glass with a soft detergent. With the help of a scraper, clean all corners from dust and dirt. If your wooden window, then the strokes can be removed and cleaned.
Now you can proceed to an equally responsible point - the writing material. Perform measurements and think about how you will cut the film. You should not remain big waste. If the width of the film is not enough to immediately go to the entire surface of the glass, then think in where the junction will be. With string, leave the material on the allowance - from two to three millimeters.
How to install a film on the window:
- Moisten the glass with purified water.
- Take a little soap or shampoo and treat the surface.
- Put the workpiece on the floor or the table and gently remove the protective layer. At this time, you must constantly irrigate the film with water from the spray.
- Make sure that the film does not bond with each other, otherwise it will have to be thrown away.
- Verify the film on the glass, holds the ends. Note that glass and protective material must be well moistened.
- Fix the film at the upper points and look at its position. If you see a breakdown, it's not too late to fix everything because there is water under the film.
- With the help of a spatula, gradually displace water from under the surface.
- Leave it to dry it completely. For this you will need one or two weeks. During this time, the film from the darker will gradually acquire a light shade.
- When air bubbles appear, nothing needs to do - when the film will dry, they will disappear.
- So that the spatula does not leave scratches on the surface, try to moistle it.
It is easy to care for toned glasses - they must be wiped with a soft cloth moistened in a soap solution. You can not wash windows with brushes and abrasive means, because they can leave scratches on the surface.
