Window Film

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What Does Window Film Look Like On Your Window?

Window film can look like clear glass or a work of art. It’s understated when treated with light tints and reflective finishes. It can be emblazoned with images, text, and company logos. Window tinting is versatile: Whatever your aesthetics, there’s a film to match it.

It can be hard to explain what window films look like because there is such a variety. What are you wanting from your window film? Do you want to darken windows to help protect the home from harmful UV rays or reduce glare? Do you want the film to add a measure of privacy or to deter possible thieves?

Window films also provide a benefit to the interior of your home. If you have glass shower doors, we can add frosted window film to provide a little more privacy when showering. In addition to mimicking frosted glass, we also make custom window films if you’d like to add a decorative touch to your glass doors.

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Sample the Benefits of Window Film

Seeing is believing. If you’re not sure if window film is right for you, call us and we’ll send you samples. You can compare and contrast a selection of films, from clear to tinted. Try a film on for size by holding it to your window and seeing how it blocks the light.

The darker the film, the more natural light you’ll be able to block. However, our films still allow some natural light in so you’ll still be able to take advantage of those sunny days. Maybe you’re interested in giving your window an etched glass look–we can show you what our films look like before you buy.

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Nothing Between You and the View

If you prefer the look of a clear glass window, try the Hilite series of films. These products offer protection from ultraviolet rays. They reduce solar heat and eliminate hot spots that develop from sunny southern-facing windows. This will help keep your home cooler in the summer months, giving your AC a break and saving on energy costs.

Want to add a little flair to your windows? Along with tinting, we can make our window films in a variety of colors and designs to provide a point of interest for your windows. If you like the look of stained glass windows, we can take your design and recreate it on window film.

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Our window tinting services meet the highest standards in the industry. We ensure this is achieved in each and every project with our in-house crew of installation experts.

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Use Window Film to Protect Your Investment

Another nearly invisible film is Graffitigard. This film protects windows, mirrors, and other non-porous surfaces from damage. While Graffitigard is thin and clear, it’s strong–if vandals strike, the film takes the brunt of the scratching and painting. The window itself is left unscathed.

The film can be quickly switched out and, when compared to the cost of replacing an entire damaged window, it is an inexpensive option to protect your property. Taggers often move on if their work is removed so quickly, so it can act as a deterrent as well.

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A Pacific Tint installer adding window film to a residential home.

Window Films Enhance Privacy

Reflective finishes can be subtle or dramatic. The Sterling series of films come in a range of tints, ranging from pale to dark. These films reflect light when seen from the outside, but the view from the inside is unobstructed. Like our other films, they admit light while deflecting solar heat and shielding from ultraviolet rays.

The Dual Reflective Panorama Slate series is a good choice if you want daytime privacy. During daylight hours passers-by will see a reflection, and not inside. From inside, day or night, the view to the outside is clear. These films shield your interior from solar heat, ultraviolet rays, and unwanted gazes.

Clear Advantages of Window Film

Panorama solar window film is a high-performance product. This film blocks up to 99 percent of ultraviolet rays and 70 percent of solar heat. With window film installed, you and your belongings are protected from the damaging rays of the sun. You can even lower your energy bills because window film keeps sunny rooms cooler.

With our light-blocking films, your furniture, carpeting, hardwood floors, and other objects won’t fade nearly as fast. Tints can even protect you from UV rays that can damage your skin and cut down on glares that can hurt your eyes.

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Woman peering through frosted glass shower door

Beautiful Results

Pacific Window Tinting window films are much more than lesser static cling window decals that you pick up down at the local store that wrinkle or bubble over time. Our professionally installed tinted film or cloud window films will look just as good years from now as they did when they were first applied to your windows.

Our technicians are experienced and professional. When we install window film in your home or business, you get a flawless application. Our technicians are experienced and professional. We will always stand behind our work and make sure that you are completely satisfied with the outcome.

Contact us for a free estimate or more information on our services. Pacific Window Tinting has been serving the Portland area since 1998. We offer a full selection of Panorama Solar films. Call us at 503.736.9000 for more information on any of our products, including our custom decorative films.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does window film actually look like once installed?
Window film can be nearly invisible or completely custom—it depends on your goals. You can choose clear, lightly tinted, or decorative films that look like etched or stained glass. Whatever your style, Pacific Window Tinting helps you preview options before installation so you’ll know exactly how they’ll look in your home.

Does window film make my home darker?
Not necessarily. Many homeowners choose optically clear films like the Panorama Hilite Series, which maintain brightness while filtering heat and UV rays. You’ll still enjoy your view and natural light, but without the glare or temperature swings that come with untreated glass.

How long does professional window film last?
High-quality films installed by experts typically last 15 years or more. They’re designed to resist bubbling, peeling, and discoloration. Plus, Pacific Window Tinting backs every installation with strong manufacturer warranties and our own satisfaction guarantee.

Can I get window film with privacy or security features?
Yes. Reflective and dual-reflective films, such as the Panorama Sterling or Slate Series, provide daytime privacy while allowing clear views from inside. For added protection, our Graffitigard and safety films help defend against scratches, vandalism, and accidental breakage.

Can window film be installed on any type of glass?
In most cases, yes. Window film can be applied to interior or exterior glass, mirrors, and even shower doors–it just needs a flat, smooth surface. During your consultation, our technicians assess your windows to recommend the right film type for your glass and your goals, ensuring long-lasting, flawless results.

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Jason Collins

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Christopher Khan

Absolutely stellar service from a group of incredibly nice people who truly care about quality work. The experience was excellent from beginning to end. I cannot praise their staff enough for doing an excellent job and keeping communication open/honest through the entire process.
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Anni Scholerman

We used Pacific Window tinting for both a tint and a security film on two buildings. They came out and had us a quote very quickly and when we were ready to move forward they got us scheduled very quickly. The team that came out was wonderful to work with. They were very professional and cleaned up after themselves. Overall we are very happy with our experience and will use them again if needed. I highly recommend them.
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Ali Hamzah

For over a year we had been deciding what to do with some of our upper level windows. We get a strong sunset that can be blinding for about half of the year. We reached out to Jared and his team at Pacific Window Tinting, he provided us with several samples and assessed our need as well as our budget, he made a couple of recommendations to meet our needs. He delivered an excellent product, in a short period of time at great prices while ensuring excellent customer service. We are finally able to enjoy the beautiful sunshine while maintaining the aesthetic integrity of the architecture. Highly recommended.
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Geoffrey S.

We recently had our hard floors replaced and wanted to help protect the new floors from fading. Pacific Window showed us a few options for windows films that still pass most visible light. They...
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Tony Rhodes

Our waiting room at our clinic was much hotter than the rest of our clinic so we consulted with the owner, he gave some great suggestions and in a week or so we had the front windows and doors tinted, took a few hours, now it is much cooler! My front desk staff does not feel hot nor do patients in my waiting room. Thank you!
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PJ Cervantes

Excellent customer service extends all the way out to Hood River. Very happy with the product and suggestions made by the team. Looking forward to working with them again for all my future window tinting projects.
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Rick Tallman

Very nice customer service. Very informative. Great work!
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