Advanced Film Solutions, Tampa & Orlando Window Film Installation

Advanced Film Solutions has developed the best trained and capable window film installation team in the Tampa Bay and Orlando region.

This may sound boastful if it were not supported by the thousands of successful installations and enthusiastic clients.

Our team has earned nine Super Service Awards from Angie’s List customers and two of our installers finished in the top 8 installers in the world during the Window Film Tint-off.

Advanced Film Solutions represents the leading brands of window film that include the Eastman Chemical’s portfolio of LLumar SelectPro, Vista and Huper Optik Ceramic films as well as Solar Gard, Madico and Avery-Dennison to name a few.

This provides versatility and choices that match our clients requirements.

We are fully insured and our employees are not sub contractors but rather report directly to Advanced Film Solutions.

Our management had 33 years experience at 3M prior to launching the company in 2007.

If you are looking at window film solutions we would invite you to get the benefit of our experience and competitive pricing structure to compare.

Call Advanced Film Solutions toll free at 877-575-3456 for a free estimate.

Protect People & Property, Florida Security Window Film

We don’t have to remind you just how volatile the world can be.

Protecting people and property is the obligation of any asset protection, security director or property manager.

Advanced Film Solutions provides GSA tested and Department of Defense tested security glazing window film.

These thicker coatings are applied to windows and doors.

Invisible or tinted (your preference) these films are designed to withstand impact and maintain the integrity of the window envelope during and after a blast event.

These films have met the criteria established for force protection and property protection for military bases, embassies and Federal buildings throughout the country.

Building shatter film

Many hospitals, financial institutions, universities and schools employ the benefits of these coatings.

In difficult times an installation of glazing protection films will deny, delay and deter burglars and protect people from flying glass shards.

Advanced Film Solutions represents the leading security glazing film choices manufactured by Eastman Chemical (LLumar, Vista, Huper Optik, SunTek)

Armorcoat manufactured by Saint-Gobain

Madico and Sunscape

Avery-Dennison Safety zone.

Johnson Window Film

SRQ protected by Advanced Film Solutions

These security coatings are fastened to the window frames using a wet seal attachment system.

This prevents the glass from popping out of the frame (daylight application)

Call Advanced Film Solutions for a free estimate: 877-575-3456

 

Window Film Consumer Comparisons For Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg Homes

You’ve decided that window film will solve your rising electric costs, provide UV protection against fade and lower the glare.

It’s hot. Tampa homeowners face that reality from now until October!

You may be looking for improved home security that thicker window film provides the question remains: which window film will provide the best value offer the best performance and have the best clarity?

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

Our technicians have the most experience and we have earned the Super Service Award from Angie’s List for nine years and an A Plus rating with the Better Business Bureau.

We have more choices and carry the leading brands in window film including Eastman Chemical’s Vista, LLumar and Huper Optik series.

We also represent SunTek, Madico, Sunscape, Hanita, Johnson and Solar Gard.

Our solutions portfolio was specifically designed to compete and win against 3M Window Film in every product category.

This was our intention after having been at 3M window film and understanding the competitive comparisons that our clients required.

Solar filtering window film:

Advanced Film Solutions window films are all NFRC certified. This independent agency measures and documents the performance attributes of window film.

Documented performance takes the guess work out of your window film decision making. It also promotes fact over illusion or tested performance over hyperbole.

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Choices: Advanced Film Solutions has an impressive overwhelming advantage in individual window film choices in light transmissions and physical appearance.

Our dual reflective coatings are available in dozens of choices beyond what 3M offers.

Security film: Thicker versions in 8 ML are available in dozens of choices beyond the very limited number of 3M films.

The thicker Advanced Films are the standard for security and have met the strict GSA requirements and are also available in lighter and darker choices than 3M including IR heat blocking versions.

Get a free estimate by calling toll free: 877-575-3456

Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota

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.

