Protecting Furnishings From Fading, Tampa Bay Window Tinting

Watching your furnishings, wood floors and paintings get lighter each season isn’t a pleasant experience.

The culprit?

Clear glass windows and sliders that let in all the light, heat and UV relentlessly into your home.

The solution?

Advanced Film Solutions window tinting.

All of our window film choices filter out 99.9% of harmful UV rays. There are a variety of light transmissions to select from that limit heat and light that also contribute to fading.

You choose the perfect balance between light and heat for your rooms.

We offer non-reflective IR heat blocking films along with reflective and dual reflective choices that match your privacy concerns and deed restrictions when applicable.

Your views are preserved and your furnishings and artwork are protected.

These coatings are also extremely beneficial in limiting health risks due to the UV.

The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends these films to protect you and your loved ones.

Advanced Film Solutions has offices in Tampa, Sarasota and Orlando.

Call 877-575-3456 for a free estimate.

2026, Florida Window Film Consumer Comparisons

Advanced Film Solutions is proud to promote the 3M Prestige and Eastman Chemical window film products.

What consumers may not know is that Eastman Chemical is the world’s largest manufacturer of solar and solar security window film.

3M has created the innovative Prestige portfolio that meets deed restrictions and is available in shatter solar combination versions.

Additionally our brands include LLumar, Vista, SunTek and Huper Optik.

3M is the leader in window film based on their well known Scotch brands, etc. and 3M window film is the top choice for residential and commercial films.

The decision concerning which choice to make will be based on your specific requirements and aesthetic preferences.

Solar Films:

The Eastman solar film portfolio includes a wide choice in light transmissions and appearance.

Reflective and dual reflective films as well as non-reflective ceramic and spectrally selective films.

These Eastman films are all NFRC certified.

Eastman’s LLumar film meets all critical testing requirements including GSA, DOD and ASTM and European Smash standards.

Choices include several neutral choices, silver and several dual reflective security films as well as thicker coatings of 7, 8, 11 ml or thicker for various applications.

The Huper Optik ceramic films are IR heat blocking choices ideal for deed restricted or gated communities.

3M Prestige series are available in shatter versions and are less reflective than glass. These meet gated community rules and provide safety and security benefits.

Additionally the clarity of the Eastman adhesives is incomparable.

Huper Optik is dye free so the heat filtering capabilities of the Huper Film will not degrade over time.

Consumers will benefit by a direct comparison by calling Advanced Film Solutions toll free at 877-575-3456

Offices: Tampa Bay, Orlando, Sarasota-Bradenton

Solar Shatter Protection Florida Window Film Systems, 2026 Safety

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.

Advanced Film Solutions installed shatter solar window film on all Hillsborough County public schools K-12 grades in 2020.

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 3M Ultra and 3M Prestige Ultra, Madico and Armorcoat coatings. Avery-Dennison’s 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.

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

Competitive Edge, Window Film For Tampa Bay Consumers

The window film business has been around since the 1960’s and you would be correct in assuming that given the tropical climate here in Florida there might be many window film companies to meet the demand.

So why Advanced Film Solutions?

Advanced Film Solutions began our path to becoming Florida’s number one window film company in 2007.

Prior to this launch we worked for 3M for 33 years. Our experience as south east sales executive and national sales manager for 3M window film was a strong foundation for that fledgling business.

The competitive landscape in 2007 was a daunting challenge.

Our goal was to develop our business from the ground floor by offering the best performing selections of window film using the best installers in the Tampa Bay region.

Advanced Film Solutions has grown during these last nearly 18 years.

We have built the best team of fully trained and experienced installers.

Our film portfolio has grown as well as we have adapted our product solutions to include the NFRC certified films manufactured by 3M Prestige, Eastman Chemical, Avery-Dennison, Madico, Saint-Gobain and 3M Fasara and Scotchcal.

Our customers matter. Meeting their expectations is the main objective because growth depends on our reputation and positive referrals.

The need in Florida for cooling solar and solar safety films is acute. Advanced Film Solutions is there for you and is ready to make your home comfortable and safe.

Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa, Sarasota, Orlando

Get a free estimate by calling Advanced Film Solutions

Toll Free: 877-575-3456
Tampa: 813.949.FILM
Sarasota Bradenton: 941-822-8841
Orlando: 407-843-9350
Pinellas County: 727-944-3456

E-mail: info@advancedfilmfl.com

Tampa Window Film Timely End Of Year Holiday Gift Ideas

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

We meet the summer challenge of intense heat, glare and faded furnishings by having the strongest portfolio of window film choices and a dedicated team of 10 installers to meet the incredible pace of business that you’d expect here in tropical Tampa Bay.

Brands like 3M Prestige, Eastman Chemical’s Vista, LLumar and Huper Optik ceramic films.

Security films by 3M Ultra, Vista, LLumar, Armorcoat and Madico

Designer graphics frosted and decorative films by Illusion and 3M Fasara.

Our team has earned the Super Service Award from Angie’s list for 10 years and most of our installations are done in less than a day.

Why wait for cooler rooms and lowered AC costs?

Get a free estimate while it’s hotter than. . .

Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa Bay, Sarasota, Orlando

877-575-3456

Tampa Bay Region Window Tinting 2025, Christmas, New Year Comfort

Advanced Film Solutions has grown through the years into one of the largest volume window film installation companies in the USA.

Based in Tampa, where it certainly stays hot for most of the year, we are clearly in the perfect climate to offer transparent film solutions that lower heat, glare and eliminate unrelenting UV damage.

While this is obvious it also created an environment where we face plenty of competition.

How does Advanced Film Solutions continue to be the first and best choice for window tinting for homes and commercial clients throughout the Tampa, St. Pete. Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, Hillsborough County, Clearwater area?

Choices:

Advanced Film Solution represents the leading window film brands in the USA.

We promote the outstanding 3M Prestige Series and Prestige Ultra Window Film.

These unique coatings factor out IR wavelengths in the solar spectrum. Nano multilayered films these coatings meet all deed restriction for Gated Communities and HOA rules!

We are unique by offering Eastman Chemical’s LLumar and Vista series along with the patented ceramic Huper Optik films.

We represent Madico and Sunscape, Solar Gard and Armorcoat, Avery-Dennison and Johnson as well as 3M Fasara and Scotchcal decorative films.

This portfolio allows our clients to select among these films and choices guided by our team of experts.

It’s simple to define why one particular solutions provides better value for consumers.

It may be durability, clarity or anticipated NFRC rated performance expectations.

There are reasons why one similar appearing film might be a lesser value than another and given our 45 years plus experience, we can identify these advantages.

Our techs:

We have the largest installation team in Florida.

These highly trained experts are at the top of their game when it comes to pristine installations.

This is why we have earned 14 Super Service Awards from Angie’s List.

Two of our techs are in the top 8 installers in the world based on the recent tint off.

This experience and capability is unmatched compared to our local competition.

Our warranty is exceptional and our pricing is more than competitive.

We are not trying to justify a higher investment price for these advantages. In fact we are in most cases the lower cost price.

That’s why we win.

Get a free estimate at 877-575-3456

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Fade Protection With Today’s Trusted Window Film. Taming The Florida Sun

Clear glass floor to ceiling windows may have seemed wonderful when you moved into your home.

The view was perfect and the openness and bright light made your paintings and wood floors really jump out.

Unfortunately the longer your furnishings are exposed to unfiltered light; the fast these valuable possessions begin to fade.

It’s a deadly trio of factors (light, heat, UV) that ruins your floors and leather couch.

UV: Unfiltered UV promotes fading and the harmful nature of UV is well documented.

All Advanced Film Solutions solar control window films block 99.9% of these rays.

Heat: The amount of heat streaming through your glass is the next third of your problem. darker is better for fade protection and thanks to dozens of choices your home need not be dark or uninviting.

Light: the amount of light is the final third of the problem.

Advanced Film Solutions can filter out up to 95% of the visible light.

This might be ideal for a bedroom but most homeowners prefer lighter coatings that block 60-85% of the visible light.

