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Window Film Dichroic - Category Overview 

So you love the look of coloured window glass, but you don’t want to change your actual windows. In that case, allow us to introduce you to dichroic window film!

As an extremely captivating style of window film, dichroic film mimics the same effects found in dichroic glass. Our window films will sit completely flat against your glass, giving you a dazzling array of colours and patterns to choose from. 

By using a dichroic window film, your chosen glass or window effect can be applied or removed as it suits, allowing you to gain privacy and style in one easy move. 

 

What Are Dichroic Window Films?

As noted above, dichroic window films are based on dichroic glass. Also known as living glass or rainbow glass, dichroic glass gives an iridescent colour effect and has semi-transparent properties. 

In other words, dichroic glass and the effects found in our window films are colour-changing. 

Specifically, the colours of the window film will change depending on your position in the room. 

The word ‘dichroic’ actually originates from the Greek words for two (di) and colour (chroma). 

Just like with the real glass, several colours can be found within any dichroic window film style creating an optical spectacle that packs in plenty of personality. 

 

Types Of Dichroic Patterns For Window Films

• Aurora transparent
• Chromatic dichroic
• Citrus transparent
• DichroDots
• DichroFrost
• DichroGeo
• DichroGlitter
• DichroScales
• DichroShards
• DichroSquares
• DichroStones
• Orchid transparent
• Spectrum Transparent

How Do Dichroic Effects Help Achieve Privacy In Window Films? 

Some of our dichroic films are categorised in our ‘high’ privacy rating, meaning they allow light through but not prying eyes. Some examples include SXD-4260 DichroScales and SXD-4240 DichroStones. 

You’ll notice how these styles have an iridescent finish, but also contain textured patterns to reduce the level of visibility through to the other side of the glass. 

In other cases, dichroic window film can let lots of light through, meaning the aim is to achieve an interesting light effect over privacy. With so many styles to choose from here at Glass Films, you can choose exactly the right window film for your needs! 

 

Rainbow Window Films - Usage Ideas 

As one of our more expressive window film styles, our dichroic (aka rainbow, iridescent or colour-changing) window films take your imagination to the next level. 

If you have any creative project in mind, from architectural installations to film sets, or if you’re simply looking to add more personality to your home, dichroic offers something for everyone. 

In addition, this is a fantastic style for any projects involving the kids, who will adore the sheer range of colours! If you ask us, dichroic is just like magic.

P.S.: The following usage ideas are far from exhaustive. If you purchase one of our dichroic window film styles, we’d love you to tag us on our social media channels. 

 

External Glass

The vast majority of our dichroic window film can be used for external glass such as windows. Whether you want to jazz up your home office or your business - the possibilities are endless. 

If you opt for any style which allows light to shine through your windows, the room will benefit from an incredible colourscape which will adapt throughout the day as well as the seasons. 

View all dichroic window film for exterior usage

 

Internal Glass

Have an internal glass door, shower screen, cabinet, mirror or another surface that could benefit from some colourful window film? 

All of our dichroic window film is suitable for internal glass applications. As window film can easily be applied and removed, it also doesn’t involve making a permanent change to your windows - AKA it’s budget and renter-friendly! 

Perhaps you have a room that’s super plain. Why not add some colourful window film to the windows or glass surfaces to instantly change that? 

Kids Rooms

It’s fair to say kids adore all things colourful, iridescent, holographic and sparkly. Rather than have to make huge or expensive changes to their bedroom or playroom, a window film will give that instant injection of colour that the whole family can enjoy. 

Retail Spaces

It’s always a challenge to make retail spaces seem interesting, especially in this new digital interactive world. One cost-effective way to launch a new product or space within a store is to use coloured window film, either on external glass surfaces or on any internal glass partitions. 

Architectural Glass In Public Spaces

When light shines through dichroic window film, a gorgeous multi-colour light show will commence. If your public building has large swathes of glass on the walls or ceilings, then applying a dichroic window film can create a truly stunning effect. 

Any Other Residential Or Commercial Space

If you have another project in mind for your home or commercial environment, the injection of colour and special effects that dichroic window film produces has no end of uses. 

How To Choose A Dichroic Window Film

With dichroic window films being one of our more creative and expressive styles, there’s perhaps less to consider than choosing another window film type. 

That said, there are a few things to note to ensure you get the most out of your purchase decision. 

Interior Or Exterior

All of our window films are suited to either interior or exterior usage. Simply toggle the options on the side of this page to reveal which ones apply for either scenario. 

 

Level Of Window Privacy (Low To High)

Dichroic window films can either let in lots of light to produce those stunning colour effects, or they can have textures applied to the design to enhance the privacy levels. 

 

Texture Style

A select number of dichroic window films have textures applied such as squares, dots, geometric patterns and even glitter.  

