How to glue a reflective window film. Protection from heat: choose a mirror film on the windows

Let's start in order. Sun protection film for windows is different. It differs in the density of tinting, the color of the coating, the method of installation and removal from windows. Physically, window film consists of an ordinary transparent film, on which a thin layer of metal is deposited. Moreover, the instructions clearly indicate that it is necessary to glue the film on glass with this "metal" layer. If you stick it the other way around, then, firstly, the effect of reflecting sunlight will not be achieved, the effect of the film in this case is much lower, and secondly, you can’t tear it off the glass later.

If you turn to professionals for help, they will come to your home or office and paste the film on the windows themselves. Moreover, they use a reliable proven film and know how to glue it so that there are no bubbles left and the window does not lose its transparent properties. A well-pasted film is even invisible on the glass and its presence can be detected only by opening the window and making sure that it turns out to be much lighter than it seems on the street.

But the services of professionals are expensive, and a good film costs a pretty penny. So, for example, if I have seven windows in my apartment, then sticking the film with the help of professionals turns into a very tangible waste. When I took the prices and got the price of the service, expressed in five figures, I felt a little uncomfortable. The desire to save money and manage on our own grew stronger with each sunny day. Looking ahead, I can say that it was easier to immediately install with silver coating and argon inside and forget about the problem for many years.

Well, to be completely honest, I don’t really trust professionals, because among them quite often there are random people who will do the job on the principle of a blunder, and if you start to resent, they will send you away. By nature, I am not a brawler, but I'm already a little tired of "wiping up puddles" for the so-called professionals.

Therefore, when the next spring came, and the sun powerfully reminded of itself, I went to the store to buy window film. This is now such a film is sold in almost every hardware store. And then it was a terrible deficit. Therefore, I was very pleased when I managed to find and purchase several rolls of the coveted product.

Here's what film I managed to buy.

I hope by now this manufacturer has gone bankrupt and ceased to exist. At least his site is no longer open. Such a "kind" attitude towards a representative of the domestic industry was born after using his miracle products.

The fact is that the metal layer on the film was applied extremely unevenly. There were places with a very thick layer, while in others it was practically absent.

Let's digress from the fact that I did not stick the film on the glass quite accurately. It was the first experience. There were bubbles that, no matter how hard I tried, I could not expel. I know that a real professional would be horrified and would pass an appropriate verdict on my mental incompetence :). The problem shown in this picture is the uneven density of the metal layer. In fact, three pieces are pasted here at once. Pay attention to the left wide piece. On the left side, it is quite normal, but the closer to the right edge (in the middle of the window), the more transparent the film becomes.

The most striking thing was that this unevenness was already revealed after sticking the film on the window. I glued it with ordinary water. Only not from the tap - there we have a lot of bleach and other nasty things - but pure spring.

I did not want to go for another batch of film, which could turn out to be just as successful. All summer the film remained pasted on the glass. In principle, in part, it really saved from harsh sunlight in the summer.

But the main "ambush" was waiting for me in the fall, when it was time to shoot the film.

In those areas where the metal layer was normal, everything went without complications. But the areas devoid of a metal layer turned out to be firmly stuck to the glass. Even in the summer in the heat, I noticed that the film is very hot from the sun. Apparently the layer adjacent to the glass softened a little and "grabbed" tightly.

In order to scrape off the protective film, I had to use tools. Naturally, the surface of the glass was scratched. Further, banal claws were used :). The job went faster and without scratches on the surface. The film was removed in small pieces and was completely transparent:

On one window on the balcony, I did not begin to remove the film from the glass. You just don't have the patience.

I called the manufacturer at the number indicated on the package. The director himself answered. I started telling him about the problems with his products, but he wasn't particularly impressed. Having swallowed another piece of a sandwich (he constantly ate something during the conversation), he suggested that I go to court and hung up.

Of course, I didn't go to court. A roll of film cost about 60 rubles, and the fact that I spent a lot of time and ruined the windows removing it, so it still had to be proven. Apparently, the manufacturer knew that no one would sue him because of these pennies, so you can safely send everyone to court, and drive the marriage yourself with complete impunity.

It happened in 2010. Since then, I do not support the Russian manufacturer, but buy imported German film from EMTEC. Attaches and removes with one touch. No bubbles and "undeveloped" areas% experience - a thing to come. No problem, even though it's four times more expensive.

There is a Russian film with similar quality:

Sometimes I buy it.

But now I'm already a scientist: before I start to blur the film on the windows, I first roll out the roll and look at it through the light. Fortunately, more such "successful" rolls have not yet come across.

