A
tint is created when tinting film is bonded onto a piece of
window glass. Tinting film is usually made out of clear polyester
film with a very thin and even layer of tinting agents such as dyes
and/or metals deposited onto the film.
The film has its own adhesive which, unlike other
adhesives, remains absolutely clear when dry - allowing
perfect vision through the film.
Tinting film is applied to the inside surfaces of the glass
and only in exceptional circumstances is it applied externally.
HEAT REDUCTION FILMS
The combination of tinting dyes and/or metal in the film reflect
the sun's rays, reducing the amount of heat,
light and UV rays that pass through the glass.
Obviously there is a wide range of tint films available and
they vary in how much heat they cut out and how much light they
reduce. Our consultant will show you the options available
PRIVACY FILMS
There are two
types of privacy films:
Frosted or Opaque films: These films are ideally suited to
areas where one requires 24 hour, absolute privacy from onlookers -
bathrooms are they prime example. They give the glass a frosted
appearance and are the answer where clear glass was originally
installed and privacy is now sought. No vision is possible either in
or out. This type of film is also used successfully to create
decorative effects
Reflective Films: The so-called 'one-way' films offer a
solution where one wants to be able to see out but does not want
others to look in. From the outside, the glass takes on a satin or
reflective look. It must be pointed out that this film relies on a
light imbalance to work. ie. One side of the window must be
reasonably darker than the other, allowing one to see from the
darker side to the lighter side but not vice-versa.
SAFETY FILMS
Becoming more and
more popular, safety films are the 'big guns' of window tinting.
Consisting of layers of laminated high strength polyester and super
strength adhesives, these films have been used to great effect to
prevent injury from broken glass and, in some extreme cases, to bomb
proof large areas of glass exposed to the public
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100% Sunlight |
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Tinting on glass |
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Reduced heat, glare and UV rays |
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