3M™ Window Films give natural light for office

Achieve Daylighting with 3M™ Window Films

  • 3MTM Daylight Redirecting Film redirects light as deep as 40ft. into your building.

    Keep your tenants happy, increase employee productivity, and even boost retail sales by bringing abundant natural light into your building. 3M™ Daylight Redirecting Film is designed to redirect sunlight from windows deeper into buildings to increase natural light, reducing the need for artificial lighting and saving you money on energy costs.

    This window film is easy to integrate into new or existing windows with no extra hardware or infrastructure, and no additional maintenance or special cleaning.


How daylight redirecting film works.

  • 3MTM Daylight Redirecting Film is installed in the upper portion of a window.

    3M™ Daylight Redirecting Film is installed in the upper portion of the window.

  • Daylight shining through 3MTM Daylight Redirecting Film is redirected upward toward the ceiling, allowing natural light to penetrate deeper into the building.

    Daylight is redirected upwards toward the ceiling, allowing natural light to penetrate deeper into the building.

  • 3MTM Daylight Redirecting Film is made of micro-structured prisms that redirect over 80% of daylight upward and diffuses it for even distribution.

    Made of micro-structured prisms, the film optically redirects over 80% of daylight upward and diffuses it for even distribution.


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Why Use 3M™ Daylight Redirecting Films

  • Daylight shining through 3MTM Daylight Redirecting Film is redirected upward toward the ceiling, allowing natural light to penetrate deeper into the building.
    A simple and effective solution.

    Increase natural light and comfort. Compared to existing light-reflecting strategies, 3M™ Daylight Redirecting Film is easily integrated into new or existing windows. It requires no extra hardware or infrastructure and no additional maintenance or special cleaning. It’s also more cost effective than many existing daylighting solutions.

      

    • Reduce glare and discomfort
    • Reflect natural light as far as 40 feet (12 meters) or more
    • Save up to 52% on lighting energy

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Put 3M™ Glass Finishes to work for you.

From basic function to fantastic form, 3M™ Glass Finishes can transform any space and provide the privacy, design or branding solution you’re looking for.

  • Behind an interior window covered with 3MTM Glass Finishes, we see the blurred shapes of a man and woman having a conversation.
    Office Buildings
    • Create separation without closing off spaces
    • Provide privacy while retaining natural light
    • Incorporate branding into your designs
    • Conceal areas not meant for public viewing
    • Add one-way mirrors for enhanced security
  • 3MTM Glass Finishes cover windows in a hotel lobby where a white couch and newspapers invite travelers to rest.
    Hotels
    • Get the upscale look of expensive glass at a fraction of the cost
    • Create privacy without sacrificing natural light
    • Promote your brand while enhancing the guest experience
  • An interior glass wall covered with 3MTM Glass Finishes creates a distinct space with visual interest.
    Retail
    • Divide larger areas without making your space feel closed off
    • Create visual interest
    • Conceal areas not meant for public viewing
    • Promote your brand while enhancing the guest experience
    • Add one-way mirrors for enahnced security
  • A one-way mirror created by 3MTM Glass Finishes lets viewers peer into a small conference room.
    Schools/Universities
    • Create separation without sacrificing natural light
    • Enhance privacy quickly and easily
    • Add one-way mirrors for enhanced security
  • 3MTM Glass Finishes conceal the view through a window in a hospital while still letting light through.
    Healthcare
    • Create patient privacy without sacrificing natural light
    • Conceal areas not meant for public viewing
  • A glass railing, which follows a spiral staircase up to the second floor of a government building, has a frosted look with 3MTM Decorative Films.
    Government
    • Create separation without sacrificing natural light
    • Conceal sensitive areas
    • Add one-way mirrors for enhanced security
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    Architects

    3M™ Decorative Films offer stylish privacy options without sacrificing natural light.

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    Glass Fabricators

    Decorative and privacy film solutions offer the look of etched, cut, sandblasted or color-changing DICHROIC decorative glass.

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How to buy 3M™ Window Films

Are you ready to increase natural light in your building and save on energy costs? Schedule an onsite consultation with our 3M™ Certified Dealer Installer, enquire about the installation process, or ask about product recommendations. You'll be pleased to know that 3M will cover the warranty for both the window film and labour. You can also submit an enquiry for other concerns, such as warranty and tech specifications.