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Which is the Right Window Film Decorative or Traditional?
Window film, decorative or traditional is a modern day home decorator’s dream come true. The reasons that this is so are twofold. First, window film made today has more scientific research behind it than anytime in history. The technology behind some of the higher end premium window films is absolutely amazing. Modern window films that are made today can drastically reduce ultraviolet radiation, protect windows from shattering in an explosion, and even save a significant amount of money each month on your air conditioning costs. Now not every single window film can do all those things, but each function shows the diversity of this product.
Secondly, while the science is very impressive, what is even more important for many interior design buffs is the fact that you can literally choose from dozens of styles, patterns, and colors and transform a dull boring room into an abundance of color and vibrancy in a single afternoon. Stained glass window film is my favorite (and thus the name of this site) and can be installed elegantly as a centerpiece or quickly and easily on a door sidelight to protect your family’s privacy.
So which is the “right” reason to consider installing window film for you? You intuitively probably already know the answer. The “right” reason is the really all about you and your family’s needs.
If you’re an empty nester, a retiree, or a home design afficionado, the style and colors may be what attract you to window film applications. However if you are trying to run a large family on a limited budget, buying window film instead of spending thousands of dollars on window blinds, window curtains, or draperies is a smart financial decision.
Long term, you don’t want to install something shoddy that will rot or fade or fall off in a few years. Instead spending a little extra on a premium window film is well worth the cost. Also it should be noted that it won’t cost you an arm and a leg for a professional installation. Quite the contrary actually.
Installing the film yourself is entirely a “do it yourself” project unless you are completely uncomfortable touching anything in your home. A simple spray bottle, a sharp utility knife, some straight edges, and a willing partner would be all that is needed for a great successful project. Seriously, a living room with 3 or 4 windows could be completed in about 3 or 4 hours. Mostly the first window will take the longest..because the installation process is new. As soon as you get the hang of it, you can install the window film on the remaining windows in no time flat.
In areas of the country that have extreme sunny climates, we have found that homeowners also have the ability to benefit from just plain tinted window film. While not stylish or decorative, this type of window film does an incredible job of providing UV filtering and sunlight reflection. In the day time when the sunlight hits the outside of your windows, this type of window tinting even provides exceptional privacy as the glass turns into a brightly mirrored surface. The savings on cooling costs can be substantial over the course of the summer season as the more sun and heat that is reflected by the window film, the cooler your home remains on the inside. The cooler the interior is, the less time the A/C runs and the less you pay each month to the electric company. Good news for those homeowners.
So in summary, whether you choose traditional window film such as residential window tinting, or you decide on a window film decorative style like stained glass window film or frosted glass film, you really won’t go wrong with the modern styles and science of today’s products. My advice is to search online for a specialty retailer that focuses on window films. There you will often find exactly what you need at a price that most likely won’t include expensive shipping costs or state sales taxes.
