How to install window tint at home with Inspire DIY Kent Thomas
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- Install House window tints like a professional would for the cost of… materials and your time, follow these 6 Steps to get window film installed at home
step 1; Make sure the windows are really clean especially around the edges
step 2; Do a clean of the windows like you would normally do using a lint-free cloth, I found old t-shirts are good for this just don't use a window cleaning product with ammonia as this will interact with the adhesive of the window film.
step 3; Measure the windows remembering to add an inch or two to the window size and this will be trimmed off later
step 4; Spray the water and baby shampoo mix liberally onto the window
step 5; Spray some more of your baby shampoo mix on the new tint so that the squeegee will glide over the surface easily, This is a firmer squeegee than the normal window cleaning one and it can be bought for about $7 where you get the window tint from.
step 6; Clean the window as you normally would and ....Done!
The stuff and things I use, when clicked these links will take you directly to Amazon or an eBay site, InspireDIY is an Amazon associate/eBay Affiliate. Using these links does not impact the price in anyway for you, but InspireDIY may be able to earn from recommendations.
here are some window film 'Installation tools' amzn.to/3z2eu7V
Australian's amzn.to/3AXm7x6 or for folks in the UK amzn.to/37WXNyL
I used Mirror Window Film like these
US; amzn.to/3xzUqJ4 UK amzn.to/3xw1Xs1 AU; amzn.to/3q7fW56
Suggestion, If you are applying film to double glazed windows, avoid a dark tint as heat and pressure changes can lead to cracked window panes, instead chose a clear, light shade of tint or mirror tint. Product suggestion; 'Heat Control Light Gray Adhesive Residential DIY Window Film' amzn.to/3r3j1E3 A high UV block does most of the work with thermal control rather than the tint.
Baby Shampoo (safe for window film) amzn.to/3d0Rux6
Need to remove the old film first? here's how I did it.. • How to take the tint o... see you there. Kent
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I have bubbles when. i did mine will they go?
Hey Timmo, great question mate, this will help you out… czcams.com/video/qCZzH6y2dlE/video.html cheers, Kent
Use a heat gun on low and squeege to try push it out
if you have bubbles , your screw
Use a pin or very thin nail, stab a hole and try to get as much of the excess air pocket out and then it should look sm better, won’t be perfect but it will look sm better than having creases and air bubbles in it
Hi did you dilute the baby shampoo ta
Your calm voice & personality plus breaking it up into STEPS are what makes your video's superior to others
Oh that’s very kind. I’m glad the varying opinion was favourable this time around 😉 Kent
Great example mate! I've been professionally tinting windows for 15+ yrs & you explained the process of installing really well man. Difficult but doable as a DIY project.
Thanks for the feedback Ian, and cheers for the compliment on a good explanation.. it's funny to try and tint windows and talk to a camera at the same time. It's all practice I guess. 👍 Kent
Looking into getting into a business with this… curious if you’d be willing to give me some pointers and a few notes on the ins and outs. Or problems you’ve experienced. Thanks!
What if I can’t get a piece large enough to cover the window? Use 2 pieces?
Hello sir! Sir i have bought glasses for my 8 rooms tuition academy which is 6 mm and 8mm. It is crystal clear white and i am not happy wit it. I want it to be blue transparent from both sides.what should i do to it?
I'm just here to make it 100 likes 😅
This is the best video I've seen on applying window tint. Very easy to follow and honest with the tricky areas.
Thanks Jericho, that’s very kind of you to say. Thanks for letting me know👍Kent
I just wanted to say out of all of the videos and I mean all of the videos that I have watched on this topic you have definitely given me by far you have given me the best information and the most helpful tips! Thank you so much for that
Oh shucks thanks Deborah, that is very kind of you. I'm glad it helped you out. Cheers, Kent
This is the BEST video I've watched and the one I keep referring back to! Thank you!
Oh shucks, thanks Jessica that’s really sweet! I’m glad it helped and thanks for the feedback. 👍Kent
Hey!!!! Thank you SOOO much for this video. You have no idea how much this helped me. I’m not a professional but after doing my bedroom window, I’m ready to tackle the kitchen.
