Browse Forums Windows & Doors 1 May 05, 2011 9:00 pm I have just moved house and have been quoted what seems an abscene amount to have safety film applied to all the windows. The house has old sash windows with 3mm glass that crack exceptionally easily. I have a toddler and another bub on the way and am really concerned about glass safety but need an affordable DIY option. Can anyone point me in the direction of where to buy safety film so that I can apply this myself. Also what brands are available and what are the pro's/con's of the different products available? Re: Where can I buy safety film to apply to my windows? 2May 05, 2011 9:04 pm I don't know about safety film in particular but Bunnings do a tinted film which would probably help with containing cracks. The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Where can I buy safety film to apply to my windows? 3May 05, 2011 9:22 pm What region? You'll want a 4 mil film which will bring 3mm float up to safety film specs. You'll need patience and practice to do it yourself. What were you quoted $/m2? Re: Where can I buy safety film to apply to my windows? 4May 05, 2011 9:37 pm Bashworth: I would prefer to avoid a tinted film - I love the amount of natrual light we get through our house, although from what i have read even the clear safety film does have some reduction in light too. I couldnt find anything at Bunnings that seemed to be marketed as a safety film. Neil: Im in Syd. Over the phone I was quoted about $100 m2 which perhaps is reasonable but im niave and had no idea what price range to expect esp considering safety film is the 'cheap' option. It all adds up when you need to do an entire house and are basically busy replacing everything else in it too. I have no issue practising and being patient and even if the job I do ends up looking terrible at least it may still save a life if anyone deicdes to fall through a window until i can afford to pay someone to do it professionally. Re: Where can I buy safety film to apply to my windows? 5May 05, 2011 9:45 pm This is about the only product I have been able to find online, is it the type of thing I need to buy, it throws me because it is listed as a car product. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/SAFETY-WINDOW-FI ... 43a193cc99 Re: Where can I buy safety film to apply to my windows? 6May 05, 2011 10:06 pm That looks good. Further down the listing it says it can be used on houses. It also says to search 'protinting', I did that and it came to a site where you can buy tools to install yourself. Said it is relatively straight forward if you use the right tools. I am interested in this too, can you do it first and let me know how it works out?? Re: Where can I buy safety film to apply to my windows? 7May 06, 2011 4:45 pm This looks similar to the tinted film I got from Bunnings. The installation is not too hard as long as you follow the instructions and make sure you get all the water out. You need to be careful with the measurements otherwise you can leave a couple of mm gap at the edge. The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Where can I buy safety film to apply to my windows? 8May 06, 2011 10:21 pm Buzz: I checked out their website after i posted the link last night... it does seem to be the type of thing that Im looking for and seems quite reasonably priced. My husband is a wallpaperer so by the looks of it we already have plenty of the necessary tools ****** around the house so that always helps. I promise to come back and repost once i have used it, although it might not happen for another month or two. Bashworth: Glad to hear that u didnt find the installation too difficult. The instructions on protinting recommend cutting a couple of cm's over size and then using a stanley to trim once its in place. Hopefully this will help avoid the gap that you mentioned. How is the tint that you applied holding up over time? Re: Where can I buy safety film to apply to my windows? 9May 06, 2011 10:55 pm I'd love to see and hear how it goes. Would think if DH is a wallpaperer it would be easily DIY for him. My DH is an electronics tech, he might be stuck looking for an on/off switch Re: Where can I buy safety film to apply to my windows? 10May 07, 2011 12:40 pm The film I used was still OK when I sold the house after 10 years. I have also had cars tinted (using TintaCar) with film which have lasted over ten years. The trick on installation is to make sure that the window is completely wet and then using the tool to make sure that you get all the water bubbles out. The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Where can I buy safety film to apply to my windows? 11Jun 19, 2011 9:38 am buzz That looks good. Further down the listing it says it can be used on houses. It also says to search 'protinting', I did that and it came to a site where you can buy tools to install yourself. Said it is relatively straight forward if you use the right tools. I am interested in this too, can you do it first and let me know how it works out?? I just had a look at the protinting website. they don't seem to have a gallery showcasing what the finished product would look like. Also does anybody know if the films they sell are the ones you can't see through from outside? Hi everyone. 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