Architectural window film is an encompassing name that applies to a broad category of vinyl films with varying levels of light transmittance and patterns that can be applied to both exterior and interior windows. These films can give the windows they are applied to a ‘frosted’ appearance and can be referred to as frosted glass or frosted window film. They can be applied to an entire window surface or they can be cut into almost any shape or pattern that you can imagine. Architectural window films work really well for a variety of purposes, including adding style and a level of customization to your office, keeping meeting rooms visually private in a sleek and effortless fashion and cutting down on excessive amounts of natural sunlight. In the past, creating an effect such as the one that architectural window films offer would have required etching the glass and was prohibitively expensive.
3M, a leader in the vinyl and adhesive industry, creates several different types of architectural window films under the Fasara brand. The brand and all of the various subtypes of films get their name from the traditional Japanese heritage these window films were inspired from. Japanese rice paper partitions have been used for hundreds of years to act as dividers in rooms and are well known for their signature quality of translucence. Now, architectural window films are able to provide a similar quality of translucence at a much more affordable cost.
Some other unique qualities of using architectural window film as opposed to etching the glass in your office is that the window film is installed as a permanent solution but can easily be removed if you decide to change your decorating every few years. Etched glass, however, cannot be undone and would require you to buy an expensive sheet of glass to effect any changes. Architectural window films can also be cleaned very easily with any of the same non-abrasive glass cleaners you would regularly use on your office windows.
If you think your office can use some added privacy, some interesting and timeless styling or a passive way to filter out direct sunlight, then architectural window film is a great solution for your business. Starfish Signs and Graphics has years of experience designing, cutting and installing architectural window films and we would love to help you come up with a creative way to brand your office window space. Give us a call at (949) 429-6700 or request a quote to see how we can provide you with a wonderful architectural window film solution today!