Cheers Mate 🥹
Well done bud, that’s awesome.. thanks for letting me know how it went👍 success! Kent
This is really helping, as I am using this to install window film right now. The only thing I have to add so far, is that if you are doing this at home and don't have a big table to cut your square with, I improvised with a yoga mat and it works super well. Just put the film on the floor, preferably carpet, put the yoga mat on top, measure and mark your length on both sides of the film, line them up under the yoga mat on the carpet, put a few weights on it to hold it steady, then ya basically just kneel on the yoga mat and cut along the edge of it. I have no space on my tables, so this worked really well.
That's a great tip to add mate, well done! Thanks for the feedback 😉
Omg!!! The cello-tape works a treat! You are marvellous thank you! I never knew it had a backing on them. Now i can do my bedroom window 😂❤ thank you!!!!🫂
Thank you Ken. Glad that I read your description and found out the file I bought is not applicable to the double-paneled window. Save me a lot of troubles.
Well done Sean, that saved a potential drama hey! Kent
I have an uneasy knot in my belly about doing this now but I'm glad I watched your video. Thank you.
Hey Craig, you can definitely DIY mate, take your time, have help and even start on the smallest window as that may be more manageable as you get the hang of it. I’m no pro either and mine are looking great 👍 the worst that can happen is it creases and you peel it off and do it again. Best of luck buddy, let me know how you get on. Kent
good job man. that was informative. love your window view. like you are living in paradise.
Thanks Ali, yeah I love the view too - am very lucky, and cooler in this bedroom now as well. cheers, Kent
Thank you for the informative video! Really needed this guidance.
Thanks Nilee, glad it helped mate. Kent
Thank you very much lad, you're a gentleman. I knew from the start, before ordering, that it will not be easy. I did it in less than an hour, advice with soap + card for edges saved my day, I do believe. Thanks a million!
What we man do for sex, ha?
You are most welcome Andrej, I’m glad it helped mate - lovely comment 😊 Kent
Thanks so much! My daughter and I just did this in her bedroom, and it wasn’t too hard, thanks to your tips, and it is already cooler in there. Thanks so much!
Hey Vanessa, that’s awesome, good on you! And I’m glad the video helped🙂👍 any trouble installing or any tips you want to pass on to others? Thanks, Kent
Hey VanessaLou, your comment featured in this window tinting tutorial; czcams.com/video/loIBMum6a5c/video.html Thanks for your input! Kent
I enjoy your energy buddy. You seem stern but calm. Learned a lot from you bud 👌🏻
Hey Tyler, thanks mate👍Kent
Super! This video really has helped me gain confidence to install mine!
Hey S Shan, thanks for letting me know - that's awesome! Kent
Thank you for posting a short video, and appreciate the tips too!
You’re welcome Vv👍Kent
The tape on both sides to separate the film from backing is a great idea! Thanks mate
Hey John, I love the tips and tricks we can pick up from each other hey, it makes all the difference 🤙 cheers. Kent
This made my installation so much easier! Thank you!
Great to hear! Thanks for letting me know 🤙 Kent
First time viewer, thank you for your help! But I could not stop giggling at your intro! The way you slowly turned around. Sorry the Internet made my sense of humor different 😂😂😂
hey Sun Shine, thanks for the funny comment, I’m glad it helped (and entertained). good stuff, 👍Kent
Like the intro and a good explanation on how to do tints
Thanks bro.
Thanks for this, mate. I also liked your intro. Reminded me of the opening scene from a film I was going to enjoy!
Haha, thanks Jenny, what film? Kent
@@InspireDIY No particular film (although Ferris Bueller's Day Off came to mind, for some reason!). But if it was the opening scene of a film, I would definitely keep watching!🎬📽📺😊
You're funny, I'm glad you watched and commented😉good to have you join me Jenny.
@@InspireDIY 😉
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I just finished my first window, it went great! Thanks to your advice.
That’s awesome Tanya, well done 👌 Kent
Hey Tanya and @InspireDIY - where did you get your window tint from? Apologies if I missed that! Thank you both!
