Frosted Glass Film
Frosted Film for Branding Glasses in Offices and Retail Stores
Frosted Film for Impressive Branding on Glasses and Privacy
- Frosted Glass films for branding glass partitions in a stunning fashion
- Offers translucence and is great for privacy
- Allows natural light to pass through
- Design can be customized to your liking
- Logos or design cut out using a plotter
- Image areas become transparent while non image areas remain frosted
- Suitable for corporate offices, dealerships, and retail stores
- Frosted / Etched Glass Films starting at ₹90 per sq. ft. + GST
Shipping: Free delivery across India.
Pricing: Frosted / Etched Glass Films starting at ₹90 per sq. ft. + GST
Frosted Glass Film Prints
Your logo and artwork printed on frosted film: privacy for your cabins, natural light for your office, and your brand on every glass partition.
- Etched-glass look on Gem™ and Sona™ frosted films
- Blocks the view inside, lets daylight through
- Double-strike printing keeps colours bright on translucent film
- Optional protective lamination for high-traffic or outdoor glass
- Rolls up to 5 ft wide, any length; larger jobs tiled
Minimum order ₹3,000 + GST · Free delivery across India
Upgrade your office interiors by showcasing your corporate branding on glass partitions and panels. Send us your custom design to be printed on frosted film, which can be directly applied to your glass surfaces. These frosted films elegantly display your products and services on office partitions, while also safeguarding your privacy. Additionally, they allow natural light to filter through.
Plotter Cutting on Frosted Films – Detailed Description
Glass partitions and glass cabins are a common feature in most corporate offices. Areas like meeting rooms and the boss’s cabin have glass panels built around them. And where you have glass, you also have a need for privacy. That is where privacy window films come in. Many of these partitions also have an opaque-ish effect on them. This effect is called frosting. A wallpaper or interior design shop supplies specialized frosted window films that impart this smoked effect to the glass.
And this is where Orchid Digitals comes in. While interior shops can only supply a plain frosted film for your glass windows and partitions, we can customize those frosted window films to display your brand’s logo or designs.
Plotter Cut Frosted Films for Glass
Orchid Digitals has a number of solutions for branding your glass partitions. These involve printing images directly on different types of films and pasting the same on your glass partitions.
But this post is about cutting out logos, words, and designs using a blade or plotter. There is no ink or printing involved.
Frosted films are nothing but large-sized stickers that get pasted on a transparent sheet of glass. The glass panel loses its transparency and acquires a smoked effect wherever the film gets pasted.
But a frost effect through and through can look pretty boring. So at Orchid Digitals, we have this added facility to cut a client’s logo or design on the film using our cutting plotters. Our frost film can now carry a custom design which significantly enhances the looks of the glass panel.
The area where the design is cut out becomes transparent. The remaining part of the glass remains frosted. As you can see from the image above, the logo and the brand words of the company remain transparent while the rest of the glass has a smoked effect.
If done thoughtfully, a frosted glass window with logo cuts can significantly enhance the interiors of any office. And in addition to looks, this film can also present the company’s branding in an extremely tasteful manner.
What Are the Benefits of Using Frosted Films for Glass Partitions?
- Stylish Solution for Privacy: Meeting rooms, cabins of top-management, and many sections of stores are places you don’t want unsolicited peeking into. Privacy window films are perfect for offices that want their privacy while giving a great visual effect. A person standing outside can only make out vague humanoid shapes. But cannot really see what is happening within.
- Does not Restrict Natural Light: Frosted glass windows may restrict vision. But it allows natural light to pass through. This enables the workplace to remain well lighted. Your branding does take place. But not at the cost of making the work area dark.
- Customizable and Great for Branding: In addition to providing privacy, frosted glass films are a great option for branding. The branding can encompass your logo or brand messages, or the logos of your clients.
- Unmatched Visual Appeal: When it comes to branding a panel, most designers/architects simply paste a printed vinyl on the same. But sticking a paper poster/design on the glass doesn’t exactly match up to the elegance of a frosted glass effect. The overall effect achieved is both functionally great and visually rich and stunning.
- Ease of Use: Frosted glass films eliminate the need for acid-etch the glass surface. (More on this in the section below). The entire process of converting the glass pane is pretty straightforward. Once you commission the job from us, we print or plotter-cut the design, and you (or our pasting team, for clients in Pune) paste it on the existing window/partition. Also, the film is fairly easy to apply, making the entire process quick and short.
