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December 16, 2020 by Sandy Taylor

5 Star is Recognized as a Top Window Film Dealer of 2020

Top Window Film Dealers 2020: 5 Star is Featured in the Sept./Oct. Window Film Magazine Edition. (Upper Right – Our Work at Amway Global HQ, Ada)

Five Star Window Coatings is honored to be featured in Window Film Magazine’s 2020 Top Window Film Dealers Edition that came out Sept./Oct. COVID has had a substantial impact on our economy and has impacted business nationally and globally. Thankfully with great company leadership and our awesome customer base – 5 Star has been able to navigate through these challenging times. From producing custom printed murals (as seen above), installing solar control, privacy, decorative and safety & security window film – to custom designed logos and signs, our team continues to serve West Michigan with exceptional sales, products and service.

5 Star’s owner Randy Hutson had the opportunity to speak about our company’s history, products, projects and growth over the years (above)

Looking forward to 2021, Randy Hutson plans to participate in the International Window Film Conference “Tint Off.” This is an opportunity to meet with National Leaders in the industry to share and learn about best products and business practices. 5 Star is always striving to provide the most technologically superior and advanced products to our commercial and residential clients. Collaborating with industry leaders is the perfect way to meet that criteria and stay on top of what the best of the best manufacturers have to offer.

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Filed Under: Carbon Footprint, Commercial, Custom Designed Graphics, Custom Designed Window Film, Custom Printed Film, custom signs, Customer Service, Decorative, Decorative Film, Decorative Signs, Distraction Privacy Film, Energy Efficiency, Exterior Window Film, Frost Window Film, Glare reduction, Glass Wall Transformation, Heat Gain, heat reduction, heat rejection, Interior Design, Printed Film, Printed Window Film, privacy film, Privacy Film, Residential, Residential Privacy Window Film, Safe Schools, Safety, School Safety, Security, Security Film, Solar Control, Subtle Privacy Film, Sun Control Window Film, UV Protection, Wall Murals, Window Film Tagged With: 3M Window Film, commercial window film, Exterior Window Film, Grand Rapids Window Tinting, Printed Film, Printed Murals, privacy, privacy film, Pure Michigan, residential window film, UV Protection, West Michigan, Window Coatings, Window film, Window Tint, Window Tinting, window tinting grand rapids

October 1, 2020 by Sandy Taylor

Signs, Signs & More Signs!

Indoor Suites, Storefronts, and Hanging Signs – Creative, Impactful, Fantastic!

We’ve been doing some very creative and interesting work around town – designing, creating and installing signs for our clients in and around Grand Rapids, Michigan. Printing on vinyl and window film, cutting vinyl and window film – custom produced to suit each particular need. Below is cut vinyl graphics for the storefront of The Feet Suite in Grand Rapids:

The Feet Suite on Plainfield Ave. NE., Grand Rapids

Interior offices that need identification have many options. Doors, sidelights and glass walls can be filmed with privacy film that is printed with logos and suite identification – or applied cut graphics. Below is examples of the custom work we did for the Gerald R. Ford Airport:

Wave Graphic Printed on Solyx Clear Frost in the Administration Area of the Gerald R. Ford Airport
The Gerald R. Ford Airport Sign and Wave Logo Printed on 50/50 One-Way Vinyl
The Airport’s Sign and Logo is Printed and Cut out of 3M Transparent Window Film that Produces a Semi-Translucent Look on the Door of the Administrative Offices

The interior suite windows and door of King Media in Ada includes a 48″ band of frost film with “King Media” and their “K” logo cut out of the same frost film. The tone on tone layering of frost film creates a subtle elegant look to their entrance:

King Media Interior Building Suite , Ada

Blues Gym in Grand Rapids had a hand painted sign that was very old and needed a face lift. Our Graphic Designer recreated the custom images, keeping the integrity of their theme, and printed it out on vinyl to make a brand new sign for the gym:

Blues Gym Hanging Sign, Grand Rapids

Lastly, Spectrum Health Outpatient Rehabilitation Physical Therapy had us print and cut their custom graphics – as well as cut vinyl signage for their storefront in Grand Rapids. The result – picture perfect:

Spectrum Health Physical Therapy, Grand Rapids

Five Star Window Coatings is proud to have our work on display all over West Michigan. Each job is unique, custom, and produced with the attention to detail required for the optimum result.

