How to glue the tint film on the windows. Instructions

In winter, everyone is waiting for heat, and in the hot summer they do not know how to hide from bright sun rays. Rescue is the sunscreen on the windows. In addition to the fact that it performs a protective function, windowing the window with a film has become fashionable.

If the apartment is on the ground floor, then to protect yourself from the curious looks of passers-by who will consider whether the curtains on the windows, or the flowers on the windowsills, is difficult. And if the windows also go to the south, then not only that in the summer we have to look for a secluded corner, where bright sun rays do not reach, so everything that is done in the room becomes common property. Well, do not keep the windows all the time curtained? Did you hear about the self-adhesive film on the windows? Let's consider this issue in more detail.

Advantages of

film Manufacturers of films claim that they will soon displace grates and blinds from our windows. In fact, it has many advantages:

• the ability to adjust the brightness of the lighting;
• film protects plants in the room;
• curtains will retain their color;
• does not burn up the furniture;
• provides fire safety and impenetrability;
• prevents hacking.

Film types

Depending on what functions the film should perform, it is divided into:

• sunscreen;
• protective;
• decorative;
• architectural;
• car.

Films are used on plastic windows and made of wood. All of them are made on the basis of polyester. Just this polymer provides:

• transparency;
• sufficient elasticity;
• strength characteristics of the film.

Depending on the type of film, it:

• has a different number of layers;
• different composition in each layer;
• may include a coloring pigment, and in cheap films, manufacturers dispense with coloring glue, which reduces their quality.

The difference between professional films

1. The outer layer serves as a protection for layers of internal - working;
2. Protective, that is, metallized layers, there are several. Their strength is determined;
3. In the production of a metallized film, the spraying method is used:

• aluminum;
• bronze;
• of titanium;
• of nickel;
• sometimes even - gold and silver.

The appearance of the film is:

• transparent;
• frosted;
• mirror;
• white;
• is dark;
• color;
• monophonic;
• having the effect of stained glass or glass with frost;
• is simple with a picture.

How to properly glue the film on the windows

Before those who have already trimmed the wallpaper by themselves, the question is how to glue the film on the windows is not necessary - the technology is the same. Tinting can be performed:

• with the glass removed and the work will be more qualitative;
• directly to the window, but then the quality of the rendering will be somewhat lower, because in the corners over time the film will begin to become unstuck.

We select the tool

• In the case of toning, two scrapers will be needed:

1. Which is washed with glass. Its edge is decorated with rubber and will not leave any traces on the glass;
2. The one that cleans glass - with a blade.

• Diffuser;
• knife for cutting paper( stationery);
• spatula rubber or plastic, rather wide, so as to cover as much glass as possible;
• usual kitchen paper towels or a rag from microfibre - the main thing that villi did not leave;
• detergent. Best is not suitable aggressive: liquid soap, or baby shampoo.

Factors to be considered

When gluing the protective film on the windows, it is necessary to take into account:

• temperature: 5-40 degrees C, otherwise either the glue will dry very long, or - if it is above 40, too fast, so it will not stick;
• humidity index. Optimum 20-80%.Exceeding these values ​​will lead to the same as gluing at too low or very high temperatures. It is necessary to use the sprayer as often as possible. Let the wet environment be constantly present in the area where you work;
• presence of dust. If in a room where the whole process does not make a wet cleaning, then the dust settles on the glass, which does not contribute to high-quality toning. Do not allow dust particles to get on the film after you remove the protective layer.

Surface preparation

• Wash the glass by spraying a detergent, but not traditional, and the one mentioned above is soft, because the base of the film can dissolve and it will not stick;
• using a scraper, clean the seals and the surface, especially the corners and edges. If the window is wooden, remove and clean the glazing beads;
• wipe it.

Film cutting

• Making measurements;
• think through the cut. Waste should be at a minimum. If the width of the film is not enough to immediately master the entire glass area, then we select the least noticeable joint. It should pass along the existing edge, and not where the film was cut off;
• , leaving allowance from 2 to 3 mm;

Installing the film on the windows

• Moisturize the glass. At the same time:
  • We take the purified water;
  • Pour in a little baby shampoo.
• we remove the protective layer from the film, having previously placed the film on a flat surface and spraying all the time, the releasing film;
• make sure that the film does not stick together, otherwise it will have to be thrown away;
• put the film on the glass surface, holding it by the edges and taking into account that:
  • It is already well moistened;
  • The film is also moistened.
• is aligned in the direction: center-nearest edges;
• with a knife cut the edges of the film, beyond the perimeter of the glass;
• we correct the position of the film if there is an error somewhere. After there is no water under the film, this will become impossible;
• with spatula, we expel water from under the film;
• leave to dry. This process lasts a week or two. The film will lighten and become more transparent as the water evaporates. If air bubbles appear, you should not worry: they will disappear by themselves.

