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Window Tinting Comparison Eastman Vs. 3M Window Film

Perception Vs. Reality.

Many consumers are familiar with the 3M Brand.

Small wonder because 3M makes thousands of products that consumers use every day; from Post-It Notes to Scotch Tape.

Home and business owners may be less familiar with Eastman Chemicals although they certainly know Eastman Kodak.

Eastman Chemicals separated from Eastman Kodak more than 25 years ago.

Eastman Chemicals is the world leader in window film technology, manufacturing and sales.

Advanced Film Solutions provides superior installations of Eastman window film sold under the LLumar, Vista, Huper Optik, and SunTek trademarks.

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Eastman Chemicals has a broad array of light transmissions and films of varied aesthetics.

Reflective films, dual reflective films and non reflective coatings in a wide range.

All of the residential and commercial choices have been NFRC certified for veracity in anticipated performance.

The 3M portfolio is extremely limited in terms of light transmissions and appearance.

For example our LLumar dual reflectives which out-perform the 3M Night Vision series is available in darker and lighter versions. The Vista films are also dual reflective and are also available in more choices of light filtering.

In terms of security film there is simply no comparison.

Our LLumar and Vista films are available in stronger 8 ML versions in dozens of light transmissions compared to 3M’s thinner limited security films.

Our Eastman Huper Optik series has several critical advantages over the 3M Prestige series.

Huper Optik has no dyes in the composition of the film. This ensures durability and color stability. The 3M Prestige films employ dyes and these light filtering chemicals can be scratched off of the film quite easily.

The adhesive superiority of Huper Optik’s clarity easily out performs the 3M Prestige film.

Our Huper Optik films are available in darker versions (20%-30%) where glare rejection and maximum heat rejection is crucial. Our Huper Drei is the best heat rejecting 35% film in the industry and easily out-performs the 3M Prestige 40.

Compare 3M Vs. Eastman by calling Advanced Film Solutions toll free at 877-575-3456

Glazing Protection Window Film Safer Tampa Schools

Protecting our children has become a critical requirement thanks to several unfortunate and tragic events.

Advanced Film Solutions, Tampa’s premier window film installation company as performed thousands of installations but none more important than the strengthening of windows at local schools, daycare centers and child care facilities.

Our team installs thicker 8 ML clear and solar security films manufactured by the leading manufacturers in the world.

LLumar, Vista Films by Eastman as well as Madico and Armorcoat coatings. The Israeli made Hanita films are designed to withstand maximum impact from intrusion or explosions.

We use the same expertise as demonstrated when we completed Sarasota International Airport earlier this year.

We highly recommend the optional wet glazing system that creates a system between the glass, film and frames.

This additional safety mechanism ensures the integrity of the glass being held in the frames during a forced entry.

You might also consider selections that lower energy usage and provide privacy along with the life safety benefits of the clear versions.

For a free estimate contact Advanced Film Solutions

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

Orlando Utilities Get Advanced Film Solutions LLumar Protective Glazing Film

The team at Advanced Film Solutions completed protecting with our Vista glazing protection film.

The goal is to provide shatter protection and solar heat filtering with a combination solar safety window film.

This objective has been met with our LLumar SelectPro Vista Luminance Film.

Our team is uniquely qualified to perform this type of installation given the technical installation capabilities of our installation team.

The entire installation of shatter film will be anchored to the glass and frames with our wet seal attachment system.

The superior heat, glare and strength of our LLumar films met and exceeded our direct competition in all aspects and specifications.

No matter the size of your requirements Advanced Film Solutions is ready to meet the challenge.

Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota’s leading window film installation company is Advanced Film Solutions

Telephone: 877-575-3456

Protective Glazing Window Film Ship Safe, Advanced Film Solutions

Advanced Film Solutions provided protective glazing security window film for a tanker ship.

The ship was docked for resupply and their primary concern was the protection of their crew against pirates at sea.

The bridge deck windows were protected with LLumar Clear Shatter Control window film.

The application was further hardened with a wet seal attachment system that creates a system between the glass, frames and the LLumar Film.

This application will maintain the integrity of the window envelope. If Somali pirates shoot at the bridge windows the glass will remain in the frames. This is similar to the objectives of retail store asset protection and school safety requirements.

Many of our local government building have contracted with Advanced Film Solutions to protect their people and property.

The optical clarity and documented performance combined with the installation capabilities of our techs made this smooth sailing!

Our team protected a sister ship last year docked in Taiwan!

If you are looking for secure protection from flying glass and impact intrusion call Advanced Film Solutions for a free estimate.

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

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TAMPA, SARASOTA, ORLANDO AND PORTS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD!

Home Show Comparing Window Film Choices For Cooler Tampa Bay Homes

Window film is one of the most practical and affordable energy upgrades any homeowner can implement to make their home more comfortable and lower monthly energy costs.

Advanced Film Solutions will be exhibiting at this weekend’s Tampa Bay Home Show.

This will be the 12th straight year that we have attended.

Window film experts will readily admit that our solutions are not as well known as we would prefer.

Sure we have done thousands of homes and commercial offices throughout the years; but many homeowners remain unfamiliar with this elegant solution.

Consumers may be considering costly window replacement when all they really needed was an application of our thin transparent coatings warranted for a lifetime!

Lifetime warranty.
Eliminates harmful UV by 99.9%
Stops glare
Provides increased security.
Lowers cooling costs by 50%

Once you determine that window film is an avenue to research the next decision will be which company to choose for the best value?

