We took on the task of removing Forty-Thousand square feet of a film-gone-bad and the results were amazing. Using a swing stage off of the roof, we installed 3M Prestige 40 Exterior Film – which was applied from the roof down.
This exterior film makes a dramatic change to the aesthetics of the building AND reduces heat & glare which saves energy and makes the staff and patients more comfortable!
Our vision for our window filming company is to create an environment where our team keeps their focus on our core values which we have defined as; Honesty & Integrity; Accountability; Maximum Effort from a Hardworking Team Environment; Creating the WOW Factor; Flexibility with Urgency; and Enthusiasm with Humility. Our ultimate purpose is to strive to wow each and every customer beyond anything they expect from a company.
Around our office in Grand Rapids are reminders to our team of our values so that they remember to autograph each job they do with EXCELLENCE. Our motto is that: You will love the way your windows look – your satisfaction is our guarantee! So – be prepared to be WOWED!
We are a small business – but we are big enough to make an impact in and around West Michigan. Reputation is everything to us – and we are committed to go that extra mile and perform in a 5 Star manner. Customers who are referred to us through Corporate and Residential Word-of-Mouth is the greatest compliment next to repeat customers who are thrilled with their window film and our job performance.
You move into your new home and realize you have to do something about the sidelight next to the front door – or the bathroom window that directly faces your neighbors windows… these are areas that are not ideal for window treatments or shades. Privacy may be essential and decorative film can be the perfect solution.
For a fraction of the cost of designer glass, decorative window film can easily give your windows the look of frosted, etched, textured or stained glass – and you can even take it a step further and go with an elegant design in the film. From a residential perspective the concern is primarily exterior privacy. From a corporate perspective, decorative window film can provide exterior and interior privacy for offices, conference room, waiting rooms, reception areas, labs, cubicles, fitness rooms, bathrooms, and the list goes on! With so many patterns and options to choose from – there is basically a window film that can suit a variety of design styles and functional needs.
Window film can provide privacy or camouflage areas of an office while still allowing excellent light transmission. Gradient films are a popular choice to achieve the best of both worlds – a slow or deliberate fade from an opaque patterned background that fades to clear.
Whether it is an all over solid translucent film, a gradient fade, or an over-all decorative pattern – window film can customize your surroundings, add style and privacy while giving your windows new life.
GVSU recently identified some windows in the Design Thinking Program on campus that needed a more professional way to provide privacy for their room – and also identify the space. Recognizing the work we have produced in the past (with printed frost), for other departments on campus – they contacted us to see what we could do for this space.
Mini – blinds typically don’t look, from a design perspective, very professional or attractive. While they may serve their purpose for privacy, they often don’t look very streamlined and symmetrical, especially from the outside looking in. A great solution for privacy, in this case, was in fact a frosted window film. Because there was also a need for room identification, we chose a printable vinyl privacy film that is somewhat translucent for ample ambient light transmission. Ice Look Etch Glass Frosted Film is ideal for printing and has a silver etched glass effect. Metallic pigments give this decorative film the special finishing and high quality optic when being applied on glass. We printed the Design Academy Logo on this film and installed it on the three windows of the GVSU AuSable rooms 1112 and 1114. The result – fantastic!
Professional results – streamlining the need for privacy and space identification – all with the addition of custom printed window film.
Typically, the go-to film in an office space that lacks privacy is a frosted decorative film. With its clean and semi-opaque look, it offers a way to eliminate surrounding distractions. Now however, I am here to say that we can offer you privacy-on-demand! The ability to keep the open-airy architecture that glass walls provide – and still maintain the privacy that is occasionally a must. With unique liquid crystal technology called PDLCD (Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal Display), privacy can be controlled better than with any window shade, curtain or blind. This privacy window film can be controlled in any space where this film is adhered. First things first though, let’s start at the beginning.
Even though this amazing film has been around for the past 5 years, and we’ve been installing it, it’s just now getting recognized by architects, interior designers, trade magazines, etc. Why is this? I’m not sure why it has taken so long – but we are definitely not complaining either!
This semi-opaque film works with molecules, polymers, transmittance…. and okay, I lost you now. Science wasn’t my strong suit in school, so let’s keep this simple and stick to the facts.
PDLCD technology all comes down to applied power to the film through a small wire that is cleverly hidden of course. When the power is on, the microscopic liquid crystal droplets in the film begin to align themselves. In doing this, the film now allows transmittance of light through the film. In short, one would simply say the window is clear, see through and unobstructed. Now in the off-state, when no power is applied, this film is opaque. Remember those small liquid crystal droplets we mentioned? Those droplets are now suspended in the film, or as scientists would say the polymer matrix, to detect light and make your surrounding space that much more confidential (the science of this remarkable window film is referenced from the site: https://dglassp.com/news )
With control through a wireless remote or a light switch on the wall, you now have the best of both worlds. The ability to switch from a modern spacious atmosphere to the private area that you want; all with the click of a button.
