Home Window Tinting Salina

Residential film is a different product family from the automotive films used in our car window tinting service. Home films are formulated for architectural glazing and the way it is framed and installed, and they are specified against the glass in question - single pane, double glazed or low-E units all behave differently. Automotive film is built for vehicle glazing instead, so it is not the right starting point for a window in your house. Have your glazing identified and let a dealer match a residential product to it.

Any film that absorbs solar energy changes how a pane heats up, and in uncommon cases that can contribute to thermal stress in glass. It is one of the reasons film should be matched to the glazing rather than chosen on looks alone. Tell your dealer what you have - the pane type, the size, the frame and how much sun it takes - so a suitable product can be recommended for those windows.

Start with the problem rather than the product. Heat, glare, UV, daytime privacy and glass retention pull in different directions, and the film that suits a bright sunroom is rarely the one for a bathroom window. Browse the ranges on this site to see how Cosmic, Chromosphere, Ecliptic, Polaris, Aurora, Vesper, Orbit and K-Shield differ, then send an enquiry. A Kepler dealer can compare the exact films and shades against your glazing.

Window warranties are set by the company that made your windows, and their terms on applied films vary. Before work is booked, check your warranty documents or ask the manufacturer directly, and tell them which Kepler film and shade is proposed so they can respond to the actual product. Your Kepler dealer can supply those product details for the conversation.

Dual-pane units are more sensitive than single glazing, because film that absorbs heat can warm one pane unevenly against a cooler frame and a sealed cavity. The same considerations apply to commercial types of glass. This is why the glazing is identified before a film is specified rather than after: pane type, thickness, coatings, size, framing and sun exposure all influence which product is appropriate. Bring those details to your dealer when you ask about

Salina residential window tint Features: layered ceramic construction, UV filtering, solar heat and glare control. See the ranges compared in the Kepler Experience

Film can be removed, but it is a job for someone with the right tools and experience. Attempting it without either is where glass gets scratched and adhesive gets left behind. For an idea of what is involved, read our guide on how to remove window film. If you are replacing old film on a Salina home, mention it when you enquire so the dealer can account for it.

It depends on the film you choose, which is the point of having a range. Solar control products target the heat and glare that make sunlit rooms uncomfortable and take some load off cooling equipment; UV filtering helps limit the fading of furnishings, floors and artwork; reflective and frosted films address privacy, in daylight or at all times respectively; and safety films help hold broken glass together after an impact, though that is not a guarantee against entry or injury. A dealer can tell you which of those a given film and shade actually delivers on your glazing.

By rejecting part of the solar energy that would otherwise enter through the glass, solar control film reduces the heat your cooling system has to remove, so it cycles less on hot afternoons. The gain depends on the film, the shade, the glazing and how much sun the windows take. The same thinking applies to our commercial window tinting range on larger buildings. Ask your Kepler dealer which residential film best fits the windows you want to improve.

Quite a range, because homes ask for different things. Kepler's residential lineup runs from clear ceramic and subtle tints through reflective, dual-reflective, frosted, one-way and blackout films to safety and security products. Each is a different construction with a different result on the glass. See how they compare in the Kepler Experience. Once you have a shortlist, a dealer can match it to your glazing.

Ask a local tinter whether they carry Kepler film or can get it. You can also use our find a tinter tool. Where a listing does not confirm which brands an installer carries, simply ask whether they can source and install Kepler film for your home.