- Removable: Glass films are removable. So if you need to change the design or want to restore the glass to its original state, all you have to do is peel the film, wash the glass surface and your partition comes back to its original state.
- Better Value than Acid Etching: Frosted glass film also makes a lot of sense financially. Printed frosted film starts at ₹90 per square foot + GST, far less than the cost of acid etching the glass.
Frosted Glass Film vs Acid Etching
Traditionally, the opaque-ish, frosted effect for glass was achieved by etching the desired design using etching acid. This acid permanently burned the design onto the glass surface. However, there are many pitfalls to the approach:
- The process involved is difficult and cumbersome:
- First, the stencils of the design would have to be created.
- The stencils were then placed on the glass and washed with acid. The area exposed to the acid is where the design was created.
- Acid etching has always been costly and time-consuming.
- You cannot acid etch the glass once it has been fixed or installed. Therefore, the etching would first happen in the workshop and then the glass had to be carted to the installation site to be fixed.
- Acid etching is permanent. Once done, you cannot change the design on the glass. In fact, you have to replace the entire glass panel.
Frosted and etched glass films on the other hand deliver several advantages above acid etching.
- Etched films cost far less than acid etching
- They can be pasted on existing panels on the site
- They are fairly quick to produce
- Frosted films can be peeled and replaced when you want to change the design
Variant – Frosted Film With a Glitter Effect
Normal frosted films have a smoked or etched effect. But at Orchid Digitals, we also stock a variant that has a glitter effect added to the original etched finish. The film contains tiny specks of gold or silver. These small specks reflect pinpoints of light and give off a very rich, glittery effect to the glass. Glitter frosted film is available both printed and as plotter-cut letters and logos, at ₹200 per square foot + GST.
Other Glass Branding Options
While Frosted Glass Films offer a great branding space and privacy, there are many other options you can choose for your glasses:
- One Way Vision Film: As the name very well suggests, this offers a see-through ability to people on one side of the film. The design is printed on perforated vinyl and pasted on the glass. The end result is that the person standing outside sees the image/branding. Whereas, the person on the inside of the cabin/store can see through, just like with the tinted films used on car windows.
You can read more about one way vision films here.
- Opaque Photo Vinyl: When you’d like to block the view completely from either side of the glass partition, this should be your choice. The design is printed onto a white vinyl, which is then pasted on the glass. As a result, vision is restricted from both sides of the glass partition.You can read more about opaque glass film prints here.
- Transparent Film: When privacy is not a concern, transparent films work well. In this case, the film is printed upon, which is then pasted on the glass. The film, being entirely transparent, allows people to see through from either side of the glass.You can read more about transparent film printing here.
FAQs | Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 types of frosted film prints that you should be aware of…
1. Films where there are no images printed on top. Here, we use a cutting plotter to cut out letters and logos from the surface. Once pasted on the panel, these cut-out areas become transparent and the remaining film remains frosted. Images or photographs cannot be cut out and can only be printed using printing inks.
2. In the second variant, we print images on the film using wide format printers. Nothing is cut out and the entire film is pasted on the surface.
There are 4 main types of glass film prints we offer:
Transparent, opaque, frosted and one way vision film prints. Each of these offer a different level of visibility and privacy. Apart from this we also have speciality films like white ink prints, reverse pastable films, etc.
Yes. Frosted film prints offer partial privacy to the occupants behind them. These films are neither completely transparent nor fully opaque. And this translucency gives a rich, smoked effect to the glass panel beneath.
One can make out vague shapes moving behind the panel. But details remain occluded.
Yes. Frosted film prints pasted on glass panels allow natural light to pass through. Transparent films allow this too but here, your privacy gets affected and people can look in to see what’s happening.
So, if you need to keep your office environment to remain well lit but still value your privacy, opt for a frosted film print.
At Orchid Digitals, Pune we use high-end frosted films from Gem™ and Sona™, specially graded to brand glass, and outdoor-grade inks that resist fading. The films themselves are dimensionally stable. They do not crack or peel even at high (or very low) temperatures.
In addition to this we use a double strike (over print) method to generate our product. This ensures that the image remains vibrant and does not look faded even in intense light.
Regular prints look good during the day. But when you place a light source behind them, they tend to look faded or ‘pheeka’. To resolve this issue, we recommend using the double strike printing method for frosted film prints.