 

Window Colour

Well, where do we start with dichroic window films and colour? - The clue is truly in the name! That said, some styles have bolder colours, whereas others give a more subtle iridescent effect. 

 

UV Transmission Level

Some styles of window film will allow UV light into the room, whereas others will block it out to a higher degree. 

 

Window Film Size 

Measure up your windows to ensure your new colourful window film will offer the perfect fit. Different roll lengths will usually be found on each style. 

 

Benefits Of Dichroic Window Film

New to all things dichroic window films?

Flooding any space with a beautiful spectacle of colour and light, dichroic window films are truly beautiful. 

Here are just some of the benefits your project can enjoy from choosing this particular style of window film over another. 

 

Some Incredible Effects To Behold

If you’ve ever enjoyed a mini rainbow in your living room or office (thanks to the sun shining in and hitting an object at just the right angle) you’ll know just how pretty light effects can be. 

With a dichroic window film, you can enjoy these same stunning effects all of the time! Best of all, as the light changes, or as you move around the room, the intensity of the effect will change. 

 

Instantly Revives Any Bland Space With Colour & Light

Just moved in and staring at lots of blank white walls? Dichroic window films and their multi-tonal effects will soon fix that for you! All without having to make any costly or intense changes to your building. 

 

Cheaper & More Available Than Real Dichroic Glass 

Dichroic glass is easy enough to find for the likes of jewellery and crafts. However, actual dichroic window glass isn’t readily available, and where it is, it tends to be extremely expensive. 

But with our dichroic window film, you can get the exact multi-coloured, iridescent look you crave for your window or surface glass with ease. 

 

Glass Films - All Window Film Designs

This page is dedicated to our dichroic window film. However, elsewhere on our website, you’ll also find other window film designs including:

• Coloured
• Dots
• Frosted
• Gradient
• Opaque
• Patterned 
• Retro
• Solar Control
• Speciality
• Stained Glass
• Stripes
• Textured

Shop all Glass Films window film styles

 

Dichroic Film UK FAQs

We’ve answered some of the most common questions about window films belonging to our dichroic ranges below.

If you don’t see your query, please get in touch with our customer service team by calling us on  0800 970 6366 or email us at [email protected].

You can also keep up to date with our latest news and product launches by following us on Twitter, Facebook or Pinterest. 

 

What Does Dichroic Film Do?

When applied to a glass surface, dichroic film creates a mesmerising blend of colour changes within the room, wherever the light happens to catch the film. As well as adding colour to your space, dichroic film can also enhance the level of privacy. 

 

What Are The Different Types Of Dichroic Film?

Glass Films stocks 13 styles within our dichroic film range. This includes Aurora transparent, Chromatic dichroic, Citrus transparent, DichroDots, DichroFrost, DichroGeo, DichroGlitter, DichroScales, DichroShards, DichroSquares, DichroStones, Orchid transparent and Spectrum Transparent.

Each of these span effects such as sparkle, glitter, holographic, prismatic and mosaic, making it possible to truly personalise your project. 

 

Why Is Dichroic Glass So Expensive?

Dichroic glass is costly to produce because getting the colour-changing effects involves a challenging process. Namely, the use of quartz crystal and metal oxides, which are vaporised with an electric beam. In addition, only a small number of dichroic glass manufacturers exist. 

However, when you opt for window film instead, you can still achieve those same colour-changing effects (and even other special effects such as glitter!) all without the expense. In fact, you don’t even have to replace your windows either, which further reduces the cost. 

 

Does Dichroic Glass Change Colour?

Depending on your position in the room, dichroic glass (and dichroic window film) will indeed appear to change colour. This is all down to a stunning optical illusion all things dichroic glass, bulbs or window film give. So, if you’re in search of an ultra-creative look for any room or glass surface, then dichroic film is just the ticket. 

 

Does Rainbow Window Film Come Off?

Yes! All of our window films are designed to be easily applied and removed as necessary. However, do be aware that you’ll need to apply new window film onto your glass rather than re-use any film you have removed. 

Is Iridescent Window Film Expensive?

Not if you shop here at Glass Films! We have a stunning range of iridescent window film effects including at some very affordable price points. Of course, another way to keep your project within budget is to only cover select glass surfaces within your home or commercial location. 

 

What Colour Goes With Anthracite Grey Windows?

While this question often relates to other areas of your property such as your rendering or front door, it’s always worth considering colouring pairings for the window glass itself. 

Similar to a white window frame, anthracite grey windows give you a blank canvas to be able to apply any colour. Dichroic window films are no exception, as they will allow the stunning array of colours to really pop against the darker window frame. 

However, if you’re in search of privacy window film or any other style of window film, you’ll also find these on our website.