Window Films
Solar Control, Privacy & Safety

Self-adhesive film that replicates the appearance of acid-etched or sandblasted glass — applied to existing clear glazing to add privacy. Available in plain white frost, Satin finish, coloured options, and cut-to-pattern designs.

Applications: bathroom windows, office partitions, glass doors, retail displays.

Important limitation: Privacy film is not equivalent to purpose-made obscure glass in terms of longevity or appearance quality. It typically lasts 5–10 years before the edges begin to lift or the film yellows. For permanent bathroom windows or front door panels, we always recommend replacing the glass with genuine obscure glass rather than film.

A heavy-gauge clear or tinted polyester film that holds glass fragments together after breakage — similar in effect to laminated glass. Applied to the interior face of existing annealed float glass.

Safety film does not make glass toughened or equivalent to safety glazing for building regulations purposes. It does, however, significantly reduce the danger from a broken window — fragments are held together rather than scattering. Widely used in:

• Ground floor retail windows
• School and public building windows
• Period properties where replacing single-glazed windows is restricted

A sacrificial clear film applied to the exterior face of glazing — if the glass is etched, scratched or sprayed, only the film needs to be replaced (not the glass). Used in transport hubs, public buildings and ground floor commercial premises in higher-risk areas.

Cut-to-pattern film applied to glass partitions and large glass panels to make them visible and comply with building regulations (Approved Document N). Available in solid frosted, dot matrix, line patterns, or bespoke cut designs. We apply manifestation to all glass partition installations as standard.