Installation Guide
Window Film
Furniture & Wall Wrap
Window Film Installation Guide
Tools Required:
- Green Squeegee
- Professional Squeegee
- Quality Trimming Knife
- Spray Bottle
- Tape Measure
Add 1 part washing up liquid, to 20 parts water into a spray bottle with a fine mist setting. Be sure to protect where applicable paintwork and surfaces from the installation fluid.
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Step by Step Guide
Step 1: Cleaning the Glass
- Spray area with a fine mist of your installation solution.
- Thoroughly clean the glass with a lint free cloth or glass scraper, removing all debris.
- Wipe the top edge of the glass. (This stops any water running down the glass after squeegeeing)
- Squeegee the glass dry using the professional squeegee.
Step 2: Preparing your material (1-2 person)
- Using a pair of sharp scissors, cut the material roughly to size (We recommend 20mm extra on the width and height to allow the material to be cut to the shape of the glass). It is also advisable to make sure the top of your film is straight and in line/square with any pattern.
- Spray hands with installation fluid as to not mark the adhesive with fingerprints.
- Remove the protective liner to expose the adhesive layer (It may help to place two pieces of masking tape either side and pull apart to separate).
- Spray the adhesive layer with the installation fluid liberally, to ensure there are no dry spots.
Step 3: Installing the material (1-2 person)
- Spray Installation Fluid onto the glass, further reducing the possibility of a dry spot.
- Facing the adhesive side of the film to the glass, place the top edge of the material onto the top edge of the glass and position accordingly, the washing up liquid should allow you to move the material on the glass.
- Once happy with the positioning and the film is flat to the glass, spray the non-adhesive side of the glass film with the installation fluid.
- Starting from the Middle/Top, with your professional squeegee, push the water out towards the edges, and then down the middle with a liberal amount of force. This should create a T shape which creates a seal. (Note: If you encounter resistance between the film and squeegee, simply apply more of the application fluid.)
- Dry the top edge of the film.
- The material should be sealed in place, you can then with your Green Card Squeegee, and Snap off Knife, trim the film to the shape of the window.
- Place the Green Card Squeegee on the film and against the edge of the glass, then place the blade of your knife against this. This will guide your knife and protect your window frames and gaskets. Note: Making a diagonal cut between the corner of the glass and excess film prevents creasing the corner of the material while trimming.
- Once trimmed, continue to remove the water, working from the centre seal outwards in overlapping motions with your Professional Squeegee. This ensures the maximum removal of application fluid.
- Use your Green Card Squeegee wrapped in a non-abrasive cloth to remove any remaining bubbles, always using the shortest path to the edge.
- Gently dry the edges and the face of the film.
Step 4: Aftercare
- Avoid cleaning the material for the first 30 days, this will allow the film to completely cure to the glass.
- Water bubbles are a factor in window filming that can not be avoided. Depending on the tools and pressure applied, you may remove up to 95% of the application fluid. The remaining 5% due to surface tension will form small bubbles and if left alone, will completely dry. This process normally takes no longer than 30 days but can take up to 60 days depending on the quality of installation.
- A very small clear border should be visible between the edge of the film and the frame. This is normal and is integral to the installation process as it allows the removal of the water.
- Once your new film has completed the curing process, we would recommend you clean the film with non-abrasive cloths and mild soapy water. Please avoid abrasive pads and industrial strength cleaners.
Furniture & Wall Wrap Installation Guide
Tools Required:
- Snap Blade Knife
- Measuring Tape
- Hard Card (For Flat Surfaces)
- Soft Squeegee (For Textured Surfaces)
- Primer (For installations involving corners and tight angles)
- Heat Gun or Hairdryer
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Step by Step Guide
Preparation
- Unpack furniture wrapping film and check for damage.
- If installing to cabinet or cupboard door, unscrew the door from the unit and remove all handles and hinges.
- All surfaces should be thoroughly cleaned and free from dust and grease before application. The use of soapy water or an alcohol-based degreaser is advised. Surface should be completely dry before proceeding with installation.
- Application to synthetic materials or some painted surfaces can result in a surface reaction in the form of bubbling. It is recommended to order a sample prior to purchase and for spot test to be carried out.
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Horizontal Surface Application (Furniture & Flat Surfaces)
- Measure your surface and cut your material to size (Oversize by 50mm)
- Peel approx. 100mm of the liner and begin applying from the top.
- Ensure alignment of the material is correct and square with 25mm overlap on all sides.
- Press with hard card to remove bubbles and apply to the surface.
- Upon applying the first 100mm correctly, remove the liner from the next 200mm-300mm of material and continue applying until the entire piece is applied.
- Once this process is complete, squeegee the entire area to ensure bubbles are removed.
Note: If small pockets of air are present, use a small needle to prick the bubble at one edge, and push using your thumb towards the pin prick. - Trim to size.
ADVICE FOR SOCKETS & SWITCHES:
- First cover them with masking tape to protect them from scratches, then roughly cut off the film with an overlap of approx. 2 cm.
- Trim the rest of the material exactly along the squeegee with a cutter, finally press down under the socket.
Vertical Surface Application (Walls, Panels & Cabinets)
- First clean and prepare the surface.
- Stick the individual wrapping film pieces to the wall with masking tape in order to position the material.
- Remove a few centimetres of the liner from the material and position it and squeegee it to anchor it to the wall.
- Then pull off a larger piece (approx. 30 centimetres) of the material from below, squeegee into place from top to bottom with overlapping movements.
- Go over all edges again with your squeegee to ensure good adhesion.
- If the surface you are working with is not ideally suited for bonding, then always use a primer and clean the edges beforehand with an alcohol-based degreaser.
- Finally, work with more pressure on the edges.
ADVICE FOR SOCKETS & SWITCHES:
- First cover them with masking tape to protect them from scratches, then roughly cut off the film with an overlap of approx. 2 cm.
- Trim the rest of the material exactly along the squeegee with a cutter, finally press down under the socket.
Aftercare
- Avoid cleaning the material for the first 30 days, this will allow the material to completely cure to the surface.
- Once your new material has completed the curing process, we would recommend you clean the film with non-abrasive cloths and mild soapy water. Please avoid abrasive pads and industrial strength cleaners.