Apply the solution liberally to both the window and the film.
Installing window tint with glass out of door.
However newer films have a water based adhesive making them easier to install.
Purchase enough window tinting material to cover your sliding glass doors.
In fact exterior window tint is even more effective with heat rejection.
Cut the pieces of film so they measure about 1 2 larger than the window panes being covered.
Tinted films are slightly less efficient than low e films only reducing heat flow by 45 percent and uv light by 90 percent.
Installing window film could void your window warranty.
Use a squeegee to smooth out any bubbles once the film.
Wipe down your sliding.
How to tint a sliding glass door step 1.
A thin layer of metal oxide on the glass that block out heat stand to gain the most from the energy savings afforded by tinting.
Spritz the window pane with clear water remove the backing from the film and stick the film to the window.
Installing the films without bubbles can be tricky so some homeowners choose to have them professionally installed.
Apply the window film to the glass.
Measure and cut your window tinting film with scissors so that it will fit exactly on to your sliding glass.
Spray the mixture on the door or window glass.
To ensure you purchase enough.
Indeed our installation professionals have installed window tint on interiors of double and triple pane windows.
Mix up a solution of soap and water in a spray bottle.
Use a credit card to remove air bubbles working from the middle out to the edges of the glass.
The water makes it easier to position the film and helps hold it on the window.
Stick the film to the window and then trim around the border leaving about 1 16 inch between the film and the window.
To apply the film fill a spray bottle with a soapy solution.