Unusual Uses for Window Film

You might have heard of using window film to block UV light, but did you know about any unusual uses for window film? Window film has really changed over the past decades, with more and more new and exciting changes happening every year. For example, you can cover your metal surfaces, such as a bank of elevator buttons, to prevent people from scratching them. Facilities managers love those kinds of uses, but you might, too. Stick around and let us show you some unusual ways to use window film. And if you have any unusual uses you’re considering, let us know about those, too!

Stop an overprotective dog from barking

Some dogs just love to bark. Do you have one of those? Every time they see a cat, another dog, or even a leaf blowing down the street, they let loose with their barking! It can get really annoying for you, your neighbors, and doesn’t help the dog, either. Maybe the dog is just bored, so you could consider also getting that dog some doggie day care. In addition, you can block the view with window film. You don’t even have to cover the entire window–you could just cover the part the dog looks through.

Create an outdoor stand-alone glass panel

This is a favorite one of ours. You can plant a panel with window film on it in your yard to block an ugly view. You could also put that panel somewhere to block the neighbors’ view into your yard. If you live in a touristy neighborhood (there are many of those in San Francisco), it’s an easy way to create privacy. Maybe you don’t need privacy, though. Maybe you just want to hide all your BBQ equipment. You could also cover a glass patio wall so you can wear your pajamas while you barbeque! This has probably been on your bucket list, right?

Make a divider wall for a restaurant

Did you know that if you own a restaurant you can hang a glass partition to separate different areas? With window film covering the glass partition, you can still know that people are nearby, but also get some privacy. There are many beautiful decorative window films you could use for a partition, too. It doesn’t have to be anything standard. You could use an Asian-inspired bamboo window film as a divider wall. Divider walls also look great in medical offices and airports.

Have an unusual way to use window film?

Call us and we’ll give you advice on any weird or unusual ways you’re considering to use window film! We’ve installed film in places you might not imagine, in locations across the state–and beyond. If you already know that you want window film, fill out our Quick Residential Estimate form if you need us to install some. We’d love to help you choose the best film. We work all over the greater San Francisco Bay Area, from San Jose to the East Bay to the San Mateo Peninsula and Marin–and have expanded into southern California (Costa Mesa) and Scottsdale, Arizona, too! Give us a call at our San Francisco location at 415.623.8700.