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Want to give your home or office a new look with frosted glass windows without the extravagant expense? If you are then you should definitely consider using frosted glass film as the next best alternative. People could eliminate the expensive, messy and time consuming hassle of sandblasting or acid etching to achieve frosted glass and at the same time be able to choose from hundreds of options for an elegant finish that matches their style.

Frosted Glass

Get Private With Frosted Glass

Essentially most people use frosted glass to establish a means of privacy within homes, offices, etc. Frosted films have over time served very well in that regard minus the hefty expense and can be manufactured so that levels of privacy vary depending on the purpose of the application.  If you may be wondering how all this is done here is a general idea as to how this process is achieved.

As stated before films come in varying levels of translucency and can be used in a variety of ways however frosted films are more commonly applied to glass that are used for everything from shower doors to light bulbs. Such films are usually dyed or metalized which makes them transparent to visible light and gives them the ability to convert incoming solar radiation to infrared radiation which is projected through to the exterior of the glass.

Most times frosted glass is applied internally, though there are some instances where it can be applied externally if desired. Nevertheless as with most materials external applications can considerably reduce the lifespan of the film due to constant exposure to the elements.

Since this is the case the best way for people using frosted glass film for external purposes, is to utilize a high quality film as its is designed to withstand more extreme conditions which in turn contributes to a longer lifespan.

In recent times use of frosted film has also been discovered to be a growing trend in the area of digital printing permitting endless possibilities within that field however some of the more commonly used forms of film include:

  • Sandblasted

  • Acid Etch

  • Glitter frost

  • Silver Etch

  • Rice Paper

  • Milk

Overall frosted glass film has proven to be an exceptional alternative to frosted glass with remarkable value and great styles. It is also a great way to avoid the hassle and mess required to achieve the frosted glass effect. So if you crave additional privacy or want to create a stylish and unique finish frosted glass films are just the thing for you. Contact us and get yours today.