Office window film
Privacy for the conference room. Daylight for everyone else.
Frosted logos, privacy bands, glass door graphics and visibility markings for offices across Greater Seattle. Designed in-house and installed on-site by Ardor's own crew.
Why film the glass
Glass offices have a privacy problem
Glass walls keep an office bright and open. They also put every meeting, screen and phone call on display. Office window film fixes that without new walls: frost the glass where people need privacy, keep it clear where they want light and a view.
The same film can carry your brand: a frosted logo on the conference room door, room names on glass, a printed graphic at the entrance. It goes on the glass people walk past every day.
- Privacy for conference rooms, private offices, HR and exam rooms.
- Branding on glass doors, entrances and reception partitions.
- Markings that help people see full-height glass.
- Light and heat control on exterior windows with solar film.
Options
What offices put on their glass
Most projects mix two or three of these. A conference room might get a frosted band with a clear-cut logo and a door marking.
- Etched look
Branding
Frosted logos
Your logo cut from frosted film, or cut out of a frosted panel so the logo stays clear. Reads like etched glass.
- Light stays
Privacy
Privacy bands
A frosted band set to where people sit and stand. Heads and screens stay private while light passes above and below.
- Full privacy
Privacy
Full frost
Floor-to-ceiling frosted film for rooms that need full privacy, like HR offices and wellness rooms.
- Wayfinding
Doors
Glass doors and sidelights
Room names, suite numbers, logos and frosted panels on glass doors and the sidelights beside them.
- Ask your building
Visibility
Manifestation markings
Bands, dots or logos on full-height glass and glass doors so people notice the glass. If your building or architect has a marking spec, bring it to the estimate.
- Custom
Design
Patterns and text
Lines, geometric patterns, values or mission statements cut from frosted film, with clear areas built into the design.
- Full color
Color
Printed and color graphics
Full-color printed graphics or colored film for entrances, reception glass and brand walls.
- Ask about removal
Fade
Gradients
Film that fades from frosted to clear for a softer screen. Some gradient films cannot be removed without destroying them.
Before / after
Plain glass to branded glass
Drag to compare. The after photos are Ardor installs.
Large-format logo window graphics on a commercial building entrance.
Simulated before: illustrated plain storefront glass, not a photo of this space. After: the finished install.
Perforated window film that carries the logo and contact details while keeping the view out.
Simulated before: illustrated plain storefront glass, not a photo of this space. After: the finished install.
Choosing a film for office glass
Match the film to the room. Light numbers vary widely by film, so ask which exact film is in your quote.
| Option | Privacy | Daylight | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frosted or dusted, full coverage | High, day and night | Diffused. Example: 3M Crystal Dusted lists 85% visible light transmission on 6 mm clear glass | HR offices, wellness rooms, restrooms |
| Frosted band | Medium to high at eye level | Clear above and below the band | Conference rooms, private offices |
| Frosted with clear-cut logo | Medium to high | Diffused, with clear logo areas | Conference room doors, reception glass |
| Cut vinyl or printed logo | Low | Mostly clear | Entrances, suite doors, brand moments |
| Gradient | Low to medium | Fades to clear | Glass partitions, meeting rooms |
| Reflective film | Daytime only (rule of thumb) | Reduced | Exterior windows with glare and heat |
Industry rule of thumb: reflective and one-way films depend on which side is brighter, so they lose privacy at night when interior lights are on. Frosted film does not. Sources: 3M Crystal Glass Finishes Dusted specifications; Ardor window page.
How an office window film project runs
Most office projects follow the same path.
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Step 1
Free on-site estimate
We walk the space with you, measure every pane and door, and note the glass type, frames and hardware.
No charge for the visit
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Step 2
Design and proof
Ardor's in-house designers lay out logos, bands and patterns to your glass. You approve a proof before anything is cut. Design is quoted separately from film and install.
Proof to scale
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Step 3
Choose the film
Frosted, printed, colored or solar film from 3M, Avery Dennison or STEK, matched to the room and the glass.
Matched to the job
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Step 4
Cut and print
Logos and patterns are plotter-cut from frosted film or printed in full color.
Made at Ardor's Snohomish shop
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Step 5
Clean and apply on-site
Installers clean the glass on-site and apply the film wet, over a slip solution, so it can be positioned exactly.
Wet application
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Step 6
Clean up
Ardor's installers apply everything on-site, then clean up.
Glass left clean
Good to know
Privacy after dark
Frosted film keeps a room private day and night. Reflective and one-way films work by light: they hide the darker side. Industry rule of thumb: once the lights are on inside and it is dark outside, people can see in. For conference rooms on exterior glass, frosted film or a frosted band is the safer choice.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How private is frosted window film?
Frosted film blocks a clear view while letting daylight through, day and night. Light levels vary by film; 3M lists its Crystal Dusted film at 85% visible light transmission on 6 mm clear glass, and Avery Dennison's cast frosted film lists 46%.
Can you cut our logo into frosted film?
Yes. Ardor cuts custom frosted privacy film, patterns, bands and clear viewing bands. Your logo can be cut from frosted film or left clear inside a frosted panel.
Can film go on glass doors?
Yes. Glass doors and sidelights are common spots for frosted panels, logos, room names and visibility markings.
Will the film damage our glass or be hard to remove when we move?
Window graphics and most window films can be removed from glass without damaging it. A few films use permanent adhesive or cannot be removed cleanly, so tell us if you lease before you choose a film.
Do frosted films have a fire rating?
Many do. 3M's Crystal Dusted film and ORAFOL's ORACAL 8710 both list ASTM E84 Class A. If your building manager asks, request the data sheet for the exact film in your quote.
Do you design the graphics?
Yes. Ardor's in-house designers lay out the film to your glass and show you a proof before anything is cut. Design is quoted separately from film and install.
How much does office window film cost?
It depends on the glass area, the film and the design. Every project is quoted after a free on-site estimate. Call (425) 629-0796 to book one.
Sources
- [1] Ardor Printing, Window Graphics and Frosted Window Film (live page) (opens in a new tab)
- [2] 3M Crystal Glass Finishes, Dusted 7725SE-314 Specifications (opens in a new tab)
- [3] Avery Dennison Frosted Glass (cast) Window Film, Product Data Sheet (opens in a new tab)
- [4] ORAFOL ORACAL 8710 Dusted Glass Cal, Technical Data Sheet (opens in a new tab)
- [5] HEXIS GRADIENT1 Technical Data Sheet (opens in a new tab)
- [6] 3M Instruction Bulletin, Application, Substrate Selection and Preparation (opens in a new tab)
- [7] 3M Sun Control Window Films, Prestige Series data sheet (opens in a new tab)
- [8] 3M Night Vision 35 Solar Control Window Film bulletin (opens in a new tab)
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Tell us which rooms need privacy and where your brand should show. Ardor's crew will measure, design and install on-site. Call (425) 629-0796 or request an estimate.