Installation Guides

Installation Guides

All products come with installation instructions for the specific item.

Although there are a few minor variations, all of the static cling film and decals are applied basically the same.

You'll need to prepare a spray bottle with water and a few drops of mild dish soap. Window cleaner can be used on decals and small areas of film but it dries too fast for large films.

Most films come with an application smoothing tool but any plastic credit card will work equally well.

Installing Etched Decals:

Installing Wallpaper for Windows brand film:

Installing Embossed film with clear backing:

Installing WindowViews:

Installing Etched Decals

**DO NOT allow the paper backing on the decal to get wet before you remove the decal.**

• Clean hands thoroughly to prevent dirt and oils from your hands getting on the surface of the window decoration.
• Clean glass surface thoroughly before applying decal.
• Spray clean glass liberally with a glass cleaner before applying your window decoration. A sufficient amount of moisture is required between the decoration and glass to give an even appearance once dried. Wetter is better.
• Peel the paper backing from the decal and apply the side of the decal that was against the paper to the glass. Use your hands to smooth out any large bubbles.
• Using a rubber tipped squeegee, or the edge of a credit card or similar plastic card, squeegee out the all of the air bubbles and moisture.
• Wipe dry with a lint free cloth.
• Check for tiny air bubbles from both sides of the glass. If there are tiny bubbles, do more squeegeeing. If you cannot get all the bubbles out, simply pull the decal off the glass, rewet the glass and reapply.

Installing Wallpaper for Windows brand window film or WindowViews:

**DO NOT allow the paper backing on the film to get wet before you remove the film.**

Here is a great installation video.

• THERMAL PANE WINDOWS:
  Install on outside of window OR allow a 1/8" border between edge of glass and product.
• Measure size of glass.
• When measuring windows or doors, especially long ones, add 1" to your measurements of length to allow for up to 1% shrinkage of film when it is removed from backing. If you have excess length after it is applied to the glass, it can be trimmed with a straight edge and razor knife. Film will not shrink in width - only length. 1% shrinkage is approximately 1/8" per linear foot of film.
• Draw/mark desired size/shape on white backing paper.
• Trim the film to size needed with sharp scissors or utility knife.

	Clean Glass. It is very important that the glass be clean. Use a scraper to remove any paint splatters or hard materials that may be stuck to the surface. The glass should now be clean. After cleaning, but before starting to apply, WASH YOUR HANDS. This prevents dirt and oils from your hands from getting between the film and the glass as you apply it.
	Wet glass with soapy water. Using a spray bottle with water and a few drops of liquid soap thoroughly wet glass. Set spray bottle to a mist setting. TIP: Completely wetting the glass makes it easiest to position the film & squeegee out air bubbles.
	Remove film from backing paper and position on glass. Put the side of the film that was against the paper on the glass. Do not get the paper backing wet or it will not release from the film.
	Apply film to the wet glass and smooth with hands. Use the side of your hand to smooth out any large bubbles. The film will then "float" on the glass for you to move into its final position.
	Use application tool (included) or a credit card or similar plastic card to squeegee out all water and air bubbles. TIP: It is easiest to squeegee out the air bubbles if you use your soap and water spray bottle to wet the front of the film before squeegeeing. TIP: If an edge of the material tries to roll up and will not lie flat, use a hair dryer on a low heat setting to warm the material until it is becomes pliable. Turn off heat and hold in place for 60-90 seconds or until material cools to room temperature. The film may take a day or so to dry thoroughly. If you have any final trimming to do, wait till the film is dry and use a straight edge and razor knife to make the final trim. Once it has dried completely, the film will adhere totally to the glass and it can then be cleaned with ammonia free window cleaner and a soft cloth or paper towels.

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• Start by creating an installation mixture using a spray bottle filled with water and a few drops of mild baby shampoo or dish detergent. Window cleaner without ammonia can be used if applying a small piece of film but it may dry too fast when installing larger pieces.
• Clean the glass surface you are installing the film on.
• Wash your hands to prevent oils and fingerprints on the film.
• Have plenty of paper towels ready for cleaning up the excess wetting solution when installing the film.
• Carefully measure the width and height of the glass surface.
• Lay the film on a clean, flat surface with the release liner up. Mark the clear release liner with your measurements (A Sharpie Brand Marker works nicely) and cut the film and liner with a sharp scissors or razor knife and straight edge.

**Although not easy to see, there is a clear release liner on the smooth side of the film. Sometimes it can be a bit of a challenge to separate the liner but it will easily come off once you get it started.
**Use two pieces of scotch tape and stick them to opposite sides at one corner of the film...then pull these two pieces of tap apart and the liner should separate from the film.
**Have someone available to help pull the clear liner from the film. It is important to pull it off evenly and straight as to not get any kinks or creases in the film. Creases and kinks may cause a permanent distortion in the film.

• Apply generous amount of wetting solution to the glass. The solution prevents the film from sticking to the glass immediately, allowing you more time to properly position the film for installation. You can also spray the smooth side of the film with the wetting solution to insure you have plenty. Wetter is Better.
• Place the wet film onto the wet glass and slide into position. Using the provided squeegee or any plastic credit card, squeegee the film from center to the edges – removing all air bubbles and wetting solution. The film is quite durable, so don’t be afraid to apply a little pressure. You want to get all the bubbles out. Check from the other side of the glass to make sure there are no more bubbles.
  Some of the more textured films require a little extra attention to be sure all of the bubbles have been removed.
• Wipe all the excess moisture from the film, glass and frame.
• The film may take a day or so to dry thoroughly. If you have any final trimming to do, wait till the film is dry and use a straight edge and razor knife to make the final trim.
  Once it has dried completely, the film will adhere totally to the glass and it can then be cleaned with ammonia free window cleaner and a soft cloth or paper towels.

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