Window Protection Film

rampantbunny

Can anyone recommend a place to buy protective film for windows.
Mine have just been installed and I want to cover them before plastering etc.

By PM please.

gooseygander

If windows are new they should have came with protective film already, mine also arrived without same but I was straight on the blower and had company rep on site today who undertook to have a crew on site next week to cover all inside and out, he said same should have been done in the factory. Good luck

893bet

Should the glass be covered also?

gooseygander

Yes absolutely, get on the phone in the morning, raise a stink with company rep that there will be hell to pay if your brand new shiny glass is scraped by messy plasterers, worked for me anyway, best of luck

rampantbunny

Thanks Gooseygander, but don't know if I agree that they should be covered from factory. Depends on the supplier. Some I spoke to did cover, some didn't. I was aware that I was buying the product without protective film. Don't mind doing the DIY myself so it wasn't an issue.

When they come uncovered you have the opportunity to examine the windows for any blemishes. I did this on the day of install when the rep and fitters were there. The alternative is you have to wait until you take the film off later and then try to get someone back.

Found a hardware store that stocks 100m roles of 500mm wide film for in the region of €30. Going to pick some up today.

thebackbar

could someone pm me the name of the protective filter used to cover windows used during plastering ?

893bet

I didn't use any and windows were fine during plastering. You should get the skud coat done before windows go in.

rampantbunny

thebackbar wrote: »

could someone pm me the name of the protective filter used to cover windows used during plastering ?

The film I used was a no name brand...that is to say I couldn't find anything on it to indicate a product/brand name. It did have some German text but google told me that it meant 'window protection film'.

I'm not plugging any shop/vendor but I bought mine in a paint store in galway (Pat McDonnell Paints) so I'd suggest visiting a paint store in your area and asking them if they have anything suitable.

tedimc

Two options -
I got the roll of blue film in Albany in Sligo, but most decorators should have it. 100m roll for approx. E30

I also bought a product called SprayLat which is sprayed on and then peeled off afterwards. It can be left on from up to 12-18 months where the film can not and it get extremely difficult to remove.

I have yet to apply it, but it is expensive. E150 or so a large tub.

rampantbunny

tedimc wrote: »

Two options -
I got the roll of blue film in Albany in Sligo, but most decorators should have it. 100m roll for approx. E30

I also bought a product called SprayLat which is sprayed on and then peeled off afterwards. It can be left on from up to 12-18 months where the film can not and it get extremely difficult to remove.

I have yet to apply it, but it is expensive. E150 or so a large tub.

Do you need a spray gun to apply the Spraylat product?

tedimc

No, you can apply with a roller or brush either. But I think a sprayer would be quicker.

Saying that, you need to have a minimum depth to ensure that it can be peeled off in one piece, so may be better with a brush/roller.

tedimc

Just for clarity, I went for the GlassStrip Advanced:

http://www.protectapeel.co.uk/ProductRange/Construction.aspx

thebackbar

tedimc wrote: »

Just for clarity, I went for the GlassStrip Advanced:

http://www.protectapeel.co.uk/ProductRange/Construction.aspx

Thanks tedimc, how far does one tub go ?

tedimc

Sorry, only getting to this now.

The manufacturer reckons approx. 5m2 per KG and it is supplied in 15KG containers.