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Posted onJul 8, 2024

Top 10 Facts About Window Film

Between reducing heat gain and slowing the effects of UV on your furnishings, there are many reasons to invest in window film. Read up on these 10 facts about window film to learn more about ...

Posted onMar 18, 2024

Window Film Systems Celebrates 45 Years

Did you know that Window Film Systems just celebrated their 45th anniversary of doing business in London? There are many businesses in London that have a proud history but not many that can say they ...

Posted onOct 19, 2023

Best Window Film for Reactive Dogs

Four-legged family members cannot help themselves when they see something outside that triggers their protective instincts. Whether it’s another dog or a stranger making a delivery, their natural barking reaction can prove disruptive. It’s not ...

Posted onSep 15, 2022

Can You Get UV Rays Indoors?

Most of us know that when we’re outdoors, using sun protection to defend our bodies from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) rays is essential. However, you may not know that UV rays can still ...

Posted onJan 7, 2022

Facts About Fading

Understanding Ultraviolet Light and Fading As the sun shines brightly through your windows, invisible ultraviolet (UV) rays sneak through. That’s when the process of fading, discolouration, or fabric damage begins to take its toll on ...

Posted onDec 29, 2021

Buyer’s Guide to Protective Film

Reduce Damage to Your Glass & Surfaces with Stylish Film Solutions Business professionals continue to integrate glass in unique ways to enhance the interior décor and branding or workspaces. Glass walls now rank among the ...

Posted onMar 9, 2021

The History of Residential Window Film

Did you know that people used to paint their windows in order to keep the sun out of their homes? What a difference the years make. Window film has had an incredible evolution that can ...

Posted onMar 5, 2021

A Buyer’s Guide to Privacy Window Film

Get Privacy Without the Use of Curtains or Drapes Privacy window film offers many advantages over traditional window treatments. Functionally, it provides a sense of security without sacrificing the aesthetic of your space. This popular ...

Posted onFeb 24, 2021

Window Tint Vs Window Film

  What’s the difference between tint and film? It’s understandable that you might think they are the same thing since the terms are often used interchangeably. Both involve the application of a thin layer of ...

Posted onFeb 4, 2021

The Custom Film Design Process

See how we make your visions a reality Our in-house design team is here to help guide you through the creative process involved in getting you to the end result you’ve been daydreaming about! We ...

Posted onJan 29, 2021

Solar Window Film Warranty: The Facts

One of the long-standing and popular styles of film that Window Film Systems has been supplying and installing for over four decades is solar control film. Solar film provides a myriad of benefits to ...

Posted onJan 22, 2021

How is Film an Upgrade to your Glass

There are so many options in the world of window film but simply put, window film is an effective and economical solution to: reduce heat gain and fading problems. help secure your property. personalize your ...

Posted onJan 18, 2021

What are the Best Window Film Options for Your Business?

Commercial building designs typically include large plate glass windows to deliver a feeling of spaciousness. But the same trait that makes these spaces attractive to lease or own comes with some negatives. Sunlight creates glare ...

Posted onOct 2, 2020

Window Shades vs Window Film

When it comes to deciding how to dress your windows, it can be a difficult decision between window shades and window film. Though both window solutions have their benefits, they have differing effects on sun ...

Posted onSep 29, 2020

Indoor Sun Protection at Work

It's important to protect yourself from overexposure to the sun while you're out and about, but did you know that you should also make sure you have sun protection at work? The sunlight that comes ...

Posted onMay 11, 2020

Understanding the Value of Custom Designed Window Film

Too often we hear about struggles surrounding disconnect between a design vision and reality. The window film market is flooded with choices that can confuse customers and potentially compromise the desired end results. That doesn’t need to be the case. Window Film Systems have ...

Posted onMay 4, 2020

Did You Know? … We Do Resurfacing Films

Window Film Systems has gone through many transformations over the years.  The biggest transformation is in the product line-up we offer.  The name Window Film Systems suggests that we only sell window film.  That couldn’t be further ...

Posted onApr 27, 2020

Did you know? …Window Film Systems Does Wall Graphics!

We are so much more than just a window film company!  Window Film Systems has been designing, producing and installing custom wall graphics for almost a decade now! We have material and graphic solutions to ...

Posted onApr 17, 2020

How To Select the Right Solar Film for Your Home

Choosing to add solar window film to your home has many benefits. From limiting fading on furniture to reducing UV rays, you can easily make your home more comfortable and eco-conscious. However, with several types ...

Posted onApr 9, 2020

Custom Privacy Film for Your Front Door

There’s been a steady growing trend in the increased use of glass in residential entrance ways for both renovated and new homes. Front doors now feature beautiful transoms and sidelights to allow the light in, and enhance the curb appeal of your home.  With more ...

