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Total Blackout Window Film 100 Light Blocking Room Darkening Static Cling No Residue Film for Privacy Home Security and Day Sleep Easy Removal UV Prevention Treatment 17 5 x 80 inches
Last Updated: September 27, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.8
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Ease of Use
150easy, easy to use, easy to apply, install, easy to put
+95%
-5%
" ... Easy to install, darkens the room quite nicely! ... "
" ... Fairly easy to install. ... "
" ... After reading some reviews I was afraid to mess up, it was very easy and works great! ... "
" ... Easy to cut and install. ... "
" ... Easy to put up ... "
" ... Complete black out, easy to use guide. ... "
" ... Easy to install, instructions were perfect. ... "
" ... Easy to make it on glass and to remove it as well! ... "
Setup
131install, instructions, follow, directions, easy
+92%
-8%
" ... If you apply per instructions, you won’t have any problems. ... "
" ... Easy to install, darkens the room quite nicely! ... "
" ... shipped quickly, excellent quality and very easy to install, adjust and remove. ... "
" ... I used this as a background on my saltwater fish tank and it’s easy to install yet looks stunning. ... "
" ... This window film was easy to install and works well. ... "
" ... It is easy to apply and the square inches worked well with my windows( I ordered 4 and used 3 & 1/2) I would recommend the product for those like me who are working graveyard and need to sleep in the day, but remember it won't block as much light as the sun being on the other side of the planet. ... "
" ... It was easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to use and install. ... "
Capacity
63window, bedroom, dark, sun, darkens
+92%
-8%
" ... This thing so far is great, lets in no light and my room looks like the middle of the night all the time. ... "
" ... Does a great job at keeping a room dark. ... "
" ... It darkens the room nicely. ... "
" ... It did a great job of blocking the light coming into the bedroom from an arched window. ... "
" ... I like my bedroom dark they did the job ... "
" ... We moved in with the in laws temporarily and converted the “workout” room into the baby room. ... "
" ... There was still enough light coming through those now brown window panes to still be able to see clearly around the room. ... "
" ... This is the best stuff for darkening a room!!!! ... "
Fit
60tape, cut, stick, film, backing
+32%
-68%
" ... Fell off our windows immediately. ... "
" ... When it was being installed we noticed that it had a permanent flaw or fold in the role. ... No matter how much we tried to smooth out the fold it wouldn't work. ... "
" ... Only issue was that a few pieces didn’t stick well even after following the instructions. ... "
" ... Had to use tape to hold up. ... "
" ... It kept falling off, doesn’t stick to the window -_- ... "
" ... I had already cut for window placement and didn’t realize it was different until peeling the backing off so I couldn’t return it. ... "
" ... I had to use about 30 feet of duct tape to hold it in place. ... "
" ... Initially it went on without difficulty but as time passed it started to fall off the window. ... "
Hair
42cutting, easy to cut, trimming, measure, grid
+83%
-17%
" ... If you want it to look perfect than you need to take your time with your measurements and use a razor blade when trimming edges off (I unfortunately didn't have one on hand). ... "
" ... Easy to install even without the cutting blade ... "
" ... Even cut perfect a small ring of light shines around. ... "
" ... installed in bedroom for a blackout effect and worked great (though be sure to cut and fit precisely to window if you don't want any cracks of light peeking through--seems obvious but makes a big difference). ... "
" ... , And I would recommend a brand new box cutter blade and a very very sharp set of scissors ... "
" ... Worked perfectly - super easy to cut to size and apply to the glass. ... "
" ... Application is pretty easy, only hard part was cutting around the curved piece, I think I just needed a sharper blade and I could do it better. ... "
" ... They are easy to cut, and have a grid on the back to cut in straight lines. ... "
Build Quality
39window, fell, sun, door, sliding glass
+36%
-64%
" ... Put them up and next day the pieces fell off ... "
" ... I came to my bedroom on a sunny day and it smelled like burning plastic took me few minutes to figure out what was the smell. ... "
" ... Product fell off window in sun and did not go back up. ... Seemed like sun warped the product. ... "
" ... Definitely can’t see through the window at all anymore, but I was expecting the products to be more “window-like” rather than a fabric adhesive. ... "
" ... The very next day, some already started to peal off. ... "
" ... I have noticed the corners coming loose, but I have yet to have an entire cling fall off of the window. ... "
