Privacy on-demand for Glass Windows

Privacy on-demand for glass surfaces: the choice is just a click away

Glass films represent a vast array of solutions that encompass different products designed to help businesses improve energy efficiency in a sustainable and innovative way. However, imagining that all of them are the same or that they can always serve the same function is quite limiting.

Solar control films, insulating films, darkening films, security films: yes, these and many others fall under the category of glass films. So how can one identify their needs to guide the decision-making process, what type to prefer, and who to turn to?                                                                                                                 These are common questions among those who want to better understand the sector and evaluate its potential, and at Serisolar, these are exactly the types of questions we prefer. Because our work begins with consultancy.

In this article, we want to closely introduce LCD Switch films, a powerful ally in the passive management of the indoor microclimate and a highly versatile element designed to imagine workspaces as dynamic and flexible environments.

LCD switch films: what are they?

LCD Switch electro-optical films are adhesive films that use liquid crystal technology embedded within them to offer either visibility and transparency of the surface or complete privacy with just a click.

In just one millisecond, thanks to home automation, using a remote control or even a simple wall switch, a transparent glass surface can transform, providing the privacy of an opaque, private, and discrete surface.

In terms of consumption, electro-optical films are an innovative and sustainable solution, thanks to their low energy consumption. Transparency control and light management also help to make more efficient use of natural lighting.

LCD switch films or traditional curtains? A challenge won from the start

There is no business, store, or office that hasn’t experienced what it’s like to rely on traditional curtains and drapes. It’s undeniable that they can be effective solutions, as their ability to filter light or ensure privacy is well-established.

We are well aware of what curtains and drapes can do, but what they cannot offer or achieve is where the electro-optical films come out ahead. And if that’s not enough, the costs—both for purchasing high-quality fabrics, which come with a price tag, and especially for maintenance and cleaning—are the reasons traditional alternatives fall behind in the race against films.

Now, let’s take a closer look at the real advantages of choosing LCD films.

Minimalism in style and space

If it were only a matter of size, even the lightest and most compact curtain couldn’t compare to a thin adhesive film. However, it’s not just about space; in many environments, dimensions and volumes make a difference, and the needs often require finding less bulky and invasive solutions.

LCD films have the advantage of being efficient and functional without really being there, so to speak. When applied to a glass surface, a window, or a partition, they take up no more space than the glass itself and, at the same time, allow it to be transformed into a covering wall, when needed.

Playing with shapes of windows and glass is possible

It’s gravity – the force that pulls us towards the surface of the Earth – that shapes traditional curtains, but for films, it’s all about imagination.

The advantage offered by the laser cutting of electro-optical films is the ability to shape them as desired: regardless of the shape of the glass surface, it will be possible to create a film tailored to cover it.

This is particularly good news for business or commercial environments where design and style play a major role. When surfaces that divide spaces follow more creative geometries, traditional curtains are not a viable solution, as they reduce openings to rectangles, squares, or, in the case of sloping roofs, to makeshift trapezoids.

Discretion and privacy in the interiors of any building

The privacy that LCD Switch films provide is complete and available in an instant.

This feature enhances the versatility of spaces within offices, commercial areas, or healthcare environments: with just a simple click, a space easily adapts to the needs of the moment.

Whether during a confidential meeting or when more privacy and discretion are desired, the privacy is immediate and doesn’t compromise the aesthetic of the environment; on the contrary, it enhances it.

The combination of glass surfaces and privacy with the electro-optical film solution has the advantage of providing brightness, even in opaque mode, something that traditional curtains or blinds inevitably compromise. LCD films do not completely block natural light, helping to keep environments bright and welcoming while still ensuring the desired discretion.

The technology that turns a window into a wall when needed

In the field of space management, these films represent an unprecedented innovation. The ability to transform a transparent surface into an opaque one in an instant provides a flexibility that has never been seen before in the design and use of spaces.

The ability to make a room multifunctional increases the opportunities to use it in all its areas. However, it’s not always just about privacy. In an open space, partitioned glass surfaces can quickly become clear HD screens for projectors without the need for panels or projection screens, which, aside from being inconvenient, tend to get wrinkled and covered in creases over time.

This opportunity is not limited to work environments like offices or professional studios. More generally, it can inspire the creativity of architects and designers to create unique atmospheres in all kinds of commercial settings or hospitality structures.

Cleaning and Hygiene above all

Compared to traditional curtains, one of the most significant advantages of electro-optic films is the extreme ease of managing cleaning and maintenance.

Cleaning the smooth, non-porous surfaces of these films is considerably easier compared to cleaning the fabrics of curtains, which, over time, tend to accumulate dust, allergens, and bacteria.                         In environments where high hygiene standards are required—such as laboratories, healthcare facilities, or areas related to food production—LCD Switch films prove to be particularly functional. Cleaning can be done quickly and efficiently, and these surfaces are compatible with standard glass cleaning products.

Enjoying innovative, modern technology frees you from the need for periodic maintenance operations that motorized curtains require. This represents both short- and long-term savings in terms of time and costs—two essential factors for businesses and companies.

Beyond privacy in glass, let’s not forget energy savings

In addition to on-demand privacy, the contribution of LCD films to the energy efficiency of buildings should not be underestimated. With these solutions, the benefits also extend to the thermal and light management of spaces.

The reduction of thermal load caused by solar radiation, achieved when LCD films are used in combination with neutral outdoor anti-solar films, helps maintain a lower internal temperature during the summer months. This contribution easily translates into reduced energy consumption for air conditioning and an improvement in internal well-being and the indoor microclimate.

Similarly, the management of natural light entering from the outside promotes the optimization of lighting, reducing the need for artificial light sources during daylight hours. Here, too, the advantages are twofold: from the quality of the environment for people to the reduction of energy costs.

Serisolar offers a selection of the best LCD Switch films to allow companies to combine three essential factors in an innovative and sustainable way: privacy, flexibility in space usage, and energy efficiency, becoming synergistic actions that improve both aesthetics and environmental impact.

With the ease of maintenance and cleaning, adaptability to any context, and sustainability, the choice of electro-optic films represents a significant step forward toward solutions that enhance the experience of people in work environments, commercial spaces, and beyond.

Contact us to learn how to innovate your company’s spaces—our consultants are available to help transform your workplace in just one click.