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Custom Shades, Blinds, Drapery & Shutters.

Explore custom window treatments for Los Angeles homes and commercial spaces, including roller, zebra, Roman and cellular shades, blinds, curtains, shutters, window film and motorized options. Shade House LA provides expert product selection, professional measurement and installation.

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The Window Film Guide

Window film is a micro-thin polyester membrane applied directly to the glass — the most invisible light-control solution we offer. It manages heat, glare, UV and privacy without headrails, cords or moving parts, preserving the architecture and the view. It is measured to the millimeter and installed as a permanent layer on the pane, making it ideal where a fabric or hardware treatment would interrupt the sightline.

Material & Texture

Film TypeTexture & FinishCharacter
Solar control (metallized sputter)Optically clear, imperceptible on the glassCuts heat and UV while preserving the view — the most invisible performance film
Ceramic nano-coatingCrystal-clear, non-metallic, no signal interferencePremium heat rejection without blocking phone, Wi-Fi or 5G signals
Privacy (one-way reflective)Mirror finish on the exterior face, neutral insideDaytime privacy with light — reads as a soft mirror from the street
Frosted / decorativeEtched-glass or sandblasted appearanceDiffused light with a designed finish — ideal for baths and partitions
Safety / securityThick polyester with a high-tack adhesiveHolds shattered glass in place — adds a protective membrane to the pane
Clear UV-blockingFully transparent, no visible tintProtects art, floors and furnishings from fading with zero visible change

Light-Blocking Performance

Film PerformanceLight TransmissionPrivacyBest For
High-performance solar (VLT 15–35%)Reduces visible light 40–70%Daytime one-way privacyWest-facing glass, hot rooms, glare control
Ceramic (VLT 30–50%)Softens glare, high clarityLow — preserves the viewView preservation, homes with signal concerns
Privacy mirror (VLT 8–20%)Strong glare and heat reductionHigh (daytime, reflective side)Street-facing windows, ground-floor rooms
Frosted / decorativeDiffuses light into a soft glowComplete (both directions)Bathrooms, sidelights, office partitions
Clear UV (VLT 70%+)No visible light reductionNoneFading protection for art and furnishings
Blackout / opaqueBlocks 99%+ of visible lightCompleteMedia rooms, nurseries, total privacy

Expert Note

Window film carries no cord or moving part — the light control lives in the film's VLT (visible light transmission) and reflectivity, not in a tilting louver. For bedrooms where true darkness is the goal, pair a high-performance solar film with a blackout shade behind it: the film manages heat and glare by day, the shade delivers total night.