How's it work?
Suitable for application on any smooth glass surface including bathrooms or kitchens as it is resistant to condensation.
Glass Manifestation is required by law, in workplace health & safety legislation, Building Regulations and as part of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA).
Application of our etched window film is a cost-effective and efficient way of turning something necessary by law into something stylish… we can even add your logo or brand elements into the design!
1. Arrange a FREE site visit
Our team will come to you to measure up your windows and take some photos, and our design team will then mock up some design ideas.
Alternatively, send over your own measurements and photos and we’ll take it from there.
2. Get a FREE quote + mockup
Our design team will put together a visual of how your windows could look.
Need a logo designed first? Our in-house design team can help with that.
3. Approve your order
After you approve your mockup and quote, you’re ready to book a slot with our production team to apply your privacy film.
4. Order up!
Our professional and fully insured installation team will meet you on site to apply your window film.
What is glass manifestation and why do you have to have it?
It’s a building regulations requirement to make transparent glazing sufficiently visible that people are less likely to walk into it. The requirement K5.2 states that:
“Transparent glazing with which people are likely to come into contact while moving around in or about the building, shall incorporate features which make it apparent.”
What this means in practice is adding visual markers to any large, uninterrupted glass surfaces. The markers have to be permanent, and shown at two levels of the glass (between 850-1,000mm and 1,400-1,600mm above the floor).
The markers are required to contrast visually with the background, and to be visible from the inside and out in all lighting conditions. This is why frosted films are ideal for the job – they provide the required level of visibility and permanence, without compromising on the aesthetics.
They give a sandblasted, frosted look to windows and doors, and can be customised to suit your needs. From simple dots or squares, to a logo or branded design, your glass manifestation can meet all the legal requirements, whilst adding a stylish touch to your premises.
Types of customisation
Our standard etched glass window film is a premium frosted window film with a subtle colouring and slight sparkle finish. This gives it a realistic, frosted glass look, which allows up to 80% of natural light through.
Lighter and heavier opacities are also available, along with a range of colours.
Our installation team
Our professional install team has years of experience applying flawless window films bubble-free! They are available to fit window film at your workplace throughout the midlands.
Want to give it a go yourself? We can supply window privacy film on the roll or cut to size, plain or with cut-outs for you to apply yourself
How to care for your window film after installation
Window film is very easy to look after and you can keep it clean with soapy water – no special products required!
Caring for printed films or films with cut-outs
Extra care must be taken when cleaning films which have been cut out and have exposed edges. Gently clean with a soft cloth only, and take particular care around the cut areas. Do not rub too hard or use a squeegee as it could damage the print or your cut film.
Design, supply + fit of custom frosted decals
10/07/21“For building requirements on the construction project we were undertaking, Hagley Sports Pavilion, we required decals to be installed onto all the large glass panels.
The client didn’t want anything ‘off-the-shelf’, they wanted something modern that tied in with the Sport element of the building. So we asked Outpost Custom to design, supply and fit custom frosted decals.
The work was completed efficiently and professionally and Hagley Parish Council were delighted with the result.”
Director, Pondstart Building Contractors
What makes us different?
All our customisations are designed by our in-house design team and put into production with our in-house customisers.
We believe that manufacturing should be kept local. We want to support businesses within our community whose income helps stimulate the local economy. We use local suppliers for a few of the services that we don’t currently produce in house – embroidery and PVC banners. We’ve worked with all our suppliers for years, and we trust them to produce products for our customers with the same dedication to the craft that we have. Everything gets quality checked by our production team and it’s all managed by us, which saves you the hassle of dealing with multiple companies, whilst still offering our customers excellent value for money.