" ... Too nervous to keep in sons room after one reviewer said it smelled of burning plastic. ... "
" ... When it was being installed we noticed that it had a permanent flaw or fold in the role. ... "
Sleep Tracking
30room, sleeping, dark, shift, nights
+93%
-7%
" ... They may be what finally helps you start sleeping well. ... "
" ... Now I can sleep during the day without issue ... "
" ... Used in guest room for someone who likes to sleep in. ... "
" ... I work nights and this works great to block out the light so I can sleep. ... "
" ... If you’re a shift worker or have a baby that won’t sleep with even a sprig if light showing this stuff is what you need! ... "
" ... We are using these to block lights in my kids rooms so that they can sleep in past 6:01am every day - so far so good! ... "
" ... Makes the room dark so he can sleep, but we're still able to open windows and let light in ... "
" ... So I work overnight and sleep during the day, this was perfect for what I needed. ... "
Features
27blocks, block, coming, 100, truly
+89%
-11%
" ... This is a great light black out product. ... "
" ... The product did it's job of stopping the light coming in. ... "
" ... Blocks 100% of light and visibility, as in completely opaque. ... "
" ... Truly does provide blackout from window light. ... "
" ... Total block of light. ... "
" ... This product truly blocks out the light. ... "
" ... i work nights and so this is great to block out light. ... "
" ... 100% light blocked. ... "
Design
23look, sparkly, window, outside, finish
+78%
-22%
" ... This film is textured and sparkly/metallic. ... "
" ... I put the Blackout film on the back of an aquarium and it looks great! ... "
" ... I like that the side facing inside the room has a subtle texture. ... "
" ... I thought the black might look really bad but it actually blends pretty nice. ... "
" ... The finished side is textured and sparkly. ... I would have preferred a smooth, flat finish. ... "
" ... look like i made the right choice i love it ... "
" ... Other than its not much for decor (although it has a nice black sparkly look), it does its job well. ... "
" ... It's very easily to apply, effective, and the sparkly nightsky finish is very pretty! ... "
Comfort
21window, pain, fall, material, falling
+5%
-95%
" ... After one day, it started to fall off. ... "
" ... It stayed on for a few days - then it fell off. ... "
" ... Fell off after one day!!! ... "
" ... It kept falling off, doesn’t stick to the window -_- ... "
" ... Head my warning and save your money, DON'T BUY THIS CRAP! ... "
" ... It doesn’t stick on right and he constantly falling off ... "
" ... Tried 5 different times and it just fell off the next day. ... "
" ... It went up pretty easily but looks terrible as it is starting to peel and fall off. ... "
Cooling
20dark, cooler, keeps, heat, sun
+95%
-5%
" ... Now that was nice for the main living area, as it did provide some more privacy and kept it a bit cooler . ... "
" ... It darkens the room nicely. ... "
" ... These block light and help keep a room cool really well. ... "
" ... It’s also helped keep the temperature down in his room which gets full sun all day. ... "
" ... Helps with the blazing sun in the summer for room cooling. ... "
" ... However, I also have to add that it keeps the bedroom cooler which is a plus for us. ... "
" ... Room was for sure dark after as well! ... "
" ... His room is now noticeably cooler and the product was super easy to install and actually looks really nice from the inside and outside. ... "
Cleaning
20bubbles, clean, edges, windex, razor
+50%
-50%
" ... It was a little difficult getting all the bubbles out. ... "
" ... Bubbles werent an issue. ... "
" ... (I used an extra sheet of thick black cloth and hung it over the window and taped down the edges) ... "
" ... Since it's black out bubbles can't be seen from the inside. ... "
" ... instructions say to clean window of grease and dirt then remove backing from film. ... "
" ... When you have all the bubbles out of the middle and are down to the edges, use a razor or Exacto knife and metal ruler ... "
" ... After thoroughly cleaning my windows before applying it just kept falling off . ... "
" ... Cleaned the windows and applied the film but it fall out the next day. ... "
Price
19waste of money, worth, product, waste, price
+37%
-63%
" ... waste of money ... "
" ... Huge waste of money. ... Avoid at all costs ... "
" ... So bummed that I wasted the time and money. ... "
" ... I absolutely feel that this was a waste of money. ... "
" ... Dont waste your money. ... "
" ... Waste of money. ... "
" ... ", as this seems to have been a waste of time and money. ... "
" ... Total waste of time and money do not BUY!! ... "
Software Platform
18tint, bedroom, error, blacked, works
+44%
-56%
" ... Really didnt want to limo tint the windows but I suppose that's what is in order. ... "
" ... This didn't stick well to the windows. ... "
" ... By the third day, it all fell off both windows. ... "