And one more thing: it is better not to glue the film on the glass, but to fasten it to the frame with adhesive tape. It is more convenient, there are no bubbles left and then, after removal, you do not have to wash the windows from streaks.

So that, buying tint film for windows, be careful. Beware of fakes and intrigues of domestic manufacturers. If you are completely unbearable from the heat, spend a little more and order a sticker from a trusted company. Or consider installing sprayed double-glazed windows. They have a lot of interesting features that you don't even know about. At the same time, save on heating.

The process of sticking film on windows is not complicated, but requires experience and adherence to the procedure for sticking film on windows. You can actually stick the film yourself. To do this, we publish instructions for self-sticking (installation) of film on windows. This instruction allows you to stick all types of window film.

Instructions for self-installation (sticker) of film on windows

1. We glue (install) the film only from the inside of the room. It must not be exposed to rain and snow.
2. Make accurate measurements of the glass to be pasted and draw up a cutting chart (i.e. plan how you will cut the film).
3. Use scissors or a utility knife to cut pieces of film based on the cutting chart. The size of a piece of film should be 2 cm in width and length larger than the glass on which this piece is glued. You will cut off these excesses at the very end of the film sticker.
4. Prepare an alkaline solution with which you will wash the glass before installation. Recipe for a solution to prepare a window for tinting: 50 ml of detergent (for example, fairy or baby shampoo) in 1.5 liters of water.
5. Moisten the glass with an alkaline solution and pass a rubber spatula over the surface of the glass. Drive away water and dirt. Move the scraper over the glass surface from left to right and from top to bottom.
6. Re-wet the glass and use a "rubber with metal edge" scraper, such as those sold for cleaning car windows, to sweep any water down the glass.
7. Wet the glass heavily with an alkaline solution and spray water in front of the glass so that all the dust around the glass cannot settle on the wet glass.
8. Remove the protective layer from the prepared piece of tinted film. Tip: stick tape on the corner on both sides and pull the tape in different directions.
9. As soon as the protective layer is removed, spray the adhesive layer with an alkaline solution. This will neutralize the adhesive and allow the film to move across the glass as it is applied.
10. Attach the top corners of the film to the glass. Fix them and smooth them. Lower the bottom corners of the film and allow the film to adhere to the glass.
11. Spread the film over the glass avoiding creases and creases. And starting from the center with a rubber spatula, drive water from under the film. The movements should be short, no more than 20 cm. Each movement, start from the place where the film has stuck and move to the edge of the film.
12. Cut off the excess film around the edges with a utility knife.
13. If dust particles, hairs are visible under the film, then remove them as quickly as possible. To do this, lift the edge closest to the mote, remove the mote and moisten the film. If the mote is hardly noticeable, then we advise you not to remove it, since the film becomes electrified from smoothing and begins to attract motes from the air. And there is a chance by removing one mote to get several new ones.
14. This completes the installation of the film on the windows. It is forbidden to wash the film within 5 days after its installation. In the future, wash windows with detergents that do not contain abrasive particles (for example, window cleaner can be washed, but not with scouring powder).

ANSWERS ON QUESTIONS

Do you do car tinting?

No. We do not tint cars.

Is it possible to install a protective film on the glass outside the room?

It doesn't make sense. The reinforcing coating must always be located on the side opposite to the possible impact. In addition, the film should not be exposed to atmospheric influences. The ideal place for the film is in the inter-glass space (inside the double-glazed window).

Is there a film through which I will see, but not me?

In principle, films with one-sided transparency do not exist, but the use of mirror metallized films makes it possible to achieve a similar effect. Moreover, this becomes possible if you are on the less illuminated side. That is, if you are indoors and there is a bright sun outside, the glass surface will look like a mirror from the street. If you turn on the light in the room at night, silhouettes will be visible from the street.

What problems can arise when self-sticking a film on glass?

• If you poorly prepare the window for pasting, then the film will stick with defects (there will be specks and bubbles under the film).
• If you make mistakes in cutting, then you may not have enough film for all the windows or you will have to glue strips of film on the windows, which will greatly spoil the appearance.

Is it possible to book and tint glass at the same time?

Can. There are explosion-proof and at the same time tinting films. Thickness 125 microns and 54% reflection of solar energy - Solarblock Safety IR-cut 5050 .

Do the glasses with the film installed on them require special care?

Special care for the tint film is not required. The film has an anti-scratch layer, so it can be washed with any cleaner that does not contain abrasives.

Can a protective film replace grilles?

Yes, if the purpose of installing gratings is to prevent unauthorized entry into the room. A blow with a hard object on glass with an impact-resistant film punches a hole in it approximately the same size as the impact tool. It will take a considerable amount of time to widen the gap necessary for access to the interior of the room. This means that security personnel have the opportunity to respond to an alarm and prevent a crime. In addition, any object thrown at armored glass, be it a rock, a grenade, or a Molotov cocktail, bounces off and stays outside. If it becomes necessary to leave the room through a window (for example, in case of fire), then such glass is easily squeezed out from the inside.

How to stick solar control film on the window quickly and reliably? The answer to the question is of interest to many urban and rural residents, since ultraviolet radiation causes a lot of discomfort in the warm season. In such situations, the use of protective equipment becomes appropriate. It is possible to perform the procedure yourself if you have instructions and free time. The guide is suitable for a private house or apartment with plastic and wooden windows.

Types of solar control film

1. Matte. It is used mainly indoors for installation on partitions, doors. With its help, a decrease in transparency and light penetration is achieved.
2. Mirror. It is placed on glass for direct reflection of the sun, preventing heating of the room.

Sticking mirror protection allows you to make a surface with one-sided visibility. Thus, it will be possible not only to prevent the heating of the room, but also to improve the protection of the home from unnecessary attention of strangers.

Features of the film from heat and sun

Some people use ordinary aluminum foil or a curtain made from it instead of protective equipment. This approach is effective, but does not provide sufficient lighting in the house and visibility. It is better in such cases to stick a special mirror coating. It can be applied externally or internally depending on the configuration. Products are made of metallized polyethylene terephthalate and have a service life of two to three to four years. The best option is tinting for gluing from the inside, since it is the most durable.

Mounting Features

Before starting work, it is necessary to prepare inventory and tools:

• cleaner for mirrors and glass;
• sprayer (if possible);
• rags, sponges;
• clerical or special knife;
• viscose or cotton fabric for alignment and correction;
• putty knife.

The easiest way to install tint protection is with adhesive tape or adhesive tape. But according to reviews, this method is not reliable. It is recommended to purchase a special self-adhesive variety or prepare glue at home.

In order for the protection to stick correctly and securely, the work is carried out in several stages:

1. Window washing. It is desirable to wash away dirt from both sides for an aesthetic appearance and reliable bonding.
2. Solution preparation. To do this, you will need to dissolve a small amount of liquid soap and warm water. It is not recommended to foam the liquid, as this will impair the adhesion.
3. Align the film on the window. You will need to attach the protection to the glass and move it until it “stands up” evenly. Smooth the surface towards the edges and remove bubbles by smoothing with a viscose or cotton cloth.
4. After taking measurements, remove excess parts at the edges with a knife.

Many consumers use this method for easy and quick gluing of ordinary windows and balconies. But how do you apply solar control film to a window so that it adheres better in all situations? It is not recommended to pre-make templates or cut the film according to measurements before gluing. After installation, contraction and deformation with the appearance of gaps are possible. Detailed and visual information about the overlay can be found in the video.

The service life of anti-vandal and sun-protective surfaces can be extended using the following operating recommendations:

• choose exclusively opaque products;
• it is useful to select products with anti-vandal properties to prevent burglary and scattering of glass fragments upon impact;
• it is recommended to trim the edges of the product only after complete drying and shrinkage;
• within a month after the work, it is not recommended to wet the surface in order to avoid peeling off;
• when washing windows, it is recommended to abandon aggressive detergents.

Advantages and disadvantages of solar control film

Ordinary and perforated products are distinguished by the presence of additional properties that are useful for operation:

• high degree of heat reflection, preventing overheating in the warm season;
• protection from thieves and prying eyes;
• prevention of fading of curtains, furniture, coatings in the room.

A significant disadvantage may be the potential harm to indoor plants that need ultraviolet light. But modern modifications of protective equipment let in a sufficient amount of sunlight, so they do not harm flowers and seedlings.

Conclusion

Sticking protective equipment against ultraviolet radiation and overheating of premises in the warm season can be carried out without the help of specialists. For work, it is enough to have a soap solution, a film and glass cleaners on hand. To perform the procedure, it is important to choose the most suitable configurations that let in enough light for the plants, but do not allow the furniture and fabrics in the interior to fade. High-quality options additionally provide protection from prying eyes, reduce the likelihood of burglaries.

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Summer is getting hotter every year. This is especially felt in rooms whose windows face the sunny side. The problem with heat can be solved by installing air conditioners. However, for those who do not have the funds to purchase them, window film from the sun will be an effective and budgetary choice.

This article is about window tint film. The publication covers:

• properties, characteristics of the material;
• its advantages, disadvantages;
• instruction how to do it right;
• care tips.

Material characteristics

Solar window foil reflects sunlight. However, it cannot divert the rays of the sun completely, only partially.

