Window Glass Film Installation Video

Many home owners who have decided to install window glass film in their home prefer to install them by DIY. While window glass film installation may be carried out on DIY basis, if you have a big pane of window glass, then, it is advised that you may want to engage a team of professionals to carry out for you.

Installing a window glass film need not be a complicated process. In fact, it is quite straight forward and simple, and if done correctly, no one could tell if it is done by professionals or by you.

The followings are the recommended tools to install the window glass film:

• A film aid application concentrate (or no-tears baby shampoo)
• Bottled water (not tap water)
• Spray bottle
• Squeegee
• Break-away utility knife (for cutting film)
• Single-edged razor blade (for cleaning glass)
• Ruler or tape measure
• Soft, lint-free cloth or paper coffee filters (for cleaning the glass and film)

The followings are step-by-step process on how you can install your own window glass film. We suggest that you start with the smallest pane size as it provide you with the confidence to handle bigger window panes. Larger panes such as the patio door may require two persons.

Step 1:  Clean glass well to ensure that the glass is free of debris. The surface of the glass should be completely smooth. You may wan to use a scrapper or a razor blade to remove any paint splatters that may have stuck to the glass surface.

Step 2: Using a spray bottle, wet the glass by using a solution mix of water and few drops of liquid soap. Set the spray bottle to mist setting and wet the glass thoroughly. Wet the glass completely as this helps you to set the film in position and squeegee out any air bubbles.

Step 3: Remove the window film from the backing paper and position it on the glass. Try not to let the backing-free film to touch anything as it may collect dust and dirt. Use the side of your hands to smoothen out any large bubbles. After you have done that, you will find that the film actually “floats” on the window glass waiting for you to move it into its final position.

Step 4: Squeegee out all the air bubbles. Wet the front side of the film with your soapy solution and gently squeegee out all the air bubbles.

Step 5: Trim all excess film using a ruler and a wallpaper trimmer. Squeegee dry the window glass film and you are done.

Although the procedures for installation of the window glass films are different depending on the different types of film, the installation procedures generally follow the 5 Steps outlined above.

The following video further show how the window glass film installation is done: