Quick Guide to Office Window Film

Office window film or office window marking film or glass decoration film or simply office tint is a self adhesive film that is applied to the interior or exterior of office window panels or glass doors for the primary purpose of enhancing the look, privacy or functionality of your office.

Types of office window films

• Decorative window film

Decorative window film is primarily used to improve the visual appeal as well as mark and add privacy to clear window panels. Decorative window film adds visual appeal to your office by use of patterns, colours and texture made from frosted films. This film is usually installed from the inside of the office.

Frosted film can also be used to enhance visual visibility and branding when it is custom printed with logos and other visual brand elements. When incorporated with marketing messages, then it is an effective communication tool that passes your marketing message to all visitors that visit your office.

Decorative window film can be used effectively to mark out different areas of an office. For example, the office boardrooms can be frosted in a different pattern to mark them out as boardrooms and not regular offices.

Frosted films create an etched glass effect obscuring direct view from both sides of window panels which adds privacy to boardrooms and private offices.

• Privacy window film

Privacy window film is primarily used to add privacy to windows facing the outside and create a one-way effect that ensures that people outside do not see inside the office during the day. Basically the same purpose that Window blinds and curtains serve during the night. This film is usually installed from the inside of the office.

Office window tints usually have a mirror effect that prevents people outside from looking inside but only see their reflection. However, window tints allow people outside to see inside the office at night when the office lights are on so using Window blinds or curtains is advisable.

• Safety and security film

Safety and security film is primarily used to hold shattered window panels together in case of breakage due to impact, natural causes or vandalism. This film helps prevent shattered glass shards from scattering and causing injury.

This film also reinforces the glass panels and helps to deter break-ins. This film is usually installed from the inside of the office.

• Solar control film

Solar control film is primary used to prevent excessive heat and ultra violet rays from entering the office.

This film helps to keep the temperature low and helps to keep office cooling costs down especially during months with excessive heat. It also improves employee and visitor comfortably by reducing the heat entering the office.

The film helps reduce computer monitor glare caused by direct sunshine entering the office. This contributes to employee comfort ability and productivity.

This film blocks UV rays protecting the furniture from fading and employees from the effects of harmful UV rays exposure.

This film is usually installed from the inside of the office.

• Gradient films

This film has a gradient that moves from opaque or frosted at the bottom and gradually become clear as it moves towards the top. These films offer a unique balance of privacy and openness.

• Opaque films

These can be white, black or coloured and they do not allow any light to pass through. Also they are completely opaque and hence one cannot see through them. They can be used to hide spaces where people are not supposed to see like the store areas. Coloured opaque films can also be used for decoration where a pattern can be plotted onto them like dots or strips enhancing the look of your glass while still allowing light to pass through.

• Perforated window film

These are primarily used for marketing purposes. A design /artwork with company messages or logos are printed in full colour onto the film. After application, the film allows those inside the office to see outside while those outside cannot see inside but can read the marketing messages. It is a one-way film. This is also a popular choice for branding banking halls exterior window panels. This film is usually installed from the outside of the office.

• Printed films

Printed films in opaque, frosted or one-way are printed with a company marketing messages and logos and applied to the exterior or interior of office glass for a unique branding solution.

Things to consider when choosing office window film

• Purpose of the film

  -determine the primary purpose why you are need window film. Is it for privacy, marketing, solar control, security or simply decoration? Once you know the purpose of the film, then you will know exactly which film you require.

• Amount of natural light required

  -Consider how much light you want entering the office. Tints, perforated window film and frosted film allow natural light to enter the office but opaque film and solar control film will hinder natural light from entering the office.

• The look and feel you are looking to achieve

  -The design you choose should complement your office Interior design & decor.

• Budget

  -Different window films cost different hence you must consider your budget when choosing window film.

• Use professional installers

  Whichever design you choose you need to make sure that professional installers handle your office window film project for a professional clean look that will last for a long time.

Window film is a versatile material and by understanding the different types of film and factors to consider when choosing window film, then you can make a good decision that will not only enhance the look and functionality of your office but also save you money in the process.