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Filed Under: Advertising, Commercial, Company Logo, Corporate Branding, Custom Designed Graphics, Custom Designed Window Film, Custom Printed Film, custom signs, Decorative Film, Decorative Signs, Frost Window Film, Glass Wall Transformation, Interior Design, One-Way Film, Perforated Vinyl Film, Printed Film, Printed Window Film, privacy film, Privacy Film, Special Occasion Signs, Subtle Privacy Film, Wall Murals Tagged With: corporate branding, corporate logos, curb appeal, Custom Designed Window Film, Custom Graphics, custom logos, Custom Print, Custom Signs, Grand Rapids Window Tinting, logo design, logos, store hours, storefront, Window Coatings, Window film, Window Tint, Window Tinting, window tinting grand rapids

September 9, 2020 by Sandy Taylor

Window Film to Hide What’s Inside

An Effective and Economical way to Obscure and Camouflage

Van Andel Area VIP Room

The look – simply fantastic!

This custom silhouette design printed on white opaque vinyl is installed on two sets of sliding doors to hide the back of the serving space in the Van Andel VIP Room.  Each set of 5 doors has it’s own silhouette picture that is set off by the unique lighting of the space.

Window film is a great way to camouflage or hide what’s behind glass doors, windows and spaces that needs to be obscured from plain sight.  Whether it’s black-out film, decorative film, privacy frost, or a custom printed design – it’s an effective, economical way to do the job.  The result can be a great feature and a focal point of the space  – much like the VIP Room at Van Andel Area!

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Filed Under: Commercial, confidentiality, Custom Designed Graphics, Custom Designed Window Film, Custom Printed Film, Decorative Film, Frost Window Film, Glass Wall Transformation, Interior Design, Printed Film, Printed Window Film, privacy film, Privacy Film, Subtle Privacy Film, Wall Murals, Window Film Tagged With: camouflage, Custom Designed Window Film, Custom Graphics, Custom Print, Decorative Film, Decorative Films, Decorative Flair, frostedfilm, Grand Rapids Griffins, Grand Rapids Window Tinting, Griffins, interior design, murals, obscure, Printed Film, Printed Murals, privacy, privacy film, Pure Michigan, Van Andel, Van Andel Arena, VIP, Window Coatings, Window film, Window Tint, Window Tinting

April 2, 2020 by Sandy Taylor

One Way Window Film adds Privacy and Comfort for Health Care

There is a “Cloud of Monarchs” at Spectrum Health Pediatric Rehab!

Visiting a hospital or Physician’s Office whether you are a patient or accompanying a patient can often lead to feeling anxious. A pleasant office setting and atmosphere can really help those nerves.

Health Care Design Professionals have made it a point to take great measures to not only protect privacy – but to create a much more calming environment by adding artwork and visual interest with window film!

One Way 50/50 Printed Window Film at Spectrum Health Pediatric Rehab Offices

Printed artwork on 50/50 Perforated Vinyl Window Film can produce the one-way visual effect that many healthcare facilities are looking for. Instead of completely blocking the view from both sides with a semi-opaque privacy film such as a frosted etch, a 50/50 Perforated Vinyl gives the flexibility of one-way privacy. The bonus is that it can be printed with bright and beautiful images to warm up the space.

The above example is a One-way Perforated Film we printed and installed in the offices of Spectrum Health Pediatric Rehab. This artwork was chosen from a library of wonderful natural images by henrydomke.com.

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Filed Under: Commercial, confidentiality, Custom Designed Graphics, Custom Designed Window Film, Custom Printed Film, Decorative Film, Distraction Privacy Film, Glass Wall Transformation, Interior Design, One-Way Film, Perforated Vinyl Film, Printed Film, Printed Window Film, privacy film, Privacy Film, Subtle Privacy Film, Wall Murals, Window Film Tagged With: Decorative Film, Decorative Films, Decorative Flair, design, distraction privacy, interior design, One-Way Film, Printed Film, Printed Murals, privacy, privacy film, Window Coatings, Window film

March 18, 2020 by Sandy Taylor

Window Film Adds Privacy and Vibrant Color to the Gerald R. Ford Airport

Break Room Remodel is Looking Fantastic!

Printed Solyx Frost Film Adds Color Inside & Out

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport might not be overloaded with people right now – but it sure is overloaded with STYLE!

