Glass safety film — frequently asked questions

Window tint is made primarily for solar, heat, and glare control. Glass safety film is engineered to hold glass together on impact — they solve different problems. VitraGuard's 12-mil film is a safety film: its job is fragment retention, and we do not market it as a solar or heat-control product.

Our 12-mil film is designed for glass safety — helping retain fragments if glass breaks. We do not currently publish heat-rejection or UV figures for it, and it should not be chosen as a solar or heat-control product. If reducing heat or glare is your main goal, tell us when you enquire so we can advise you honestly.

Properly installed, the film is virtually invisible. It is optically clear, so in normal conditions there is no visible tint, distortion, or film line — your glass and your view look unchanged.

The film is clear and designed to keep interiors bright. Exact light-transmission figures depend on the final film specification and can be confirmed when you enquire.

It depends on the glass area and access. A typical villa is usually completed in one to two days; commercial and hospitality projects are scheduled individually and can be carried out overnight or in phases to avoid disruption.

We work area by area and clean as we go, so most of the property stays usable throughout. For occupied homes we typically complete one zone at a time; for hotels, offices, and retail we can work outside business hours.

Yes — most residential installations are in occupied homes. Our installers work discreetly and coordinate access arrangements with you in advance.

Installation is carried out by experienced film installers. Professional fitting matters for both the finish and the film's performance, so it is part of every VitraGuard project. See how it works for the full process.

Film supply starts from AED 141 per square metre for the 8-mil film and AED 147 per square metre for the 12-mil film, with delivery included (rates are pre-VAT). There is a 15 m² minimum order, and 5% UAE VAT is added on top of film supply. Your online purchase covers film supply only. Installation is a separate estimate — AED 400/m² up to 10 m² and AED 280/m² for 11–20 m², quoted above 20 m² — confirmed after a site visit, and not part of the online payment. You can estimate your cost with the calculator on our pricing page.

Yes — the cost calculator on our pricing page gives a transparent estimate of film supply (per square metre, plus 5% VAT), with a 15 m² minimum order. The online price covers film supply only; installation is estimated separately and confirmed after a site visit. Projects below the minimum, or installation over 20 m², are confirmed with a custom quote — call +971 50 758 7246 or message us on WhatsApp.

Tell us about your glass through the quote form or on WhatsApp. Where needed we arrange a site survey to confirm the glass area and access before giving you a detailed quote.

Yes. Every installation comes with simple aftercare guidance on cleaning and care. Ask our team about the options available for commercial and high-value residential projects.

Dubai is our primary service area, covering residential communities, commercial districts, and hotel zones. We serve the wider UAE and GCC by arrangement.

Technical specifications for the 12-mil film are available on request when you enquire. We do not publish specific certification claims on the site — please ask us for the documentation relevant to your project.

Warranty terms depend on the final film specification and the scope of work, and are confirmed in writing at installation. Ask our team for the terms that apply to your project.

Yes. We work with designers, architects, and project managers on both new-build and renovation projects, providing specifications, samples, and installation scheduling that fits your programme.

Yes — the 12-mil film can be applied to vehicle glass to help retain fragments on impact. See our automotive page or ask us about your specific make and model.