Homes & condos
Bathrooms, entry doors & street-facing windows
Obscure direct views through selected glass while allowing light through translucent film. Review samples with the room lights on and check privacy from outside, including after dark.
Privacy & frosted film
Privacy & Frosted Window Film for Homes & Businesses
We supply and install XPEL privacy and frosted film on existing glass in homes, condos, offices, restaurants and storefronts. Full-pane and partial coverage are available as standalone installations across Toronto and the GTA.
XPEL-certified installer. Product specifications and written quotations.
XPEL VISIONArchitectural film
Illustrative finishes. Review physical samples on your glass.
XPEL-certified installerHomes, condos & businessesToronto & the GTA
Applications
Privacy film for homes, condos and commercial spaces
Offices
Meeting rooms & partitions
Obscure direct views into meeting rooms and work areas while allowing light through translucent film. Coverage can be specified for seated and standing sightlines.
Restaurants & retail
Dining areas & street-facing spaces
Screen selected sightlines from the sidewalk into dining, customer or staff areas. Review coverage from seated positions while preserving the views and storefront visibility you want to keep.
Multifamily & property management
Lobbies, amenity rooms & tenant spaces
Specify privacy coverage for shared spaces and approved tenant installations. Confirm who controls the glass, the appearance standard and occupant access before arranging the work.
Industrial properties
Reception, offices & staff areas
Assess suitable glass partitions and exposed work areas. Document where screening is useful and where supervision, vehicle movement or operating procedures require a clear view.
Film options
Frosted finishes and coverage layouts
Select the finish and coverage area according to the required privacy and light transmission. We review physical samples and the room layout before finalising the specification.
Frosted finishes obscure detail, but silhouettes can remain visible depending on the lighting and distance from the glass. We review samples and the required level of privacy before specifying the film.
Privacy and security requirements
Decorative privacy film and security film
Decorative privacy film is available without a security-film package. We quote the selected finish and coverage for your rooms, partitions or buildings.
Where forced-entry resistance is also required, we assess a suitable security-film specification separately. Standard decorative frosting is not a substitute for security film.
Product specifications
XPEL decorative film specifications
White Frost and Dusted Crystal have different light transmission and appearance. Light transmission alone does not establish privacy; review a physical sample under your room’s lighting.
| Film / product code | Visible light transmission | UV rejection |
|---|---|---|
| White FrostXVWFT | 65% | 99% |
| Dusted CrystalXVDC | 86% | 35% |
Manufacturer nominal figures for film applied to 3 mm glass. White Frost and Dusted Crystal do not have the same UV rejection. Neither standard decorative product should be specified as security film.
Day and night
Compare privacy film by lighting and coverage
A daytime sample does not tell you how a room looks after dark. Compare the finish, uncovered glass and sightlines before choosing a layout.
| Approach | When outside is brighter | At night with lights on | View through the treated glass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reflective solar film | May screen views depending on lighting and film. | Not dependable privacy; outside viewers may see in. | An outward view is retained, with a changed tint or reflection. |
| Full-pane frosted film | Obscures detail across the treated pane. | Still diffuses the view; silhouettes may show with backlighting. | Clear views are obscured in both directions. |
| Frosted band or partial coverage | Screens only the treated sightlines. | Clear areas remain visible; check standing and seated views. | Clear views remain above, below or beside the treated area. |
| Film with a separate blind or shade | Film remains in place; the covering can be adjusted. | A suitable closed covering can address night privacy; check gaps and fabric. | View depends on whether the covering is open and its material. |
Download the day and night privacy comparison (CSV) ↓
Frosting is visual screening, not soundproofing or a guarantee that people and objects are invisible. Review a physical sample with the room lights on and occupants at realistic distances. XPEL explains lighting-dependent privacy ↗
Read the day and night privacy guide ↗
We discuss your home, condo or business requirements before arranging a site assessment. Film choice, coverage and glazing compatibility require assessment.
Finish and coverage selection
White Frost, Dusted Crystal and privacy coverage
Choose the finish and the area of glass to cover separately. Light transmission is measurable; the required visual privacy must be checked using samples, viewing positions and actual room lighting.
XPEL White Frost
A frosted finish for bathroom windows, entry-door glass, partitions and meeting rooms where direct views need to be obscured. Review a sample from both sides of the glass before confirming the required privacy.
XPEL Dusted Crystal
A light frosted finish with higher visible light transmission than White Frost in XPEL’s published comparison. Consider it where a lighter decorative finish is preferred; higher transmission does not establish an equivalent level of privacy.
Full-pane frosting
Covers the selected pane to obscure views across its treated area. Check glass doors, adjacent panes and any uncovered sections as part of the room layout. Silhouettes can remain visible depending on lighting and distance.
Privacy bands and partial coverage
Define the coverage height and width for seated or standing sightlines. The uncovered glass remains transparent, so a band that screens a seated meeting may leave standing occupants or displays visible.
For confidential rooms, assess the actual sightlines and lighting before approving film. Assess the partition and door assembly separately where acoustic privacy is required. For an outward view with daytime screening, compare solar-film options; reflective film is not reliable night-time privacy.
Specification and quotation
Glass compatibility, installation scope and warranty
Glass and installation checks
We identify the glass type, existing coatings, pane dimensions and condition before selecting film. Low-E, laminated and insulating glass require a product-specific compatibility check.