It will be useful to know:

1. Before removing the protection from the film on the outer and inner edges of the , glue it with adhesive tape and fold the strips together. Now dilute: see how easily the defense is separated;
2. So that the spatula does not scratch, it needs to be wetted.

How to choose a film?

When choosing a film for windows, do not forget that:

1. It affects the lighting, so you need to apply one that fits perfectly into the overall color scheme of the apartment or house;
2. If there is a picture, then it must conform to the style of the room:
   • classic style - flowers and plants in ornamentation, stained-glass windows depicting some subjects;
   • high-tech - abstraction, geometric drawings.
3. Films can be combined, receive new design solutions by overlapping films.

Protective films

Screen protectors for windows the price of which is higher the higher the quality, multifunctional. They provide high-quality protection and, according to their purpose, are:

• from hacking. Prevent the apartment from penetrating thieves, they simply will not be able to break the window, since the film resists the most powerful blows. In the event that the blows will be applied for a long time, only a crack may appear on it, but the glass itself will not break, but will remain on the film. Depending on the thickness, the film has an impact resistance index of 31 kg / cm.square to 182 kg / cm2;

• from the fragments. Very strong. With any destruction of the glass, even during the explosion, this film does not allow splinters to scatter. It also softens the strength of the shock wave;

• from the weapon. A bullet shot from a traumatic weapon or a pneumatic one, glass covered with such a film will hold, but, unfortunately, this is not an obstacle for a steel bullet, although it will nevertheless decelerate;

• from listening. This film is capable of reducing vibration from sound waves. Therefore, if people talk in the room, it will not be possible to record this conversation;

• from children's antics. Very relevant in a house where there are children. Parents can be calm about the fact that the child drops out of the window or is injured by broken glass;

• from the fire. The protection of this film protects the room where a fire broke out from the air from the street, which means that the flame spreads much more slowly;

• from heat loss. Well reflects the infrared and ultraviolet rays. Therefore, in the winter - it keeps the heat, and in the summer it provides a cool. The film is transparent, transmits 85% of light.

Protection classes

Protective films have their own protection classes, which correspond to certain thicknesses:

• film thickness 0,24 mm - class A1.Withstands a blow of 3,5 J;
• 0,412 mm - A2.Opposes the impact force of 6.5 J;
• 0,6 mm - A3.Capable of taking a blow with a force of 9.5 J.
• The tolerance for the impact force is 0.02 microns on one side and the other.

Protecting windows from the sun

The film on the windows from the sun filters visible light. In the summer heat, when even air conditioners can not stand it - it's a great option to keep the coolness in the house. The retro-reflective film on windows, which has the effect of a mirror, is also popularly used, it is also called "mirror image".When it's light outside - nothing is visible in the room, but in the evening you still need to pull the curtains or lower the blinds, since the visibility effect of one-sided disappears. The film is a mirror-type sunscreen that provides:

• absorption of sunlight;
• comfort in the room;
• does not allow the appearance of sunlight.

Sun protection film on the window whose price is democratic, and the quality is even very satisfactory produced by the American manufacturer GLOBAL at its plant located in India. This mirror film has:

• deep color;
• metallized layer - one or more, applied using modern technology: spattering;
• wide range of colors;
• can be applied even on a curved surface.

Note: mirror film can also be used as a decorative film, since it has an aesthetic appearance. Mirror can also be architectural films.

Sun protection film on the window reviews, which are always positive, is released by CPFilms Inc company, headquartered in Missouri( USA).These are LLumar films. Advantages:

• deep painting;
• plating;
• scratch resistance;
• tight control during production;
• use of innovative technologies;
• availability of the certificate according to ISO 9001: 2008;
• CPFilms Inc produces polyester films in a very wide range.

The technology of installing sunscreen films on windows is no different from the above rules.

Purchase of film on windows from reliable manufacturers guarantees:

• windows do not have to be changed twice;
• comfort and safety in all situations;
• professional installation of reflective film on windows or any other, if you can not do it yourself.