It's a condo, for rental
purpose....

But, during afternoon, the condo quite hot.

Is it worth to do windows tiny? The cheap one... Around RM800...


Or Any suggestion to reduce the house temperature without incur too much cost?
I already bought d curtain.

U can share here or pm me any method.

This post has been edited by moon yuen: May 23 2020, 11:34 PM

you still need curtain coz ppl from outside still can see inside esp. when light is on during nite time.

Not required for rental. Cheap tint is going to make your windows look terrible after 2 or 3 years and doesn’t reject much heat.

If it’s for your own stay, absolutely.

Just wondering, if I tint my windows but I open them, what's the efficiency like of reducing heat into the house?

Is tinting windows more for keeping heat out when your windows are closed (and the aircon is on)? So less electricity used to cool the room?

Wah, 50 vs 50

Just wondering, those vote Worth, what tint quality u guys pick?

i see shopee got sell glass tinted paper, quite cheap but maybe not that effective, can try it first; car with exp tinted also hot without aircond haha

can try mist fan (with cold water inside) + heavy curtain to close all window

If done right is worth. Provides privacy, reduction of heat / glare & also can be aesthetically pleasing. Security also. Coz ppl cannot see in.

I believe those that voted yes think that it’s for your own stay. If I’m looking to rent a unit, tinted windows is far down my “nice to have” list. It’s not something that will sway a potential tenant into renting your unit. If you spend money on high quality tinting, it will cost you a minimum 4-figure and you’re better off providing more complete furnishing with that cash. If you go for cheap tints, you’ll probably need to remove it before renting out to your next tenant.

Hi all. I am thinking of tinting my sliding door and all my windows for condo. My sliding door is quite large as well.

Couldnt edit above post. But I wonder if someone can provide expected quotation for this? The sliding doors will have about 8 panels.

My bad its 6 panels based on the post from sinaran group here.


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I think a set of blackout curtains and rods will be better for that RM800 if for own stay.

Willing to DIY? Can get from Taobao, a 1450 x 1850 cm (approx.) tinting film cost less than RM30 (better quality around RM50).
Shopee also does have it.
Saw reviews, its quite easy to DIY, just that you need patient.

Why would anyone wants to do window tinting for rental property?? You can’t get higher rental and cheap ones will discolored or ineffective quickly.

It only makes sense to do this for own stay ... with decent quality tint

for rental not worth , for your own condo definitely worth it

How do i know what is the better quality tint from shopee or lazada?

Getting 'no-brand' things from online is a bet, might be inferior, normal or superior quality at a good price.
I ordered mine form TaoBao, haven't stick it on yet. But reviews on the seller are mostly positive. I saw some sellers on Shopee were flood with positive reviews too.

Anyhow, based on those reviews, it can be easily stick on, also easily tear off (with intention, not auto-drop off). So, I am willing to give it a try at such price. I PM a few tinting shop online, they quoted me somewhere around RM150 - 200 for the similar size i mentioned earlier.

I see. And with the size of the sliding doors here , the price should be way higher ya?
Thank you.

I purchased my from TaoBao too on year 2013. The price i save compare to local is huge different. Quality wise hard to compare.
As at now, the color fade a bit compare to original, tiny part which keep under hot sun wrinkled a bit, but overall not noticeable.

For the price and years of usage consider ok for me. Not sure those local branded which quote me few k can last for how long?

Pinjam topic, my condo mgmt disallow reflective tint.

What are the criteria to look into when choosing tint? Main purpose reduce heat in house? Without making it too dark.

Reflective mirror type tint is very effective and cheap but ugly looking. You should see my thread on this that I just installed.

Different people have different requirements when come to tinting. Privacy, security and heat reduction are common. My house is gated and guarded so security is not a consideration.
If heat rejection is your main criteria look for one that is as dark as you can stand. One thing to consider is the size of your windows. Mine is literally a glass house with huge glass panels so I can go with film that has only 15% light transmission and still feel ok. If your windows are small, go for 20% or 30% light transmission film. The darker the film The better the heat rejection. Look for one with high TSER >70%. High infra red and UV rejection will better protect your curtains and valuable furniture or belonging near the windows

This post has been edited by blancpain4470: Mar 1 2021, 06:33 PM

Initially most of the condo management have this rules. End up I still see people install it.

Look for higher heat rejection. Before you decide the darkness. Please don't forget, the dark level will fade from time to time, is just the matter of time. Higher quality will last longer compare to lower. Same as our car tint.

Myself choose dark tea color, when new is just nice. Same like you, don't want too dark later whole house like haunted. After 10 year, feel like not dark enough.

Heat rejection is partly proportional to the visible light transmission (VLT), ceteris paribus. The darker the film The higher the TSER.

U mean ur condo does not really follow?

Seems like those reflective only got reflective one...

My condo facing afternoon sun lo...

Yup. More than 10 years. You will notice if you pass by certain condo, have a look.

Depends on your need. Reflective type, when night it become mirror if not mistaken. But higher heat rejection.

My unit also have 1 room facing evening sun. So end up that room tint fade faster than others.

Now I just use blackout curtain. Lazy to redo the tint as already install grille.

Only cheap films will fade fast. The decent ones will lose performance but not the color very fast. Moreover all films, whether mirror type or otherwise, will allow outside to see clearly what's inside at night when the inside is brighter. It is the reverse in day time.

Do agree cheaper one will fade faster. The word 'Fast' is quite subjective + the environment condition counted in as well.

Never tried premium quality, so can't compare.

The decent ones come with 5-7 yrs performance and product guarantee including discoloration, peeling, etc. The good ones or those you call premium are having 10 yrs warranty. It is expected that the films will expose to the sun.

The mirror type tinting... During night time, are we still able to view outside after install d tint?

What I know..
Only frosted tinted cannot see/view outside... Day or night 💪
Basically both ways...

Almost all tint films the darker side can see the brighter side but not vice versa. There is no film that allows both ways to see because of the metal deposits on the film.

Oh u mistaken what I wrote...
What I'm trying to say...
Frosted tinted... Both outside & inside cannot see... It's like some wall... Cannot view both way.. day or night... Just like u see shadow only....

It's not like normal tinted...

Frosted tint is just a privacy film. It usually has no heat reduction, IRR or UV rejection. You can’t see anything both ways so it is not suitable for Windows unless you want to block all views. People use those probably for interior meeting rooms, etc.

Those car tinting? Non reflective one?

Why inside can see outside?

I said the darker side can always see the lighter side. So you think about what happens in your car and you will know. Moreover that’s why the govt requires that windshield tint visible light transmission must be 70% for front and 30% foot back. In fact 30% for back is a little dangerous at night if the inside is darker than outside (like in country side) - You can’tsee outside.

I'm doing a glassroof for my porch with de skylight. Was offered to upgrade to IR Glass at Rm54psf compared to normal glass Rm40psf

From demo heat reduction is a lot. But price is quite steep, 35% more