Your home can now be illuminated by the beneficial good old Florida sunshine without the harmful affects of the sun damaging your interior decor. By virtue of window films unique ceramic coating, the films reject heat, eliminating UV rays and the harmful glare of the sun while maintaining visibility.
Most people realize home window films protect carpets and interior valuables from pre-mature fading. Films also help reduce energy bills and increase occupants comfort during the day hours. Our designer films can do this because the reject almost 100 percent of damaging ultraviolet and a significant amount of solar heat energy.
Residential tinted window films also reduce the threat of sun related damage to expensive blinds and draperies. By reducing the transmission of solar energy, the life of blind cords and drapery fabrics is extended. Best of all, with our window films, the entire look and performance capability of the window treatment is improved.
We also carry and install non-reflective solutions that provide you with all of these benefits without the traditional reflective or shiny look. Choose from our top of the line ceramic window films with no mirror look from the outside or inside.
Window Films for Home
Non-Reflective Ceramic Window Film
Panorama® non-reflective ceramic window films stop more heat and protect the interior of your home or business with a clearer view over traditional dyed, reflective or dual reflective films.
- Panorama® ceramic tint films will not have a shiny metallic appearance inside or out.
- They reflect the heat while allowing the visible light to enter, permitting a clear view both day and night.
- Non-reflective films will not fade, bubble, oxidize or turn purple 99% UV protection reducing the main rays that cause fading.
- They utilize advanced nanotechnology similar to the tiles used on the NASA space shuttle to dissipate heat.
- Non-reflective’s have lasting superior durability and are non-corrosive.
Mirror Reflective Film
Silver 20 & Solar Bronze 20- Creates a “one way mirror” effect to your glass, giving you daytime privacy while still allowing you to see out of your glass, similar to what is used in police interrogation rooms. In addition to privacy, these films will lower your air conditioning costs by rejecting 79% TSE (Total Solar Energy), and blocking 99% of the ultra-violet energy, which is the leading cause of sun damage to furnishings and skin.
- Safe for Hurricane Laminated and Insulated Glass
- Florida Power and Light Commercial Rebates
- Silver 20 Available in Armorcoat 8 mil Safety & Security Film
Metallic Reflective Film
Stainless Steel 20 – Provides daytime privacy with a toned down, metallic look instead of a full mirror, and has a very natural view from inside.
In addition to privacy, this film will lower your air conditioning costs by rejecting 63% TSE (Total Solar Energy), and blocking 99% of the ultra-violet energy, which is the leading cause of sun damage to furnishings and skin.
- Safe for Insulated Glass
- Florida Power and Light Commercial Rebates
- Available in Armorcoat 8 mil Safety & Security Film
Dual Reflective Film
Panorama® Slate dual reflective, ceramic films are engineered to maintain views from the interior through all hours of the day, while creating increased privacy from the exterior. Panorama®’s maximized heat rejection results provide a cool comfortable indoor and UV blockers protect people and property from UV rays.
Slate 10 — Creates a “one way mirror” effect to your glass, giving you daytime privacy, with a low reflective, low glare natural view from the inside.
In addition to privacy and glare reduction, this film will lower your air conditioning costs by rejecting 78% TSE (Total Solar Energy), and blocking 99% of the ultra-violet energy, which is the leading cause of sun damage to furnishings and skin.
- Safe for Insulated Glass
- Florida Power and Light Commercial Rebates
Slate 20 — A lighter version of the Slate 10, this film also creates a “one way mirror” effect to your glass, giving you daytime privacy, with a low reflective, natural view from the inside.
In addition to privacy and glare reduction, this film will lower your air conditioning costs by rejecting 69% TSE (Total Solar Energy), and blocking 99% of the ultra-violet energy, which is the leading cause of sun damage to furnishings and skin.
- Safe for Insulated Glass
- Florida Power and Light Commercial Rebates
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Our Installation Process
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 promise 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.
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What to expect after window tinting?
You have purchased what we believe to be the finest Solar Control Film available.
The use of our solar film will allow you to enjoy the sun, without the most harmful effects of its rays.
Suntamers films require a reasonable curing time to facilitate a proper bond to the glass.
During this curing time, some normal changes may be noticed. The following is a list of things that may occur:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Film is applied to the interior surface of the existing glass. There is no need to go through the expense of replacing the glass. At any point, the film can be removed without harm to the glass. For difficult to reach windows, such as skylights, we do have an exterior film.
