Perforated print window films

Perforated window films give you the ability to print whatever you’d like on the exterior surface of the glass while being able to see through from inside with complete uninterrupted visibility.

We are able to do the back window of a pick up truck, and from inside you would hardly be able to tell that there was anything on your back window at all.

It also works on larger scale projects as we could do the entire face of a building, like Thunder Bay city hall for instance!

Here’s a shot of an install we’ve done locally for a company that is going through a re-branding make over.

3M Textured Surface film

Surfaced Textured Films are pressure sensitive two-mil removable graphic films designed with a vinyl material. These films adapt to moderately textured surfaces on both flat and curved substrates when heated and applied. They prevent abrasion and improve removal characteristics than other films. They are available with and without adhesives and with a lay flat polyethylene coated paper liner. They have an excellent chemical resistance to mild alkalis, mild acids and salt. They also have excellent water resistance; however this does not include immersion.

3M Anti-Graffiti Films

Because it’s always cheaper to replace the film then to replace the glass!

For protecting glass surfaces from all forms of graffiti such as scratches, acid-etching and gouges in retail, public facilities and any street-level glass applications. Also provides a protective barrier in elevators, escalators, bathroom mirrors and glass counter tops.

Sandblast effect Window films

Sandblast film emulates the look of sandblasted glass but is far easier to maintain and far less expensive. Very popular for bathroom privacy as it has the look and texture of the real thing.  Film can be applied to glass shower doors, windows and any other flat glazing surface.  We are also able to computer cut designs and logo’s from our film to give you a one of a kind look.

If you’re looking for Sandblasted or frosted glass in Thunder Bay then make sure to come see us first and let us show you hundreds of cost effective solutions instead of throwing your money away!

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3M Dusted and Frosted Crystal Films

We use this 2 mil film to create permanent, multicolor, special effect window graphics and internally-illuminated displays. This film’s durable, sand-blast appearance has uniform color in both reflected and transmitted light. It is intended for making prespaced, cut graphics on electronically controlled, friction-fed or flatbed cutters.

3M Transparent, Translucent and Opaque Coloured Films

Scotchcal

ElectroCut
Film Series 7725

Description

Advantages
• Designed for making prespaced, cut graphics on electronically-controlled, friction-fed or flat-bed cutters
• Glossy (except matte black and white), durable, 2 mil
vinyl film
• Screen printable
• Transparent synthetic liner
-prevents moisture absorption
-lays flat for easier assembly of multicolor graphics
-resists static buildup
• Clear, pressure sensitive adhesive–film is the same
color on both sides
• Good cutting and weeding characteristics
Applications and End Uses
3M
Scotchcal
ElectroCut
Film Series 7725 is intended for making permanent, durable graphics when used
with the listed Compatible Products in the following applications. These applications are warranted by the 3M

MCS
Warranty.
• Prespaced, electronically-cut graphics
• Commercial and industrial applications, including emblems, vehicle graphics, labels, striping, general
signage, two way signage
• Graphics applied to flat surfaces with and without rivets, or simple curved surfaces

3M Fasara Decorative and Privacy Films

The advantages of etched, cut, sandblasted, textured and other decorative glass designs are clear: Privacy can be customized, while light still pours from room to room, creating an open feel even in confined spaces. Yet, how to achieve these effects and still remain within budget? It’s possible, with 3M™ Fasara™ Glass Finishes and with 3M™ Crystal Window Finishes.

What makes 3M™ Fasara™ Glass Finishes better?

Aesthetics: Our decorative glass and window films transform plain glass, capturing the look of cut or texturized glass to an astonishing degree at a fraction of the price.

Flexible: Fasara™ Glass Finishes allow you to tailor the amount of privacy a space possesses. Use Fasara glass finishes monolithically to create serene “ricepaper wall” effects, or die-cut or layer the films to create exciting, dynamic effects.

Easy application: 3M expertise in adhesives ensures you of fast, accurate, beautiful and durable application to a variety of glass substrates.

Materials: Constructed from durable and flexible polyester materials.

Where you should use Fasara™ Glass Finishes.

