How to install window tint at home with Inspire DIY Kent Thomas

Install House window tints like a professional would for the cost of… materials and your time, follow these 6 Steps to get window film installed at home

step 1; Make sure the windows are really clean especially around the edges
step 2; Do a clean of the windows like you would normally do using a lint-free cloth, I found old t-shirts are good for this just don't use a window cleaning product with ammonia as this will interact with the adhesive of the window film.
step 3; Measure the windows remembering to add an inch or two to the window size and this will be trimmed off later
step 4; Spray the water and baby shampoo mix liberally onto the window
step 5; Spray some more of your baby shampoo mix on the new tint so that the squeegee will glide over the surface easily, This is a firmer squeegee than the normal window cleaning one and it can be bought for about $7 where you get the window tint from.
step 6; Clean the window as you normally would and ....Done!

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I used Mirror Window Film like these

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[timmo]

I have bubbles when. i did mine will they go?

[utjesgq]

No fkn jarring music, pleasant demeanour, and clear explanations. A rare and pleasant experience.

[opinionsvary]

Your calm voice & personality plus breaking it up into STEPS are what makes your video's superior to others

[ianbreeze]

Great example mate! I've been professionally tinting windows for 15+ yrs & you explained the process of installing really well man. Difficult but doable as a DIY project.

[JerichoLeon]

This is the best video I've seen on applying window tint. Very easy to follow and honest with the tricky areas.

[sethother]

This is really helping, as I am using this to install window film right now. The only thing I have to add so far, is that if you are doing this at home and don't have a big table to cut your square with, I improvised with a yoga mat and it works super well. Just put the film on the floor, preferably carpet, put the yoga mat on top, measure and mark your length on both sides of the film, line them up under the yoga mat on the carpet, put a few weights on it to hold it steady, then ya basically just kneel on the yoga mat and cut along the edge of it. I have no space on my tables, so this worked really well.

[jimcarroll]

Actually came here looking for tips/reminders on how to do this. The one Simple Trick™of yours I really liked was to use 2 pieces of sello/sticky tape to separate the backing from the tint!
Your video also reminded me of how quickly the tint can go from a "damp standby readiness" to a clingy/sticky/stubborn film. Like using a quick-setting glue or concrete; one moment you're still trying to finesse things, the next moment you're noticing things you wish you'd noticed earlier but now it's too late to change 🙂 I will remember to proceed with that caveat in mind.

I've done or helped do a handful of window tints over my lifetime (could probably count those times on 1 hand) and I'm getting ready to tint the glass in the back door of our home. I guess it's called "full size" or "full length". The door is a builder boring basic, metal frame. The previous owner had hung up sheers (magnet mounts for the curtain rod) and we're just tired of that look. So we've got our roll of tint plus the spray solution plus an included mini-squeegee. The tint we chose was purchased at the local hardware store. Brand name Gila (never heard of them before), product name "Heat Control Window Film". Claims to reduce heat and glare and "not your view!" I guess we'll see. Other claims they make include "Helps block heat & glare", "Rejects up to 59% of the sun's heat", "Blocks up to 99% of UV rays". I always find claims that include "up to" can end up having a generous margin of error. Merely mentioning the specifics in case anyone else has the same product available to them, which I don't expect will be the case for everyone. I'm optimistic of the results, but bracing for disappointment.

[RJMarcy-zuzr]

I am not positive if anyone has mentioned this or not to this point, but another very helpful tool is a heat gun. Once installed, if the windows can flip in (some models do in order to allow cleaning)then you would heat the glass from the outside. All air bubbles work out and the micro shrinking gives a wonderful looking finish. Awesome Job on this video, and thank you for taking the time. As a side funny for anyone who has ever tinted outside.... after peeling the backing and slowly making your way to the glass... there is a 100% chance the wind will blow and fold the tint over onto itself... jus saying! 😀

[SunShine.]

First time viewer, thank you for your help! But I could not stop giggling at your intro! The way you slowly turned around. Sorry the Internet made my sense of humor different 😂😂😂

[crabgal]

I’m too desperate and stubborn to ask for help, so I will follow these instructions to a T. Thanks for the video!

[Bassomatic]

Hello. It's 4 years in the future. I love you so much. The information was clear and detailed! Time to measure once and cut twice! ❤

[mannysinghuk]

3 years late to the party 🎉 ! Super explanation. Thanks! My window film arrives later and this gives me a great insight into getting it right. Cheers.

[wilsongv]

Hey!!!! Thank you SOOO much for this video. You have no idea how much this helped me. I’m not a professional but after doing my bedroom window, I’m ready to tackle the kitchen.

Cheers Mate 🥹

[akbflo]

Thanks so much! My daughter and I just did this in her bedroom, and it wasn’t too hard, thanks to your tips, and it is already cooler in there. Thanks so much!

[JimBuckYou]

Suggestion, If you are applying film to double glazed windows, avoid a dark tint as heat and pressure changes can lead to cracked window panes, instead chose a clear, light shade of tint or mirror tint. Product suggestion.

Used a mirror tint on my brothers conservatory windows and one has a big crack in 2 days later.

[fbydzcl]

What a great video! I wished I had seen this much earlier. The use of the credit card is just brilliant. I even use it in place of the squeegee to push out bubbles. Thanks!

[DHCharlie]

Great video, few tips though! When cutting the corner don't cut it at 45°, instead cut it across so your cutting a small triangle off the edge of the film. This will prevent it from the risk of tearing the film as the cut is away from the window👍 also push out the t shape as you did really well, but before pushing out the rest make the cuts. This is because then when you get to pushing out the edge you won't get any contamination from the window seals. Another thing is cut the other side of the card as it will give your gap, when you get confident at it you don't need to use a card at all!

[ruthbircham]

Omg!!! The cello-tape works a treat! You are marvellous thank you! I never knew it had a backing on them. Now i can do my bedroom window 😂❤ thank you!!!!🫂

[Jessicaran]

This is the BEST video I've watched and the one I keep referring back to! Thank you!

[montythemanty]

As a professional installer, I will say your process is pretty good.
However I will mention that it is important to know your films absorbtion %.
Apply to thermal pane windows can cause a stress crack. Same with partial shade.
Low E coatings, and triple glazed glass etc can cause issues. Important to mention this as you can cause expensive failures