The film is carefully applied directly to the glass. The first step is to thoroughly clean the glass and frames. The film has an adhesive already applied at the factory, protected by a liner, which we remove prior to the application. There are no odors or chemicals used. A very small amount of soap, such as liquid Joy, is used in the water. This “releases” the adhesive and allows the Film to be squeegeed to the glass. When installed properly, there are no bubbles or any distortion. The film is cut into the window, leaving a very thin, usually less than 1/8th of an inch margin around the edge. Most of the time this is imperceptible.
Towels and tarps protect the surroundings. Minimal water is used. In special cases, such as wallpaper in the jamb of the window, or silk drapes, we use plastic taped to the area to give additional protection. Regular drapes and window treatments are not affected and usually can remain in place. Upon completion, the area and window is restored to original condition.
No… curtains and drapes usually remain. If there is a special concern for delicate drapes, it may be advisable to have your drapery installer remove and rehang the drapes.
It is recommended that all sun-facing windows be treated. If some windows receive less direct sun, we will apply a lighter film to those windows, for protection as well as uniformity. All windows transmit UV, regardless of whether they face direct sun. If fading protection is the primary concern and there are delicate furnishings or artwork that need protection, then use of film is strongly suggested.
Yes. Independent tests confirm that the use of film is harmless to dual pane glass. If the windows are new and have a manufacturers warranty, Suntamers can provide a matching warranty coverage on the Seal Failure portion of the warranty, as well as a 5 year thermal glass breakage warranty. Our representative will review this option with you.
Our goal is to maintain as much natural light and clarity as possible on your windows. If you have high windows, oftentimes the glare and heat of the sun requires us to install a more tinted film. However, it is still our goal to apply a film that provides you with the protection you need, without taking away in any sense the quality and tone of light, or in any way detracts. You will be 100% satisfied with our products and service.
Today’s films can last as much as twenty years. Most residential films have a lifetime warranty for the original home owner and up to a 15 year commercial warranty. Realistically, windows in high traffic areas, such as exit doors, may be replaced sooner. It is not unusual, however, that even these film panels will not be replaced for at least ten years.
We are fortunate to offer products that come with a residential LIFETIME WARRANTY and up to 15 YEARS for commercial customers direct from the manufacturer. This warranty assures that you will be completely satisfied with our products for the entire time you live in your home.
The warranty is issued to the purchaser and is not transferable to the next homeowner.
Depending on the size of the job, one or two installers could take a day to complete. Usually the installers will be able to take care of the job very quickly and efficiently. We schedule jobs at your convenience and will make every effort to arrive at your home at the appointed time and complete the job within the promised time.
Window films can be cleaned with four drops of Lemon Joy, 2 oz. of rubbing alcohol to 1 quart of water. Use of a soft cloth is recommended. The interior surface is specially treated with an acrylic “hard coat” to protect the Film and allows easy cleaning, without fear of scratching.
Minor scratching generally does not require replacement of the Film. However, if a deep and unsightly scratch requires special attention, generally it is necessary to replace the panel. The Film can be removed and replaced quite easily and at minimal cost.
We always try to finish your home in one day. If you have many French panes, or an unusually large installation, we make take slightly longer. Every effort is made to have as many installers as possible to complete the job in one day. Our estimators will review the estimated time with you. Any special scheduling needs you may have will always be taken into consideration.
Yes, window film is often used to minimize the visible light that passes through windows to reduce glare on TV screens and computer monitors.
Yes, there are high performance, ceramic based films that provide heat reduction and glare reduction without creating a reflective look on your windows. Please see our non-reflective solutions page for additional details.
Causes of fading:
To understand the causes of fading, one needs to know a little about the makeup of sunlight.
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- Visible Light – the part which enables us to see.
- Infrared Light – the part which we feel as heat.
- Ultraviolet Light – we neither feel it nor see it, but it is the main factor in causing fabrics and furniture to fade.
- Visible light, ultraviolet and infrared heat are the other factors that contribute to fading, which is why effective film installations must harness all three sunlight elements.
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Ultraviolet absorbers are used to stop ultraviolet light at the film. The type, amount and location of the absorber in the product determine the film’s effectiveness in reducing fading. Absorbers located in the adhesive instead of the film itself can be far less stable and enduring than those built into the film.
Our protective sheath bonds to windows with leading-edge clear, distortion-free adhesives. It lets glare-controlled sunlight pass through windows, while screening out heat and dangerous UV rays. By keeping room heat or air conditioning from escaping through windows, film helps to eliminate hot and cold spots within buildings.