This involves overprinting the same image twice. Two layers of ink are layered on top of each other to ensure that the double strike print looks extremely vibrant when lit up from behind.
This process also increases the cost of production. But the end result is worth it.
Yes. We can make reverse pastable frosted films. You only need to specifically order this variant before we start production.
Most frosted films are plain. But we also stock a variant that has small specks of gold / silver dust embedded in the surface. These specks impart a rich glitter to the finished product. Glitter frosted film is available both printed and as plotter-cut letters and logos, at ₹200 per square foot + GST.
Unfortunately we do not have ready designs for you to select from. We are just processors who print whatever design file the client supplies.
If you are looking for generic designs, I suggest that you source the same from sites like Shutterstock.com, Dreamstime.com. Download the images you like and share the same with us.
If you are looking for a highly customised design, you will probably need to hire the services of a professional designer. Click on the link below for more details:
https://orchiddigitals.com/about-us/our-favorite-pune-based-designers/
You can install glass film prints on your own. Just follow the steps listed beneath.
1. Make sure that the base surface is clean and smooth.
2. Spray a film of water on the surface where the job has to be pasted, and also on the adhesive back of the vinyl. This helps to reduce the initial strength of the glue and makes repositioning of the print easy.
After this initial prep, you can start pasting the film as follows:
1. Gently peel and start pasting glass film/vinyl starting from one corner.
2. Use a squeegee or handkerchief to smoothen the print on the surface.
3. Workout all the air bubbles and also the water to create a firm bond between the adhesive and the surface beneath.
Finally,
1. Use a pin to puncture any bubble that may have remained.
2. Leave the print to dry out for a few hours. The glue will now form a strong bond with the substrate beneath.
Follow the above steps and you should be fine.
Also, for our clients in Pune, our pasting team can install the job on orders of ₹10,000 + GST and above (installation is charged extra and quoted after we review the job).
Our client can paste the glass film prints themselves, or hire a wallpaper guy to do the same.
And for our clients in Pune, we have a team of pasters who can install the job on-site on orders of ₹10,000 + GST and above. Installation is charged extra and quoted after we review the job.
You can remove these prints or change them at a moment’s notice. Thus restoring the glass panels to their original state. There may be a little bit of residual glue post peeling. And the same can be cleaned away by a little thinner/petrol.
We can work with a variety of file formats. Do share your job as a .jpg, .pdf, .png, CorelDRAW or EPS file.
Also, do make sure that the file has a sufficiently high resolution. While our machines have the capability to reproduce images of stunning quality, a high input resolution of your file will make a difference.
The minimum print size is 3 feet X 4 feet. Our minimum order is ₹3,000 + GST, so several copies are combined to reach it.
For our clients in Pune, we can send our team to install this product on orders of ₹10,000 + GST and above. Installation is charged extra and quoted after we review the job.
Yes. Online payments are accepted at Orchid Digitals. In fact we try to finish the entire job online. All you need to do is mail us your artwork/design file along with the requisite dimensions, material specifications, copies needed, etc.
After evaluating/understanding your project requirement we send across an estimate for the same. This estimate (in the form of a Proforma Invoice) will also contain an online paylink encoded in a QR code.
Scan the QR code to make the payments.
Once the funds are transferred, we process the job and ship the same across to you.
Yes. Our frosted glass films are delivered free anywhere in India.
Additionally, for our clients in Pune, we can send across a team to install the job on orders of ₹10,000 + GST and above (charged extra).
What Is the Cost of Frosted Film for Glass?