Their newly renovated break room needed some privacy and decorative flair, so we custom designed their logo image into panels and printed it on Solyx Frost Window Film. The result is some serious vibrant color that really brightens up the area inside the room & out! The look is fantastic!

This is a great example of incorporating a corporate logo successfully into space where large glass walls lack privacy – and privacy film is taken to the next level with custom printing.

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Filed Under: Advertising, Building Aesthetics, Commercial, Company Logo, confidentiality, Corporate Branding, Custom Designed Graphics, Custom Designed Window Film, Custom Printed Film, Decorative Film, Distraction Privacy Film, Frost Window Film, Glass Wall Transformation, Interior Design, Printed Film, Printed Window Film, privacy film, Privacy Film, Wall Murals, Window Film Tagged With: branding, commercial window film, confidentiality, corporate branding, corporate logos, custom logos, Custom Print, Decorative Film, Decorative Flair, design, distraction privacy, frostedfilm, GRR, interior design, logo design, Printed Film, Printed Murals, privacy, privacy film, Pure Michigan, Window Coatings, Window film

March 3, 2020 by Sandy Taylor

Healthcare Privacy in a Glass Partition World

Check out the HUGE difference the addition of Frost Window Film makes in this space!

Frost Window Film in the Reception Area at Spectrum Health

The proof is in the pictures! This patient reception area just doesn’t look the same anymore. Privacy is a must in any healthcare setting. From waiting to examination rooms – patients need to feel a sense of comfort that their privacy is important and recognized. Frost window film does an excellent job of creating a privacy barrier between spaces.

Linen Window Film in the Reception area of Spectrum Health

Another popular choice is to go with a decorative window film which creates “distraction privacy”. This window film is subtle and typically has a decorative pattern in the film. It’s easy to use this film thematically as a design element throughout an office space. More light is transmitted through the film and gives the illusion of a privacy barrier without being as opaque or concealing.

Glass walls, partitions and even stairwell railings is a part of modern architecture, and window film is a great way to overcome privacy challenges to adapt a space that suits both the provider and the client.

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Filed Under: Commercial, confidentiality, Customer Service, Decorative Film, Distraction Privacy Film, Frost Window Film, Glass Wall Transformation, Interior Design, privacy film, Privacy Film, Subtle Privacy Film Tagged With: commercial window film, Decorative Film, Decorative Films, Decorative Flair, distraction privacy, Healthcare, Hospitals, interior design, privacy, privacy film, Waiting Rooms, Window Coatings, Window film, windows

February 4, 2020 by Sandy Taylor

Brighten Up A Space With Printed Clear Window Film

A Little Bit of Color Goes a Long Way!

Calhoun County Juvenile Home

Working in collaboration with Custer, Inc. we custom designed a wavy-line continuous pattern and used a color scheme to liven up a very bland common area space at the Juvenile Home, located in Marshall, Michigan.

Printed on 3M Transparent Graphic Film – the design and color is equally apparent on both sides of the windows. The Matte surface finish eliminates glare and provides uniform color in reflected and transmitted light.

In this application, the customer was very pleased with the aesthetics of the film – as well as the subtle privacy the printed color bands add. A great solution resulting in a bit of decorative flair!

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Filed Under: Building Aesthetics, Commercial, confidentiality, Custom Designed Graphics, Custom Designed Window Film, Custom Printed Film, Decorative Film, Distraction Privacy Film, Glare reduction, Glass Wall Transformation, Interior Design, Printed Film, Printed Window Film, privacy film, Privacy Film, Subtle Privacy Film, Wall Murals, Window Film Tagged With: Custom Designed Window Film, Custom Graphics, Custom Print, Decorative Film, Decorative Films, Decorative Flair, distraction privacy, interior design, Printed Film, Printed Murals, privacy, privacy film, Window Coatings, Window film, Window Tint, Window Tinting

January 22, 2020 by Sandy Taylor

Company Product Murals Create Privacy and Livens Up Space

Custom Designed & Printed Vinyl Window Film in the Corporate Atmosphere Promotes Connection with Product and Delivers Visual Interest

XS Energy Drink Mural at Amway Global Headquarters, Ada MI

Designed in cooperation with Amway Global, we printed and installed this Amway product mural on the expansive glass-walled hallway space at their headquarters in Ada, Michigan.

