Coavas One Way Privacy Window Film, Heat Control Window Tint for Home, Sun Blocking Reflective Window Film See Out Not in, Anti UV Static Cling for Windows Office Door (Black, 17.5 x 78.7 inches)

Great window film for day time privacy, room darkening (mild to moderate) and energy savings! I bought this film for a west facing bedroom that gets a ton of sunlight and heat in the summer. It is great! When the sun is shining it is like a mirror finish with total privacy. Be aware that the way this particular film works is based on the light, so if the room has more light than outside it does not offer privacy. I knew that going in so I was okay with this. Also, different reflective films block the sun more or less, I have ones that block less on my west facing doors, but I wanted darker (while still being able to see out) for this bedroom window, so I chose this tint. The application is easy, but a few tips will help a lot. First, make sure your window is completely clean. Then use a lot of soapy warm water. I apply it with a rag. I find it is better to deal with a little water mess than not have good adhesion. I use a utility knife to trim and a squeegee to help get air bubbles out. Small areas (like half a double hung window) will be easier to get the air bubbles out than large areas (like a picture window). Be patient. Also, if you are using a large film, it can be helpful to have someone else position it, but not impossible. Use tape to pull off the clear film (or cut off the edge if you bend it to get the film off). Make sure you apply the film to the inside of the window. Make sure the reflective side faces outside. This brand worked very well ( I have used many) and had just the right thickness. There is customer support and videos if this is your first time doing this sort of thing. I love that there is no adhesive, it works with static cling (I do recommend using soapy water) so there is no commitment. Great purchase!

I was a bit skeptical about these when I read some of the reviews that said this was hard to apply, but I figured for $10 bucks a pop, I would give it a try. The quality of this vinyl is very good. The vinyl is much thicker than I expected, and the pattern is actually textured onto the vinyl. I have two large windows on my back doors, and I have had a neighbor snooping around behind my house, so it was time do to something. This was easier to install and more affordable than blinds or curtains. I followed the directions carefully, which included removing the protective plastic sheet from the inside of the film, cleaning the window very well beforehand, and using water spray on both the vinyl and the window before applying. This process was very easy, but do it when you have time to be patient. My tips for installation. * I had also purchased a special felt squeegee kit (HTVRONT brand) for about $9 with sprayer bottle and exacto knives to help with the installation, and that made it much easier--worth the money to get that. I know some others have mentioned using a credit card as a squeegee, but I think it would be more difficult considering the textured pattern on the vinyl. *Measure the window to determine the size you need and then cut the vinyl before removing the protective film. My only complaint about this product is that there are no gridlines on the back to facilitate straight line cutting. *If the vinyl isn't where you want it to be, you can reposition if you have used a lot of water, and if not, remove it, add more water, and reapply. *Use a lot of water spray on the window and on the decal. If you have a decent squeegee, and I found this worked great with a felt squeegee, you will remove all the excess water. Once the vinyl was positioned where I wanted it on the glass, I spent a lot of time squeegeeing from the center of the vinyl to the outside, and then I would use a towel to wipe away the water that came out from the sides. In this way, I was able to remove ALL bubbles under the vinyl. It takes a bit of time but it totally worth it. *Before you finish squeegeeing, try looking at the vinyl in different lights and angles so you can find any bubbles you didn't see initially. Then squeegee them out. From start to finish, including measuring and cutting, it took me about 45 minutes to install these on the two windows. Several days later, even with crazy temperature variations outside, it is stuck fast with no peeling or bubbling and looks fantastic. What I like the most about this privacy solution is that if I change my mind about having that window covered at another time, I could easily remove the film. Highly recommended.

I bought this film to cover up a window for a little privacy and it was absolutely perfect, easy to install, no residue. The room instantly felt much cooler. I was so happy with my purchase that I ordered 2 more rolls of window film to cover up a bedroom window, the second roll was even easier, took me less than 15 minutes to measure & install but the 3rd roll was a challenge it had a small crease I didn’t think it was a problem but when placed on the window I could not remove what seemed like water bubbles, I kept trying to smooth it out with no avail, I removed the film thinking it was my window but quickly realized the film had dried water spots all over, both sides were done only minutes apart, the right side looks perfect and smooth, the left side looks wet but it has a dried on soapy water spots. Mind you I didn’t use soap to clean my windows only water, Maybe it was a faulty film. It was hard to take pictures of how it looks in person, the second picture shows how cloudy it looks. I will be requesting an exchange, that is the only reason why I removed 1 star.

works and looks go no issues with installtion

I liked the paper very much because it gives you a lot of privacy and above all it will help me with the reflection and warmth of the sun. It requires a lot of patience when it comes to putting it, but it looks pretty good, so as not to be professional in that, I do not look bad at all 😍