Images printed on frosted media
Frosted film print that allows natural light to pass through but protects privacy by making the glass partition translucent
- High resolution colour prints
- On frosted media with a dusted/sanded effect
- Media is translucent and imparts a very rich and premium effect to your office glass partitions
- Print in a roll form with a sticker/adhesive back
- To enable direct pasting on your glass windows / partitions / office cubicles
- Person standing outside can see the branding but cannot see what’s happening inside the office. The privacy of the occupants is protected. At the same time, natural light is allowed to pass through, keeping the interiors well lit
- Double strike print (with multiple layers of ink) ensures a vibrant image quality to get your message across
- Print is processed on high-end frosted films from Gem™ and Sona™
- High-end frosted films and outdoor-grade inks: suitable for indoor and outdoor glass
- Product is resistant to dust, scratches and water
- Great for office cubicles and the glass partitions in a large office
- Optional top coat of protective lamination: ₹120.00 per square foot
- Example Costing: ₹3240.00 for 3 prints of the minimum print size of 3 feet X 4 feet (36 square feet X ₹90.00 per foot), which meets our minimum order of ₹3,000
Images printed on glitter / sparkle media
Glitter / sparkle frosted film print that allows natural light to pass through but protects privacy by making the glass partition translucent
- High resolution colour prints
- On frosted media with tiny gold / silver flecks embedded on its surface
- Media is translucent and glitters beautifully due to the metallic specks on its front face. This effect imparts a very rich and premium look to your office glass partitions
- Print in a roll form with a sticker/adhesive back
- To enable direct pasting on your glass windows / partitions / office cubicles
- Person standing outside can see the branding but cannot see what’s happening inside the office. The privacy of the occupants is protected. At the same time, natural light is allowed to pass through, keeping the interiors well lit
- Double strike print (with multiple layers of ink) ensures a vibrant image quality to get your message across
- Print is processed on high-end glitter frosted films
- High-end frosted films and outdoor-grade inks: suitable for indoor and outdoor glass
- Product is resistant to dust, scratches and water
- Great for office cubicles and the glass partitions in a large office
- Example Costing: ₹4800.00 for 2 prints of the minimum print size of 3 feet X 4 feet (24 square feet X ₹200.00 per foot), which meets our minimum order of ₹3,000
Letters / logos cut from frosted film
Frosted film allows natural light to pass through but protects privacy by making the glass partition translucent
- Plotter cut your company logo / letters / words etc.
- On frosted media with a dusted/sanded effect
- Media is translucent and imparts a very rich and premium effect to your office glass partitions
- Print in a roll form with a sticker/adhesive back
- To enable direct pasting on your glass windows / partitions / office cubicles
- The area where the letters are cut becomes transparent and the remaining area remains translucent
- The privacy of the occupants is protected. At the same time, natural light is allowed to pass through, keeping the interiors well lit
- Cut from high-end frosted films from Gem™ and Sona™
- High-end frosted films: suitable for indoor and outdoor glass
- Product is resistant to dust, scratches and water
- Great for office cubicles and the glass partitions in a large office
- Will substantially enhance the interior decor of your surroundings
- Example Costing: ₹4800.00 for 2 pieces of the minimum size of 3 feet X 4 feet (24 square feet X ₹200.00 per foot), which meets our minimum order of ₹3,000
Letters / logos cut from glitter frosted film
Glitter frosted film with tiny gold / silver flecks allows natural light to pass through but protects privacy by making the glass partition translucent
- Plotter cut your company logo / letters / words etc.
- On glitter frosted media with tiny gold / silver flecks embedded on its surface
- Media is translucent and imparts a very rich and premium effect to your office glass partitions
- Print in a roll form with a sticker/adhesive back
- To enable direct pasting on your glass windows / partitions / office cubicles
- The area where the letters are cut becomes transparent and the remaining area remains translucent
- The privacy of the occupants is protected. At the same time, natural light is allowed to pass through, keeping the interiors well lit
- Cut from high-end glitter frosted films
- High-end frosted films: suitable for indoor and outdoor glass
- Product is resistant to dust, scratches and water
- Great for office cubicles and the glass partitions in a large office
- Will substantially enhance the interior decor of your surroundings
- Example Costing: ₹4800.00 for 2 pieces of the minimum size of 3 feet X 4 feet (24 square feet X ₹200.00 per foot), which meets our minimum order of ₹3,000
* Please Note:
- The rates quoted above attract 18% GST
- The minimum print size is 3 feet X 4 feet, and our minimum order is ₹3,000 + GST, so several copies are combined to reach it
- On-site installation is available in Pune on orders of ₹10,000 + GST and above. It is charged extra and quoted after we review the job
- If the design is too intricate or detailed, the costs for the same may go up
- Rates quoted above are per square foot. So for example, if you need 3 prints of 3 feet width by 4 feet height on regular frosted film, the cost for the same is:
3 feet (width) X 4 feet (height) X 3 copies X ₹ 90 (rate per square foot)
= ₹ 3,240.00 + 18% GST
Shipping and Delivery
Frosted films for glass are delivered free anywhere in India. If you need the job urgently, you can collect it from our shop.
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