Frosted film
- From inside
- Soft, bright light. No clear view out.
- From outside
- No clear view in.
- At night, lights on
- Still private.
- Best for
- Bathrooms, front doors, side windows and office glass where you never need to see through.
Service / Privacy film
Privacy window film
Stop people seeing in without closing the blinds. Privacy film goes on the glass you already have and keeps the daylight coming in.
Frosted film or one-way film
Most privacy film works in one of two ways, and they behave differently. Which one is right depends on the room, and on whether you need privacy at night.
One-way reflective film
- From inside
- A clear view out, slightly tinted.
- From outside
- A mirror-like finish in daylight.
- At night, lights on
- Not private. See below.
- Best for
- Living rooms, offices and street-facing windows where you want to keep the view.
One-way film also comes as dual-reflective film, which is less mirrored on the inside, so the view out at night is better.
Why one-way film stops working at night
Reflective film works like a two-way mirror. Whichever side is brighter sees a reflection, and the darker side sees through. In daylight the street is brighter, so people outside see a mirror and you see out. At night with your lights on, it flips: people outside can see in, and you see your own reflection.
For privacy at night in bathrooms and bedrooms, use frosted film, or pair one-way film with blinds you close in the evening. We will tell you which one suits the room before you buy anything.
Where people use privacy film
Homes
- Bathrooms and ensuites
- Bedrooms
- Front doors and sidelights
- Patio doors
- Home offices
Offices
- Conference rooms
- Private offices
- Reception areas
- Glass partitions
Shops and clinics
- Clinics and consulting rooms
- Salons
- Banks
- Hotels and restaurants
- Storefronts
What customers say
“best of all I now have complete privacy in my ensuite washroom without having to use external blinds and blocking the natural light.”
“We can see out clearly… you can't see us in!”
Good to know
- Both kinds block up to 99% of UV, so they also slow fading on floors and furniture.
- Frosted film can be cut as a band, so you keep the view above or below it.
- Frosted film can be removed and replaced later if you change your mind.
- It can go in on the same visit as heat, security or decorative film.