How Clear Window Film Can Protect Your Furniture From Fading
Having clear window film installed in your home can prevent up to 99% of UV rays from damaging your furniture and rugs. Protect your belongings from fading.
You're curled up on the couch, watching your favorite TV show and gearing up for a relaxing night at home, when you look down and don't recognize the furniture you're sitting on.
Wait, is this the same couch you bought a few months ago? Surely you wouldn't have bought one in this faded and dull color.
While it's possible that someone broke into your house and swapped out your furniture, it's more likely that the sun has faded your furniture and/or floors.
Instead of closing your blinds indefinitely and living in permanent darkness, installing clear window film can be an easy solution to your problem.
Read on to learn about how the sun's rays can damage your home and how to prevent its effects!
1. The Problem
If you love the look and feel of natural light streaming through your windows, you're not alone. Leaving your curtains open can save you money on your electric bill and can give your home a warm ambiance.
However, natural lighting can be damaging to your floors, furniture, or home decor.
How does this happen? The sun gives off UV rays and solar heat. When these stream through your windows into your home, they can accelerate the aging of your furniture, sucking the color and shine out of your favorite pieces.
Ever notice how art museums don't have tons of open windows near the art? Preventing sun damage can mean giving up sunlight and drawing the curtains.
But, if eliminating the natural light isn't a desirable option for you, keep on reading!
2. What is Clear Window Film?
Clear window film is a product that will help protect your furniture from the sun. The bottom line? Say yes to natural light and no to fading furniture!
Clear window film is what the name suggests, a transparent film that can be applied to your windows to filter the sunlight.
This film will not only continue to allow light into your home, but it will block the damaging UV rays that fade your furniture and floors.
3. Other Benefits of Clear Window Film
Clear window film is a staple for your home, not only to prevent the fading effects of the sun but also for many other reasons.
The window film not only blocks ultraviolet rays but also reduces the heat that enters your home. This can cool your house without running up your electric bill, saving your family money in the long run.
Additionally, the window film reduces glare from the sun on your reflective surfaces, including electronic devices. Finally, it acts as a barrier of protection and will keep you safe if your window breaks.
If there are heavy winds or a storm outside, you know that you and your family are safe from shattering glass.
4. Types of Window Film
There are several options available to you when choosing window film for your home.
If privacy is the main concern for you and your family, consider getting a frosted clear window film. This will allow light into the room without allowing others to see into your house. Froster, patterned, or textured window films can be a great option for bathroom windows or shower enclosures.
Window film isn't purely functional; they can also add to the decor in your house. Often, window film designers will have an array of colors, textures, or patterns that will match your home's aesthetics.
Clear window film can also be applied to glass doors, cabinet doors, or tabletops for increased elegance and an upscale look.
5. How to Install
Installing clear window film in your home is typically done by a professional window film company. This ensures that the material is handled and applied correctly.
If installing clear window film is something that you're interested in, working with a professional to do a consultation and estimate will help determine your home's specific needs.
After you've decided on a design, window film can typically be installed in about a day or so, depending on the size of your project.
Although you might consider DIY-ing your window film project, this is not recommended. Window film, especially on a larger scale, can be difficult to install, and attempting it yourself can lead to wasting significant materials.
6. How Long Does Window Film Last?
The good news? Clear window film can last upwards of 20 years if installed correctly.
This is more possible if the window film has been installed by a professional.
Other factors that can impact how long the window film lasts is the quality of the window itself, the skill of the installer, and the climate and weather of the home.
Investing in quality window film installation can last you a very long time, meaning that it's a home treatment that doesn't require much maintenance or upkeep.
7. Window Film Cleaning
Your window film can be cleaned with traditional cleaners, but being mindful of the types of materials you're using on your window film can impact the longevity of them.
Harsh, abrasive, or alcohol-based cleaners on window film are not recommended and can cause them to deteriorate more quickly.
Certain cleaners specifically for window film are sold in stores, or you can clean them with mild soap and water. Simply spray it onto the window film and clean it with a towel.
8. Other Window Film Treatments
Window film treatments are also available for commercial properties and automotive vehicles.
These window films can provide all of the same benefits as residential window films!
Protect Your Furniture
Don't wait until your furniture has lost its color and shine before investing in clear window film. If you want your home to appear as fresh as the day that you bought it, reach out to a professional to discuss clear window treatments today.
For a professional's hand in protecting your furniture, reach out to Sunstopper Window Tinting and contact us today!