" ... only drawback: wasn't enough to do 2 windows . ... "
" ... Doesn’t stick to windows. ... "
" ... They came off my windows. ... "
" ... My edges are rough but this is my first tint install so most likely user error. ... "
" ... I tried this for my garage windows and they fell off within the first 2 weeks. ... "
Screen Protection
17glass, edges, bubbles, window, blocks
+35%
-65%
" ... The window is all CRACKED underneath. ... "
" ... Bubbles werent an issue. ... The edges seem to always show a beam of light. ... "
" ... A sliver of light still comes through due to the uneven edges, which just is a little unsightly but doesn’t affect functioning. ... "
" ... The roll wasn’t long enough to cover my windows and it will not stick to the glass. ... "
" ... It was a little difficult getting all the bubbles out. ... "
" ... Does not stay on the glass falls off when the sun is very strong ... "
" ... the edges are choppy and allow in light. ... "
" ... When it says black out tint, that’s what you expect not a clear coated tint . ... "
Product Reliability
15worked, days, years, working, two
+60%
-40%
" ... This product worked exactly as I had hoped. ... "
" ... I had a blackout sheet up prior for over two years and it worked great. ... "
" ... I'm curious to find out how long they will last. ... "
" ... I wish all companies worked as they do. ... "
" ... Though once it dried I was able to press it back on and it has been sticking with no issues since. ... "
" ... It hasn't peeled at all in the past few weeks I've had it installed. ... "
" ... I've been working the overnight shift for more than nineteen years now. ... "
" ... That was a few weeks ago now. ... "
Marketplace
14amazon, product, works, film, exactly
+93%
-7%
" ... Worked as advertised ... "
" ... arrived as expected when seller said it would ... "
" ... I simply sent an email (towards the end of the business day) and I got a response right away asking for my amazon order number and the refund was proceeded in an hour. ... "
" ... A+++, already placed another order ... "
" ... I must say that I'm most impressed that the film works as advertised. ... A big thumbs up too the seller for supplying a high-quality product promptly. ... "
" ... worked as described. ... "
" ... It does as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Device Compatibility
14bedroom, would, works, sure, stick
+57%
-43%
" ... I work nights so I have these clings on my bedroom windows, and it works great! ... "
" ... It's great and didn't take more then an hour to get the windows done ... "
" ... Tinted bedroom windows worked great. ... "
" ... If you are thinking about buying this product keep in mind this is kind of like boarding up your windows ... "
" ... Would be great for a home theater or other similar application. ... "
" ... This brand works, just make sure you measure your windows. ... "
" ... Completely backs out windows which is exactly what I wanted. ... "
" ... Highly recommend already ordered more for the rest of my windows . ... "
Band
10next day, one day, material, fall, stick
-100%
" ... It doesn’t stick on right and he constantly falling off ... "
" ... The next day I found the material had fallen off. ... "
" ... Tried 5 different times and it just fell off the next day. ... "
" ... Put them up and next day the pieces fell off ... "
" ... It went up pretty easily but looks terrible as it is starting to peel and fall off. ... "
" ... After one day, it started to fall off. ... "
" ... Fell off after one day!!! ... "
" ... It stayed on for a few days - then it fell off. ... "
Product As Described
10works, film, exactly, worked, window
+90%
-10%
" ... It does as advertised. ... "
" ... This film does exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... worked as described. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised! ... "
" ... Half of the window is done in the picture. ... "
" ... I must say that I'm most impressed that the film works as advertised. ... "
" ... Worked as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Water Resistance
10window, shower, squeegee, squeegeed, sprayed
+60%
-40%
" ... WORKS WELL WITH JUST WATER. ... "
" ... It would probably work better using a shower squeegee. ... "
" ... totally dummy proof . ... "
" ... I will be buying this as a baby shower gift from now on. ... "
" ... I just used water and it worked great. ... "
" ... I sprayed the window, peeled the product and sprayed the back with the water. ... "
Overall performance
8well, good
+100%
" ... Overall, it does the job well. ... "
" ... but they do their job. ... "
" ... It did the job!! ... "
" ... Does a great job! ... "
" ... It’s ok does the job. ... "
" ... We have windows in the basement that needed to be covered and this did the job nicely! ... "
" ... Seems to be a good product and does its job well. ... "
" ... Definitely does the job! ... "
Door
8window, whole, tint, sliding glass, like
+75%
-25%
