Archive for July, 2009
Decorative Window Films – Installation is Easy!
Installing decorative window films or residential window tinting is a fast, easy process once you have the tools and preparation completed in advance. Lets get right down to the 8 steps you can take to do it yourself!
What You’ll Need:
* Your chosen decorative window film- (any style or color will follow this process)
* A Rubber squeegee (the wider the better)
* A sharp utility knife with a brand new blade (don’t skimp on this..get a SHARP blade)
* Common household spray bottle
* Straightedge- A wooden yardsticks work great for big windows
* Baby shampoo- Johnson & Johnson works great!
* Water- Bottled is best
* Lint-free cloth (or coffee filters) -Microfiber cloths are very good
* Transparent tape (“clear” Scotch Tape is fine)
Planning for the Installation
Measure and jot down the length and width of each window that you plan to add film to. You will want to know the measurements first to determine which sizes to purchase. You should add 10-20 percent to your purchase to account for mistakes, and any extra scrap.
