ADS Window Films & Graphics

ADS Window Films were established in 1999, and since then have acquired a proud reputation as one of the UK’s most prominent suppliers and installers of specialty window films. We’ve been a pioneer within our industry since its very earliest days and have developed expertise and experience unmatched by our competitors within the sector.

Window films are invaluable in a variety of contexts, such as security and safety, solar control, architectural applications, manifestations and energy control. ADS can provide window films and blinds for use in commercial, public and domestic premises. Whether we’re being commissioned by a developer or architect or receiving a brief from an individual home-owner, we’ll recommend the most appropriate type of window film for your particular requirements.

ADS also make top-quality automotive films for private or corporate-owned cars. We offer a full custom-tinting service for vehicles in our purpose-built bay at our premises in Plymouth. By avoiding outsourcing of this facility, we reduce the likelihood of accidental damage while minimising dust levels. Through the employment of the most recent computer technology, our staff will custom-cut the window film to provide a perfect cut for your vehicle and thereby eliminating the risk of harm to paintwork or glass. ADS fitters are all highly qualified in the window film industry and take pride in producing work of the finest standard. Look at the gallery on our website to see the difference we’ve made to our existing clients – their glowing testimonials to our products and services say it much more convincingly than we ever could!

Commercial Film

Over the years, ADS have assisted thousands of clients in the commercial sector in addressing their solar glazing requirements. We’ve got the appropriate window film for every situation, from spectrally selective films which preserve visibility while keeping out heat to opaque films for use when privacy is key. Due to the integration of speciality metals in their manufacture, these films are so cost-effective that you’ll get your money back in just two years. They’re constantly upgraded and refined in the light of the most recent research and are among the most durable and stylish on the market. All commercial films come with ten-year warranties, so you’re guaranteed complete peace of mind!

Residential Film

Homeowners and residential customers can reap huge benefits through the use of window film. By applying it to the inside of your house’s windows, it’ll keep out the sun’s heat in summer and retain warmth during the winter. ADS offer solar control window films with scratch-resistant coating, with colours available including gray, bronze and neutral tones. We also retail Coolkote, a metalised PVC coating which stops the build-up of solar heat underneath glass or polycarbonate roofs. It’s a cheap and efficient method of lowering daytime temperatures in your home. We can integrate Coolkote into your current roof in no time at all.

Car Window Tinting

Car window tints are among the most effective methods of enhancing the appearance and level of comfort of your vehicle. Not only do they block out heat, they reduce the proportion of ultra-violet rays coming in without obstructing visibility. The close bonding of window films to the car’s glass helps stop windows fragmenting when broken, which reduces the likelihood of injury after an accident and acts as a deterrent to potential thieves. Our scratch-resistant car window tints are available in many different shades and colours and won’t peel or fade after usage. ADS can install car window tints either at your premises or in our own fitting bay, as you prefer.

Decorative Window Film

Consider one of our decorative window films for that additional distinctive touch! Frosted films are suitable for interior design applications when maintaining privacy is an issue or to achieve a similar effect to etched glass but at lower cost. You’re sure to find a patterned film to suit your individual tastes and budget, from classic designs to opaque and translucent shades of white. Textured films are constructed from vinyl and are perfect for custom-cutting, while specialty films represent a whole spectrum of colour opportunities for use in interiors. Of course, you could even combine patterns and colours to create a whole new repertoire of design options.

Design and Print Services

As well as supplying the best in window films, ADS also offer an excellent graphic design service. We’ll design your item to the highest standard, streamlining the whole creative process from initial concept and brief to final production. Our staff are highly experienced in a range of media and have worked in every conceivable business sector. The ADS print supply service means we can deliver superb printed media at extremely competitive prices.  From flyers, posters and business cards to leaflets, letterheads, compliment slips and banners, we’ll despatch the product you need within five working days (or even less if you use our Speedy Print option).

Health Benefits of Window Film

Children and babies are particularly sensitive to the effects of solar radiation, and protecting their skin during car journeys is of paramount importance. Window and car tinting films will screen UV radiation by as much as 99%. They’re a more effective and aesthetically pleasing option than sun blinds, and also help reduce fading under the power of the sun. ADS supply Solar Gard's UV filtering window film, which has been endorsed by the Skin Cancer Foundation, and has an exceptionally high sun protection factor of 285. If you prefer not to have your windows tinted, UV protection film is also available in a clear variety.

