Excellent service from Privé Window Films! The team was professional, knowledgeable, and paid great attention to detail throughout the installation. The finished result looks fantastic, and the added privacy and heat reduction have made a noticeable difference. Thanks again guys!
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Window film types for privacy, solar control, safety, and decorative glass
Choose the outcome you want. We'll recommend the right film for the glass, the space, and the result.
PRIVACY FILM ·SOLAR CONTROL ·SAFETY & SECURITY ·DECORATIVE FILM ·UV PROTECTION ·GLARE REDUCTION ·HEAT REJECTION ·NATURAL LIGHT PRESERVED ·SHATTER RESISTANCE ·FADE PROTECTION ·ENERGY EFFICIENCY ·COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL ·PRIVACY FILM ·SOLAR CONTROL ·SAFETY & SECURITY ·DECORATIVE FILM ·UV PROTECTION ·GLARE REDUCTION ·HEAT REJECTION ·NATURAL LIGHT PRESERVED ·SHATTER RESISTANCE ·FADE PROTECTION ·ENERGY EFFICIENCY ·COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL ·
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The main film types we recommend.
Compare the four families below, then open the full guide under the chart.
Privacy Films
Privacy window film that adds privacy and comfort without closing the shades.
Solar Control Films
Solar control film that reduces heat, cuts glare, and saves on energy.
Safety & Security Films
Security film that helps hold glass together and protect what matters.
Decorative Films
Decorative and frosted film that adds style, branding, and functional design.
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How the film types compare
Ratings are typical performance levels for professional grade XPEL VISION film. Exact results vary by product and glass. Rows show relative performance across the four families.
| Performance | Privacy Films | Solar Control | Safety & Security | Decorative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Privacy (daytime) | ||||
Natural light kept | ||||
Heat rejection | ||||
Glare reduction | ||||
UV protection | ||||
Appearance (neutral look) |
5 Excellent, 4 Very Good, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Limited
- Safety and Security ratings reflect clear security film, meaning hold together performance. Heat, glare, and privacy are specified with solar or privacy film when a project needs them on the same glass.
- Decorative UV protection varies by product. Films like White Frost reject 99% of UV. Some films with an etched look, such as Dusted Crystal, reject far less. Confirm per product.
FULL GUIDE
Full guide by film type.
Filter by what you are trying to solve, or pick a film type tab. Each guide covers product types, specs, and where we install it.
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What do you need the film to do?
Pick one to open the guide that fits best. You can switch film types anytime.
Privacy Films
Privacy window film changes how much can be seen in and out through the glass. It's the first choice when neighbours, pedestrians, or adjacent units are too visible, but you still want daylight instead of closed blinds.
Best for
- Condos and ground floor units that face the street
- Bedrooms and bathrooms with direct sightlines
- Storefronts and offices where daytime visibility into the space is a problem
- Spaces where you want privacy without losing natural light during the day
What it solves
- Daytime visibility from outside
- Neighbour and pedestrian sightlines
- Screen and workspace exposure near windows
- The need to keep blinds open for light but closed for privacy
What to know
- Privacy is strongest when it's brighter outside than inside. At night the effect reverses, so plan for it on bedrooms and street facing glass.
- Reflective and mirror films use the same one way daytime approach. Private from the brighter side during the day, with a mirror look on the exterior in sun.
- Neutral dark films add privacy with less mirror effect, and often help with heat and glare. When comfort is the main goal, see Solar Control.
- Interior partitions and frosted zones are usually Decorative film, not exterior privacy tint.
Product types to consider
Start here before the SKU level. These are the categories we use to narrow the right XPEL film.
Reflective or mirror, one way daytime
The strongest daytime privacy and the standard one way mirror look when it's brighter outside than inside. It's the same film category, not a separate product type. The night time reversal applies.
Neutral dark privacy
Darker tint with less mirror effect. Specified when you want more privacy and some heat and glare control without a reflective exterior.
XPEL examples we specify
Published performance data from XPEL VISION. Exact results depend on glass, orientation, and the full glazing assembly.
Reflective Privacy, XPEL VISION Evening View 5
8% VLT, 57% exterior reflectance, 81% total solar energy rejected, 99% UV rejection, 92% glare reduction.
A mirror look on the exterior by day for maximum daytime privacy. Best for condos and ground floor units that face the street, and for south or west glass.
Neutral Dark, XPEL VISION Dark Neutral 15
12% VLT, 20% exterior reflectance, 70% total solar energy rejected, 99% UV rejection, 86% glare reduction.
Darker privacy without a strong mirror look, where a reflective exterior is not wanted.
Values from XPEL VISION published data, tested on 1/8 inch (3mm) glass. Nominal and for guidance. Exact results depend on the product specified and the glazing assembly.
Reviews
What clients say on Google
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26 Google reviews
Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 26 Google reviews.
Great price for my home. thank you
I got my beauty salon done by them, I got mirrored privacy films and the results were AMAZING. My salon looks 10 times more luxurious, this also means that i can leave my blinds open and enjoy my windows without the heat bothering me and my team. 10/10 service when it comes to response time as well. Did a quick consultation on site, got renderings the next day and the job was done in less than a day. Definitely recommend!
Amazing place, highly recommended!
Great price and very professional! Would highly recommend!
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