The reflective film applied to the windows contributes to the fact that the room heats up half as much during the daytime. It also serves as additional protection. Those who are fond of growing home flowers glue foil on the windows from the sun to protect the plants from overheating.

How to stick sun protection film on windows from the sun?

Brilliant film on windows from the sun copes with its task only if it is applied correctly. If you do not follow all the principles of gluing, there will be little sense from it.

Before work, prepare the surface of the windows. On clean glass, the material will adhere better, last longer and reflect the sun's rays more efficiently.

Glass preparation

Before gluing the film at home, you need to clean the glass with a scraper. To do this, use a model with a rubber tip or another option combined with a sharp metal blade.

The glass is washed with water and diluted shampoo or liquid soap. For half a liter of water, you need about one tablespoon of the product. Scraper cleans stubborn dirt. The main focus is on the corners and edges of the frame.

Windows with wooden frames need more complex cleaning. Beads are removed from them, cleaned, and then put back on.

Instructions on how to glue

Do not know how to glue a protective reflective film? To do this, you first need to calculate its exact amount. Preliminary measurements of each window are carried out, and a pasting plan is drawn up. The master must decide how to do it in such a way as to minimize costs. On each side, you need to leave stocks of three centimeters, which are easily cut off after work.

After cleaning the glasses, the algorithm of work is as follows:

1. A roll is rolled out on a flat and clean surface. The required amount of solar reflective film is cut off.
2. Scissors or a very sharp knife cut out the desired canvas. If necessary, then the evenness of the cut can be traced with a ruler or tape measure.
3. Glasses are moistened with soapy water, spraying it from a spray bottle.
4. The protective layer is removed. In order to eliminate the effect of the glue for a short time, we recommend that the coating itself be strongly wetted with water. This will help to stick it easily, because the material will not stick tightly to the glass. Then the master will eliminate his shortcomings in time.
5. The upper part of the cut is applied with the adhesive side. Then carefully, slowly, smooth out to get rid of air bubbles and creases.
6. With a rubber spatula, carefully smooth the surface, removing the air under the bottom. If it still remains, lift the closest corner of the film and carefully paste it again, passing over the area with a spatula from above.
7. When the film is completely pasted, it is again passed over with a spatula. This time, the master must remove excess water. You need to bring it to the edges of the coating.
8. The remains and excess are carefully cut with a knife or scissors.

Care after gluing is as important as the application of the film itself. It must not be touched with hands, so that it does not change its location. Glasses should not be washed for a month so that it does not lose its protective properties.

After a month, washing is allowed, but ammonia should not be in the composition of detergents. We do not recommend using hard washcloths that can damage the material.

In a multi-storey building on the top floor, it is not easy to escape from the heat and heat. Someone installs tinted windows, but not everyone has the opportunity to choose this option. Therefore, there is a completely modern and affordable solution - a mirror film for windows. What are the features of such a film, what types are there and how to glue it correctly, as well as other details and useful recommendations - you will learn about everything from this article.

Peculiarities

Mirror film is perfect for any window. This is the best solution for those who want to live and work in comfortable conditions, as such a film allows you to keep the room cool. Now, in the heat and heat, you do not have to use cooling devices, which will significantly save on electricity. And in the winter season, such a film will easily keep the accumulated heat in the room. Misted windows can also be forgotten thanks to this modern material.

With such protection, you will be reliably protected from harmful UV rays, and the rooms will not overheat during the hot season. In addition, furniture that is closest to the window will not fade, wallpaper will not fade, paintings and house plants will always be in comfortable conditions.

As a rule, this material is made using polymers, due to which the strength of the glass itself is significantly increased. In addition, such a film will not allow passers-by to see what is happening outside the window, indoors during the daytime. But from the inside the street will be perfectly visible.

It is worth noting that despite the fact that all types of such protective materials for windows are considered tinting, the lighting in the room will be the same, and during the day you will not have to use an additional light source.

Such a solution for windows allows you to give any building a special look, make it more attractive. The material is completely non-toxic, does not emit any harmful substances. And thanks to the anti-reflective effect, the eyes will not get tired looking out the window.

If we talk further about the advantages of this product, then it is worth mentioning that thanks to the film, the pasted glass becomes impact-resistant. In addition, in case of breaking, there will be no dangerous fragments. It is important to note the fact that it will be almost impossible to break the glass from the outside. This will keep your home safe from thieves. For personal safety and unexpected situations, this is very important.

Another advantage of this product is that its price is quite affordable. Therefore, many prefer this particular material.

