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Tampa, Orlando, Wesley Chapel, Window Tinting Comparisons For Home And Commercial Windows

Consumers do their research online and through third party recommendations.

Many folks would head to the Tampa home shows to kick the tires and speak directly to our sales people.

Advanced Film Solutions invites you to call our office at 877-575-3456 or send an email to [email protected] to arrange for a free estimate!

Fortunately Advanced Film Solutions has taken the mystery out of determining the best window film solutions by offering the widest and deepest solution offerings.

We have done our research and have direct experience with all major brand manufacturers of window film.

Our product portfolio includes NFRC certified window films that have documented and tested performance characteristics.

All 3M solutions have lifetime warranty and in the case of LLumar and Vista these coatings have a transferable warranty.

We offer choices that include 3M Scotchtint, 3M Scotchshield and 3M Prestige solar and Ultra film. Eastman Chemical’s LLumar, Vista, SunTek and Huper Optik.

Madico and Madico Sunscape.
3M Fasara and ScotchCal
Saint-Gobain Solar Gard and Armorcoat.
Johnson Laminating.
Avery- Dennison, Hanita Solar and Safety Zone

Our objective is to match the best of class window film for our clients.

Determining the perfect solutions entails the performance expectation required along with the aesthetic appearance of the installed coating.

Reflective films, dual reflective films may solve the glare and UV issues along with filtering out the heat. Many clients will prefer a non-metallic appearance which would point to the IR heat blocking multi-layered 3M Prestige Film or the patented ceramic coatings of Huper Optik.

Graphics and decorative films are also available in as you’d expect a wide variety of choices.

LLumar Illusions, Sunscape Deco-Lite and 3M Fasara are designed to provide privacy and add beauty to your home or office.

There is a full line of clear and tinted safety security films that provide home security against burglary while simultaneously factoring out heat and UV.

Advanced Film Solutions will take the mystery out of your window film decision making and as always give you the best possible installation.

Our team has earned the Super Service Award from Angie’s List for 12 straight years and we have an A Plus rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Call toll free: 877-575-3456 for free estimate.

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TAMPA, ORLANDO, SARASOTA

Tampa’s Most Durable, Optically Clear Window Film: Advanced Film Solutions

Fighting our Tampa Bay area heat isn’t for the weak of heart.

Summer temperatures which are typically tropical have become almost intolerable.

Advanced Film Solutions is uniquely qualified to stop the outside heat from transmitting through your hot glass into your home.

Eastman Chemical the world leader in thin film technology has developed window film that stops heat, glare and UV. These coatings are applied to your windows and sliders by our team of expert installers.

LLumar and Vista films are the clearest and most durable window film available.

Made in the USA our films are warranted for a lifetime against bubbling or peeling as well as color change.

Our clients determine the look of their film solutions. How dark or light, reflective or non reflective are decided after our clients review film samples right in their home.

Our coatings stop up to 85% of the outside heat from entering your home. This makes your home cooler and your electric AC costs reduced by 30% a month.

3M offers the Prestige series of multilayered optical film. 3M’s unique innovative technology filters out the IR wavelengths of solar heat. This enables their lighter 70% and 50% to keep more heat from entering your home.

Call for a free estimate at 813-949-3456

Enjoy comfort and glare free living.

Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

Preserve Your View, Lose The Heat. Advanced Film Solutions Window Tinting

Homeowners doing online research will discover that there are solar control coatings that block heat while maintaining the appearance of your windows and sliders.

These non-reflective films meet deed restrictions and Home Owner Association rules that prohibit reflective films.

The challenge for window film manufacturers was to develop a coating that filters out large quantities of heat while keeping the amount of light transmission high.

Reflective films certainly filter out heat, light UV and glare but again they create challenges for the deed restrictions and do alter the appearance of the glass.

Non reflective dyed films are one alternative but the solar absorption is generally too high for IG glass units and the dyes wear down very quickly under the relentless Florida sunshine.

