In this video, you will learn about all the costs for a standard home window tinting project. The cost per square foot is usually between $5-$8/ Sq Foot, and the average home project is usually between $320 -$840.
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Home Window Tinting Costs (Learn All Costs For Your Project)
Installing window film on your home is a great investment, however, price is an important factor in the decision-making process…
We are going to quickly explain the cost for tinting your home because price does vary depending on the quality of window film applied and height of the windows (or Design of window).
The average project cost for home projects is between $500- $1,500. The price per square foot usually costs between $7-$10, however, it all depends on the quality of film you decide to use and height and design of the window.
Different Types of Window Films:
1: Ceramic Film
2: Non-Reflective Window Film
3: Frost/ & Decorative Window Film
4: Security Window Film
5: Silver reflective Window Film (mirror tint)
Lets quickly dive into the differences of these films….
Ceramic window film is the top of the line window film material that usually blocks 65% of the heat and more; even if you pick a clear window film shade or a dark window film shade it will still block large amounts of heat because its a Infrared film.
we used a BTU meter to measure the sun’s heat, we compared a clear ceramic window film (70% shade) to a very dark non-reflective window film (5% shade) and the ceramic window film still performed almost 3 times better in heat rejection.
This means it blocks out the infrared heat (this is the majority of the heat you feel coming through your windows during the day) while still letting in the sunlight during the day.
This window film usually comes with a lifetime or at least a 10 year plus warranty.
This window film usually can only be installed on single pane windows, because it absorbs and blocks enough heat it can cause double pane windows to crack.
This window film is great for large windows to protect floors and furniture from getting damaged by UV rays and heat during the day while still being able to let in all the natural sunlight, OR for areas in your home that gets very hot during the day,
Costs between $7-$9 per square foot.
Non-Reflective window film is a great cost effective window film that blocks 35% of heat or more no matter the shade either.
This window film is mainly used to block out harmful UV Rays that damage/ discolor floors and furniture , reduce sunlight that causes glare on screens during the day, and privacy if you pick a darker window film shade.
This window is safe to use on double pane windows unlike ceramic window film that absorbs too much heat causing double pane windows to crack.
This film comes in a 7-10 year warranty, and costs between $5.50-$6 per square foot.
Frost and Decorative window films is a perfect window film to add instant privacy during the day AND night time inside and out unlike other window films, and provides more possibilities of custom designs, patterns, and shades.
This window film is mainly used for front doors, bathroom windows, and add a personal touch of style to home windows that you would like to cover.
This window film comes with a 5- 10 year warranty and costs between -$6-$10 per square foot.
Security Window Film is a clear window film (you can upgrade to add heat rejection technology within the film as well) that comes in multiple thicknesses (3 Mil -15 mil) to strengthen your home windows in the event of a natural disaster like a hurricane, or forced entry.
The thicker the window film, the more strength it will add to your windows.
To add more strength to your windows, you can include an attachment system that attaches the window film to the frame of your window for maximum strength.
This window film is ideal for front doors/ back doors with large windows and windows that someone can easily access to help prevent forced entry.
This window film usually cost between $5-$15 per square foot .
Silver reflective window film is a popular window film that has a mirror tint finish that creates ultimate privacy during the day.
This window film is commonly used to block out large amounts of heat coming through the windows during the day, while adding 100% privacy to your home windows.
This film usually comes with a 10 year or lifetime warranty, and rejects more than 75% of heat. This window film is safe to apply on double or single pane windows.
The only drawback about this film is at night, your windows on the inside now look like mirrors because the light inside is greater than the light outside causing the windows inside your home to now look like mirrors.
The cost of this window film is usually $6-$7 per square foot for installation.
Now that you have a better understanding on the different window films available for your home windows…
lets talk about the other factors that affect home window tinting costs such as height of windows and the design of the windows.
Height of Windows:
If you have tall ceilings in your home and want them tinted because they may let in too much sunlight, heat, or want more privacy; it can increase the price by an extra $.50- $1.50 per square foot due to the higher risk and difficulty of those windows to install window film.
In addition to this price, if the windows are too tall for a ladder there will be extra costs for equipment such as a man lift or scissor lift to reach the windows safety and be able to install the window film correctly with minimal error.
Another factor to take into consider is if the windows are half-moon shaped. These windows cannot be precut before installation and take much more skill and precision to cut the round shape and not leave large light gaps. These windows usually cost an extra $1 per square foot for installation.
From our experience with tinting thousands of home windows, a common price per square foot is usually $6. The price for your home windows to be tinted can be higher depending on the factors listed above, however, $6 per square foot is an overall safe number to budget for.
Once you take all the factors listed about for your specific Home window tinting project, we are confident you will have a very close estimate on how much to expect to spend on tinting your specific home windows.
If you will like an exact price for your home window tinting project by phone or even in person, reach out to use directly at (832)-205-4685 or fill out our contact us forum online and we will be more then happy to provide you a FREE estimate.
If you are hesitant on which window film material to use for your specific home window tinting project, we provide 100% FREE window film samples and even install the sample if your home is located in the Houston Tx area or surrounding areas. (You will not have to pay ANYTHING for this sample)