Window Graphics, Frosting and Privacy Film Explained

Your windows are the cheapest advertising space you own and the easiest thing to change. They are also the usual answer to "people can see straight into my office". Here is what is available.

Cut vinyl lettering

Individual letters cut from coloured vinyl and applied to the glass. Your name, hours, phone number, a list of services. Cheap, crisp and easy to update. From around £100 for a typical window.

Full colour printed graphics

Printed vinyl covering part or all of the glass with images, offers or brand panels. Gives the biggest visual impact and is ideal for seasonal promotions.

Frosted or etched effect film

A translucent film that mimics sandblasted glass. It lets light through but stops people seeing in clearly. Used constantly in offices, clinics, salons and meeting rooms, and it can be cut with your logo or a pattern so it is branding and privacy at once.

One way vision film

A perforated film, printed on the outside and effectively see through from the inside. From the street it reads as a solid printed graphic, from within the shop you keep your view and your daylight. Perfect for covering a large window without going dark inside.

Contra vision and manifestation

Manifestation is the safety marking required on large areas of glazing so people do not walk into it. It is a legal requirement in many commercial buildings under building regulations, and it does not have to be ugly, a branded frosted band does the job and looks intentional.

Solar and privacy films

Tinted or mirrored films that cut glare and heat as well as visibility. Worth considering for a south facing shopfront where stock fades or staff cook in summer.

Lifespan and care

Interior applied film lasts a very long time. Exterior applied graphics typically give 5 to 7 years with a laminate. Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent, avoid scrapers and abrasive pads, and never pressure wash close to an edge.

Free measure and design

Send us a photo of your windows and rough dimensions and we will suggest options and price them. We design, print and fit in house nationwide. Call 0800 454 613 or request a call back.