Upgrade Existing Windows to Smart Glass
You love your current windows or office partitions, but you need privacy. Replacing the glass with factory-laminated smart glass is incredibly expensive and disruptive. The solution? Switchable Privacy Glass Retrofits. Using self-adhesive PDLC technology, Installix can convert your standard annealed or tempered glass into high-tech switchable glass. This retrofit solution saves money, time, and waste while delivering the exact same functionality as smart glass installed from scratch.
Retrofit Applications
Boardrooms & Meeting Rooms
Eliminate the "fishbowl" effect. Turn glass walls opaque for confidential meetings and clear for open collaboration instantly.
Residential Bedrooms
Have a window facing a neighbor? Retrofit it with smart film. Keep it clear for the view during the day, and switch to frost for privacy at night.
Medical & Dental Clinics
Replace unhygienic curtains with wipeable, instant-privacy smart glass surfaces. Ideal for patient privacy and infection control.
The Solution: Surface Application
We apply the smart film layer to the interior surface of your existing glass. It acts as a laminate, adding safety (shatter resistance) while providing the switchable opacity. The film is cut to fit your glass precisely, leaving a tiny reveal at the edge.
Why Choose Installix?
- Precision Cutting: We measure and cut on-site or CNC-cut the film to ensure a perfect fit, even for out-of-square frames.
- Optical Clarity: We use high-quality film with low haze in the clear state, preserving your view.
- Cost Savings: Retrofitting costs ~40-50% less than replacing the glass with smart glass units.
Technical Specifications
| Comparison | Retrofit Film vs. Laminated Smart Glass |
|---|---|
| Installation Time | Hours (Film) vs. Weeks (Glass Manufacturing). |
| Clarity (ON) | Film: ~88% VLT. Glass: ~89% VLT. Very similar performance. |
| Durability | Film is scratch-coated but exposed. Glass protects the PDLC layer inside. Retrofit is best for low-abrasion areas. |
Our Process: Transform in a Day
Step 1: Site Prep
We protect the area and meticulously clean the glass.
Step 2: Installation
We apply the film "dry" to avoid water damage to electrical components.
Step 3: Power Up
We connect the power and test. The transformation is instant.
Pricing Factors
- Shape: Rectangles are standard. Curves or cut-outs (for door handles) require CNC cutting.
- Silicone: Smart film requires special non-acidic silicone for edging. This is included in our price.
Our Service Promise
We bring the future to your existing windows.
Why Whitchurch-Stouffville Residents Trust Installix
Local Compliance
We meet all building codes specific to Whitchurch-Stouffville.
Fast Response
Our technicians are frequently in Whitchurch-Stouffville.
Weather Ready
Glass rated for our freeze/thaw cycles.
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