Safety Window Film


Safety & Security Window Film

TAP's clear, scratch-resistant, 4-mil window safety film acts like a steel curtain to hold shattered glass in place, helping to protect people and property from damage from shattered glass. Our safety window film also offers UV protection by blocking up to 98% of harmful ultraviolet rays. Safety film minimizes cleanup time when glass or windows are broken by containing the broken glass to the film sheet. TAP’s safety and security window film is available in a 48” width by the foot or in a 100’ roll.

Earthquake and Natural Disaster Damage Mitigation

Glass safety film holds broken glass in place, preventing shards from flying into a home or business in the event of a storm or earthquake. Earthquake film for windows is an excellent way to reduce the damage done to property by flying glass. Not only does safety glazing film make for a safer and easier cleanup in the case of a broken window, it also helps protect the occupants from injury due to flying glass in a high winds and hurricane storms.

Glass Protection Film for Accidents

Safety film for glass is a must have for a home or business that is frequented by children.  When applied to a sliding glass door, our safety film can minimize injury by holding the broken glass shards together.  An accidental broken window due to a baseball will be easier to clean up with TAP’s glass protection film, and people nearby will be less likely to be injured.

Window Security Film for Crime Protection

Windows are often the weakest point of the home, and a target for burglars.  Our security window film discourages break-ins and makes forced entry difficult.  With glass protection film in place, your home will be more secure and less of a target.  Safety glass film for windows offers an extra level of defense to your home or business.

Glass Protection film for Graffiti

Window security film can be used to cover windows, mirrors, and doors to protect against vandalism and graffiti.  TAP’s security film for windows is scratch resistant, and reduces cleanup time in the event of broken glass.  Protective window film reduces the cost of vandalism to your business.

Specifications
The “shiny” the film appears from outside—as a reference, plain glass is 8% (60% is very shiny)

Film Type
Safety
Color
Clear
Width
48"
Roll Length
100'
Visible Light Trans.
89%
Reflective Index*
9
UV Trans.
2%
Solar Heat Rejected
14%

*How “shiny” the film appears from outside—as a reference, plain glass is 8% (60% is very shiny)


Safety-and-Security Film: LLumar® SCLSRPS4 Safety-and-Security Film with the following performance characteristics when applied to the interior surface of single-pane, 1/8-inch clear glass:
 

% Total Solar Transmittance
82
% Total Solar Reflectance
10
% Total Solar Absorptance
8
% Visible Light Transmittance
88
% Visible Light Reflection Exterior
10
% Visible Light Reflection Interior
10
Winter U-Value
1.05
Shading Coefficient
0.97
% Ultraviolet Ray Protection (280mm-380mm)
94
Emissivity
0.86
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
0.84
% Total Solar Energy Rejected
16
% Light to Solar Heat Gain Ratio
1.05
% Summer Solar Heat Reduction
2
% Winter Heat Loss Reduction
-1
% Glare Reduction
2
Thickness without Liner
0.004 inches
Film Color
Clear
 

How do I Apply Window Film?

Achieve professional results and save money by following these steps!

Tools: 

  • 1 quart spray bottle filled with water and 1 teaspoon of Johnson's baby shampoo
  • Paint scraper
  • Sponge
  • Lint free cloths
  • Flexi-edge squeegee
  • TAP polyproylene squeegee
  • Snap off razor blade
  • 5 way tool

Be sure to apply the film when the sun is not shining directly on glass.

Trimming:

Wet the window and lay the film on the wet glass. The water will hold the film while you trim it 1" larger than the glass size. Set the film aside by using water to stick it to an adjacent window or by having a helper hold it.

Clean the Window:

Wet the glass and scrape the window with a paint scraper. Use a sponge and the soap solution to clean the window after scraping and squeegee dry, wiping the blade between each pass. Use a lint free cloth to wipe around the window frame to remove dirt along the edges.

Removing the Release Liner:

Place the window film on the wet window with the release liner facing you. Spray the exposed film with the soap solution as you slowly remove the liner to avoid a static charge.

Application and Trimming:

Spray the center of the clean glass and your window film thoroughly, then apply the film to the window. Use a Flexi-Edge squeegee in a pushing motion from the center to remove water and air bubbles. Stop 1" from the edge.

Use a snap off razor blade and 5 way tool to trim the edges. A small barely noticeable gap should remain around the edges. Use a polyethylene TAP squeegee to force remaining water out to the edges from the center, drying with a lint free cloth at the edge.

It can take up to 30 days for the film to bond to the glass and start to bond at 7 days. Refrain from cleaning the window in that time frame. Cloudiness is normal and will clear as the film and window dry.

TAP Video: What is Safety Film?


TAP Video: Selecting the right window film


TAP Video: How to apply window film