Kinds

Today in specialized stores you can find a large number of different films that are designed to protect the window. Most often, there are conventional sunscreen options that are attached with an adhesive. And someone does it with tape. But there is also a self-adhesive film, which is much more practical to use.

Sun protection film can also be very different. Many of them not only protect from the sun, but also have other qualities.

• It could be reflective model. Such a product is guaranteed to reflect at least fifty percent of the sun's rays. They are different: blue, bronze, silver or green. This option is considered to be very budgetary and average in terms of efficiency. You can find a similar product with high efficiency. Such a film is able to reflect the sun's rays by almost one hundred percent. You can always find all the detailed information on the product packaging to make the right choice.

• Energy saving option- This is a protective film that reflects the sun's rays, and also filters heat. As a rule, this option is installed on the inside of windows.

• There is also a protective or, as it is also called, shockproof model. As you may have guessed, the main advantage of this option is that the film will reliably protect the glass from any external damage and make the glass more durable. When broken, there will be no fragments, pieces of glass will remain on the film.
• decorative the model will not only protect the premises from the heat, but also give a special style to a boring window. Such a film can be with a completely different pattern. It can be natural motifs, abstraction, geometric shapes and so on. There are even models that resemble a luxurious stained glass window. The surface of such models is often matte. The only disadvantage of this option is that it is unable to perform its functions one hundred percent. That is, such a film unevenly transmits and reflects the rays of the sun. Often come across decorative models without drawings. As a rule, they come in all colors of the rainbow, and you can choose any color in order to give the room an unusual and attractive look.

• spatternaya It perfectly blocks not only the sun's rays, but also infrared radiation. Such a product not only absorbs heat, it reflects it, preventing it from penetrating into the room.
• You can often find such a description - architectural film. Do not think that this is some special type of film. Often, manufacturers call so all models of such a protective material for windows.

How to stick?

Of course, professionals in their field will be able to quickly and efficiently cope with the work, properly pasting the glass in your apartment. In fact, if you know all the subtleties, then gluing the film on the windows is not so difficult. Pasting will not take you much time, but it will require extreme accuracy.

Usually this material is sold in rolls. Therefore, to begin with, you will need to cut the blanks. That is, cut the film in such a way that it is suitable for your window.

Remember that the workpiece itself should be slightly smaller than the glass. This will allow you to do better work.

Once the blanks are ready, you will need to prepare the surface itself. It is possible to glue the workpiece to dusty and dirty glass, but the work will be of poor quality and short-lived. Therefore, we recommend cleaning the glass and degreasing it.

Then carefully apply the adhesive to the glass itself. Such a tool may well be the most common soap solution. It will need to be evenly applied to the surface of the glass. If necessary, be sure to remove the residue with a sponge, which should be at hand. Experts recommend pouring such a solution into a spray bottle, which will allow you to easily and evenly apply the liquid to the glass.

Further, everything is simple - the film is applied to the prepared glass and everything is ready. Pasting is recommended to start from the top, from one corner. After the film is already on the window, it will be necessary to smooth out the “wrinkles” and correct irregularities and bubbles. Take any soft and dry rag, smooth the material on the surface of the window with gentle movements. You need to do this from the center, gradually moving towards the edges. Such a simple procedure allows you to lay the protective material on the glass as evenly as possible. Then everything must be left to dry for two to three days.

In the event that the film is self-adhesive, then it will be much easier to deal with pasting. How to properly prepare everything is described above. The only thing is that you will not need to apply an adhesive. On the reverse side of the film there is a protective layer that will need to be gradually removed during pasting.

It is not recommended to remove the entire layer at once. First, peel off the layer at the very top, carefully attach the film to the glass surface and stick it. You should get a strip of centimeters in five. Then gradually removing the protective layer of several centimeters, glue the base and slowly move downwards. To make the film lay down easily and correctly, you can use a silicone spatula. Gently smooth the surface with it from above, and slowly remove the protection from the back. In this case, it is important not to rush.

After you apply any of the selected types of protection to the windows, they will not need special care. Such a surface can be safely wiped with a clean cloth.

Most importantly, do not use chemical detergents, as well as products containing alcohol. These aggressive substances can damage the protective layer of the film.

As for which side to apply the film, there is no definite answer. Mirror versions of such materials are often mounted on the outside of the window. It happens that they paste over the windows from the inside. Some experts mount such products between glasses for greater strength. That is, inside the window structure itself, if the window model allows it.

Pasting with this material is recommended to be carried out at a comfortable temperature. The temperature in the room and on the street should not be more than thirty-five degrees. The best option is twenty-five - thirty degrees of heat. In the event that it is cool, then the pasting will not be of high quality, and the film will not be able to dry well. This means that the overall quality of work will be unsatisfactory.