We also review sun exposure, shading, existing film, installation access and any partial-coverage proposal against XPEL’s requirements. Film is not a repair for damaged glass or failed seals.
What the quotation should identify
The film name and product code, finish, glazing areas, coverage layout, preparation or removal work, access requirements and installation phases. Provide your required completion date and any landlord or construction restrictions.
We confirm product availability, estimated installation duration, care instructions and applicable warranty terms before the work is booked.
Warranty for your selected film and property
Residential and commercial coverage can differ. We confirm the applicable terms for the selected film, property and glazing in your written quote. Coverage is subject to XPEL’s Limited Warranty and film-to-glass compatibility requirements.
Decorative-film warranty coverage does not establish forced-entry resistance. If security is also required, the quotation must identify a suitable security-film specification separately.
Read XPEL’s warranty and film-to-glass requirements (PDF) ↗Selection guide
Plan privacy film coverage and installation
Read the meeting room privacy guide ↗
Compare White Frost and Dusted Crystal finishes ↗
Build and download your room-by-room project checklist ↗
Assessment, quotation and installation
Window film installation for your home or business
We discuss your requirements by phone before arranging a site assessment. For larger projects, we confirm the scope across rooms, floors or multiple locations.
- 01 / Site assessment
Assess the requirements and glazing
Review the areas requiring film, glass type and condition, sun exposure, privacy requirements and access. Measure the glazing and check film compatibility.
- 02 / Written quotation
Confirm the product and scope
Review film samples and specifications. The quote identifies the selected film, coverage, installation scope and applicable warranty, with proposed timing.
- 03 / Installation
Prepare and apply the film
Prepare the glass, apply the specified film and inspect the installation. Provide cleaning, curing and care instructions, along with the applicable product documentation.
Scheduling: Installation dates and estimated duration depend on film availability, glazing area, access equipment and building restrictions. Tell us your required completion date; we confirm the schedule before booking the work.
Frequently asked
Privacy window film FAQs
For product specifications or installation enquiries, call (416) 907‑6900
Q.01Do you install privacy film in homes and condos?
Yes. We install privacy and frosted film in homes, condos and commercial spaces across Toronto and the GTA. Bathroom windows, entry-door glass and street-facing windows are assessed for glass compatibility, coverage and privacy under your actual lighting.
Q.02What privacy window film works at night?
Frosted film obscures direct views without depending on a brighter exterior, but silhouettes may remain visible. Reflective film can lose its screening effect when the room is brighter than outside. Test a sample after dark; use a suitable separate covering if the required privacy is not met.
Q.03Can I see out through frosted film while people cannot see in?
Frosting obscures clear views in both directions. Reflective film can retain an outward view and provide daytime screening in suitable lighting, but it does not create dependable one-way privacy at night.
Q.04Can people see silhouettes through frosted glass film?
Yes, depending on the finish, backlighting and distance from the glass. Check the sample with the room lights on and someone standing or sitting where the room will actually be used. Do not approve privacy from an empty-room sample alone.
Q.05Does a privacy band hide a screen or whiteboard?
Only if it covers the relevant sightlines. Clear glass above, below or beside the band may still expose the display. Check from corridor seating, standing positions and adjacent rooms before agreeing on coverage.
Q.06Does privacy film also block UV?
It depends on the product. XPEL lists 99% UV rejection for White Frost and 35% for Dusted Crystal on the stated 3 mm test glass. A frosted appearance does not establish UV performance; check the exact film specifications.
Q.07Does privacy film stop people hearing conversations?
Decorative film is specified for visual screening. Do not treat it as an acoustic privacy solution. If conversations must remain confidential, have the room’s doors, partitions and sound paths assessed separately.
Q.08What affects the scope of a privacy-film quote?
The selected finish, coverage layout, glass dimensions, preparation, access and installation schedule all matter. Send the location, room photos and approximate scope. We discuss the project before arranging an assessment and written quote.
Q.09How do White Frost and Dusted Crystal differ?
White Frost has a frosted finish; Dusted Crystal has a light frosted finish. XPEL lists 65% and 86% visible light transmission respectively on 3 mm glass. Assess samples for the visual privacy required in your room.
Q.10Can privacy film be installed without security film?
Yes. We quote and install decorative privacy film as a standalone service for homes, condos and businesses.
Q.11Does frosted film let light through?
Translucent frosting allows light through while obscuring direct views. Transmission and privacy vary by finish. Silhouettes may remain visible depending on lighting and distance from the glass.
Q.12Can film cover only part of a glass partition?
Yes. We can specify privacy bands or partial coverage at an agreed height and width, leaving the remaining glass clear. The layout is confirmed before installation.
Q.13Is decorative privacy film a security product?
Standard decorative frosting is specified for appearance and visual privacy. If forced-entry resistance is required, we assess a suitable security-film product separately.
Q.14Which documents are available before ordering?
The XPEL performance sheet and warranty requirements are linked on this page. We confirm the proposed film, coverage layout, installation scope and applicable terms in the quotation.
Q.15How soon can installation start, and how long will it take?
Timing depends on film availability, glazing area, access and building restrictions. Include your required completion date in the enquiry. We confirm the start date, estimated duration and any installation phases before booking.
Home & business quotations
Request a privacy film installation quote
Solar and privacy film for homes, condos and businesses across Toronto and the GTA. Book a free on-site assessment for a written quote.
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We assess your requirements before arranging a site visit.