Commercial Door Tinting: Protection Against Heat, Glare, and UV Rays

Commercial tinting: types of doors

Films are applied to many kinds of glass doors, from front doors to sliding doors to french doors. The hardest part for a customer is choosing the finish from a large range that includes transparent, patterned, or frosted. It’s also possible to only tint the bottom half of an office door, leaving the top of the door as is. This provides a certain amount of privacy while still allowing bright light to pass through.

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Benefits of commercial door tinting

• Reduces glare
• Reduces heat
• Reduces UV rays
• Reduces heating and cooling bills
• Increases security
• Increases privacy
• Design impact

Types of tinting film for doors

There are many different types of window tint films on the market that can also be applied to glass doors. It can be tough selecting the right film but always bear in mind the key functionality you need the film to serve.  Choose from:

• UV protection film
• Decorative film
• Patterned film
• Textured film
• Frosted film
• Reflective film
• One-way mirrored film
• Security film
• Colored film
• RF blocking film
• Reflect-protect film
• Anti-graffiti film

Pitfalls of installing tinted door film yourself

While theoretically, anybody can install tinted door film, it’s an intricate, time-consuming job that requires skill and patience. If even the smallest bit of grit is dust remains on the glass, the film won’t adhere correctly to the surface and the end result will be compromised.

The durability of tinted door film

As with window films, you can expect a high-quality tinted door film to last between 15 and 20 years.  Window films and door films are installed on the inside, not on the outside of any glass meaning they are protected from any harsh outdoor elements. So long as they’re correctly installed there’s no reason for them to discolor or suffer wear and tear for several years.