The best strategy would be to get a free estimate by calling our office toll free at 877-575-3456

Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota

Tampa Bay Compares Window Film Vs. Replacing Windows The Clear Choice

Window film is an aftermarket retrofit solution that transforms your inefficient single pane or dual pane windows into heat filtering units at a fraction of the cost for a window replacement.

Today’s durable lifetime warranted window film will not bubble, peel or fade. The number of choices is incredible ranging from dark light transmissions to clear IR heat blocking films.

We also recommend dual benefit solar security window films that will strengthen your glass providing shatter control and theft protection.

There are low e coatings that provide summer and winter benefits by maintaining the interior room temperatures no matter how hot or cold it gets outside.

Optically transparent coatings are warranted for a lifetime and filter out 99.9% of harmful UV rays.

While damaged or deteriorating windows simply have to be replaced, window tinting provides an affordable alternative to replacement when your goal is to improve energy efficiency.

In fact, the cost for quick, professional installation is about one-tenth the cost of replacement windows!

Advanced Film Solutions with offices in Tampa Bay, Sarasota and Orlando offers more choices of coatings than any other window film installation company.

We can meet any deed restriction or HOA rule thanks to our non-reflective coatings like 3M Prestige or the shatter version Prestige Ultra Film.

These films are all NFRC certified so you will get the performance expected and the durability you require.

Our expert team of installers can manage any size project and we have earned the Super Service Award from Angie’s List for 14 years.

Call for a free estimate toll free at 813-949-3456

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Tampa Bay’s Gated Communities Homes Get IR Heat Blocking Window Film

Tampa Bay, Orlando and Sarasota boast some of the more exclusive gated communities in the country.

Homeowners appreciate the deed restrictions that prohibit activities that can lower property values.

While homes in gated communities suffer from heat, glare and rising cooling costs their deed restrictions prohibit the use of reflective window film.

Advanced Film Solutions offers the best heat rejecting non-reflective window films that meet all deed restrictions.

Consider our 3M Prestige and 3M Prestige Ultra solar shatter window film. These coatings stop more IR heat than any other film.

Huper Optik ceramic films provide the best heat to light ratio performance of any non reflective films.

These non dyed and non-corrosive films out-perform all competitive offerings.

When we discuss anticipated performance on various glass types (single-pane, tempered, IG, etc.) we refer to documented characteristics as outlined by the NFRC.

Huper Optik, Eastman Chemical has a wider range of choices. 3M Prestige is also available in multiple light transmissions.

Huper Optik offers a lifetime warranty and of course our choices eliminate 99.9% of the UV.

There are many gated communities that have allowed reflective films in their communities.

If the HOA approves than you might consider the Eastman Vista Series or our LLumar Dual Reflective films.

These films are available in a wide range of light transmissions in either the Vista or LLumar lines and these choices out-perform our 3M Night Vision competition.

Once again check our documented results on the NFRC website. You’ll note that our Eastman choices are available in a 5%, 14%, 15%, 18%, 25%, 28%, 35%, 38%. 45%.

Do your homework and research the critical comparisons and call Advanced Film Solutions toll free at 877-575-3456

Offices: Tampa Bay, Sarasota, Orlando

The Most Comfortable Time Of The Year. Tampa Bay Window Film Solutions

You may have noticed that glare streaming through your windows has changed.

Windows that were once in the shade are now the direct focus of the Sun.

TV viewing or working on your tablet or PC has become a chore and rooms are too bright, hot and furnishings are fading.

The solution is an application of thin window film coatings by Advanced Film Solutions.

We offer dozens of light filtering coatings that can stop up to 95% of the glare from entering your home.

You decide just how dark or light the windows will appear and you won’t lose any optical clarity or visibility thanks to our clear adhesives developed by Eastman Chemical.

Lifetime warranted films that will keep your home or office glare free for decades to come.

3M Prestige Window Film that meets deed restrictions for gated communities or condos. These films are available in shatter control security versions.

Always free estimates by calling toll free : 877-575-3456

Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa Bay, Sarasota, Orlando