Frosted Film vs Frosted Glass, Who Wins?

Glass windows and doors are essential in keeping any space elegant and pleasing to the eye, not to mention it allows natural lighting and stimulates open spaces. What if you could enjoy all these benefits while still maintaining visual privacy? Frosted film and frosted glass are popular ways to transform your windows and glass walls easily. Find out which is suitable for you; here’s a quick comparison between the two:

1. Customisation

Frosted glass is usually bought pre-made in limited patterns or designs and requires expensive alterations and skills for a custom design. The frosted film, however, can be easily laser custom to any design you like.

2. Application and removal 

Frosted glass may be durable, but changing or removing your current glass panels requires significant work and time. In contrast, the frosted films utilize your existing glass and can be peeled off conveniently without residue. The printability feature of some of the frosted films also allows you to turn your glass surfaces into a medium for promotions and brand building while still allowing you to retain light and privacy.  They can be customized, applied, and taken down according to promotions or design trends! 

3. Cost

When it comes to pricing, frosted glass is far more costly, factoring in custom sizings, designs, and installation. In comparison, a frosted film skips these tedious and expensive processes and is more cost and time-efficient since nothing is being replaced. 

A frosted film may have many benefits, but a low-quality film may result in peeling uneven finish, difficulties in the removal, or a shorter lifespan. Avery Dennison's new Frosted Sparkle SLP* films allow you to bring your interior design ideas to life with their attractive sparkle and sandblasted glass effect. By achieving vibrant prints across various digital platforms such as Solvent, Eco-Solvent, and Latex, Frosted Sparkle SLP films offer stylish decoration options for the windows and allow you to display customized images or plotter cut designs.

*Frosted Sparkle SLP films by Avery Dennison are available in South Asia & ASEAN regions only.

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