3 years late to the party 🎉 ! Super explanation. Thanks! My window film arrives later and this gives me a great insight into getting it right. Cheers.
hey Manny, would love to hear how you get on.. best of luck, Kent
@@InspireDIY It was a walk in the park, nixce and easy to do, although I only had 4 panes of glass 40cmx60cm so easily manageable but...I found it darkened the space so 4 hours later I removed it 😕
Oh that’s a shame manny, are you going to try something else?
@@InspireDIY Not sure what my other options are, bar a curtain rail which will look awful. Am sure a bit of research will help!
Actually came here looking for tips/reminders on how to do this. The one Simple Trick™of yours I really liked was to use 2 pieces of sello/sticky tape to separate the backing from the tint!
Your video also reminded me of how quickly the tint can go from a "damp standby readiness" to a clingy/sticky/stubborn film. Like using a quick-setting glue or concrete; one moment you're still trying to finesse things, the next moment you're noticing things you wish you'd noticed earlier but now it's too late to change 🙂 I will remember to proceed with that caveat in mind.
I've done or helped do a handful of window tints over my lifetime (could probably count those times on 1 hand) and I'm getting ready to tint the glass in the back door of our home. I guess it's called "full size" or "full length". The door is a builder boring basic, metal frame. The previous owner had hung up sheers (magnet mounts for the curtain rod) and we're just tired of that look. So we've got our roll of tint plus the spray solution plus an included mini-squeegee. The tint we chose was purchased at the local hardware store. Brand name Gila (never heard of them before), product name "Heat Control Window Film". Claims to reduce heat and glare and "not your view!" I guess we'll see. Other claims they make include "Helps block heat & glare", "Rejects up to 59% of the sun's heat", "Blocks up to 99% of UV rays". I always find claims that include "up to" can end up having a generous margin of error. Merely mentioning the specifics in case anyone else has the same product available to them, which I don't expect will be the case for everyone. I'm optimistic of the results, but bracing for disappointment.
Hey Jim, thanks mate - enjoyed that story👌can relate.
I always come back to your tutorial when I'm redoing my windows 😅😅😅😂😅😂
Hey Idan, that’s a nice thing to hear mate👍 cheers, Kent
That intro 😂 Thanks for the laugh! And solid DIY tips 💪
Cheers falling stones, glad you had a laugh 😂, thanks for the comment. Kent
Absolutely a fabulous vid mate!
Thanks so much Mac🤙 very kind! Kent
Thank you for a very detailed video 👍🏻✔️
You're welcome Giovanni, and thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it, 👍 Kent.
Excellent advice thanks for posting
Thanks Rambo, that’s a lovely comment mate🤙 Kent
Thanks my man. Gary from Miami Florida USA
Hey Gary, thanks for the comment mate, you are very welcome. Kent
Great, simple tutorial. Thank you very much!
You're welcome WolfLady, I’m glad it helped🤙Cheers, Kent
Thank you! You did a great job yourself! God bless!
Thanks so much Allen, very kind👍 Kent
Thanks for the video I was trying to learn what to use besides someone’s proprietary solution... I have a tip to share when installing by yourself or even with help on larger jobs we use for laminate if you place some 1/4” or so wood ,plastic, foam Dowels spaced out across your piece they will help you avoid contact while you get your sheet situated .. then start from one side or center in some cases and Bob’s your uncle
Good stuff Dominic, thanks for sharing your tip mate👍Kent
I am not positive if anyone has mentioned this or not to this point, but another very helpful tool is a heat gun. Once installed, if the windows can flip in (some models do in order to allow cleaning)then you would heat the glass from the outside. All air bubbles work out and the micro shrinking gives a wonderful looking finish. Awesome Job on this video, and thank you for taking the time. As a side funny for anyone who has ever tinted outside.... after peeling the backing and slowly making your way to the glass... there is a 100% chance the wind will blow and fold the tint over onto itself... jus saying! 😀
Hey R.J. Thanks so much for those tips, it’s all awesome advice to arm us with the confidence to have a go.. and yeah, I can totally agree if there is any chance of wind, the gust will happen when the film is exposed😂 thanks again, Kent
Hey R.J, your comment featured in this window tinting tutorial; czcams.com/video/loIBMum6a5c/video.html Thanks for your input! Kent
Great video. I can't wait to try this.
