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Help! Very dark window vinyl needed?
Hi, I’m new to this forum so hope this is in the right place?
A friend of mine owns a fitness studio and needs all the windows blacked out, but would still like it to be slightly transparent? Its the kind of fitness studio that does everything to load music and disco lights. So the place needs to be darkened during the day, but without physically painting or covering the glass.
Something like very dark sunglasses is the effect needed.
Any advice, suppliers would be great.Thank you in advance 😀
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6 Replies
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best bet would probably be a window tint film rather than vinyl, what film will depend on just how much light you want to block out. films are generally about 60" wide if I remember rightly.
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Hi there,
are you fitting this yourself?Peter
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Hi Peter,
Yes I will be fitting this myself "first time with window stuff" so something that would allow me to reposition if possible?
Andy -
Most window film is wet fit so no problem there. As with most jobs, preparation is the key. there are some videos on the boards or u tube to help you with the process. I buy my stuff from doro tape although there are a number of people to go to
Peter
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If you look at the signmakers toolbar there are a number of companies listed who you can contact for more info and prices.
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Yes, its window film you want. Many different strengths. Most Architectural window films have metal in them to reflect solar energy otherwise the glass can overheat. The type of glass annealed or toughened, double or single glazed, the size of the pane, the direction the sun hits it and if any shaded pockets or overhangs which could cause thermal stress all need to be considered and an appropriate film chosen.
If the glass is toughened then you are unlikely to have any problems but if annealed or laminated there is a good chance of thermal stress fracture if the wrong film is used. I know what is safe but still send a survey report of every commercial job I do to the film manufacturer as a double check and to satisfy the warranty
As Peter said above it is fitted wet which means it can be slid around a little and is easy to squeegee BUT it can not be repositioned or lifted off the window once in place, as soon as you try to lift it off to reposition it a thousand dust particles will cling to the wet film surface which can not be removed and they will then show up in the film.
There are quite a few installing problems and technique tricks to getting a good clean install. A very different beast to vinyl. I would suggest getting some tips and practice before starting on a paying job.
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