Updated Critical Consumer Window Film Comparison: Eastman Vs. 3M Window Tinting

Today’s consumers are particularly well prepared to make their own comparisons between window film choices. They research via the internet and social networking.

They check independent resources like the NFRC.

People don’t want to be “sold” they want to be informed and educated.

This is a vast improvement and a powerful tool for our clients.

Advanced Film Solutions based in Tampa Bay with offices in Sarasota and Orlando has a somewhat unique perspective on the critical comparisons between 3M Window Film and the Eastman Window Film portfolio.

As the former 3M employee (33 years) and as the former National Sales Manager of 3M Window Film and for the last fifteen years as the founder and President of Advanced Film Solutions.

Advanced Film Solutions is thoroughly versed in all aspects of the window film business.

We appreciate that our bias is toward Eastman Films.

We are their LLumar Select National Dealer of the Year (2020) Dealer of the Year for the Southeast USA and the Dealer of the year for Eastman’s Huper Optik Films in Florida.

Nevertheless leaving that aside I’d like to assist consumers in a factual analysis of the differences and superiority of the LLumar, Vista and Huper Optik Film:

NFRC:

The NFRC rates all lab tested and independently documented applied films. This is a completely objective fact based resource.

You will note that the Eastman film portfolio offers a quantum advantage in choices for residential and commercial clients.

From solar films in reflective, dual reflective and nano-ceramic films the Eastman suite of films dwarfs the limited 3M offering.

Non reflective choices that meet all deed restrictions like our Huper Optik ceramic films. These patented films have no dyes and a durable hard coat. This compares to the 3M Prestige films that have dyes that will degrade through the course of time.

These choices out-perform the 3M films in glare rejection, heat rejection and optical clarity.

Eastman LLumar and Vista solar and clear security films are available in dozens of shade choices and thickness. These LLumar and Vista Films meet the objective Federal GSA testing requirements and UL Testing that meet and exceed.

There is no 3M Safety Security film that out-performs the Eastman choices in terms of life safety. This is a fact.

We understand that consumers may be more familiar with the 3M Brand name compared to Eastman. We fully acknowledge that perception.

The fact that Eastman Chemical is easily the world leader in window film sales and market share may not be as well know.

Advanced Film Solutions encourages these comparisons.

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Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota-Bradenton Protective Glazing Window Film

We are all painfully familiar with the series of threats, both real and inferred, targeting religious institutions across the USA.

These threats are not isolated to a specific religious group or category of school.

Childcare Centers, K-12 as well as community colleges and universities face dangerous times and concerned communities are taking proactive measures to increase people and asset protection

Advanced Film Solutions is one of Florida’s leading security protective glazing window film installation companies.

We have protected Universities, child care centers and religious institutions and houses of worship throughout the region.

Protective glazing films are employed by the Federal Government to protect Military personnel, Federal buildings, state and local governments and landmark building that may be the target of terrorism threats.

These coatings meet strict standards and documented, tested capabilities to withstand blast and intrusion.

Our team professionally installs these coatings to the interior (and exterior in some cases) of the building envelope on the exterior facing windows and doors.

Attachment systems are utilized to fix the film installation to building frames thus creating a complete system that bonds the glass in place.

Shatter resistant coatings are available in clear as well as combination solar iterations that will lower interior temperatures, provide privacy and lower monthly electric cooling costs.

These invisible systems are cost effective and offer superior life saving benefits.

If you are responsible for securing your facility we recommend that you inquire about a free estimate.

Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa, Orlando, Bradenton-Sarasota

Toll Free 877-575-3456

Tampa Bay Museum Quality Window Film, Advanced Film Solutions

When a St. Petersburg museum considered the damage unfiltered sunlight, heat and UV would do to their exhibits they wisely researched all window film solutions.

There are scores of window film installation companies in the Tampa, St. Pete Clearwater region but after doing their due diligence they chose Advanced Film Solutions.

Our team of installers completed the project in 2.5 days.

We applied Eastman Chemical’s LLumar Select Ceramic Coatings that factor out 99.9% of the harmful UV ray without taking away their views or light.

We installed a darker LLumar coating in the central lobby area so that visitors and employees would have maximum glare and comfort improvement.

Advanced Film Solutions has completed more than 13,000 commercial and residential projects since we launched our company in 2007.

Our clients receive the very best installations and our ceramic coatings easily out-performed our local 3M competition’s prestige film.

Why suffer with UV and heat damage?

Protect your home or offices with Advanced Film Solutions

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

Tampa, St. Pete, Bradenton, Orlando, Sarasota

Decorative Window Films Designed For Tampa Bay, Orlando Privacy & Branding

Advanced Film Solutions has a dedicated team of technicians that are experts in designer and decorative window film applications.

Ground floor privacy or partition glass can be enhanced with designer films that transform clear glass into frosted, etched and dozens of styles and opacity.

Leading brands like 3M Fasara, LLumar Illusions and Sunscape films lead the way in choices and levels of privacy.

Branding applications like this logo below:

Clear frost like the application pictured below:

You are only limited by your own imagination!

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877-575-3456

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Tampa Bay Window Film For Intense Heat Rejection Solutions

Advanced Film Solutions is Tampa’s leading window film installation company.