" ... The door to the room was practically all glass so that made it hard to apply because of the size but otherwise a good experience! ... "
" ... I was actually looking for more of a limo tint above my sliding glass doors. ... "
" ... Finally this one roll (36" x 72") almost covered my whole door, and the exposed side looks and feels like cloth. ... "
" ... I used this to tint a dog door that inserts into a sliding glass patio door and it's amazing! ... "
" ... This is some amazing stuff, finally got rid of the glare on my TV caused by my front door. ... I was honestly thinking about buying a whole new door then someone recommended putting something like this over the window. ... "
" ... I started to put it up as soon as they headed out the door and completed it as they returned, Great product. ... "
Returns
8refund, would, returning, trying, send
+25%
-75%
" ... Would like to return but I have obviously already used it! ... "
" ... I will be returning it. ... "
" ... Won’t be buying again, and returning. ... "
" ... We ended up trying to tape it but honestly it’s probably coming down and will go in the trash. ... Unfortunately the return window has closed on my purchase or I would send it back for a refund. ... "
" ... Ended up asking for a refund this ended up in a puddle on the floor all stuck together. ... "
Size
7window, small, handy, cut, cover
+71%
-29%
" ... Works great, I should have got a larger size. ... "
" ... Had it been at least twice the size that it is it would have been great ... "
" ... This was so easy to use - and I'm NOT very handy. ... "
" ... 'heavy duty material. ... "
Delivery
6time, delivery, seller, product, order
+83%
-17%
" ... A+++, already placed another order ... "
" ... They arrived on the promised delivery date. ... "
" ... Fast delivery as well. ... "
" ... It was delivered on time and arrived in good shape. ... "
" ... arrived as expected when seller said it would ... "
Storage
6window, paper, space, size, sheet
+100%
" ... Work out great in my work space ... "
" ... It was actually large enough to do in one sheet (unlike other products). ... "
" ... Make sure you look at the size you are buying, I didn't look and ordered the smallest size sheet and ended up ordering the larger size, the smaller size is only good if you are covering small windows but I guess that should be intuitive. ... "
" ... I purchased this to replace a paper blackout shade in our toddler’s room. ... It’s easy to install, the quality is great and the room looks put together as opposed to the look of an old paper shade. ... "
" ... This is what brought me to purchase the room darkening window film. ... "
" ... These fit right to the window not taking up any extra space. ... "
For Kids
5would, time, nap, get, window
+100%
" ... My kid can't do anything to the window now so it's great. ... "
" ... I used this for my son’s bedroom and *poof* like magic, he’s napping again! ... "
" ... These work great for darkening my kids' rooms! ... "
" ... I was looking for a film that would lesson the brightness for my kids during nap time. ... "
Color
5light, completely, window, totally, correctly
+100%
" ... This completely blacks out the light, assuming of course that you apply it correctly. ... "
" ... Completely blacks out the room, blocks any and all sunlight. ... "
" ... This product truly blacks out a window! ... "
" ... Pitch black awesome!! ... "
" ... I wouldn't call it "tint" as it completely blacks out the light. ... "
Heating
5sun
+80%
-20%
" ... Definitely Blocks the sun and heat from the sun ... "
" ... In the direct summer sun, your window will heat up enough to radiate a noticeable amount of extra heat. ... "
" ... The heat in my kitchen has been dramatically improved. ... "
" ... Good to block out the hot Texas heat in summer ... "
Night Photography
5blocks
+80%
-20%
" ... This stuff works perfect to block out all the sun light! ... "
" ... You can see a tiny amount of light through them in a darkened room when it is very bright daylight outside. ... "
" ... Added the pics after installing fully blocks light. ... "
Network
4light, apartment, bedroom
+100%
" ... I needed this for my nursery since I didn't want to drop $$$ installing curtains in a rental apartment. ... "
" ... I moved to a new apartment and there was a security light right outside the bedroom window . ... "
" ... No damage to the window, walls, etc. ... "
Battery Life
4life, size
+75%
-25%
" ... Life saver while travelingtorelatives places! ... "
" ... What a life saver! ... "
" ... Not only did i make the mistake of ordering the wromg size but they offered to send me the corrected size free of charge. ... "
Water Usage
3solution, bottle, window, told, sprayed
+33%
-67%
" ... I sprayed water on the window it told me to put a solution but did not come with a solution or told me how to make the solution it keeps rolling down the window and falling on the floor ... "
" ... Also the material tends to stretch and move as you are squeegeeing out the water. ... "
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