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At Spectra Light, our professional window installers can help you select the right window film for your home or business. We’ll consult with you to determine your needs and what you’d like the finished product to look like before recommending the perfect product.

Yes! We’ve completed countless window film projects, installing window film on almost every type of window and glass.

Not at all. At Spectra Light, our team is known for fast and careful work. We treat your property with the utmost respect when installing your window film, and whether we’re working at your home or your business, we always ensure that the property is left in pristine condition.

While window film requires an initial investment, the energy savings you’ll experience, along with the UV ray protection and overall added comfort, more than makes up for it over time.

The time it takes to install your window film depends on several factors, including the size and type of the window and the window film you select. That said, most installations are typically completed in a day.

Yes, but you may want to leave it to the professional. Depending on the type of window film, it can be a time-consuming task and, if done incorrectly, can damage the glass. We use the right tools and techniques to remove the film without damaging your glass.

This issue is among the primary reasons home and business owners purchase window film. It’s uniquely designed to filter out annoying, unwanted UV rays, allowing only good light to enter your home or office space.

Our services include Residential and Commercial Window Film and Printed Graphic Coverings.

Spectra Light is pleased to provide window film services in Calgary, Airdrie, Okotoks, Cochrane, Canmore, Banff, and the immediate surrounding areas.

With professional installation and proper maintenance, high-quality window film can last 20 years or more. Most of our Vista and Llumar tinted films have a Lifetime Warranty.

Most modern window films are designed to maintain clarity, so you’ll still have a clear view. Many films also reduce glare, enhancing visibility, especially in direct sunlight. Some window films also increase your privacy without dramatically affecting natural light in your space.

Yes, many window films block up to 99.9% of harmful UV rays. This offers protection for your skin and protects your art, furniture, and other interior features from fading and damage.

Yes, window film can be professionally removed and replaced without damaging the glass. This allows for flexibility if your needs or preferences change over time.

Most window films are designed to be discreet and barely noticeable once applied. Often, you’ll experience the benefits of reduced heat and UV protection without significantly changing the appearance of your windows.

Spectra Light stands out as the only IWFA master-accredited window film provider in the region. With over 20 years of experience and more than 15 industry awards, including the prestigious VISTA Canadian Dealer of the Year award in 2017,2018, 2021 and 2023, we are dedicated to meeting the unique needs of our residential and commercial customers. We’re committed to excellence, as reflected in the numerous awards we’ve received for our customer service and quality of work.

Yes, it has many residential applications. In fact, residential customers use window film for numerous purposes, similar to commercial customers. For instance, it helps reduce heating and cooling costs and improve inside comfort. It also offers privacy and enhances your property’s aesthetics by creating a uniform appearance.

Residential Window film bolsters your window’s insulating capabilities and, as a result, keeps the freezing winter air where it belongs—outside. Applying window film turns single-pane windows into double-pane windows. This enhanced insulation lets your home stay warm and welcoming during cold Canadian winters.

You can remove your window film using a heat source to melt the film glue. For instance, you can use a heat gun or even a hairdryer. Heat the window film beginning at the glass corners. Ensure you’ve grabbed at the corner and started to peel it from the window first. Once the film begins peeling, heat new spots of the adhesive for easy removal.

Generally, residential window film costs between $5-$8 per square foot. This figure is based on film quality and the window’s height and design. However, that doesn’t include installation. If you hire a professional to install the window film, that price averages between $320 to $840.

Absolutely! Commercial customers use window film for many reasons similar to residential customers. For example, it lowers utility costs and helps improve workplace comfort at the office. It also provides privacy and improves your business’s appearance aesthetically.

Spectra Light offers services to numerous types of commercial properties. For example, we install film on:

• Retail stores
• Commercial office spaces
• Schools
• And any other buildings or facilities

Spectra Light offers commercial window films for every budget and application. Let us help determine your needs and provide you with a window film solution to fit your budget. Call us at 403-250-3829 to arrange an on-site consultation and estimate.

We use the highest-quality, industry-standard window film products. Moreover, warranties are available for up to 10 years. However, because each commercial project is unique, you must contact one of our representatives for exact warranty specifications.

Window film offers impeccable daytime privacy; however, current market window tint products don’t enable nighttime privacy. But luckily, a decorative window film such as a frosted window film can help you attain nighttime privacy. However, your vision will be obstructed through that window during both day and night times.

Your window film lifespan depends on the quality of materials used in its construction. But generally, most high-quality window films can last between 10 to 20 years. This timeframe can be lengthened or shortened based on the degree of stress the film endures.

The answer is both! Window film installation can be applied to both the interior and exterior of windows.

If done correctly, peeling the film is fairly easy. However, if wrongly performed, tiny film remnants may remain on your window, causing you to spend time peeling and scraping to remove them fully. Ideally, you want to pull the film off in large segments.

A reflective film reduces the UV light that seeps through, resulting in less colour fade. And as a bonus, it also reduces glaring light many homeowners find irritating.

Solar window film is a self-adhesive film that is easily applied to windows, doors, or glass panes. A thin polyester layer, the film is tinted and may be reflective in nature. Moreover, It’s designed as a reflective agent and protects against the harmful UV rays emitted by the sun. Solar window film helps lower energy costs, reducing solar heat gain and safeguarding furniture while also helping regulate interior temperatures.

Modern window film is exceptionally effective in resolving the typical problems caused by the sun’s damaging effects. Today’s window film (unlike those installed in the 80s and 90s) is almost unnoticeable in certain circumstances but consistently delivers the solar protection customers want and need.

Solar window film is very effective. And when applied to your home or business, you can save big on energy costs. Solar Film can discard up to 78% of the heat that it encounters and can help lower air conditioning costs by reducing heat gain. And the film does all of this while allowing natural light to flow in your space, illuminating your home or business.

It depends on whether we’re talking about an interior or exterior film. Interior window film is designed and warranted for permanence, or at least as long as you remain in your home. Conversely, exterior solar film offers a 3-year warranty. Commercial warranties vary depending on the type of installation.

Window film bolsters your window’s insulative properties, keeping the chilly winter air outside. By applying solar window film, you’re essentially converting a single-pane window to a double-pane. This enhanced insulation helps keep your home warm during winter.

Spectra Light is pleased to provide window film services in Calgary, Airdrie, Okotoks, Cochrane, Canmore, Banff, and the immediate surrounding areas.

Most solar film is installed on a window’s interior in both residential and commercial settings. In fact, most window film products are designed for interior applications. However, exterior window tints are available for residential properties. Contact us today to see if an interior or exterior window film is best for you!

The installation begins by prepping the windows, clearing the area, and thoroughly cleaning the windows. Next, you cut the film to the window’s size and then spray the window with water. After that, you place the film on the window and cut it to size again to ensure it’s a proper fit. You then squeegee the water out and give the film 60 days to dry fully. We recommend having a professional company do the installation to ensure the best results.

If it’s brighter outside, you’ll see through the film from the inside out. If it’s brighter inside (usually at night when lights are on in the home), then you will see through the window film at night from outside in.

Consider using the window tint percentage spectrum; it’s easy to understand! The higher the VLT, the more light can enter your home. The lower the VLT percentage, the darker your room will be. So if you are looking for a completely dark space, consider choosing a lower VLT window tint.