Privacy without curtains
Obscure the view through the glass permanently, without blinds or drapes to open and close.
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Privacy & decorative film
Privacy that lets the light in.
Frosted, decorative and tinted SolarGard® films turn clear glass into a private, finished surface. Bathrooms, offices, entryways and street-facing windows get the privacy they need, and the natural light stays.
- Frosted & decorative
- Silver & Stainless Steel tints
- Light stays in
01 · See it on a home
See every finish on one home.
Compare untreated glass with each privacy finish on the same house. Choose a look to see how it changes the view into the home.
Frosted
Illustrative rendering. Actual appearance varies with light, glass and film.
02 · The case for privacy film
Clear glass shows everything.
Floor-to-ceiling glass, street-facing windows and glass partitions are beautiful, and they let anyone look straight in. Curtains and blinds fix the privacy, but they block the light and the view you paid for.
Privacy film gives you a permanent, designed solution. Frosted and decorative finishes obscure the view through the glass, and silver and Stainless Steel tints add daytime privacy with heat rejection and security built in.
64%
Visible light passes through SolarGard Clear Frost, for privacy that keeps rooms bright.
Source: SolarGard byDESIGN90%
Glare reduction from SolarGard White Opaque, for high privacy where light isn't needed.
Source: SolarGard byDESIGN0%
Light through SolarGard Black Opaque: complete opacity for spaces that need total darkness.
Source: SolarGard byDESIGNFigures are SolarGard published values for the byDESIGN polyester collection over standard glass and vary by film and glass type. Ask us for the specification of the film we recommend.
From our installs
Frosted glass, without replacing it.
A frameless shower door finished in frosted film: privacy where it matters, with the daylight still coming through.
Frosted film gives clear glass a clean, etched look and applies to the glass you already have, so there is no new door to order and no glass to replace.
03 · What you get
Four wins on one pane of glass.
The light stays
Frosted films let daylight pass through, so bathrooms, offices and entries stay bright.
A finished, designed look
Etched-glass elegance and decorative patterns give plain glass the look of custom glasswork.
Security-ready
Choose an 8 mil silver or Stainless Steel tint and privacy comes with heat rejection and forced-entry resistance.
04 · The finishes
Choose your finish.
Frosted film
A uniform frosted finish, like sandblasted glass. It obscures the view through the glass day and night while light passes through.
Decorative & patterned
Patterned and decorative films that add texture and a designed look to plain glass. The level of privacy depends on the pattern you choose.
Silver tint
8 mil silver-tinted film: daytime privacy, heat rejection and security in one product.
Stainless Steel tint
8 mil Stainless Steel film: a neutral steel-grey tone with daytime privacy, heat rejection and security.
SolarGard byDESIGN frosted & opaque films
| Finish | Privacy | Light in | Glare reduction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Frost | Moderate | 64% | 28% |
| White Opaque | High | 9% | 90% |
| Black Opaque | Complete | 0% | 100% |
Source: SolarGard byDESIGN polyester collection, published values. Performance varies by film and glass.
Where it works best
- Bathrooms & showers
- Home offices & meeting rooms
- Entry doors & sidelights
- Street-facing windows
- Clinics & consultation rooms
- Interior glass partitions
Frosted or tinted?
Frosted films obscure the view through the glass at all hours. Silver and Stainless Steel tints give privacy in daylight; at night, with interior lights on, visibility from outside can increase. We'll help you choose the right film for each window.
Request a privacy film consultationQuestions
Privacy film, answered.
Does frosted film block all light?
No. Frosted films are translucent, so daylight passes through while the view is obscured. Opaque films block light almost entirely and suit spaces that need total obscurity.
Can people see in at night?
Frosted films obscure the view at all hours. Silver and Stainless Steel tints give daytime privacy; at night, with the lights on inside, visibility from outside can increase.
Can privacy film also improve security?
Yes. Our 8 mil silver and Stainless Steel films combine daytime privacy, heat rejection and security in one product, anchored to the frame like any security film.
Is it easy to keep clean?
Yes. We provide an aftercare guide covering curing time and cleaning, so your film keeps its finish.
How long does installation take?
Most residences are completed in a day or two, and commercial projects are typically scheduled outside trading hours.
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Let's protect what you've built.
Request a private consultation. We'll assess your glass and surfaces on site and give you a clear written proposal.