Because you care about how it looks, Wallpaper For Windows™ is the decorative film for you.
There are many differences between decorative window films that use adhesive and adhesive-free decorative films like Wallpaper For Windows™. And those differences are as easy to understand, as they are to see. The chart below compares the differences between Wallpaper For Windows™ and the competition.
Recreating the beautiful richness of Frosted, Etched and Stained
Glass; this special vinyl film is adhesive-free, easy to apply and has
professional looking results.
Wallpaper For Windows™ is made to a standard that looks as good or better than real decorative glass. It will complement your
homes aesthetics while achieving your goal of updated decor and improved
privacy. Decorative films also save energy and reduce heat.
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Adhesive-Based Decorative Films |
Wallpaper For Windows!™
Adhesive-Free Flms |
| The Films Used
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Usually a 2-3 mil vinyl, polyester, or similar material
Why It Matters:
- Some
thin films are easy to crinkle or crease, but all thin films are very
light and easily blown around by wind and drafts.
- Some people find it difficult to handle a large piece and keep it from sticking
to itself during installation.
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Specially designed 8 mil adhesive-free vinyl film with UV inhibitors!
Why It Matters:
- Provide better energy savings (cooler in
summer, warmer in winter)
- Easy to cut and trim
- Resists wrinkling, creasing and tearing.
- This adhesive-free film will not stick to itself or other
things while you are peeling it from the backing paper and positioning
it on the glass.
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| The Backing Paper |
Thin backing papers can be difficult to lay flat
for measuring, marking and cutting. Films with an acetate film as a
backing can also be difficult to mark. |
Our 10 pt backing is stiff enough that you can lay it out on a
carpet for measuring and marking. The white color is excellent for
drawing simple or complex shapes. |
| The Inks |
About a 2-micron thickness
of ink per color - up to 8 microns thick for stained glass colors.
Why It Matters:
- Thin inks cannot create color vibrancy and are washed-out looking.
- Thin ink layers will fade quicker than thick layers.
- Thinner ink layers, are easier to scratch
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7 microns
per color - up to 28 microns thick for stained glass colors.
Why It Matters:
- Thick ink and expensive pigments create a look as
good as real decorative glass.
- Our Frosted and Etched Glass inks
contain a special glass pigment that refracts light like real etched
glass.
- At 28 microns thick, the Stained Glass colors have strength and
vibrancy that resists fading.
- Thick ink layers are durable and difficult to scratch.
- A 3-year
warranty (but it looks great for many more).
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| INSTALLATION |
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Adhesive-Based Decorative Films |
Wallpaper For Windows!™
Adhesive-Free Flms |
| Tools Required |
Installation kit recommended |
Spray bottle with soapy water. Scissors or utility knife if trimming. |
| Handling |
Thin adhesive films can easily wrinkle and sticks to itself, carpets,
window frames, clothes, etc. |
8 mil film doesn't wrinkle or stick to itself, carpets, window frames OR etc. |
| Placement on Glass |
One chance is all you have to get it right. |
Easy to slide into proper position and can be repositioned if necessary. |
| Overall Ease of Installation |
Difficult, that is why they recommend professional installation. |
Easy, can be installed by any homeowner or renter with beautiful results. |
| REMOVAL |
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Adhesive-Based Decorative Films |
Wallpaper For Windows!™
Adhesive-Free Flms |
| Can it be reused? |
Not a chance. |
Yes, it can be applied and removed a number of times. |
| Materials required to remove |
Film Removal kit recommended. |
Only your fingers. |
| Time needed to remove |
Hours, depending on amount of film being removed. |
Less than 1 minute, regardless of area covered. |
| Overall Ease of Removal |
Difficult and tedious. |
Easy, Easy, Easy! |