The solution was the patented dual layer ceramic films developed by Huper Optik.

Huper Optik ceramic and spectrally selective films filter out IR wavelengths (invisible light spectrum) and an assortment of light transmissions depending upon the film selected.

It’s important to note that there are no dyes in the Huper series.

Huper Optik is available in darker light transmissions that offer greater glare and fade protection while the lighter 35% to 70% light transmissions block nearly 70% of the total solar energy.

The bottom line is maximum heat rejection with a better light ratio than any competitive coating.

Since these coatings are less reflective than glass your HOA will quickly approve.

Daytime views and night views are preserved.

Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota

877-575-3456

Cooler Tampa Bay Advanced Film Solutions Fights Summer Heat

Thanks to GOOGLE consumers can do their own research about window film solutions.

There are some very good sites to do your window film homework like the IWFA and the NFRC.

Advanced Film Solutions is a family owned window film installation company that services the Tampa Bay, Orlando and Sarasota Bradenton area of Florida.

Simply put we offer the widest and deepest selection of window film in Florida.

We install Eastman’s Vista, LLumar SelectPro, Huper Optik and SunTek.

We offer Madico and Sunscape along with Solar Gard, Avery-Dennison’s Hanita and Johnson Window Film.

Most recently we have added 3M Window Film to our portfolio. This includes the amazing Prestige Window Film as well as the 3M security window film selections.

We deal with facts.

Which film will solve our client’s requirements in terms of appearance, heat rejection, and investment return?

The consumer (YOU!) have your specific requirements that may include a non metallic appearance or a deed restriction that specifies the type of film you should consider.

Advanced Film Solutions has earned the Super service Award from Angie’s List for 10 straight years which in the window film business is unique for Florida dealers.

We have also earned the Best Of Home Advisor Award for the last several years.

Our A Plus rating with the Better Business Bureau is another feature in our cap!

More choices.

Better Choices

The very best installation and

Always a lifetime warranty in writing!

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Toll Free 877-575-3456

Window Film For Tampa-Clearwater Heat Control Perfect Balance

Homeowners throughout Tampa Bay, Orlando and Sarasota appreciate the numerous benefits of having solar control window film applied to their windows.

Advanced Film Solutions has provided energy control films on nearly 40,000 homes in the last 18 years.

Our in home estimates allow our clients the opportunity to choose the perfect film for their specific requirements and aesthetic preferences.

Reflective, dual reflective coatings:

Our portfolio of films covers a wide range of light transmissions and heat filtering capabilities.

Dual reflective films present a reflective appearance from the exterior view and a lower reflection from the interior. These films allow for night vision and will give the homeowner daytime privacy while factoring out heat.

No other company in Florida has as many choices. The se films range from our 5% straight through light transmissions of 58-60%

Non- Reflective coatings:

Our Ceramic Huper Optik coatings and Vista ceramic and spectrally selective films are less reflective than glass.

These coatings are perfect for deed restricted gated communities and they block a range of total solar energy from 75% to 49%

It should be noted that darker films in any composition factor out more heat than lighter versions of these films. This includes our spectrally selective films that filter out IR wavelengths.

There are some 3M dealers who confuse IR wavelengths with heat. This confusion leads them to make erroneous claims that a lighter 70% film can block 97% of the heat. This is clearly untrue.

Fortunately the NFRC has established factual, lab tested performance characteristics that highlight the actual performance of their prestige film as well as the Eastman Chemical portfolio we represent.

Advanced Film Solutions provides free estimates throughout the west and central Florida region.

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

Advanced Film Solutions, Tampa Gated Community Clear Window Tinting

Keeping heat, glare and harmful UV from entering your home is serious stuff here in the Tampa Bay, Orlando or Sarasota Bradenton area.

Many homeowners suffer with single pane clear glass windows and sliders.

Drapes, shutters and blinds may offer privacy and some glare control but they provide very little relief from the everyday harsh Florida sun.

Replacing windows is a very expensive proposition and in many cases unnecessary.

