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ONE WAY PRIVACY TINT
Ideal for daytime privacy or in locations where the light can be manually controlled.
One way window film is a type of mirrored privacy window film that offers a high level of daytime privacy. The reflective finish of one way privacy window film gives the glass a one way mirror effect when there is more light on one side than the other.
This means that, during the day, people on the outside of the window can’t see in through the glass, while you can still see clearly through it from the inside.
You can apply one way window film to any windows into rooms that you want more daytime privacy in.
For example, applying reflective privacy film to ground floor windows, patio doors, and bathroom windows allows you to open up curtains and blinds during the day with the comfort of knowing that people outside still can’t see into your home.
One way privacy film also lets some natural light in, though how much light it lets in depends on the darkness of the tint.
How does it work?
One way window privacy film is manufactured by sandwiching an ultra-thin layer of reflective metal between an adhesive bottom layer and a protective top layer.
The one way mirror effect created by these types of privacy films occurs when sunlight reflects off of the windows they are applied to. The darker and more reflective the films are, and the more outside light there is, the stronger the one way mirror effect is.
Keep in mind that this means these types of films do not provide nighttime privacy when it is darker outside than inside. The one way mirror effect essentially gets reversed when the light outside disappears and lights get turned on inside.
The effectiveness is also limited when these types of films are applied to windows that face north or are shaded because of buildings, trees, or other obstacles. One way glass film must receive direct exterior light in order to function effectively.
Does this film maintain privacy at night?
Since one way mirror window film only provides daytime privacy, you will have to employ additional or alternative solutions to achieve night time privacy as well.
If you want to utilize one way vision window film for daytime privacy, the easiest way to keep people from seeing into your home at night is to close curtains and blinds. Since your views and outward visibility at night are limited at best, you aren’t really sacrificing anything by covering up your windows after the sun goes down.
On the other hand, if you want a window film that provides 24-hour privacy, you can install something like a translucent one way frosted glass film. This will allow light to pass through but won’t allow a detailed view through the glass.
If you require the highest level round-the-clock privacy, you can consider totally opaque window film, which blocks out all light and visibility.
Additional Benefits
Besides providing a high level of daytime privacy, one way film for windows offers several other benefits for you and your home:
The high level of reflectivity possessed by these types of films makes them great for heat reduction and UV blocking. One way vision window film blocks out 99% of the sun’s harmful UV rays that cause sunburns on our skin and fading on things like furniture and upholstery placed near windows.
Additionally, these types of privacy films are very effective at blocking out glare. This makes them an ideal treatment for windows in home offices or entertainment rooms where you want to be able to read, work on a computer, or focus on a television screen without the need to squint your eyes or close drapes and blinds. You can keep your daytime views and even let some natural light in without straining your eyes.