If you’ve been searching for an alternative to blinds or roller shades, you may have stumbled across privacy window films. Privacy films exhibit a sleek, reflective appearance that gives them a high-end look. By creating a mirror image of their surroundings and reflecting the sun’s light, they’re able to conceal home and building interiors. Unlike traditional window treatments, with privacy film, occupants are still able to look out their windows. But do privacy window films work at night? Here’s what Los Angeles property owners need to know.

 

How Do Privacy Window Films Work?

Before we go any further, it may be helpful to explain how privacy window films work in the first place. Privacy films are made with tiny pieces of metal sputtered and imbedded into their surface. When sunlight comes into contact with these metallic pieces, it’s reflected back into the world.

In this way, privacy films work much like a mirror, creating a reflection of their surroundings. Outsiders looking onto the film are only able to see the reflection, not the contents of the building. Insiders, however, are able to see through and look out onto the world around them. Additionally, unlike blinds and roller shades, privacy window films do not block out the sun and make buildings dark inside.

 

Do Privacy Window Films Work at Night?

Since reflective privacy window films rely on the sun, they do not work at night. You can, however, use a different type of window film in your Los Angeles home or building to achieve nighttime privacy. There are some great decorative window films out there that look beautiful and will provide you with privacy during the day and night.

 

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Los Angeles Window Film is the leading source for commercial and residential window film in the Los Angeles area. Call today explore privacy solutions for your home or business.

Angus Faith is a world traveler, architecture lover, window film aficionado. Angus' love of travel led him to become interested in architecture at a young age. After graduating with his college degree, he obtained a position at a local architectural firm and developed an acquaintance with numerous interior designers and construction companies in the area. This is how he was first introduced to the concept of using window film as an alternative to window replacement. Later, when he moved to Los Angeles, Angus obtained a position at Los Angeles Window Film. He has now worked in the tinting industry for over a decade and has overseen numerous commercial and residential projects. Angus' vast familiarity with all the different types of window film as well as leading brands like 3M, LLumar, and Vista give him the expert ability to select the perfect film for every building and every customer.