When you think of “privacy film “, frosted film is usually the go-to film in an office space. Whether it is a full panel or just a band-of-film strategically placed to obscure the view, it is a very valuable asset to any space if privacy or distraction is an issue. A decorative layer of film can make a huge difference in an office where there is a great deal of glass, and you’ll notice that glass is something that is incorporated everywhere in architecture today.
Decorative window film can also add a consistent theme and add visual interest throughout a building or office space. Some of the most popular areas that we install decorative, privacy, or distraction privacy film is in businesses that have conference rooms with glass walls, office space with glass doors and sidelites, reception areas, waiting rooms, glass partitions, and the list goes on! You will see window film in many Medical buildings – they use decorative film for safety concerns (so that their clients and patients actually see the glass barriers before them) as well as for decorative purposes, full privacy and distraction privacy. Linen Window Film is a popular choice at Spectrum Health as a decorative element throughout their buildings.
Gradient, Frosted, Etched, Colored, Elegant Textured – the variety and types of Decorative Window Films is enormous.
Frost film and decorative film can be mixed in application for a unique effect! It can also give patients a sense of privacy in a room with lots of activity.
Sometimes a band or panel of Frost Window Film is too dense and opaque for the look and feel of the office space. Below is a great example of subtle distraction privacy. Gradient Window Film comes in many patterns and opacities. Its a detail that most clients do not recognize right away – but appreciate none-the-less.
Detraction Privacy definitely is “a thing” when it comes to the function and atmosphere in the workplace. We are finding a growing trend in our business that adding window film it is becoming a forethought and necessity when a building is under construction – rather than an afterthought. The beauty of window film is however, that it is very versatile. It can be installed at any time, inside or outside, and on most glass substrates. It can also be stripped and changed-out over the years if decorative remodeling or other window film properties and requirements are needed.
Our in-house printing capabilities allow us to print signs, banners, murals and logos. Another line of products we have to offer is custom roller shades. Many of our clients choose the sleek look and versatility that roller shades provide. Roller Shades are an easy, elegant way to add style and sophistication to any room, with numerous fabrics, patterns, and colors available to choose from.
From stripes, jacquards to woven textures, the design possibilities are endless. Sheer fabrics are airy and translucent, light filtering fabrics give a soft outline of the outdoors, room darkening fabrics significantly dim the room, and blackout fabric blocks light for ultimate privacy. Embellishments such as a scalloped hems, decorative trims and valances are also available to add a little custom flair. Custom Roller shades can help with solar control issues such as fading, glare and heat – while providing the type of privacy that you need for your space.
Amway Headquarters in Ada chose double roller shades which allow subtle light filtering as well as blackout privacy all in one window blind!
The Roland Printer is a great addition to our in-house window film and custom vinyl capabilities – the possibilities are endless!
Custom designed and printed banner
We can design and print directly on banner stock to create custom banners for any occasion.
Custom printed design for the GVSU Eberhard Center
We printed this flag design on Fine Brushed Window Film. Decorative film can define an interior office space and add decorative flair to windows and glass walls.
Printed logo for the offices of Ashby Custom Homes
Logos can have the ability to identify suite space in office buildings with multiple tenants. Custom printed logos help with branding identification.
Suite identification for the offices of Townsquare Media, Grand Rapids
This job utilized our ability to print the artwork and branding for several stations associated with Townsquare Media in Grand Rapids.
Print trial for an upcoming decorative film installation with Soaring Eagle Casinos
We are able to produce high-quality intricate patterns for our clients needs. Getting the design and color right to meet and exceed expectations are what we strive for with every job and every client!
What was just a plain green accent wall now has a company logo design element. A great way to carry corporate branding into the workspace!
The expansive 247 X 105″ wall space
Each individual custom-cut white vinyl logo (which was 31 X 30″) had to be measured out on the wall and individually installed in place
Our installers created a staggered pattern similar to a wallpaper design
The completed project turned out exactly like our client’s concept
Additionally we created, custom-cut and installed 6-color door signs with the name of the company and corporate logo for space identification – as well as suite space identification above their main office door.
Finally, we created the 2-directional street sign in black vinyl.
Whether the need is a sign, corporate branding, or decorative flair – all of these areas can be addressed with custom-cut vinyl and an incredible installation team!
Our talented installers pulled off this amazing installation! Innovative Cleaning Equipment just changed their name to FOAM-iT & we helped them create this cool custom subtle white tone-on-tone vinyl accent wall of words just inside their entrance in Grand Rapids.
The Five Star Crew in their “plan of attack” phase
Lining up the first of several transfer panels
Getting it straight & getting it “nailed down!”
It’s a “process” but our guys are pro’s!
That finished “tone-on-tone” look!
Our clients plan to install a custom metal world globe to further enhance this wall. The result will undoubtedly be amazing!