Get The Facts

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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 Solar Safety Glazing Protection Window Film

Thicker safety films have been protecting government buildings, schools, airports and military installations throughout the world for decades.

These 8 ML thick or greater mylar coatings are effective against impact from blasts as they maintain the integrity of the window opening holding glass in place and reducing injuries from glass fragmentation.

Window film manufacturers have developed a full range of shatter films that have an additional solar filtering layer that provides energy cost savings, privacy from the street view and glare rejection of up to 80%.

Home and business owners can now select from the large portfolio of shatter film solar safety films to upgrade their security for their home, store or facility while lowering cooling costs that will provide a superior return on investment.

Advanced Film Solutions offers our clients more choices than any other window film installation company and our experience in providing superior installations is unmatched.

These films have been independently tested and quantified to meet the most stringent federal guidelines and impact standards.

Given our tropical climate and burglary rates these solar safety combination films makes sense!

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

Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota

Fighting Tampa Sun & Heat, LLumar Advanced Film Solutions

A local church was dealing with intense heat, glare and fading.

Parishioners were complaining and as much as they prayed for a solution it took Advanced Film Solutions to solve their heat problems.

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Our team installed a LLumar SelectPro thin film to their expanse of glass.

The heat was reduced by nearly 75% and the glare by 85%.

Now everyone is happy.

You can experience the lifetime benefits of window film solutions by calling our 9 time awarded Super Service Angie’s List team.

No other company in Tampa Bay, Orlando or Sarasota has as much experience or the portfolio of solutions that will provide a customized solution.

Call today 877-575-3456

ADVANCED FILM SOLUTIONS

Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota Solar Safety Window Film Benefits

Imagine a window coating that stops UV, heat and glare while simultaneously hardening your home’s windows and sliders?

Advanced Film Solutions team of installation experts can take your single pane glass and strengthen them against impact and burglary.

These thicker coatings are the very same films used by the Federal Government to protect military personnel and GSA facilities throughout the country.

Advanced Film Solutions has done our share of government security installations including numerous county and city municipalities throughout the region as well as child care centers and the Sarasota International Airport.

Homeowners can choose from a wide selection of combination solar protection films manufactured by global leaders like Eastman Chemical’s Vista and LLumar Film, Saint-Gobain, Madico, Avery-Dennison and Johnson.

These coatings provide the same solar control and UV benefits along with security protection against intrusion.

Free estimates are available by calling toll free,

877-575-3456Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota

Tampa Bay’s Perfect Window Film Makes Homes Cooler

There are many variables for determining the perfect window film for your unique requirements.

It can become confusing so we thought it might be helpful to provide a quick checklist for making the right selection.

 

Residential and commercial window film requires a skill set of installation capability that differentiates itself from car tinting.  The installation company should be fully equipped, insured and properly credentialed.

Advanced Film Solutions has 15 years of experience since leaving 3M (33 years there!)

Our team of installation experts has the most experience in the state of Florida.
We have a superb A Plus Rating with the Better Business Bureau and an unmatched 9 years of earning the Super Service Award from Angie’s list. (Angi)

Type of film:

There are scores of window film choices, brands and appearance.

Reflective and dual reflective coatings filter out heat and provide privacy during the daytime. These films are durable and their adhesive clarity is pristine.

The leader in reflective film and clear adhesives is Eastman Chemical.  These films are sold under the LLumar SelectPro and Vista brands.

These coatings have a transferable lifetime warranty and are available in more light transmissions (including bronze, silver and neutral) than any other manufacturer.

Non- reflective:

The objective is to filter out the most heat without adding any exterior reflectivity to your windows or sliders. Here again the Eastman Huper Optik ceramic films meet the most strict HOA’ rules and deed restrictions!

Solar safety security combination films:

Our LLumar and Vista Solar security films are available in multiple light transmissions so matching your security need with the right light transmission is a breeze!

Advanced Film Solutions

Offices Tampa Bay, Sarasota, Orlando

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

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.

Flat Glass- residential and Commercial window film:

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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