Best of luck Bob 🤙 Kent
Thank you. Very well explained.
thanks for the lovely comment Non PC.
Mate!!! You could have called me!!!
Great video. Well done. Pro looking finish as per usual.
Haha you're a good man Tom.
Thank you for this excellent video!
Hey King, you welcome mate! 🤙Kent
This is excellent! Thank you so much.
Hey eevagirl, thanks for the lovely comment! 👍Kent
Haha the Visa card is so handy! Thank you for sharing!!
Yeah I reckon so too Potting Studio.. thanks for the comment 👍 Kent
Hope no one tried to take your numbers down.
Very helpful video mate. Even better than the Bunnings one I looked at earlier.
Good on you Richard 🤙 cheers mate. Kent
Omgee-Thank You! Doing this today. It's waaaay 2 hot in NV. rite now. 104°! Hate it! 🥵
Hey Michelle, what style of tint are you going to use? Mirror, translucent, glare control? best of luck👍Kent
Have you done with one way mirrow? Also, it would be very interesting to see how it looks at night.
Thank you for your video. Very helpful.
You are most welcome Aurum👍 Kent
What a great video! I’m trying it, thanks!
Best of luck to you then Vil 👌 cheers, Kent
Suggestion, If you are applying film to double glazed windows, avoid a dark tint as heat and pressure changes can lead to cracked window panes, instead chose a clear, light shade of tint or mirror tint. Product suggestion.
Used a mirror tint on my brothers conservatory windows and one has a big crack in 2 days later.
You probably installed on the inside, if it's double glazed windows you must install on the outside!
great execution..
Thanks mate🤙 Kent
Mate what a legend, you just saved me $800! Cheers!
Hey Natura, that’s awesome, we’ll done to you🎉 can I get a cut of that💰😉Kent
Thanks from Chattanooga, brother.
You are most welcome EJ.
ps. I just looked up your city ..beautiful place👌 cheers for the lovely comment.
Kent - Northern Rivers NSW Australia
Yessir. A well deserved thumbs up! I hope your badly needed help finally arrived. 🤣
Good show man. Getting ready to do some 2000mmx800mm 75"x35". Those pointers were valuable.
Haha, good on you Doug - thanks mate. Best of luck with the windows👍 Kent
I’m too desperate and stubborn to ask for help, so I will follow these instructions to a T. Thanks for the video!
haha Madelyn, that comment made me laugh, I am also one of the stubborn ones! how did you get on? Kent
Thanks. Already installed my first film
Good on ya Harry🤙 Kent
First time I attempted this I didn't watch anything on how to do it and I ended up with not enough tint for the window I was trying to tint and it had bubbles all over the place which looked very tacky. Followed the instructions in this video and it went really quick and smooth only one bubble near the corner of the window but it's barely noticeable so I consider that a success.
That’s a huge win White dragon! Well done 👍 thanks for letting me know it was a success. Kent
you make it look to easy,
great job,
Cheers Robert, It does get easier each time I have to admit. Cheers, Kent
The best video on it yet :D
Oh that’s sweet, thanks Ruby👍Kent
Great video, few tips though! When cutting the corner don't cut it at 45°, instead cut it across so your cutting a small triangle off the edge of the film. This will prevent it from the risk of tearing the film as the cut is away from the window👍 also push out the t shape as you did really well, but before pushing out the rest make the cuts. This is because then when you get to pushing out the edge you won't get any contamination from the window seals. Another thing is cut the other side of the card as it will give your gap, when you get confident at it you don't need to use a card at all!