We need to be precise, efficient and solve the intense heat blocking requirements for folks who live in the Tampa Bay, Orlando and Sarasota region.

Our team of technicians and platform of leading window film solutions differentiates the solutions we offer our clients.

Choices:

We have been doing this for decades and our experience has evolved the portfolio of films we provide.

We promote the leading manufacturers of thin film aftermarket solutions that include the Eastman LLumar SelectPro films and Huper Optik ceramic coatings.

Security films like LLumar, Madico and Armorcoat as well as the Avery-Dennison Hanita films.

No other window film company in Florida has the capacity, number of highly trained installers and successful track record as Advanced Film Solutions.

Nine years having earned the Super Service Award winner from Angie’s List and an A Plus rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Call our offices at 877-575-3456 to arrange a free estimate.

Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota

Tampa’s Coolest Stores & Restaurants Select LLumar Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa Bay gets hot.

Very hot.

Dining out should be an enjoyable experience but unfortunately many diners are made to suffer with tables close to the windows.

The unrelenting heat and glare can ruin that special day out!

Restaurant owners throughout the Tampa Bay area select Advanced Film Solutions to solve this exact situation.

We solve the heat with cooling window film that immediately filters out up to 85% of that heat and glare.

Diners are cooler and comfortable and folks can concentrate on that dining experience.

Advanced Film Solutions has the widest and deepest portfolio of film coatings that transform your clear glass windows into energy efficient glass.

Our choices include Eastman Chemicals LLumar SelectPro Vista and Huper Optik ceramic films.

You select how dark or light you want your dining area to be.

Call for a free estimate toll free at 877-575-3456

Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa Bay, Sarasota, Orlando

Tampa Bay Homes Get Cooler With Advanced Film Solutions Ceramic Tinting

Many of our clients prefer the IR heat blocking clear UV films manufactured by Huper Optik (Eastman)

These films stop IR heat at the glass and filter out 99.9% of the UV without altering the look of your home’s windows.

These films meet HOA rules and all deed restrictions because they are non-reflective and meet all guidelines.

Huper Optik films are available in darker light transmissions as well so if you prefer lowered glare and a greater amount of visible light reduction.

Huper Optik is the preferred solution based upon the fact that these films are dye free and patented.

The amount of heat reduced will remain consistent and the fact that there are no dyes is critically important as compared to the 3M prestige film series.

Huper Optik has more light selections than our 3M competition and the optical clarity of our Huper Optik films easily out performs the 3M layered films.

Call for a free estimate toll free 877-575-3456

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Glass Secure Protection Window Film, Tampa, Orlando

No one can question the need to protect parishioners, students and staff at religious institutions and houses of worship throughout the country.

Recent events make this abundantly clear.

Whether you are responsible for protecting a church, synagogue or mosque; the weakest component in your security envelope are your glass windows and doors.

Advanced Film Solutions team of expert installers has protected scores of schools and religious institutions throughout the state of Florida.

We have completed installing shatter solar film at all Hillsborough County public schools K-12 with our Eastman Vista Window Film.

Thicker (8 Ml plus) glazing films are installed on the interior side of your windows and doors. These films are then attached to the metal frames using a wet seal silicone that has been tested and approved for government force and people protection throughout the world.

These films hold the glass in the frames against explosives or ballistic attack. While these films are not bullet proof; these films can delay, deter and deny entry into the protected area.

There are numerous configurations and choices for solar versions of these thicker films. Daytime privacy and lowered cooling costs can be substantial benefits for your institution simultaneously with the added security benefit.

These coatings are invisible so the aesthetics of your building remain unchanged.

Call for a free estimate and protect your most valuable assets!

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

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Summer Begins, Tampa Bay Heat Blocking Window Film Solutions

Summer is officially a few days away; but the heat has already been making homes and offices hotter for months!

Tampa Bay, Orlando and Sarasota-Bradenton homes face summer-like temperatures from March until November and that’s one long hot summer!

Window Film by Advanced Film Solutions stops heat, glare and UV from entering through your windows. Solar control Vista Film, LLumar and Huper Optik filter out 99.9% of the UV.

These coatings can block 85% of the heat from making your rooms feel like an oven.

Durable and scratch resistant; these coatings are warranted for a lifetime and in thicker security versions these same films can improve your home security and safety while lowering monthly energy bills by 30%.

You decide just how light or dark, reflective or non-reflective you want your glass to be.

Our Huper Optik films meet all deed restrictions without changing the appearance of your glass.

Fight summer heat starting today by calling Florida’s number one window film installation company.

Advanced Film Solutions

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

Window Film Comparison Shopping, Tampa Bay, Orlando & Sarasota

Florida homeowners need to stop heat, glare and faded wood, furniture and accessories.

Advanced Film Solutions is Florida’s window film experts.

We offer more choices and nearly every window film brand.

Our expertise is unmatched and that works for our clients who experience superior results while getting the very best deals and a lifetime warranty.

Consider our Eastman line of window film that includes LLumar SelectPro, Vista, Huper Optik and SunTek.

These coatings stop UV at the glass and thicker versions help to protect your home from forced entry.

These durable films are transparent and can meet any deed restriction when reflective films are prohibited. Our full ceramic line of films is the number one choice for condos and gated communities.

Call for a free estimate at 877-575-3456

Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa, Orlando and Sarasota