After the fitting of aluminum windows, doors, or fixed glass cabins, an additional layer is applied on top of the glass for privacy, beauty, or to reduce the intensity of sunlight. In the market, two terms are generally used the most: glass film and glass paper. An ordinary customer considers both of them to be the same thing, but as an expert aluminum and glass craftsman, you must know the technical difference between these two so that you can suggest the right thing to the client according to their budget and requirement. Let's learn the complete difference in material, fitting, and durability between them.
What is Glass Paper?
Glass paper is also commonly referred to in the market as "frosted paper" or "designer wallpaper for glass." This material is slightly thicker in terms of build.
Material: It is mostly made of PVC material. It is a bit stiff and opaque.
Primary Purpose: Its biggest purpose is privacy, which means completely blocking the view from one side to the other. It often has floral patterns, geometric lines, or frosted designs made on it.
Fitting Method: It has its own adhesive attached behind it. To install it, shampoo water is sprayed onto the glass, and it is pasted by removing the air and water using a squeegee.
Place of Use: Home washroom glasses, kitchen windows, or office cabins where showing anything from the outside to the inside is not intended.
What is Glass Film?
Glass film is a highly modern, thin, and technical product designed to control weather effects alongside privacy.
Material: It is made from high-quality PET, which means polyester material. It is completely smooth, flexible, and thin like glass.
Primary Purpose: Its primary function is to block the heat of the sun and ultraviolet (UV) rays, and to maintain the air conditioner (AC) cooling inside the room. This includes one-way mirror film through which the outside is visible from the inside, but the inside is not visible from the outside.
Fitting Method: Glass films are of two types; one with adhesive and the other is "static cling," which sticks to the glass without adhesive using only water pressure and micro-technology, leaving no stains on the glass upon removal.
Place of Use: External glass of large commercial buildings, high-rise windows, fronts of banks, and vehicle glasses.
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