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Straight answers to what people ask before they buy window film. No sales pitch.
GuideWhat does window tinting cost in Chicago?There's no honest flat price for window film, because no two jobs have the same glass. Here's what actually drives the cost, so you can read any estimate with confidence.GuideCan people see in at night with window film?Short answer: with reflective "one-way" film, yes, at night people can see in. Here's why, and what to use instead if you need privacy after dark.GuideHow dark should your window film be?VLT (visible light transmission) is the percentage of light a film lets through. Lower numbers are darker. Here's how to pick one for each room.GuideDoes window film help in Chicago winters?Most people buy window film for summer. Here's what it does in a Chicago winter, and when a winter install makes sense.GuideCan you put film on condo windows?Usually yes, but in a condo, the glass and how it looks from outside often fall under your association's rules. Here's how to get it done without trouble.GuideHow to measure your windows for filmYou don't have to measure. We measure every pane before the install. But a rough total helps us give you a faster, more accurate estimate.