The 10 Best Window Films
This wiki has been updated 17 times since it was first published in January of 2020. In addition to giving your home or office a decorative touch, window film offers many advantages. Depending on the style and level of protection, it can make it difficult for others to see inside your space, lower energy costs, prevent furnishings from fading, and protect the skin from UV exposure. Moreover, the options on this list install easily on any clean glass surface within minutes. When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.
1. RabbitGoo 3D Glass Tint
2. Coavas UV Protection Sheets
3. Artscape New Leaf
Editor's Notes
March 02, 2020:
Glass film offers an inexpensive way to create a comfortable, private environment. Any level DIYer can install the tint with little effort. When applied correctly, either of the self-adhering films on this list will upgrade your windows, block outside views, manage glare, shield the interior from harmful UV rays, and conserve energy.
Some brands tend to curl around the edges when it's cold outside. However, softening the film with a blow dryer, usually resolves this issue.
The static cling film is available in a variety of patterns, colors, and sizes. If you're looking to isolate yourself from the outside world, the Hidbea Tint and Velimax Blackout Coating will effectively conceal the view inside and out. On the other hand, if you're looking for tint for aesthetic reasons, the RabbitGoo 3D Glass Tint and the Artscape New Leaf offer the perfect decorative accent without requiring you to give up your privacy.
Special Honors
3M Prestige Sun Control 3M Prestige Sun Control Window Film is best used for commercial applications or large residential homes. It is made of hundreds of hair-thin layers, so regardless of the angle the sun hits, it can block its rays to keep your space cool, decrease glare, and reduce energy costs. It is available in four tint levels and comes backed by a 15 year warranty. 3m.com
4. Lemon Cloud Decorative Film
5. Hidbea Tint
6. Qualsen Static Cling Window Dressing
7. Mikomer Window Cover
8. Bloss Frosted Glass Sheets
9. DC Fix Pearl
10. Velimax Blackout Coating
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