Posted onApr 3, 2020

Make Your Windows Bird Safe with Friends of Feather Window Film

Birds often can’t recognize a window due to its highly reflective surface. According to FLAP (Fatal Light Awareness Program), a Canadian charity widely recognized as the pre-eminent authority on the bird-building collision ...

Posted onMar 11, 2020

Common Misconceptions About Window Film

Installing window film on new buildings or as part of a facility retrofit can be a smart way to achieve energy savings, reduce solar glare, increase occupant comfort, improve safety and security, and even enhance ...

Posted onJan 31, 2020

Can Window Film Create a One-Way Privacy Effect?

A common question we receive is “Can window film give me privacy?”  This question is usually followed up by “I want to see out, but I don’t want people to see in.” At Window Film Systems, ...

Posted onJun 12, 2017

Customize Your Office With Privacy Film

Glass walls are a staple of modern design and privacy film in the modern office space has become more common. Rather than uninviting cubicle walls, glass partitions and walls open up the feel of an ...

Posted onApr 27, 2017

Is your home enjoying the sunny side of the street?

Protect Your Home with Solar Film Every day the sun fills our homes with warmth, comfort, and beauty, but at what cost? While we love to embrace the uplifting effects of natural light, the sun’s ...

Posted onNov 25, 2016

Environments that Communicate

Environmental (EGD) and Experiential (XGD) graphic design are multi-disciplinary approaches that seek to create a connection between people and place. It melds both architecture and graphic design as a means of developing a sense of ...

Posted onSep 30, 2016

Protect your Floors & Furniture from Fading with Solar Film

If you’ve invested in nice hardwood flooring, expensive furniture, or priceless art – why leave it vulnerable to prolonged damage? Read below and find out how to properly protect your belongings with solar window film. How UV ...

Posted onAug 26, 2016

The Benefits of Architectural Surface Films

What if you could transform your space - walls, furniture, counters - without limits. Now you can with high-end architectural surface films by InFeel. These resurfacing films allow you to:   ...

Posted onJun 30, 2016

Improve Your Home with Window Film

Windows invite sunlight in and offer visibility but... they're often an afterthought when it comes to home improvement. Did you know that intrusive sunlight not only warms up your home, but it also raises your utility ...

Posted onMay 24, 2016

5 Ways to Improve Office Comfort

According to environmental psychology (the study of the relationship between individuals and their surroundings) an office can either stress people out or make them creative and happy (1). Thankfully, offices no longer have to be ...

Posted onApr 22, 2016

IWFA: National Window Film Day

National Window Film Day Shares Valuable Facts with Homeowners and Brings Window Film to Light  International Window Film Association Announces April 30th in Recognition of Window Film and its Many Benefits The International Window Film Association ...

Posted onApr 1, 2016

8 Reasons to Advertise with Window Film & Wall Media

How many times have your heard someone say, “I forgot that store existed?” Boring, general storefronts often go unnoticed. Sure a generic sign does well for finding a place that someone’s already looking for, but why ...

Posted onMar 4, 2016

Window Film for Infrared Light Protection and Energy Efficiency

Most love the natural warmth that sunlight provides and embrace its comforting rays. It is, after all, simply a combination of bright light and radiant heat. Just the word 'sunlight' conjures up thoughts of warm ...

Posted onFeb 19, 2016

Exploring Decorative Resurfacing Films

Surface solutions: Where innovation meets function.  At Window Film Systems, we are proud to offer InFeel architectural finishes as part of our interior resurfacing options, which are perfect for commercial and residential needs. With time, interior ...

Posted onFeb 18, 2016

Does Security Film Really Work?

One of the most popular questions we hear is "does security film really work"? "Will it Smash?" by Window Film Systems is a video series in which we put windows protected with security film against ...

Posted onJan 15, 2016

Security Film: Protection for your Property

Protect Your Glass with Security Window Film Glass is vulnerable.It cracks, breaks, and shatters. Worse off, glass can often act as an entrance point for forced intrusion. A window or glass door/panel easily provides the opportunity for ...

Posted onMay 22, 2015

Window Film: Custom Printed for your home

Have you ever thought about how the glass in your home could be a canvas? A canvas that could serve as the backdrop for artwork or photography and create a little privacy at the same ...

Posted onApr 10, 2015

Nanotechnology and Ceramic Films

What is Nanotechnology? The terms nanotechnology and nano-particle are used quite frequently in today’s discussions of advanced window film technology. Are they overused and or misused? It’s important to know what these terms mean and ...

Posted onFeb 6, 2015

Don’t be Wary of Solar Film

People often have two big misconceptions about solar window film. One, it has to be dark to be effective and two, its going to turn purple and bubble on my windows over time. Solar film doesn’t need to ...

Posted onApr 14, 2014

Seasonal Differences in Sunlight

Ever wonder why the dining room table seems nearly impossible to enjoy dinner at without closing the blinds during certain times of year? Ever think about why your office heats up and has an increasing ...