window film pricing denver

If you’ve decided to install window film for your home, congratulations. You’ve made a great decision. Window film can be a worthwhile investment for many reasons. It adds privacy, reduces energy costs, and can make your home safer and more secure.

Now that you’ve made your initial decision to get going with your project, it’s on to the next step: comparing window film pricing. For Denver homes, window film pricing typically ranges from $4-24 per sq ft, though high end films like bullet resistant film can cost as much as $125 per sq ft and upwards.

How much your window film will cost depends on what you’re looking to get out of it. Different films are designed to work different ways. Some are dark and are great for creating privacy, others are clear and are designed to control heat while providing as well visible light transmission as possible.

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Basic Window Film Terminology You Need To Know

When shopping around for window film, you most likely come across some unfamiliar terms. Knowing what these terms mean can help guide you in your decision:

  • VLT (Visible Light Transmission): how much light is allowed to pass through the film. The higher the VLT, the brighter the room will be.
  • Electromagnetic spectrum: the all encompassing range of different waves of light and their associated lengths and frequencies
  • Spectrally selective: allows for the transmission of certain types of light and not others
  • Nanoceramic film: Uses ceramic particles to reflect and control heat

    • This video does a good job of explaining how window film works:

    Selecting The Right Window Film for Your Home

    Selecting the right window film for your Denver home is simply a matter of determining your needs and then finding a film that meets your budget. Aesthetic preferences should also be taken into account since some films can alter the look of your home.

    First, consider your goal and make an inventory of any concerns you may have regarding your windows. Are energy costs or comfort the main concern? Do you wish you had more privacy in your home? How do you feel about the safety of your neighborhood? Are you worried about your floors fading from uv rays? & etc.

    Next, it may be a good idea to get online and compare prices. Different brands are priced differently as well as different types of film. Also, contacting a local window film contractor can help you get a better idea of costs. Here are some prices for popular films:

  • Spectrally selective: range from $9-18 per sq ft
  • Low-e film: cost $20 per sq ft on average
  • Safety/security: range from $8-16 per sq ft
  • Bullet resistant: cost around $125 per sq ft
  • Security attachment systems: cost $2-5 per linear ft
  • Decorative: cost $6-12 per sq ft

    • Get a Quote on Window Film Pricing in Denver

    If you are interested in obtaining an actual cost estimate on window film pricing your Denver home, please do not hesitate to contact our office. We would be more than happy to assist you and provide you with a quote for your project.

    Mike Kinsey has sold and installed over 250,000 square feet of window film. As the Operations Manager for Denver Home Window Tinting, Mike oversees all aspects of sales, product education, and customer relations. He is also the project manager for all residential window film installs. Mike's extensive product knowledge and years of experience give him the ability to select the perfect window film for any home. From privacy and decorative to energy efficiency, security, and more, Mike is well versed in all the top innovations and products available on the market today. He and his team have completed hundreds of projects in the Denver metro area, as well as the surrounding areas of Aurora, Wheat Ridge, Arvada, Centennial, Englewood, Thornton, and Littleton.