We highly recommend our team!

Stop by and visit our booth at the Florida State Fairgrounds this weekend.

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Advanced Film Solutions is Tampa Bay, Orlando and Sarasota’s Eastman LLumar SelectPro, Vista, Huper Optik window film installation company.

We have earned the Super Service Award from Angie’s List for seven straight years and an A Plus with the Better Business Bureau.

Our team of sales and installers is the best in the business and our experience, including 33 years with 3M is at your disposal.

All of our films are NFRC certified for performance expectations.

We deal in facts rather than French fry lamp tricks or ridiculous claims about working better at angles or stopping 97% of the heat.

Our coatings are built for maximum optical clarity and performance.

We have more choices, more light transmissions and more films that meet deed restrictions and HOA rules.

Call our office at 877-575-3456 and compare.

Make Your Tampa Home Cool With Advanced Film Solutions LLumar Select Window Tinting

Heat is the Enemy!

The long hot summer is upon us and the heat, humidity, glare and outrageous cooling costs are about to hit us like a train!

Advanced Film Solutions can drive down the heat in your home with today’s high technology affordable solar window films.

These transparent coatings are applied to your existing windows and slider. The result is a cooler, UV and glare free home.

Our Eastman SelectPro, Vista, LLumar films stop up to 85% of the heat from entering through your windows.

This cools down your allowing your AC to work more efficiently while simultaneously stopping glare and 99.9% of the damaging UV rays.

Your electric bill will be up to 30% lower in the summer (which for homeowners in Tampa, Sarasota and Orlando may be as soon as tomorrow!)

Call for a free estimate.

Toll Free at 813-949-3456

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How Tampa Keeps Cool With Advanced Film Solutions Window Film

Tampa businesses have to deal with unrelenting sunlight, glare and heat throughout the day.

Clients, patients and employees squinting while they work or wait is not conducive to repeat business or job satisfaction.

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

Our team of highly skilled professional installers combined with the best heat and glare blocking coatings make those problems go away!

Durable window film stops up to 95% of the glare from entering your offices and as much as 85% of the heat.

Stopping nearly 100% of the UV protects furnishings and carpets from fading!

Our solar and solar security films are transparent coatings that let’s you maintain your view without baking your rooms and offices.

Get the best for less with Advanced Film Solutions.

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

Tampa Bay Window Film Summer Benefits

Keeping heat from entering your home is a full time job.

Faded furnishings and wood floors getting lighter every year are not exactly what you had in mind when you moved into your home.

Advanced Film Solutions can solve this heat, glare and fading problem with today’s thin film coatings made by Eastman Chemicals.

These economically priced coatings stop heat at the glass.

UV is filtered by 99.9% and your home will be cooler and energy efficient for decades to come.

Compared to replacing your windows these solar films will provide a payback in less than 2 years; and your monthly electric bill be lowered by 30% a month.

You might also consider our dual purpose security and safety films that provide protection against forced entry.

These coatings are much thicker than the standard solar films and can be anchored to the slider frames so entry will be denied.

The aesthetic look of your home will be preserved with our ceramic films by Eastman’s Huper Optik series.

These German manufactured coatings filter out visible light as well as IR heat. This provides better total solar energy rejection which would typically be found in reflective films.

Why suffer through another long, hot and expensive summer?

Free estimates at 877-575-3456

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Staying Home? Tampa Bay Homeowners Discover Window Film Benefits

We are in “unusual”, “difficult”, times or whatever adjective you’d prefer to use.

The bottom line is most of us are stuck in our homes or condo’s doing our part to lower the curve or just protect ourselves from this Covid virus.

Advanced Film Solutions is Florida’s largest residential and commercial window film installation company. We install solar and solar safety security window films that:

Reduce monthly cooling costs and lower your electric bill by 30% a month. We accomplish this result by factoring out 80% of the heat from entering your home. Your AC is more productive since it’s not working as long or hard to keep your family comfortable.

Our coatings stop 99.9% of the UV from coming through your windows or sliders. This protects your floors, carpets and interiors from fading.

We offer thicker shatter control films that not only perform the above outcomes but also hold glass in place against forced entry, flying debris or an accidental golf ball flying through your window.

Our films stop glare from annoying your family when they watch daytime TV or Netflix. You choose the level of filtering you prefer.

Our films are durable and backed with a lifetime warranty. No bubbles, peeling or color change. These films are crystal clear and transparent.

Making your home more comfortable and energy efficient makes sense more than ever.

Get a free quote by calling 877-575-3456 (Toll Free)

Advanced Film Solutions team covers the entire Tampa Bay, Orlando and Sarasota region.

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Advanced Film Solutions, Tampa, Top 15 Window Film Dealers, USA

Advanced Film Solutions was included on the Top 15 Dealers USA List per Window Film Magazine for the last three years. (2018-2020)

We have been a top dealer for the last several years and one of the fastest growing window film companies in the USA.

Our results are certainly a team effort and we thank our brilliant installers and sales team.

How did we accomplish this achievement?

Our objective is to meet our client’s expectations. We install the best possible solutions from a broad array of suppliers. Our experience for decades has taught us a few things about which films do the best job given the heat here in Florida.

Our installers have more experience than any competitor.

Our dedication and responsiveness contribute to our success and our thousands of delighted clients provide the recommendations we are proud to have acquired.

Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa, Sarasota, Orlando

877-575-3456