How To Window Tint
Window and door glass is one of the main constructive elements for the exterior of all offices, storefronts, and public buildings such as hotels, hospitals, schools and government facilities. However, ordinary glass allows the sun's heat and glare to penetrate into the building, resulting in higher energy bills, faded interiors, and occupant discomfort. This article contains a short "How To" on window tinting.
Tinting the windows has a lot of benefits. Probably the biggest advantage is that you will pay less money on your energy bills, because it improves the insulation of your home dramatically. This is because as the film is applied on the inner side of the window so it reflects the heat from the inside (thus it remains in).
Sometimes the sun is so strong and the glare is so intense that one is unable to see their computer monitors, and the heat is unbearable. That's no longer a problem when you tint your windows.
Window tinting is either commercial (offices, government agencies, business buildings) or residential (homes). Commercial films are usually dark and reflective. Residential films are lighter and less reflective. Rule number one: the window tint should only be applied on the inside surface. Rule number two: install the tint when the temperature is between 40° and 90°F for at least three days. Do not apply residential films to plastic or Plexiglas surfaces or to motor vehicle windows. Some initial preparation must be done before you really start. You should thoroughly clean the surface of the given window and make sure there is no glue left from any previous tints (if any). Remember, any dirt left behind will cause a bubble in the film, so it is important to ensure that the glass is very clean. Do not apply any film to frosted, etched, leaded, cracked, holed, or deeply scratched glass, or any otherwise flawed or defective glass or glass that is over 40 years old. Handle the film very carefully to prevent creasing. Installation on larger windows (3-4' wide) is easier with two people. Of course, there are some tools that you will need in order to get the job done. The razor knife with breakaway blades is used for film trimming, and you should plan to change blades after every 10 feet of film cut. You also need a rubber squeegee to press the film onto the glass without creases and to remove the solution from under the film. Before you start, you must take the measures. Carefully measure your window before cutting. Follow the old saying: "measure twice, cut once". It is important to cut the film at least an inch larger than the glass on the other three sides as the extra film will be trimmed once film is applied. When installing the film, hold it so that the adhesive side is facing the window and apply to the glass, by aligning the factory edge to either a vertical or horizontal edge. Once you do that, use your hands to smooth the film out and position it so that the excess 1" is overlapping the window on the other three sides. Spray the entire surface of the film facing you with the solution, provide it by the manufacturer. Finally, squeegee the air bubbles and trim the edges.
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