How to Install 3M Window Film Insulation (Ecobob.co.nz)

The following is a short video on how you can insulate your home with ease. Perfect for renters or those on a budget. INSTRUCTIONS BELOW!

Windows allow for sunlight, which can heat your home, but they are also terrible insulators as heat escapes through windows making for cold living environments.

DIY double glazing at home can remedy this heat loss, and its easy and cheap to achieve. Watch the video, and follow the instructions below, you’ll be warm and cosy in next to no time.

You’ll need the following:

Heat Shrink Plastic Wrap (Available in different sizes)
Measuring tape
Hair Dryer
Double Sided Tape (We recommend you buy an extra roll of tape as we ran out when doing our windows)
Scissors
Spoon
Cloth and window cleaner

How to install the film insulation step by step:

1. Clean the window frame, and the window itself. Some people suggest cleaning the frame with alcohol.

2. Next, measure the window for the plastic sheet.

3. Cut the plastic sheet to the size of the window and add 5cm to both the width and length. This is to ensure an adequate fit on the window frame, you will cut off the excess sheet later.

4. Place double sided tape around the window frame, press firmly to help it stick.

5. Then, take the backing off the double sided tape.

6. Attach the plastic film to the window FRAME, not the glass itself. Restick and stretch to get the film evenly distributed.

7. Gently run the back of a spoon over the taped areas to ensure that the plastic sheet and the sticky tape have bonded sufficiently.

8. Now use a hair dryer to gently blow warm air over the widow, thereby eliminating creases and curves in the plastic. It should appear smooth like glass.

9. Finally, take your scissors and carefully cut away any excess plastic on the window frame.

And that, is, it.

Within a few minutes you have double glazed your window, ensuring minimal heat loss, and maximum warmth.

Repeat this process on any number of windows in your household, paying particular attention to the rooms you spend most of your time in.

Thanks.

[jennak.]

I really like the way you made this video. It's super simple and quick, yet very informative and easy to understand..Thank you very much!!

[jacqueline-acupuncturedune]

Love your video. Took the fear away of having to do this myself. I used to have the Amazing Austrian Gentleman do these things for me. Some of my windows still have the 3M plastic on them. But alas some windows need another go. I’m wiping water more that twice a day. From the inside! Of course! The plastic on it prevents the condensation. Thank you. Great video all the way round.

[kinkrause]

To everyone who is having trouble with the backing coming off the tape. The tape is too cold, if it starts separating, warm it with a heat strip gun as you peel it. Works like a charm.

[purelit]

I have the kit.. haven't put it on yet, it seems like a load of shite to be honest. I seen clear plastic wrap in some hardware shop last winter it was thicker and just went on like window tint.
The video was good. Simple to follow no bullshit

[galanoth]

When I use the blow dryer the film comes off from the sides at the very end. It gets too tight and then starts pulling on the sides and comes off. It destroys the tape and i have to start all over again. SO fuking frustrating

[JacanaProductions]

Bring on the 50% increase in heating bills this winter 2021!!!

[khaoula]

Is the plastic a special plastic for insulation or what?

[humandroid]

The film is so thin its really hard to cut nicely.

[Redberryfarm]

Our windows leak air from all places- needing to run the tape and plastic all around the window trim boards, header and sill. Never seen just doing around the glass window frame. ( At least the window remains functional this way...)

[isaz]

My cat will destroy this as soon as I finish 😔

[LeoLionxyzed]

Ah, so there's supposed to be space between the window and the film. Thanks!

[cantcatchzoom]

I can't seem to get the tape to peel any tips

[준-so]

I’m having a problem lately with the mould on the wall spreading from the moisturized window due to the temperature difference of inside and outside😢 will this insulating layer work enough for this problem?

[daverich]

I'm bald I don't own a hair drier.

[salahbarwari]

Does this film really works as heat insulator? We have hot summers here, where temp reaches 105 F, will this make a difference?

[Angel-ukgk]

The tape is rubbish. I cannot remove the paper liner from the tape. On the video it looks like the person bought a different tape. My kit did not come with the tape like the one shown on the video. I cannot find a video which shows how to peel the paper liner from the tape.

[username]

could not do it because i dont that spoon with me :/

[solephonic]

if i want to remove the film at a later date can this be done easily?

[mattz]

I have a feeling my cats would destroy it

[mightyozbeatz]

If you use it for windows you will not be able to use your blinds