Internal tinted window films are available to address cosmetic, privacy, and solar control needs
26 March 2025Solar control film is typically ordered and subsequently installed at a commercial building, out of a wish to combat solar glare and heat gain.
There is, however, also the aesthetic aspect to consider when it comes to any window film, which helps explain the continued popularity of tinted films.
At Stockfilms, we are pleased to offer internally applied tinted solar control film in a range of shades. Their characteristic low mirror exterior appearance provides a more subtle and understated look than alternatives such as reflective window films.
Such a variety of tinted films can help ensure you choose the right product for your building, when you are weighing up such potentially competing priorities as the levels of daytime visibility and privacy required, and a wish to drive down solar heat gain and glare.
What internally applied tinted window films do we offer right now?
Tinted solar control film for installation on the inside surface of a window can take a range of forms. We can offer the following possibilities in our own present stock:
- NR Slate 05, which is a natural choice for many settings in which light transmission is not a great priority; indeed, only 7% of visible light is transmitted through the glass. Such a lack of visibility through the glass, however, helps improve security. This product also drives down glare by a whopping 92%, in addition to alleviating the discomfort that excessive solar heat gain can otherwise cause.
- NR Slate 20, which permits a slightly higher, 20% amount of visible light transmission. The levels of glare reduction, however, are a still very impressive 77%. So, if you are seeking a solar control film for a part of the building where you expect some light to be allowed through the glass, but issues like solar glare need to be strongly controlled, this could be an excellent choice.
- NR Slate 35, which has a light grey/black tinted outside appearance during the day, and a much less noticeable light tinted look from the inside. As its name implies, this solar control film allows 35% of visible light to pass through the glass, but it still achieves 60% glare reduction. This makes it a particularly suitable film for spaces in a building that have relatively mild solar glare problems. This film’s screening of ultraviolet (UV) rays also helps slow down the fading of interior furnishings.
- NR Slate 50, which is largely used because of the very light tint exterior appearance it gives to glass on which it is installed. Indeed, such is the subtlety, the visual effect from the inside is barely noticeable. However, this film does bring other practical advantages, such as some reduction in glare, as well as partial rejection of total solar energy, and – in common with many other Opalux window films – UV filtering of up to 99%.
Allow us to guide you towards the solar control film that best serves your needs
If you are comparing your options for either internally or externally applied window films and you are unsure as to which product might best cater to your requirements, why not reach out to the Stockfilms customer service team?
You can do so by calling 020 8441 0449 or sending us an email. We will then be able to discuss your concerns, answer your questions, and potentially direct you towards the best-suited solar control film for your intended setting.