Window film can stop 99.9% of the UV and up to 75%-80% of the heat.

Advanced Film Solutions has the most complete portfolio of Eastman dual reflective films like LLumar and Vista.

These are energy efficient films that offer incomparable heat control.

These films present a reflective appearance on the exterior face of your windows.

This can be a benefit when privacy is required but nevertheless there are many instances when the reflective appearance is not preferred or simply prohibited by your HOA rules or Deed Restrictions.

The solution is our Eastman Huper Optik series of nano-ceramic IR filtering coatings.

The Huper Optik films are dye free so the color is stable and won’t fade over time. This is a significant advantage over the 3M prestige films.

Huper Optik adhesive quality is vastly superior to the hazy adhesives used by 3M prestige

Huper Optik offers more light transmissions including darker 20%, 30% and 35% while 3M is limited to their prestige 40 in their darkest choice.

If glare is an issue (and when isn’t it?) this is yet another superior advantage.

Both 3M and Huper Optik filter out IR wavelengths and of course both films work better at angles (this is a 3M sales tactic that has no merit in fact.)

Huper Optik and 3M are NFRC certified so consumers can get objective performance comparisons by referring to this quasi-governmental agency.

We are happy to provide free estimates and sample films for your HOA approvals.

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

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Tampa Bay, Sarasota, Orlando Window Tinting Comparisons

Competition is the engine that drives business throughout the window film business.

This shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone since every industry has its share of solutions providers who fight for consumer awareness and driving sales.

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

Our experience (33 years at 3M and the last 18 plus years representing Eastman Chemical (LLumar SelectPro, Vista and Huper Optik window film) is unique.

3M and Eastman Chemical are both multi-national corporations with extensive operations throughout the world and multi-billion in corporate sales.

Both have over 110 years of history from the Eastman Kodak days and 3M (Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing) founded in the early 20th century.

Window film solutions have been employed since the early 1960’s and the window film business has evolved through the innovations in thin film technology and adhesives.

Today’s window film solutions are durable and our window film solutions have documented performance characteristics as codified by the National Fenestration Ratings Council.

Eastman Chemical and 3M Window Film offer lifetime warranties and all window films supplied by both corporations factor out 99.9% of the UV.

Eastman Chemical is easily the global leader in sales and market share. The Eastman Chemical manufacturing footprint far outpaces the 3M capabilities in the window film market.

Certainly 3M has developed leadership in many diverse markets and industries but window film has not been a driving part of the 3M focus.

The Eastman superiority is evidenced by the broad portfolio of window film alternatives and this advantage is punctuated by the fact that Eastman manufactures many of the films sold under the 3M brand.

Whether one reviews the solar film suite of products or the security protective glazing films the Eastman advantage is noteworthy.

The window film advantage for Eastman is demonstrated by the superiority and clarity of the adhesives and the ability to meet consumer’s requirements thanks to multiple alternatives compared to 3M.

Solar Films:

Reflective and dual reflective coatings are the foundation of energy savings heat filtering solutions.

Eastman Chemicals LLumar and Vista Films are available in dozens of choices as compared to 3M’s limited solutions.

Eastman’s non reflective IR heat blocking films easily out-perform the decade old Prestige Film and our Huper Optik films are dye free as compared to the 3M multi-layered films.

Protective Glazing Film:

Here again the Eastman superiority outdistances the limited 3M product offering.

In terms of real world impact strength, alternatives in film thickness and variety of light transmissions and appearance the Eastman edge is unmatched.

Frankly there is no comparison from a consumer benefit perspective.

The only area of debate is the topic of consumer awareness and consumer perception.

Let’s take as an example a 3M re-boxed Eastman Film.

Eastman manufactures a lower quality dual reflective film for 3M purchase and resale.

The 3M dealer proposes this lower quality film and implies that this re-boxed film was made by 3M.

Thanks to the halo effect of 3M and their brand identity many consumers would conclude that this solution is superior to a brand that they are not as familiar with.

