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Super easy to apply - much more forgiving than other ...
Super easy to apply - much more forgiving than other films. It is thicker and softer than traditional "tint" films, but does truly darken a room. There is a bit of translucence - you will be able to see that there is light outside, but this is the only film I've ever found that qualifies as blackout (except for aluminum foil, if you want that "meth lab" aesthetic). Highly recommend.
Install tip: don't try to be cute and pre-cut it to size. Cut it oversize by a minimum of 2" in each direction. Wet the hell out of it and the window, and slap it up there. Be sure both sides are wet before you start smoothing it out. When you have all the bubbles out of the middle and are down to the edges, use a razor or Exacto knife and metal ruler; press the ruler against the film and apply pressure toward the outside edge as you slide your knife down the length. After you've trimmed the excess, remove the remainder of the bubbles from the edges. Use less pressure than you did in the middle to prevent additional stretching of the film and screwing up your immaculately trimmed edges. :)
April 2018 · Home and Kitchen · verified purchase