Window tint will increase privacy and block the sun’s rays. It can also be used to enhance the appearance of residential windows and will help regulate the temperature inside of a room. The following steps explain how to prepare glass and install tint that contains an adhesive backing. Basic maintenance steps are also provided.
Materials
- Glass Cleaning Agent
- Lint-free cloths
- Roll of tint
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
- Spray bottle
- Water
- Detergent
- Paint roller
- Frame
- Utility knife
Cleaning Glass and Securing Tint
A lint-free cloth that has a small amount of a glass agent added to it needs to be wiped over glass surfaces that will be covered with tint. After measuring each windowpane, pieces of tint that are slightly larger can be cut with scissors. If pieces of tint are a little bit larger than each windowpane, glass will be provided with plenty of coverage. After tint is applied, excess tint can be trimmed. A spray bottle needs to be filled with water and a few drops of mild detergent should be added to it. After removing the backing from a piece of tint, it can be pressed firmly against a glass pane. If the corners of tint will not adhere, spraying them with soapy water can be helpful.
Removing Wrinkles, Trimming Edges and Maintaining Tint
A paint roller can be moved over tint to help flatten it and eliminate wrinkles. Excess tint can be trimmed with a utility knife. While completing this step, the tip of a knife should not be pressed against glass, because it could cause damage to a pane. If window tint becomes smudged or stained, a soft cloth that has soapy water added to it can be used to clean each piece. Afterward, a fresh cloth that has been dampened with water can be used to remove soapy film.
Harsh chemicals or abrasive sponges or cloths should never be used to clean tint. House Window Tinting in Jacksonville FL may need to be replaced after a few years. Advanced Window Tinting can assist an individual with House Window Tinting in Jacksonville, FL, and they also provide automobile tinting services.