Our goal at Advanced Film Solutions is to level the playing field.

Once we make the case that Eastman and 3M are well established corporate giants the true competition becomes the question: Which provider offers the best solution with the best investment return.

In that debate the answer is Advanced Film Solutions and our Eastman Chemicals LLumar SelectPro, Vista, LLumar, Huper Optik solutions!

Call Advanced Film Solutions for a free estimate:

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

Making Glass Energy Efficient With Window Film

Window film is an aftermarket solution that consists of a transparent coating of film that gets applied to your home’s windows and sliders.

Thin film technology over the last five decades has produced innovative and durable coatings that can provide cost effective solutions to many of the problems associated with clear glass.

Today’s high tech window film stops 99.9% of harmful UV rays from damaging interior furnishings, wood floors and paintings.
These films last a lifetime and are warranted for a lifetime of performance.
Window film provides glare and light reduction customized to your specific requirements. You decide the amount of light filtering as well as the aesthetic appearance of your windows.
Non-reflective IR heat blocking coatings like Huper Optik stop heat without altering the appearance of your windows. This makes HOA’s and deed restrictions a concern of the past!
Thicker iterations of these coatings are effective means for home protection. The windows are covered with a coating that is used by the Federal Government to protect buildings throughout the USA.
Glare is reduced by as much as 90%
Privacy films are available as well as decorative films for bathroom privacy, etc.

Advanced Film Solutions, with offices in Tampa Bay, Orlando and Sarasota is one of the most respected window film installation companies in the USA.

Our team of installers has earned ten Super Service Awards and an A Plus Rating with the Better Business Bureau.

2 of our installers reached the top eight finals in the Tint-Off Contest held in West Palm Beach.

We are unique by offering the full line of Eastman Chemical LLumar SelectPro coatings including Vista, LLumar, Huper Optik, SunTek and Illusions Designer Films.

We also offer Madico, Armorcoat and Hanita Solar Security Films along with 3M Fasara and 3M ScotchCal.

Window film is the most effective retrofit home improvement with the fastest ROI of any other home energy improvement solution.

Get a free estimate and start enjoying a cooler, UV energy efficient home!

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

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Window Film 2025, Tampa Bay’s Smart Consumer Choice

The window film industry has been around for decades.

Starting in the 1960’s and evolving through these years in technological leaps of innovation in polyester, adhesives, coatings and nanotechnology.

The improvements demonstrated include incredible optical clarity, durability and efficacy against heat, glare, UV damage and privacy.

The leader in these critical benefits are the folks at Eastman Chemical who manufacture LLumar, Vista, Huper Optik and the Suntek brands. You can find their DIY films sold under the Gila brand.

Why window film and why now?

Clear glass presents numerous issues for home and business owners. There are a long list of problems including:

Overheated rooms.
UV sun damage to wood floors and furnishings.
Lack of privacy.
Glass breakage and shatter resistance.
High cooling costs.

These problems are particularly true for single pane clear glass, tempered clear glass sliders and dual pane IG units with little or no solar light filtering or UV protection.

To be clear it is the case that consumers can decide to replace their windows and sliders with energy efficient windows at a cost that has an incredibly high sticker price.

Window film is the smart alternative to a window replacement or simply living with your current situation.

These aftermarket films provide lasting benefits as stated above. The actual performance has been measured and confirmed by the NFRC which also rates the efficiency of new windows.

Window film will transform inefficient glass into energy smart windows at a fraction (1/10^th) of a window replacement.

Advanced Film Solutions experts provide free consultations and they will show you our wide range of coatings that will meet your specific requirements.

Our choices include reflective films, clear and lightly tinted ceramic nanotechnology films as well as dual reflective films that will not compromise your views or alter the appearance of your windows.

These ceramic films meet all deed restrictions and home owner association rules which are important here in Florida.

Now is a perfect time to compare window film to new windows or suffering with the heat.

Call Advanced Film Solutions today.

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

Tampa Window Film 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.