Protection from heat: choose a mirror film on the windows

In a high-rise building on the top floor it is not easy to escape from the heat and heat. Someone installs tinted glass, but not everyone has the opportunity to choose this option. Therefore, there is a very 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.

Mirror film is ideal for any window. This is the best solution for those who want to live and work in a comfortable environment, as this film allows you to keep cool in the room. Now in the heat and heat will 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.On the misted windows, too, can be forgotten thanks to this modern material.

With this protection, you will be protected from harmful UV rays, and the rooms will not overheat in the hot season. In addition, the furniture that is closest to the window will not fade, the wallpaper will not fade, pictures and home plants will always be in a comfortable environment.

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

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

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

Today, in specialty stores you can find a large number of different films that are designed to protect the window. The most common common sun protection options that are attached with adhesive. And someone does it with scotch tape. But there is also a self-adhesive film, which is much more practical to use.

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

• It may 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 budget and average efficiency. You can find a similar product with high efficiency. This film is able to reflect the sun's rays almost one hundred percent. You can always find all the detailed information on the product packaging to make the right choice.

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

• There is also a protective or, as it is 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 breaking any fragments will not, 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 fully perform its functions. 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 perfectly detains not only sunshine, but also infrared radiation. Such a product not only absorbs heat, it reflects it, not allowing it to penetrate inside the room.
• You can often find such a description - architectural film. Do not think that this is a special kind of film. Often, manufacturers call it all models of such protective material for windows.

Of course, professionals in their field will be able to quickly and efficiently cope with the work, properly wrapping glass in your apartment. In fact, if you know all the details, then glue the film on the window is not so difficult. Pasting will not take you much time, but will require utmost accuracy.

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

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

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

Then 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, you will need to smooth out the "wrinkles" and fix irregularities, bubbles. Take any soft and dry cloth, smooth the material on the window surface with gentle movements. This should be done from the center, gradually moving to the edges.This simple procedure allows you to lay the protective material on the glass as smoothly as possible. Then all you need to leave to dry for two to three days.

In that case, if the film is self-adhesive, then it will be much easier to cope with pasting. How to prepare everything correctly is described above. The only thing - you will not need to apply 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. To begin, peel off the layer at the very top, gently apply the film to the glass surface and glue. It should be a band of five centimeters. Then gradually removing the protective layer a few centimeters, glue the base and slowly move downwards. To film easily and correctly lay down, you can apply a silicone spatula. Carefully smooth the surface from above, and slowly remove the protection from the back side. 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. This surface can be safely cleaned with a clean cloth.

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 glue the windows and inside. Some experts for greater strength mounted such products between the glasses. 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 - twenty-five - thirty degrees of heat. In the event that it is cool, then 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.

Reviews of such products are only positive.Modern consumers are very pleased with the effectiveness of such films. Choose your option is not so difficult. The main thing is to know what is right for you. You yourself can decide which film you need: protective, decorative or energy-saving.

• If the windows of your house overlook the sunny side, then we recommend choosing the option of the most dense product. This is at least 28 microns. All product specifications must necessarily be shown on the packaging.

• Acquire products only from proven manufacturers who receive real positive customer reviews. In the case of the purchase of unverified goods, you can get a poor-quality product. As a rule, such films emit a chemical smell when heated, which should not be the case with high-quality products.
• Remember that in the daytime from the street can not see what is happening indoors. But at night, when the lights are turned on in the house, outside it will be possible to observe what is happening in the rooms. We recommend to remember this and do not forget to close the curtains.

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