I used this product on one side of a sliding door. This product is thicker, much like a tarp, which may translate into better insulation and ray deflection. I had recently worked with two competing products, one thinner and one thicker, and this is superior to the competing thicker product and on par with the thinner product. Both thicker products darkened the incoming light, it's a matter of your preference (I had not thought about that ahead of time, but would recommend doing so). Surprisingly, this product had no problem with curling (pic 1), making it easy to work with, no wrestling or having to roll it the opposite way and using office clips to keep it that way, at least overnight, like its competitor! There are no tools included in this one as the thinner option offers, but it helped for me to have done three pairs of windows before this one in terms of the amount of time it took. My modified instructions are: (1) Decide a large smooth surface where you’re going to measure the material, and sweep its dirt off first. I used a laminated wood living room floor near the target window. (2) Measure the window, ideally with a long straight edge (pic 2, I forgot about that straight edge before!) that's as long as one of your dimensions; (3) Clean the window(s) you’re using this product on; (4) Gently lay out the product. You will only need one or two heavy things to weigh down the edges due to this product's minimal curling. A floor lamp or overhead light will help you see your marker marks. Using an erasable marker, with measurements a marker width wider than what you came up with in step 2, mark the product for the shorter length cut (typically to the length of the slider in my case). It's easier and thus a good morale builder. Cut that side, I used scissors. (5) For the longer edge, assuming that your window is narrower than this product, pick which side (left or right) you're going to remove the excess off of based on which has the most defects (pic 3). You may need a soft sofa, chair, or person to help you do the longer cut, for laying the product on as you cut your way through it. (6) Optional: wipe off your marker marks. (7) Hold what you cut on the window (dry) that you’ll be putting it on for checking your accuracy. If it’s slightly off, use that on the top of the window (have the “off” part where it would be least noticed). With this product, due to its thickness, it's best to cut the extra, it's best to use scissors. (8) Clear out the area in front of the window. Fill a spray bottle with water and lotion (not detergent), mix well so that it’s relatively clear. Place a towel in front of the receiving window, and generously spray the receiving window. (9) Peel off the back of the product- they include tape, fingernails worked fine for me, whatever works! This will be challenging for a sliding door window due to its length. (10) Hold the film over the towel that’s near the window and generously spray the side you just exposed. (11) Apply the product to the top of a sliding window and let it hang down. (12) Wrap a squeegee with a washcloth/hand towel to avoid scratching the product and work your way down to first remove the bubbles and water and second to apply the product. Don't let striving for perfection get in the way of very good, there's usually no significant difference (pic 4, after I tried it a second time). With this type of product, as long as you cover 99% of the window, you're good! (13) Press around the edges to force the curl away from the window. (14) Due to this product's thickness, getting as close to size is preferable. Scissors worked better for me than a utility knife, for you can easily make a mistake with the latter, including on the frame if it's made of vinyl. (15) Relax, you did it! Okay, one! Darkness: noticeable difference. That was my primary motivation for doing this work. Heat gain: the thicker material seems to make a difference. I put this product on the westernmost sliding door window due to it getting the stronger afternoon rays. Big suggestion: don't order more than one of these products, especially if they're the same width, at the same time OR label them when they come in. I did not, and this product ended up on a different window than it was intended, but on the other hand was much, much easier to work with and install than the other one, which ended up in, fortunately, a more obscure location.

This is a mixed review because the product is fine for what is advertised except for ease of usability. It is advertised as easy to install but in reality it is difficult to get right. I work retail and do a lot of installations using window cling. People say this item is thick but its really not that thick compared to many cling decals ive worked with before. Definitely recommend using either soapy water or windex for application as the surfactants in both with help with application and such. if it miss the placement or have stubborn bubbles, peel it back a little and add more of the solution to the window to give it more slip to work with. I dont not have a lot of personal experience with cutting edges as all the cling ive done before have precut edges that never reach the edges. This is maybe easier for some people but this was difficult to do and if you practice you could get good at it but for the cost of these, expect to mess up. Clings are also capable of "frankensteining" a bit to cover large spaces. So if you cant afford to replace a mess-up then just cut more to replace the gaps and repeat over the clings. So far overlapping is ok but will return later to update if the overlapping becomes an issue. Hasnt in the past with my other decal clings. Keeping dust from getting behind the clings is incredibly difficult and a little futile. The clings have a texture to them. they arent fully see through on the interior and does distort the images from outside. They are not scratch resistant. So far huge difference in the heat coming in through the windows. Truly the reason we bought these. But even the lighter colors block a lot of natural light. Not the end of the world in sunny los angeles! They definitely look cheap and if you can afford it, buy the UV coated windows in your house installation or pay a professional company to put similar window tints on. For the rest of us peasants in rentals... it'll do just fine!

The installation process was easy and effortless! I used a generous amount of water mixed with a very minimal amount of Murphy Oil Soap to assist with smooth application. The product layer down and adhered nicely once the backing was removed. The film was easy to smooth at and trim, and, stayed in place very well once applied. The color is slightly dark and blocks out a good amount of light, but, is still translucent enough to see out. Effective, effortless, and cost effective - that’s value!

Great product, fairly easy to use but can become a bit fiddly to get the backing plastic off. I've used it in the front room with about 1cm left of the window framing the frosted area (so we can still kind of see what's going on LOL) and the only thing that would make it even better would be to have a white backing paper with straight lines every 0.5cm (a bit like the sticky plastic for schoolbooks) so lines would be very easily cut straight. But with the nice geometric pattern even the wobbly lines are barely noticeable. I would definitely recommend this!

Looks great and super easy to install. Just cut to size, apply some water on your window, stick the film on and trim edges with a craft knife. Took the best part of 10mins and completely transformed my kitchen window.

Quizá no leí bien pero el material absorbe todo el calor del sol, no detiene la temperatura en un cuarto de 3x3 al contrario se siente más el calor. Es un muy buen producto solo no fue para mí.

Just the privacy we need in the bathroom. Like the design as a lot of poor designs out there.

Looks fabulous!! great value for money and relly changes the look of the room, lets plenty of light in. East to fit, just be patient and follow instructions