Great tips Charlie, well done mate👍Kent
You have any night time tint to recommend
Hey Stewart, I don’t know if a tint that works at night, maybe a frosted or opaque film like they use in bathrooms (but you obviously can’t see through it🙄) maybe Charlie Rice could suggest something 👍 best of luck, Kent
@@notar187 for night time you're options would either be a very dark non reflective tint so people can't see through very well or an opaque frosted film
Thanks mate good video great tips
Cheers Brendan, glad it helped mate🤙Kent
@@InspireDIY bigtime thanks again mate
Very good educational video thanks 👍
Cheers Mohammad, best of luck with your install when you take on the challenge, cheers, Kent
Hey twhitten828, I don't know what's happened to our last messages 🤷♂️? But I was so hoping that your idea would work and you discovered something new and effective.. I'm glad the traditional way worked well for you though 🤙 thanks, Kent
Thank you so much indeed perfect teacher
Cheers for the lovely comment mate🤙 Kent
I was on my second window and I had a thought… maybe I am doing this wrong ?
Looked this up and walla! I was doing it all wrong, as well as much more difficult…
Thanx for the info, much appreciated 😊
All good Guerrilla Grooming, cheers for letting me know it helped..love it🤙 Kent
As a professional installer, I will say your process is pretty good.
However I will mention that it is important to know your films absorbtion %.
Apply to thermal pane windows can cause a stress crack. Same with partial shade.
Low E coatings, and triple glazed glass etc can cause issues. Important to mention this as you can cause expensive failures
Thanks Monty, all tips and tricks are gratefully accepted here😉 Kent
Does that mean you shouldn't put tints or films on triple glazed windows
@@WinnieDaDuck that is correct
@@WinnieDaDuckpretty sure you have to use double/triple glazed tints and they're from outside only. I have darker tint specifically for 2 layer glass and in 7 shops they sold it was all from outside. At least i could take my windows out of frame as i live on 5th floor building apartment lol
With propper house film(non pressure sensitive) you can roll it up backing sheet facing up then peel the fist 2-3 inches of backing sheet and using your water/soap mix stick it to the roll. Then grab the two corners and flick it. It should all unravel leaving the backing sheet facing you and the glue side exposed facing the window.
I’d love to see a demo of that Dan, I’m not brave enough to try - this rooky would probs drop it😬😬 Kent
@@InspireDIY there's a few videos on here showing what i mean. It's definitely the best way to peel your film.
Thank you!! I did it bc of YOU!!
Ohh you are too kind🤩 thanks, Kent
GREAT tips!
Thanks April, do you have a tinting project coming up? Best of luck, Kent
I haven’t tried doing home windows but with automotive tinting you wet the glass, place the tint on using the liquid to hold in place, then trim, then remove adhesive.
Oh that’s a cool approach David, I will try that out👌 Kent
Brilliant! Greetings from the people’s republic of California.
Cheers hd, thanks for the lovely comment👍 Kent
Hey hd, thanks for dropping in mate🤙 from down under, Kent
I love your personality!! I related a bit when you made that "need help" joke!
Ohh thanks I4preet, that's very nice and kind of you to say.. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍Kent
🤣 me too
Little tip for peeling clear liner Try rolling the film up with plastic liner facing in then un roll till half of it is exposed wet the film then roll it back up then pick a corner peel a small section lay it on glass then as u roll the film on to glass the liner will stick to the outside of the film as you are unrolling making it faster and easier to apply👌
Over great video for this first DIY home installers
Cheers TMC, will have to give it a go👌 thanks for the helpful comment. Kent
@@InspireDIY your very welcome hoping to start doing some videos myself my my fat head ain't the best in videos but hopefully I can help some people with some techniques I've learnt over past 13 years of Tinting professional have a great week thanks for replying please subcribe to stay I touch for any further information u may need in future 💪
@@t.m.ctinting5666 absolutely mate, what’s your name, and your channel name? look forward to seeing your content. Take care and keep in touch 🤙Kent
I should've watched this before i tried to do it on my own. Now i gotta buy it all over again. The film was so used to being rolled up. as soon as i removed a piece of the adhesive cover, it just got stuck to itself. This is definitely easier with 2 people. Good video.
Ohh what a shame C! Best of luck for the second go round👍Kent
Thank you. God bless
You’re very kind …and welcome Ra Se,👍Kent
Getting my tint soon and getting some privacy!
