Window Film – Everything You Need to Know

Window film is becoming one of the hottest options for homeowners, especially here in Scottsdale. They offer a whole bunch of benefits that people are looking for and can be paired with other window coverings for improved visual appeal. This time on the Budget Blinds of Scottsdale blog, we’re taking a look at window films, their pros, their cons, and more. So if you’re wondering about window film read on!

Window film can be a great window covering, there’s no doubt about that, but there are advantages and disadvantages to them that might make them the wrong choice for you. Understanding these pros and cons can help you make an informed decision for yourself.

Window Film

Window covering technology has improved substantially and so too have window films. First let’s clarify what exactly a window film is. Window film is an artistic, low-cost solution for creating privacy and obstructing unwanted views, It can combine artistic expression with practicality and at Budget Blinds we have a wide selection of film treatments that are extraordinary. 

The window film available today offers a considerable range of benefits. It provides much needed protection from harmful UV rays while allowing in light, and it does so looking striking.

Budget Blinds’ innovative and multi-purpose decorative and window films offer form and function in one solution! The window film is specially treated to protect your furnishings from the sun’s harmful UV rays. It also reflects up to 78%(!) of the sun’s heat, which goes a long way to keeping your room comfortable and helps lower your energy requirements and costs.

We present a stunning collection of decorative etched patterns and designs that range from timeless classics to modern chic, including etched patterns of stained glass that are accented with pebble stone textures.

With our window film, you can also control glare, so you can enjoy the natural light in the middle of the afternoon without discomfort. We have an extensive range of decorative window films for a wide variety of applications including commercial and residential. Another benefit of these window treatments is that they can be precisely cut to fit odd-shaped windows exactly.

So let’s lay out the pros and cons clearly.

Window Film Pros:

• Can easily be applied to the inside of the windows 

• Easily removed, without any damage

• Reflects heat from the sun, making it a great option especially in Arizona

• Blocks UV rays, protecting your furnishings, flooring, and fabrics from fading and other damage from sun exposure

• Easy to clean and maintain

• Offers some privacy

• Does not obstruct outside views 

• Allows natural light 

• Controls glare

Window Film Cons:

• It does not offer complete privacy. 

• It does not offer light control as there is no way to adjust the incoming light.

The two big con here deal with the static nature of film. You install it and it does it’s trick. There’s no fine tuning the light control, and whatever privacy the film is able to deliver.

Want to know more or work with an expert to see if window films are right for you? Don’t sweat it, Budget Blinds of Scottsdale has you covered! Give us a call and schedule your free consultation today and the Linnemeyer family here at Budget Blinds will help you in no time!