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are there more than one type of window tints available?

Posted by Martin Cole on 2 August 2006 at 11:38

Dear all,

I’m a bit confused with this one, have a job of covering lots of
glass panels which run down a staircase in a shopping centre.

Architect wants pantone 118 or deep wine red colour, but wants it almost see through 😕

Only thing I can think of is a window tint film, but would I obtain it in or near the colour required? Never really dealt in window tints

Nearest thing I’ve seen is the ruby stencil film thats the effect he needs.

It’s an off the shelf product as they had some in another shopping centre although in different colours.

Any help greatly appreciated.

Martin

Shane Drew replied 19 years, 3 months ago 4 Members · 9 Replies
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Jill Marie Welsh

Member
2 August 2006 at 11:45

There are some nice translucent vinyls out there.
I have them in my Gerber, Arlon, Oracal, and Trim USA color charts.
Would they not be see-thru enough?
I’ve only ever used them on lexan panels.
They are not cheap, so charge accordingly.
love….Jill
George Elsmore

Member
2 August 2006 at 11:54

http://www.hexis.co.uk/PDF/NEW%20HEXIS% … 006%20.pdf

Is this stuff any use Martino?
Shane Drew

Member
2 August 2006 at 12:25

Martin, Avery do transparent vinyl, but getting a pantone match may be difficult.

In the past, I’ve digiprinted clear cast, and got a pretty good result, it is see thru with a hint of colour.

Perhaps that is an idea? Interior designers are in a world of their own mate. Like most landscape designers, they design lovely gardens, but it is usually impossible to mow the lawn 🙄
Martin Cole

Member
2 August 2006 at 12:26

Georgio me man,
just asked them for a swatch and if that is the stuff which it seems to be, I’m going to drive up there and give you a big snoggg! 😛

Jill, good to see you back from your Disney vacation.

We went down the transluscent vinyl rought but it had to be much clearer.

Many Thanks

Martin
Shane Drew

Member
2 August 2006 at 12:28

quote Martin Cole:

I’m going to drive up there and give you a big snoggg! 😛

I hope he is more attractive in real life than that avatar mate :lol1: :lol1:
George Elsmore

Member
2 August 2006 at 12:35

puckered up ready with heavy rouge lippy on Martinos 😮

you saying i’m ugly Shane!!! 😥 😥
Martin Cole

Member
2 August 2006 at 12:46

quote Shane Drew:

Martin, Avery do transparent vinyl, but getting a pantone match may be difficult.

In the past, I’ve digiprinted clear cast, and got a pretty good result, it is see thru with a hint of colour.

Perhaps that is an idea? Interior designers are in a world of their own mate. Like most landscape designers, they design lovely gardens, but it is usually impossible to mow the lawn 🙄

Shane, I suggested printing on clear. But the guy said it was off the shelf stuff.

The good thing is he realises it wont be an exact pantone match so he’s going for a deep red/burgundy, so there is a chance.

Your right, designers often don’t live in a real practical world.

I’ll phone Avery for a swatch aswell.

Glad to hear that cheque cleared :thumbup2:
Martin Cole

Member
2 August 2006 at 12:51

quote George Elsmore:

heavy rouge lippy

Georgio, how did you know thats my favourite. 😛 😛 😛

😀
Shane Drew

Member
2 August 2006 at 13:03

quote George Elsmore:

you saying i’m ugly Shane!!! 😥 😥

erm… 😳 …. must be a bad photo mate 😕

Good you look like you got it sorted then anyway Martin.