The Different Types of Window Tinting for Homes

It's important to know about the different types of tinting you can get before locking into a choice. Getting the wrong type of tint installed can be a costly waste of time and energy. Plus, it can really hurt the look of your home.

Before making a decision, here's what you should know.

Glare Control Tinting

Is there anything worse than the glare of the sun interrupting your TV time? For many, the answer is a resounding no.

Anti-glare tinting solves this problem. It diffuses sunlight as it comes in, eliminating that harsh glare on your TV, computer, or any other screen while still letting light in. This is a great option for living rooms, bedrooms, and anywhere with a TV.

Energy-Saving Tinting

You can actually save on your heating and cooling bill with certain types of window tint.

During the winter, about 30% of the heat in your home is lost through the windows. By installing energy-saving window tinting, your home will keep more heat inside in the winter. It will also keep the cold air in during the summer!

This tinting keeps UV rays out while letting sunlight in. This can save you a decent amount on your energy bills. You'd be best to install this in any room of your home that has a lot of windows, like a living room.

Frosted Tinting

If you want privacy without curtains, while remaining stylish, consider frosted tinting.

Frosted tinting is patterned to keep anyone from looking in or out. You can get your windows partially frosted, or fully frosted. This both looks fancy and ensures criminals can't case your home.

This is also a good choice if you have cats that tend to tear apart your curtains.

Frosted tinting looks best when used in moderation. It's usually kept to the kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom windows. 

Mirror Tinting

This one comes at a premium, but it's one of the coolest tints for your windows.

With mirror tinting, you're looking at top-of-the-line privacy, style, and still allowing sunlight to come in. From the outside of the home, all you'll see is a mirrored surface. From the inside you can still look out, but nobody will be able to see you.

Mirror tinting is best used on doors and doorways with built-in windows. It's also good for living rooms.

Decorative Window Tinting

If you have a home designer's flare, you might consider decorative window tinting.

You have a lot of options when it comes to decorative window tint. It can look like stained glass, be adorned with an intricate pattern, or even a phrase. There are plenty of companies that will custom-design decorative window tint for you, giving you full control.

Decorative window tinting offers you better privacy, plus a way to make your home stand out. It can get pricy, but it doesn't have to be. Use it in any room you'd like to add a designer's touch to.

Click here to see some examples of decorative window tint.

Sunblock Window Tint

Sometimes, the sun hits a room too much thanks to a poorly placed window. If this is a problem for you, consider a simple black, sun-blocking window tint. 

This tint looks a lot like the window tint on a car. It lets you see out the window (although things will look a bit darker) while keeping prying eyes out. They may see a simple shadow of what's going on inside depending on the price you pay.

Another great advantage of this window tint is furniture protection. Sunlight can fade your furniture, making a beautiful piece washed out and ugly. If you have expensive or meaningful furniture, you'll love the benefits of window tinting.

Sunblock window tinting is great bedroom window tint, and even better for home offices, photo rooms, or bedrooms. It may not look the best from the outside, though, especially on living room windows.

Security Window Tint

If you want to ensure your home stays as safe as possible, you'll want to invest in security tinting.

Security tint adds a good amount of thickness and durability to your windows. It helps keep out intruders, deters vandals, and makes clean-up a breeze in the case of accidents. It also offers privacy, as you can get security tint that also reduces visibility.

If an intruder tries to break through a window with security tint, it won't shatter outright. Instead, the glass will shatter in a "spider web" like pattern. The glass won't fall all over the ground, and criminals will have to work much harder to get inside.

This gives you time to call the authorities and get to safety. This type of tint is good to have in any room of the house, from the living room to the bedrooms.

Consider the Types of Tint Before Locking In

Now that you're more educated on the types of window tinting for homes, you're ready to make a decision. Consider what you're looking for in your window tinting and weigh your options. One of the options above is sure to give you the benefits you're looking for.

Once you've made your decision, head over to Film Systems of Florida for a free estimate. We'll help you every step of the way with your window tint journey.