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Should I Choose Blinds or Window Film for Office Privacy?

Looking for a little privacy at work? Considering installing blinds on your windows? Before you draw the curtain on natural light, take a look at window films. Films offer many of the benefits of window coverings while eliminating some of the downsides. An office with a view is a great perk. But sometimes an unobstructed…

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Window Tinting for Company Branding

Pacific Window Tinting offers a wide variety of commercial window tinting services, from decorative films with custom artwork and company branding, to completely clear security films for reinforced strength and shatter resistance. As Portland’s leading architectural window tinting company, Pacific Window Tinting has established a reputation for excellence and accountability in all installations….

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Beautify Your Windows with Etched Glass Effects

The appearance of etched glass effects adds beauty and style to any home or business in the Pacific Northwest. Yet, sandblasting glass can come at a high price, and once the glass itself has been engraved, it cannot be changed. Decorative window tinting offers all the aesthetic advantages of etched glass, at just a fraction of the price….

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How the Pros Apply Window Film

There are many types of window film on the market, and it is up to the installation company to determine the best method of installation depending on product type and manufacturer. That said, there are a common set of best practices and techniques that should be followed with any type of application. Here are some…

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DI-NOC Architectural Finishes: Beautiful Textures, Affordable Prices

Do you ever feel like your home or office is missing something, perhaps that final finishing touch or that single element that brings everything together? Stunning finishes can make the difference between a house and a home. They can create subtle change in an office, transforming your space into not merely a place to work,…

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Reduce Summertime Heat with Window Tinting

Summertime in the Portland area is unlike any other region in the country. With clouds parted and rain subsided, the Pacific Northwest offers incredible outdoor activities, music scenes, cultural events and of course, some of the best food you’ll find anywhere. However, we perhaps pay for these summers with uncomfortably high temperatures. Many home and…

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Benefits of Security Window Tinting

While commonly thought of in terms of reducing sunlight, window tints can actually come in completely clear options, and be used to reinforce windows to protect against impact. Shielding Against Neighborhood Accidents Whether you live near Laurelhurst Park or somewhere in Lair Hill, neighborhood accidents can happen. It could be anything from an errant baseball…

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Learn More About the Panorama Hilite Series

There are quite a few misconceptions about window tinting floating around out there–and a major one is that for a window treatment to be effective, it must be dark and cast a gloom over an otherwise sunny room. Luckily, however, there are a number of completely natural-looking, totally clear window tints–and some of the finest…

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Benefits of Retrofitting Older Hotels

Chances are that if you think your hotel may need some work, it almost definitely needs some work—after all, as a hotelier, you very likely aim to keep up with modern trends and guest preferences in order to stay current and competitive. More specifically, it is a savvy move to “green retrofit” your hotel (i.e.,…

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Commercial Tenant Improvement

It’s important that you maintain your commercial property for the sake of your tenants—after all, tenant retention is a very important, cost-effective aspect of commercial and residential property rental. But you shouldn’t only take care of the inside of your rental; in fact, you should be on the lookout for ways to improve your property’s…

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