Fasara glass finishes are perfectly suited for interior glass doors or the inside surfaces of windows. Use our decorative window films for:

• Conference rooms
• Lobbies
• Retail environments
• Residential settings
• Private offices
• Exterior windows
• Partitions
• Verandas

3M Sun Control and Security Combo film

Combining the best of both worlds!  3M’s Ultra combo series films feature the heat blocking benefits of our sun control films with the strength and security of our Ultra series line of protective window films.

These films block 99.9% of harmful Ultra Violet rays and come in a wide array of different tint options.

Security film is combined with the following Sun Control films to create a single film that offers both benefits:

PRESTIGE SERIES

NIGHT VISION SERIES

3M Safety Film

The potential threat of shattered or falling glass is always a concern in the school environment.  Whether it be a falling tree from outside, a gymnasium ball gone astray or students horsing around, the threat is always constant.

Shattering the myth of wired glass

Many building and fire officials are mistaken about the impact resistance of wired glass and believe it to be a safety product, in part because the wires give the appearance of increased safety.

The common misconception is that the embedded wires reinforce impact strength, when they do just the opposite.  The wires actually weaken the glass and substantially reduce its impact resistance, so wired glass is in fact only half as strong as ordinary annealed glass.  Wired glass is more dangerous than regular glass when it breaks because the exposed wires are razor sharp and catch a victim’s body part in the opening, and increase the severity of the injury.

Children and young adults are seriously and permanently injured every year as a result of the dangerous use of wired glass vision panels in areas where impact safety glazing is required.  Wired glass is commonly used in hospitals, schools and colleges as an approved fire-protection glazing for fire doors and windows installed in corridors, stairwells, gymnasium walls and other fire-rated areas where accidental human impact is likely.

Human Impact – Accidental glass breakage and Safety film

One of the major causes of injury is human-to-glass impact. For this reason, there is existing legislation that covers the use of safety glazing materials in certain building constructions. This legislation is designed to protect individuals from bodily harm, should they walk into or through the pane of glass. The major cause of injury to the human body when impacting a pane of glass is what is known as the “guillotine effect.” This is where the person walks into or through the pane of glass with great speed. By the time the individual realizes that they have walked into the glass, they are already in a position where they have broken the pane of glass and do not have sufficient time to back-track. As soon as the glass is broken, due to the effect of gravity, it falls and injures the person.

Safety film decreases and virtually eliminates injury from this type of human impact. The glass, while it may be broken or cracked, remains adhered to the film, and in most cases, is still intact in its frame. The tensile strength of the film, coupled with its elasticity and high resistance to shear, greatly removes, if not virtually eliminates, the ability of a person to walk through a pane of glass.

Thrown objects; Baseballs, golf balls and other threats 

Many windows are broken either intentionally or unintentionally by thrown objects. Whether this is a child accidentally throwing a baseball through a window or a smash and grab robbery attempt, the results are the same. The projectile hits the glass with some degree of velocity, breaking the glass inward. This causes large dagger-like shards to fly into the room. Not only does this pose a risk to property, but it also poses a risk to unsuspecting individuals. Whether at home or in the office, people tend to put furniture near windows in order to enjoy the benefits of light, warmth, and view allowed by large windows. In the event of a thrown object, this presents the likelihood of injury.

3M Safegard Series Security Film

3M Scotchgard Safegard Security films – The industry leader in impact resistance!

Forced entry and theft

3M window protection film can help deter street crime, simply because the window film helps hold the glass in place even after the window has been hit with heavy objects. Criminals don’t have the quick access they are looking for to smash and grab. The film’s resistance to tearing also makes breaking and entering very difficult. Often the window film slows them down to such a degree that they choose to move on.

Civil unrest

In this day and age it seems no country, society, culture or building is immune to the threat of terrorism or rioting. For this reason owners and managers of buildings need to be more aware than ever of their responsibilities to building occupants and property particularly during large public, political or sporting meetings and events. There can be little argument that providing a secure environment is at the top of the list. While heightened security cannot always prevent a building from becoming a target, precautionary measures such as 3M window protection film can work to minimize the resulting loss and damage. In the event of civil unrest the installation of 3M window protection film can demonstrate that management exercised due diligence in providing defensive measures to enhance occupant and property protection.