How to Tint a Window

Tinted windows save energy, and sometimes earn tax credits.

Tinting your home's windows will help you keep your home cooler during those long, hot summer months by deflecting solar rays and cutting down on heat absorption. Tinting your windows will also help preserve wood flooring, paint jobs and even electronics from damage. Window tinting will also save energy and in some areas may score you a tax credit.

Things You'll Need

• Window cleaner
• Lint-free paper towels
• Measuring tape
• Spray bottle of water
• Squeegee
• Razor knife
• Vinyl tinting film

Instructions

1. Measure your windows. Place the window film on a protected surface and cut it to size, using a razor knife.

2. Clean the window thoroughly with window cleaner and lint-free paper towels.

3. Spray the entire window with clean water.

4. Peel the vinyl film away from its backing, and spray water onto the sticky side of the film.

5. Apply film to your windows, moving it into place so that it fits the glass snugly. Use a squeegee to smooth the top edge to hold the film in place.

6. Smooth out wrinkles and bubbles in the film, as well as excess water, by running the flat edge of the squeegee from the center out all the way down the film.

References

• Tint Center: Installing Home Window Film

Resources

• Solar Film Co.: House Films