Hey Speed Freak, let us know how you get on 👍 Kent
You did great. I’ll try and tackle mine. 4x5 feet
Best of luck Jade👍Kent
Great job! I really needed help with separating the films. 😂
Thanks White owl.. it's sometimes the small parts of the job we overlook that end up stumping us the most hey! Good on you👍 Kent
Hey White Owl, your comment featured in this window tinting tutorial; czcams.com/video/loIBMum6a5c/video.html Thanks for your input! Kent
Thank you ☺️
You’re very welcome Anikah😉, Kent
Very good information thank you
You’re welcome Wagner, good luck with your installation 👍 Kent
Great video! Where did you get the tinting film from. I don't need a roll of 30m and can't find anything less with the 152 cm high rolls. Cheers.
Hey Emma, great question! I got mine from Bunnings and to be honest I found it hard to get the exact size too (making minimal waste)... but even then it's so much cheaper to buy the excess and DIY! Best of luck mate🤙 Kent
@@InspireDIY Thanks so much for the reply! I'll see what they have sometime.
@@Surewhynotthen as a fan of being resourceful and less waste too, i'm always on the lookout... I just found a supplier of window film in Australia 'Poly Film' such good prices, I bought 1 mtr wide roll, 10 mtrs long, delivered for $78. so long as the quality is there its about a quarter of the price of our local hardware store. (bulk - but i have lots of windows to do!) cheers, Kent
Glad i found this. I didnt realize it needs to be peeled off 🤣 no wonder it doesnt look good
Haha, that’s funny Huda, I’ve done that too. Good luck👍 Kent
Thanks
gonna do mine today
Best of luck Pell👍 Kent
Loool I did everything wrong for mines, no wonder they turned up the way they did 🤣🤣 thanks for the info, I’ll buy new film and try again
Hey Catchme.., I bet I've made more mistakes than you! All the best for 'round 2', Kent
@@InspireDIYlol, yeah I got angry ripped it all off and thrown it in the bin 🤣 if you don’t mind me asking, where did you get yours? They seem very large, I couldn’t find them that large where I bought mines.
Great video, doing this real, now I feel more confident, thank you.
Hey Rob, you are very welcome mate,, thanks for the nice comment! 👍Kent
Looks like you did a great job.
Cheers stormman, are you gonna have a crack at installing some film? All the best. Kent
@@olivechopper yeah I reckon so. You have some great tips there I wouldn’t have thought of so thanks very much for posting. All the best to u, kent
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How do you install tint on corner glass with gap filled with sealant?
Great video. I am inspired and will like to tint one window face west. But I don’t what % tinting to choose? What do you use?
Hey Chi Tu, 5% is very dark (let’s through only 5% of the light) it’s like a limo window. The one I use in this video is 25% . Feel free to look in the description of this video at links to view online👍 Kent
You mentioned an adhesive but the US Amazon link you have says non-adhesive. Just wanted to confirm these instructions will work
Hey Genki, It's the same installation technique for both adhesive and non-adhesive films. sorry for the confusion - all the best, Kent
thank you
you're welcome Canajo, Kent
Argh I wish I’d seen this before taking advice from another video. I used fairy dish soap and it’s been a nightmare to work with! Going to get me some baby shampoo tomorrow and give this another go. I’ve worked with this before, but the window was smaller than the one I’m doing now and I was afraid to be liberal with the solution for fear of bubbles. Not giving up. Will aim to finish this job tomorrow 🤞
Well best of luck to you Pauline, please let us know how you get on🤞Kent
@@InspireDIY ok, I didn’t have any baby shampoo and I had already pretty much ruined this sheet I was working with, so I thought what the heck, nothing to lose, so I tried it with a small amount of Avon dry oil and I added water to it lol. It’s basically a body oil and as that was all I had at midnight, I was going for it! It went on like a dream. One issue though on reflection (no pun intended 🤣); I don’t know what residue has been left behind with it being an oil. Until I peel this off and see what state it’s in, it’s hard to say what rate of success this is and if I have another go with this or go out and get baby shampoo? 🧐
In other news, it’s still on the window this morning and it so much easier to apply when I followed what you did!
