Decorative Window Tinting in Katy, TX

The look of frosted glass, without new glass

Decorative window film is a thin layer applied to the inside face of the glass. Light still comes through, but what is behind it gets blurred. Some films look like acid-etched glass. Others carry stripes, dots or a gradient that fades from frost to clear.

It is the right call when a window works fine but shows too much. A bathroom window that faces the neighbor's driveway. Sidelights that let anyone on the porch see down the hall. A glass conference room where every meeting is on display. If heat and glare are the bigger problem, ceramic window film or reflective window film usually does more, and we will tell you that.

If the glass was damaged and is being replaced through an insurance claim, call us before the new pane goes in. We can photograph the existing film and write up what it takes to match it, so you have something clear to give your adjuster. The adjuster decides coverage, not us.

What the job includes

Samples on your own glass

We bring film samples and hold them against your actual windows. Frost looks different at noon than at night with the lights on inside, and we show you both.

Measuring and pattern layout

We measure every pane and mark where a band, border or gradient will sit. On office glass we line bands up across doors and side panels so they read as one straight line.

Glass prep

We scrape and clean the glass so no dust or paint flecks get trapped. Specks show more under decorative film than under clear tint.

Install and trim

Film goes on wet with a slip solution, gets squeegeed flat and is trimmed tight to the frame or gasket edge.

Old film removal

If faded or peeling film is already on the glass, we take it off and clear the old adhesive before anything new goes on.

Cleanup and care notes

We wipe down sills and floors when we finish. Before we leave, we tell you how long to wait before cleaning the glass.

Signs decorative film is worth a look

• Something is taped over the window

  A towel, a sheet of paper or a stick-on cling that keeps peeling. Film does the same job and looks like it belongs there.

• The blinds never open

  You keep them shut for privacy and lose the daylight. Frost keeps the light and blocks the view.

• The front door shows the whole hall

  Clear sidelights and door glass let anyone on the porch see inside. An etched-look film blurs the view without making the entry feel dark.

• People walk into glass doors

  Clear office walls and doors can blend right into the room, and someone eventually bumps one. A strip of frost across the glass at head height tells people it is there and screens meetings from the hallway.

• Old film is bubbling or yellowing

  Worn film looks worse than bare glass. We remove it and replace it.

• You want something you can undo

  Renters and owners thinking about selling can change the look without committing to etched or sandblasted glass.

How it goes, from call to cure

1. 1

   A free quote by phone

   You call and tell us which windows bother you and what you want to block. We set a time to see the glass.

2. 2

   The visit

   We measure, show samples and leave a written quote that lists each window. You can drop one or add one before we order film.

3. 3

   Install day

   We clear the sills, lay down drop cloths and clean the glass. A few bathroom windows and a front door usually take part of a day.

4. 4

   Curing

   The film can look a little hazy or show small water pockets for several days, longer in cool weather. That is moisture working out. Leave the glass alone for about a week, then clean it as normal.

What moves the price

We price decorative film after we see the glass, not over the phone by guesswork. Two jobs with the same number of windows can price very differently. Your written quote breaks it out window by window so nothing shows up later that you did not see first.

Film style

A solid frost costs less than a patterned or gradient film. Custom-cut designs, like a logo or lettering on an office door, take more time and material.

Size and number of panes

Bigger glass uses more film, and very large panes may need a seam. More windows means more prep and trim time.

Alignment work

Bands and patterns that have to line up across several panels or doors take careful layout.

Reach

Tall transoms and stairwell windows can need extra ladders or staging.

Old film removal

Stripping old film and adhesive is its own step and is priced separately on the quote.