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February 2023

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6 Ways to Use Commercial Window Film in Your Office

6 Ways to Use Commercial Window Film in Your Office

By | Commercial Window Tint

When decorating an office, many immediately think of paint colors, wall art, and furniture. But what if we were to tell you that windows also play a part in setting the tone for your office?

Commercial window film can add not only style, but functionality to your office. Here are 6 ways to use commercial window film in your office:

  • Controlled light. 

Do you prefer a darker atmosphere, or maybe a fair amount of natural sunlight? Installing window film helps you control how much natural light comes into your office. 

  • Glare reduction. 

Possibly one of the most annoying things we deal with in this office is glare on our electronic screens. Window film can reduce the glare bouncing off your computer or TV screen while allowing natural light into the office. 

  • Privacy!

Many people take their privacy very seriously. Installing commercial window film can add to that comfort and privacy, allowing you to work in peace. 

  • Temperature control.

Heat-absorbing and reflecting window films can drastically reduce the amount of heat coming in through the glass. This not only makes your environment more comfortable, but also cuts down on your electric bill and promotes a longlasting A/C unit. 

  • Window protection.

Scratches and dents can happen easily on windows and even glass table or countertops. Applying film to all of these acts as a protective barrier keeping your glass safe and beautiful. 

  • Decoration.

Getting a tinted, textured, or frosted window film can add a sense of style to your environment while also providing the benefits above. Updating your office space has never been that simple!

Commercial window film comes with obvious benefits, so if you haven’t installed it yet why wait? Contact us today to learn about our various films and services.

Feb 07
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3M DI-NOC

3M DI-NOC FILMS

By | Uncategorized

LAMINATE VS. 3M DI-NOC FILMS

HPL, or as you may know it plastic laminate, is a material designed for high traffic commercial buildings like schools, hospitals, medical offices, and more. When you walk into, say a doctor’s office, and see colorful plastic cabinets from the 90s, they’re likely coated with a plastic laminate.

THE PROBLEM WITH PLASTIC LAMINATE

Those brightly colored HPL cabinets that the doctor’s office may be in serious need of a makeover. Those pink and teal finishes scream the 90s, so how can you modernize? The tricky thing is plastic laminate comes with several hindrances:

  • Without extensive preparation, primers, and time, you cannot simply paint over it. Even then, it’s not a very long-lasting fix.
  • These surfaces are typically made from a slightly fragile blend of glue and compressed wood that easily disintegrates once you remove the surface finish.

In reality, it’s easier and probably even cheaper to simply replace the entire cabinet than to attempt renewing the laminate. Unfortunately due to the glue and toxic chemicals used with HPL, these pieces cannot be recycled and will usually wind up in a landfill when replaced during a renovation.

Thankfully, there is a sustainable, easy, and affordable solution to this problem: 3M DI-NOC Architectural Finishes. Unlike plastic laminate, 3M DI-NOC films are easily removed and refinished without risking damaging the surface you cover.

REFRESH INSTEAD OF REPLACE: THE OVER-LAMINATE SOLUTION

With 3m DI-NOC finishes, you can easily update your cabinets by applying it over your old laminate. And when that DI-NOC finish eventually goes out of style, removal and replacement is easy. This can save you time, money, resources, and is much more sustainable for the environment.

DI-NOC IS A LAMINATE REFINISHING PRODUCT THAT DOESN’T COMPROMISE DURABILITY

DI-NOC takes on the surface characteristics of the substrate material it covers, meaning DI-NOC over a hard surface like HPL is a fantastic use of the material. DI-NOC can also withstand harsh cleaners like antibacterials. In addition, DI-NOC is not like natural materials, which have a porous surface that allows pathogens to penetrate. This makes DI-NOC not only safe for the environment, but safe for you as well. As we deal with the after effects of COVID-19, having a surface that doesn’t harbor bacteria and is easy to clean is a major benefit.

SAVE TIME, RESOURCES, AND MONEY WITH 3M™ DI-NOC™

Using DI-NOC architectural films instead of HPL saves resources, time, and money. With how quickly and cleanly it can be applied, it’s not hard to see why it is the ultimate choice for easy restyling and renovation.