Energy Saving Film

You can reduce your energy bills throughout the whole year with the help of energy saving film. It’s suitable both for commercial and residential buildings and can help cut over 10% off the energy costs for business premises. The film lets sunlight in while simultaneously reducing glare and UV rays. Its coating is completely resistant to scratches, which extends its functional life and facilitates cleaning. Completely compatible with high-efficiency lighting, energy saving film enhances the insulating capabilities of single- and double-glazing windows and is a particularly economical method compared to other energy-efficient alternatives.

Switchable Smart Window Film

Enjoy the benefits of the most up-to-date technology available when you add switchable smart window film to your glass. At the flick of a switch, it’ll change glass from clear to opaque, giving you security and privacy in the blink of an eye. The self-adhesive layer on one side means the film is simple to apply to any type of glass. When in its opaque mode, switchable smart film can act as a presentation or projection screen, and therefore fits well in meeting rooms and conference facilities. The film is available in sheets of 0.7mm thickness and in sizes going up to 3m, which can be cut to the precise shape and dimensions for your needs.

Printed Window Film

If you’re after a contemporary commercial branding solution, then printed window film is just what you need to add high-definition colour to flat glass areas in your business. It’s a colour printed film which you apply to windows, glass walls and similar surfaces to create the appearance of direct glass printing without any of that method’s associated problems. This method is eco-friendly, recyclable and completely safe to use. Printed window films give UV reduction of 99% and solar reduction of 16%, thereby adding safety benefits while maintaining the level of coolness in your building. The perfect choice for retail and exhibition displays, mirrors and glass splashbacks.

Solar and UV Protection Window Film

A large amount of sunlight isn’t always a good thing, and solar and UV protection window film can help keep the sun out of your eyes! It’ll reduce the level of heat and glare without preventing light entering, and consequently will create an environment more conducive for working or relaxing in. The film will minimise the likelihood of developing headaches, fatigue or eye-strain and therefore helps lower rates of staff absenteeism. Its filtering effect on UV light (only 1% gets through the film) prolongs the functional life of fabrics and soft furnishings that are consistently subjected to full sunlight. Films come in reflective, clear or tinted formats.

Privacy Window Film

It’s possible to achieve privacy by employing various different sorts of film. Should you want to let passers-by make out movement without being able to distinguish details, translucent/opaque film will fit the bill wonderfully. Daylight reflective film permits those inside a building to see out but simultaneously prevents anyone from looking in, while blackout film will means your privacy is completely assured. Any of these types of film will add privacy to potentially difficult areas like office partitions, bathrooms and so on. All our privacy films will be quickly and efficiently installed in a fashion causing the least possible disruption to you and your routine.

Safety and Security Window Film

Keep your glazing protected against break-ins, accidental impact, graffiti or even explosions with ADS safety and security window film. When glass shatters, it usually creates flying fragments while leaving hazardous sharp edges around the window. Applying a film means that even if the glass does break, it will still be held in position, thereby reducing the risk of damage or injury. Your building will also be made less attractive as a target to vandals or intruders. Furthermore, using a safety film ensures compliance with health and safety regulations without having to completely reglaze your premises with more expensive types of glass.

Manifestation Window Film

It’s not always obvious when areas of a building have been glazed. In such locations as showrooms or shopfronts, using manifestation window film helps demarcate glazed zones so your staff, visitors or customers can avoid contact with the glass. Manifestations can be presented as patterns, solid or broken lines, or even corporate logos. We have a large selection of standard colour splash vinyls, including metallics, translucent, opaques and simulated sand-blasted effect and etched films. Alternatively, we’re happy to design a bespoke manifestation to your own specifications. An invaluable aide for situations when glass needs to be noticeable.

Customised Headlight Tints

ADS are an authorised supplier of  Covex headlight tint, a specialty product which is ideal for tinting front and back lights on cars and motorbikes and for use on boat and caravan windows. Covex tint is an attractive accessory for your vehicle which complies with VOSA MOT test guidelines. It’s designed so that it has very little effect on the level of luminescence and none at all on the light’s colour. You have to have Covex tint fitted by a designated installer – get in touch with us if you have any queries about its uses or its suitability for your vehicle’s lights.