Commercial Installation

Minimal Disruption

We take care of moving furniture, as we only need a couple of feet in front of the glass to work in. A small work space is also needed on the floor to lay out the window film. We have many tricks up our sleeves to work around draperies and blinds, but in some instances we will need to take them down if we feel they are in the way and reinstall them when we are finished.

There are no harsh or smelly chemicals used in our process! Sometimes when we are removing existing window film there is a chemical smell from the old adhesive, this odor will not linger and is out of our control.


How the Process Works

We lay down drop cloths on the floor, but not for the reason most people would think. The drop cloths protect the window film from the floor. There is absolutely no part of our filming process that will hurt normal flooring! The drop cloths are used to keep the static charged window film off of the floor and away from carpet fibers, tile grout powder and the usual household dust that could get trapped in the adhesive when applied to the glass.

We cut the window film out of manufacturer labeled boxes on site, one to two inches larger than the glass to allow for trimming directly on the glass.

Glass cleaning starts with removing excess silicon, putty, or other glazing material from the edges of the glass. Glass set in a rubber gasket is cleaned by passing a blade underneath the bottom edge of the gasket to remove any dirt or debris that may be trapped there.

We pass a razor blade over the glass with a simple solution of a few drops of Lemon Joy and water. This process removes all the little things that cannot be removed by normal cleaning with paper towels or scrubby pads. Many of these things can’t be seen easily, but will be become blatantly obvious if not removed before the film is installed. These things include paint specs, over-sprayed wall texture, bits of tape and left over glue from stickers. Don’t worry, razor blades are not nearly hard enough to cut or scratch glass!

The window frame edge is wiped down with paper towels and the glass is wiped down or squeegeed with our solution of Lemon Joy and water.

After the glass it 100% clean, it is again wet with more of the Lemon Joy solution in preparation for the film to be applied. The protective cellophane backing is removed from the film, exposing the adhesive. We wet the film’s adhesive with our Lemon Joy solution to prevent accidental sticking and to allow adjustment and smoothing on the glass. The film is applied to the glass, overlapping the edges to allow for trimming. When the film is in place it is squeegeed to remove the water and smooth the film; the pressure and heat from friction starts the adhesion process. The film edges are trimmed and the window is wiped dry and clean.

You may notice a thin, distinct white line (exposed glass area) between the film and the edge of the frame. This is a normal installation practice needed for proper film adhesion to the glass.

Water bubbles will disappear. After installation you may notice water bubbles trapped between the film and the glass. This is part of the drying process and will gradually disappear. The drying time varies with type and thickness of the film as well as exposure to heat, direct sunlight, and humidity. Film exposed to the sun and hot weather could dry in just a few days; thick film and film in the shade, especially during the winter season, could take a few months to dry. Please do not push the bubbles as you may make a permanent mark.

Cleaning can be done with a soft towel, soft paper towels or old t-shirt. Never use abrasive materials. A good cleaning solution is four drops of Lemon Joy, two oz. of rubbing alcohol to one pint of water. Never use ammonia products. Vinegar window cleaners are fine. Windows should not be cleaned within 30 days of installation. (Home Care Sheet)