This mural is installed on the hallway side of conference rooms which also have a 48″ mural band installed inside for privacy. The new mural provides a solution to hide the plain gray backing of the mural inside the room, and adds visual interest to the common office space area.

Bands of window film whether it be decorative frost, or in this case printed vinyl, are very popular in corporate buildings in areas where privacy is limited by glass wall structures. A band of window film allows light to still come through a majority of the glass (top and bottom) – while providing both privacy and an element of interior design or decorative flair.

In creating any printed wall mural – the resolution of the image is the key to a sharp, clear and successful outcome. Corporate marketing departments can often supply suitable images to enlarge, as well as online Photographers of Fine Art, who can provide images for a reasonable price.

We strive to take our clients ideas and imagination to the next level by designing, creating & installing their vision! Check out some of our printed window film and decorative film installations in our Image Galleries. You can also view a time lapse video of this Amway mural installation in our 5 Star in Action selection in our Image Galleries.

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Filed Under: Advertising, Building Aesthetics, Commercial, Company Logo, confidentiality, Corporate Branding, Custom Printed Film, custom signs, Decorative Film, Decorative Signs, Distraction Privacy Film, Frost Window Film, Glass Wall Transformation, Interior Design, Printed Film, Printed Window Film, privacy film, Privacy Film, Subtle Privacy Film, Wall Murals, Window Film Tagged With: advertising, commercial window film, corporate branding, corporate image, Custom Graphics, Custom Print, Decorative Film, Decorative Films, Decorative Flair, distraction privacy, interior design, Printed Film, Printed Murals, privacy, privacy film, Window Coatings, Window film

December 31, 2019 by Sandy Taylor

A New Year, A New Decade for Window Film!

Solar Control, Energy Saving, Privacy, Decorative, Safety & Security… with Window Film, the Possibilities are Endless!

We are Looking Forward to a Brand New Year, Brand New Decade of Window Filming!

Our 5 Star Team team is dedicated to bringing our customers the very latest and greatest products in the window filming industry. The past decade has provided technically advanced window films such as Casper™ Cloaking Film for Glass Walls (which obscures digital screens to outside view) and PDLCD Technology (which provides remote control Switchable Frost Window Film for privacy on command) to 3M Thinsulate™ Window Film (which controls your climate with a virtually invisible Low-E Film that enhances existing window insulation).

We are excited about future innovation in the window film industry and what’s to come in 2020 and beyond! STAY TUNED – and best wishes for a very happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!

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Filed Under: Casper Cloaking Window Film, Commercial, confidentiality, Decorative Film, Distraction Privacy Film, Energy Efficiency, Frost Window Film, Glass Wall Transformation, Heat Gain, heat reduction, heat rejection, Lower Energy Bills, privacy film, Privacy Film, Solar Control, Subtle Privacy Film, Sun Control Window Film, Switchable Frost, Window Film Tagged With: 2020, 3M, Casper, Cloaking Window Film, comfort, commercial window film, confidentiality, Cost savings, Happy New Year, privacy, privacy film, Pure Michigan, Switchable Frost, Thinsulate, Window Coatings, Window film, Window Tint, Window Tinting, window tinting grand rapids, windowtint

December 17, 2019 by Sandy Taylor

Printed Window Film for Interior Design

Beautiful Decorative Distraction Privacy!

Printable window film is available in optically clear, clear translucent, frosted, white opaque and perforated one-way vinyl. Designing window panels with a high-resolution image file is just one of the elements needed for a successful sizable mural installation.

Artwork from Henry Domke Fine Art is printed on 95″ panels of 3M Transparent Window Film.

For this Spectrum Health installation in the Cafeteria of the Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, we worked collaboratively with their Senior Interior Designer, and purchased their selected artwork from henrydomke.com. After performing several print trials on different translucent vinyls with varying degrees of image opacity, we achieved the desired level of distraction privacy and element of design that matched their vision.

A careful field measurement was taken of each glass panel that made up wall sections of the area – and each panel was custom designed to size and section so that the design would continuously flow throughout the space.

Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital Cafeteria, Grand Rapids.

The result was amazing. The translucent panels complemented the furnishings and fixtures of the space, and created a subtle design element that provided a sense of privacy throughout this common area of the hospital.

A 5 Star installation and completed views of the hospital cafeteria area.

With window film – the possibilities are endless! This is a perfect example of how interior glass walls can be transformed into purposeful artistic interior design. What a great solution for subtle privacy!

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