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What Are the Best Window Films for Privacy?

April 14, 2021 by Carol S 1 Comment

People are always calling and asking about the best window films for privacy, especially those in San Francisco. For small apartments, condos, and homes, you can’t beat window film for privacy. Thinner than a Post-It note, window film can block UV light, save energy, and protect your skin–all while giving you privacy. Gone are the days of ugly, peeling, purple window film (to be honest, that was mostly DIYers applying window film to their own cars). Better still, window film is much more affordable than tearing out your windows and replacing them!

Window Film by Any Other Name

You may have heard window film called window tint, window vinyl, or window sticker. Here at Window Works, we usually call it window film. But don’t be put off by the other names for the same thing.

What’s the Function of Your Window Film?

If you call us, we’ll ask you a few questions about where you’d like the window film, and whether you’d like to add color, texture, or patterns in addition to privacy. Most people don’t know where to begin, but we can help you figure that part out. We’ve written some articles about different types of film that you might like:

  • Fasara stripes
  • Decorating with window film
  • Save money and beautify with window film

Energy Saving Window Film

Did you know that window film can save you money on your energy bill? 3M Thinsulate is our favorite window film for its insulation properties. It can make a single pane window act like a double pane, and a double pane window like a triple pane. It’s a cost-effective way to upgrade your windows with a minimum of fuss.

Protection from UV Rays

We always recommend that you get protection from UV rays with your window film. After all, if you’re relaxing at home or at work, the last thing you want is to worry about skin damage. You shouldn’t have to wear sunglasses inside your own home. There are enough things to worry about when you’re out in the world!

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  1. Why Not Use Window Film for Patio Privacy? says:
    January 20, 2022 at 2:14 pm

    […] If your patio set up is on a second floor balcony, using some window film to block the view can give you an extraordinary amount of privacy. Imagine the glass on the balcony above with window film. Not only would the view into your home be less cluttered, more importantly, you would not be so visible from outside. Here, as in many parts of the Bay Area, people can walk right up to the house and look into the windows. In many homes, there are no curtains or anything to keep prying eyes from looking inside and seeing everything you own. We’ve talked about privacy before: What Are the Best Window FIlms for Privacy? […]

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