Stick with this oil/water mix or go and get baby shampoo. Thoughts?
Could it be installed from outside? What are advantages/disadvantages?
I am trying to decide between the mirror tint or 5% tint for my house windows and garage door windows. Mainly for privacy and better energy bill. Which would you prefer and why?
Hey Paul, I guess it's personal choice really based on what you want to achieve, I ended up choosing mirror tint because it blocks more light and heat.. both block 98% of the UV, the look of the mirror has grown on me too and will be doing more of the bedroom windows on this sunny side. Let us know what you choose 👍 Kent
@@InspireDIY thank you for your reply. I just actually tinted one bedroom window and garage door window with the mirror tint. And I am actually really liking it. Waiting for it to get dark just so I can see any difference between not tinted and the tinted window.
Oh well done mate, sounds like a success👌
@@ThePaulcrane I tinted a couple of bedroom windows ~15 years ago, mainly to reduce the temp from sunlight, but a nice bonus of extra privacy. One thing I noticed then (and maybe you could comment on this) is that a tint with higher privacy/reflectivity from the POV of anyone outside also makes it more difficult to casually look outside at night, ie, indoor reflections are more noticeable, if I recall correctly. Could be mostly overcome if you turn off all the lights in the bedroom. I don't even think it was a mirror tint as much as it was a tint for both thermal and privacy benefits.
The film plus the original Venetian blinds plus an extra roller blind helped cut down on sun/radiant heat from outside by quite a bit.
my house tenant had a grill install in every window what the hell its nightmare i struggling with. cheers for the video mate😁
Ahh tenants 🙄 All the best Kiwi. Chur, Kent
Helpful video..ty
Thanks Chiro🤙 Kent
The credit card idea was great!
Hey Gurvinder, it’s a handy tip isn’t it👌 thanks mate. Kent
Hey mate, wonderful job there. Just a quick one, if I install 5%, would it be too dark to see through?
yeah Wow! 5% is near impossible to see through. usually 35% is considered dark (35% of light will pass through) and 70% considered light. not recommended to use dark tint like this on double pane glass/ double glazing as it can heat up and break glass. but on single pane if you are after privacy, you'll get it with 5% haha, Best of luck, Kent
@@InspireDIY I scrapped the 5% idea. My windows are only single pane glass, so I will be fine with 15% or 20%, won't I?
Good job.
Thanks Minnesota-Boston.. 2 places I haven’t been…one day! Gotta stay local down under atm. Thanks, Kent
Genuine question, correct me if I’m wrong but I’ve seen videos of people installing window tint that the tint doesn’t block the outside light source at all. I’m hoping to find a window tint that doesn’t dim my room a lot, just that people outside won’t see inside during the day. Is there a specific type of that window tint?
Yes ceramic tint blocks uv dye tint is for privacy
The way that window film works is that the darker that it is the more effective that it is at privacy, but in turn it will cut out a certain percentage of visible light that it let's in. A light tint such as a silver 50 or PR70 will tend to stop people from looking in as they won't see someone as its slightly tinted. There is also transitional films on the market now that change the grade if tint depending on how dark it is
Thanks @thatfooskye5405 and @ZXcharlieXZ1 for those great answers ...and being more prompt than I am too. Cheers, Kent
Thank you, I made the mistake of squeeging to close to the edge on the first two windows.
Ooh it’s hard to resist though isn’t it John! Good on you mate👍Kent
@@InspireDIY Kent, can you explain better why we only want to squeegee to 1 inch short of the side? Also,what do you do with the remaining 1inch after you trim the excess away? Thanks
Hey John, that’s a great question that I probably didn’t explain to well… when we first squeegee the film, by going too close to the window gaskets the wet film picks up dust/fluff/grit and this ends up trapped under the film. Only once we have trimmed excess off a couple millimeters away from the edges should we squeegee it down flat.
thanks man
You're welcome mate, Kent
Thank you for putting good video. Can you install from outside of the window??
Hey Dhan, you could …but just choose one that is designed for it. Although these films are versatile most are designed to be installed from the inside to protect them from the elements👍 best of luck, Kent