Blackout Window Film | XBWB | White/Black

SCALASOL® Blackout film XBWB White/Black

Pros and cons

Description XBWB

Short description
To shut out light or daylight completely from a room, only blackout glass film (block-out foil) will work. The blackout film covers the entire window so there are no cracks or gaps that still let in the light. It completely blocks out light or daylight from the room. This effect is almost impossible to achieve with usual types of window furnishings because there is always a crack or gap that lets light through. Blackout film is the ideal answer to darkening a room completely and blackout glass film can also be used as a privacy control film. Its uses include doors in garages and sheds and attic windows where you want to stop people looking inside or outside. XBWB blackout film is intended for exterior use, which means that this film should be applied to the outside of the pane. This type of blackout film can be applied to the outside of all types of plate glass (including all grades of Low E glass including triple glazing).

Application
Blackout glass film can be used in a great number of ways. Often, this kind of film is used to block out light, but the film is sometimes applied to stop unwanted gazes from outside. Black out tint is suitable for photographic studios, laboratories, bedrooms, dormitories in day-care centres and other rooms requiring full darkness. The film consists of a double blackout layer. XBWB film is black when viewed from the inside, and white when seen from outside, which means that the film is not extremely conspicuous and the appearance of your home or office building remains unobtrusive. 100% of light or daylight is blocked out. XBWB blackout film not only blocks out light, it keeps out 99% of heat, making the indoor climate considerably cooler even when the sun shines on the glass. No sunlight can enter the room, which means that XBWB black out tint offers 100% protection against harmful UV rays, preventing  your furniture and furnishings from fading. In other words, XBWB black out tint is a multifunctional window film.

• Adhesion through an adhesive layer

• The XBWB adheres to the glass using an adhesive layer – a mounting method in which the film bonds firmly to the glass with a thin layer of adhesive. This ensures a durable and stable installation. The XBWB can later be removed using the SCALASOL® TO-REMOVE removal kit for window films. After removal, the glass returns to its original, undamaged condition.

Order XBWB window film cut-to-size, in a standard size or as a full roll

Various options
Thanks to our unique cut-to-size module, you can order XBWB blackout film cut-to-size. You will find that option under the tab 'Cut-to-size'. You can order XBWB to your exact measurements, down to the last millimetre. However, if you prefer to order XBWB in a standard size, you will find the options under the tab 'Standard size'. If you are working on a large project and would like to order a whole role of XBWB film, go to the tab 'Full roll'. The tabs are on this product page.

Application

Preparation
Before applying the XBWB, you must carry out the necessary preparations. The glass should be thoroughly cleaned using SCALASOL® TO-PREPARE and the SCALASOL® glass scraper.

Application on the outside of the glass
The XBWB is applied to the exterior side of the window. It is suitable for all types of flat glass, including Low-E glass.

• Safe for Low-E and triple glazing

• Since the XBWB is applied to the exterior side of the glass, there is no risk of thermal glass breakage when installed on your Low-E glass. The black mirrored blackout film XBWB can therefore be safely used on thermal insulation glazing.

Application difficulty level

Required Tools

The XBWB can be easily applied by yourself using our application tools. The SCALASOL® Felt Squeegee and the SCALASOL® TO-MOVE water additive are essential for a perfect application of the XBWB. Before applying the window film, the glass must be thoroughly cleaned. For this, you can use our glass cleaner SCALASOL® TO-PREPARE.

SCALASOL®

Felt Squeegee

Essential €6,99 + Add

SCALASOL®

TO-MOVE

Essential €6,99 + Add

SCALASOL®

TO-PREPARE

Optional
€7,99 + Add

Technical Specifications

Visible light transmission (VLT)

0%

Visible light rejection (VLR)

100%

Bright, sunlit summer day

Average bright daylight

Daylight on an overcast summer day

Fully overcast winter day

Twilight

Blackout darkness

Reflection of external visible light

13%

Reflection of internal visible light

92%

Reduction of Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation (220–380 nm)

99%

Transmission of Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation (220–380 nm)

1%

Reduction in solar glare

100%

Solar energy reflection

72%

Solar energy absorption

27%

Solar energy transmission

1%

Total solar energy rejected

92%

Single glazing

Exterior side

Double glazing

Exterior side

Tempered glass

Exterior side

Tinted glass

Exterior side

Laminated glass

Exterior side

Gas-Filled Double glazing - Low E

Exterior side

Triple glazing

Exterior side

Patterned glass / Textured glass

Not suitable

Plexiglass / Acrylic glass

Not suitable

Polycarbonate / Multiwall sheet

Not suitable

Warranty Terms Click here for the warranty terms of the XBWB

Scalasol® InstallSure Guarantee More information about the window film installation guarantee