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Pricing window film is an important part of deciding whether or not to install window film on your KC home --so here is a guide to window film pricing.

How Much Does It Cost To Tint Home Windows?

How Much Does It Cost To Tint Home Windows?

If you look at the 2019 national average for the cost for residential window tinting you will see the cost is about $5 to $8 per square foot. This means that most homeowners will spend anywhere from $300 to $700 for window tint in 2020.  This number is for tint applied by professional installers. However, to get an exact idea of how much it will cost to tint your home windows this year, you must look at some additional factors.

Window Tinting Prices for 2020

The phrases window tint or window film is incredibly general terms. So while an average of film in general gives you an idea of how much your window tint will cost–you need to look at what type of film you need to get a realistic idea of cost.  

The top 4 window films applied around the world in 2019 were:

So the chances are good you will be installing one of these four on your home.  Below is a price range for each of these films.

  • Solar Control Window Film: Spectrally selective films are typically used to reduce the presence of heat, glare, and uv radiation. The cost of this type of film typically ranges from $9-18 p/sf 
  • Decorative Window Films: Decorative and frosted films are great for a unique decoration or creating private rooms.  Decorative films range from $6-12 p/sf *Custom decorative film could increase the cost past this range.  
  • Privacy Window Tints:  These tints are fanatastic for keeping the eyes of the world out of your home and they even  help with glare too. The cost of a typical privacy tint ranges from $5-$15 p/sf **High-end reflective films and/or smart films could increase the cost well past this range
  • Safety and Security Window Film:  These films keep criminals at bay.  More to the point, give your family peace of mind that your glass windows and doors have an added layer of defense against intruders. Security film ranges from $8-16 p/sf *Attachment systems cost an additional $2-5/LFT.

All the window film costs above do not include the added cost for installation which typically ranges from $2-$5 p/sf.  

The Complexity of a Window Tint Project Can Affect The Price

The prices we listed above are definitely influenced by the size of the project, the difficulty of installation or work outside of the tinting scope.  For example, a door with French panes may require additional charges. High or hard to reach windows usually will too. If a client requires furniture to be removed or blinds taken down most window film companies will charge an extra fee.

It is important to understand the cost of your window tinting job will vary from space to space, installer to installer and film to film.  So the very best way to get exact pricing on how much it costs to tint your Kansas City windows is to reach out to us here at Scottish Window Tinting for a free, onsite estimate today!

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