Switchable smart glass
Glass that turns from clear to frosted at the press of a switch, for instant privacy in meeting rooms.
Details and guide pricesManifestation and privacy film
Manifestation is the marking applied to glass walls and doors so people can see them and do not walk into them; in England, Approved Document K sets two zones for it. Privacy film is frosted or patterned film that hides part or all of a glass wall while letting light through.
Guide price: £35 to £95 per m² of film, fitted, ex VAT. Simple manifestation on new partitions is included in our quotes.
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How do glass manifestation and privacy film work?
Manifestation can be a simple frosted line, dots, your logo or a pattern drawn for your brand, provided it is clearly visible in both zones, roughly 850mm to 1000mm and 1400mm to 1600mm above the floor. We design it to look intentional rather than an afterthought.
Privacy film ranges from a frosted band at seated eye level to full-height frosting, graduated patterns and one-way films. We apply film to new and existing glass, and can remove old film cleanly.
When are glass manifestation and privacy film the right choice?
- New glass walls that need compliant manifestation
- Rebrands and existing glass that needs privacy
- Healthcare and HR rooms needing seated-height privacy
Specification
| Zones | About 850 to 1000mm and 1400 to 1600mm above floor level |
|---|---|
| Materials | Frosted, coloured and printed polyester films |
| Design | Lines, dots, logos and bespoke patterns |
| Privacy | Bands, graduated or full-height frosting |
| Application | New or existing glass, removal of old film |
| Lead time | Usually 1 to 2 weeks |
Specifications are typical. We confirm glass, sizes and performance for your rooms on the drawings.
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Frameless glass partitions
Butt-jointed toughened glass with no vertical frames, for the clearest possible view across a floor.
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Repairs, relocation and maintenance
Broken glass, dropping doors, failed seals and moved layouts, for any make of glass partition.
Details and guide pricesManifestation and privacy film: questions
Is manifestation a legal requirement?
In England, Approved Document K requires glazing in critical locations to be made apparent, which usually means manifestation on glass walls and doors. Workplace regulations also require transparent surfaces to be marked where people could collide with them.
At what height should manifestation go?
Approved Document K gives two zones: between about 850mm and 1000mm, and between about 1400mm and 1600mm above floor level.
Can manifestation be our logo?
Yes, as long as it is visible enough across the zones. Many offices use a logo or brand pattern instead of plain dots.
Can you remove old window film?
Yes. We strip old film and adhesive cleanly before applying new film.
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