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Avatar for Excel Custom Window Tinting, LLC
Excel Custom Window Tinting, LLC
5.0(
48
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Window Tinting - Apply or ReplaceWindow Tinting - Apply or Replace - For Business

Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Amazing! This product is exactly what I was looking for. Professional/expert installation and service. Will be using Excel Window Tinting in the near future for another home project."
Glencoe Residence
Burr Ridge Residence
Chicago Penthouse
Chicago Hallway
Master Suite Sun Deck

+20

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fox Window Tints
5.0(
26
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Window Tinting - Apply or ReplaceWindow Tinting - Apply or Replace - For Business

Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired Fox Window Tints to remove and replace the window tint in my master bathroom. When they arrived they quickly realized the old adhesive was very strong and a huge pain to remove. Despite this, the team kept a very positive attitude and very diligently removed every piece of pesky old window tint. I love the end result and will definitely hire them again! Thank you!"
Front Entrance
Side View Front Entrance
South Side of Building
South Side of Building
Study Room

+5

Response time1 day
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Midwestern Graphic & Tints
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Window Tinting - Apply or ReplaceWindow Tinting - Apply or Replace - For Business

Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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Type R Tint LLC
5.0(
6
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Window Tinting - Apply or ReplaceWindow Tinting - Apply or Replace - For Business

Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Midwestern Graphic & Tints
5.0(
3
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Window Tinting - Apply or ReplaceWindow Tinting - Apply or Replace - For Business

Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Exceptional work on adding film to my living room windows. No bubbles; accurately cut. Wouldn't hesitate to hire againl"
Response time11 hrs
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Infiniti Shades Inc.
5.0(
5
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Window Tinting - Apply or ReplaceWindow Tinting - Apply or Replace - For Business

Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He was a pleasure to deal with, and the work was a great value, and we got a great shade. His staff was friendly, clean, and respectful of our home."
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+15

Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Window Tinting questions, answered by experts

The visibility through tinted house windows depends on the lighting. During the day, when it is brighter outside, privacy film prevents people from seeing into your home. However, this effect reverses at night. If you have lights on inside, it becomes brighter indoors than outdoors, allowing people to see inside. To optimize privacy, you can select from various shades of film, ranging from lighter to darker, which affects how much is visible from the outside.

While it is possible to install home window tint yourself, it is a challenging task that is often best left to professionals. The process can be tedious and time-consuming, requiring steady hands and a great deal of patience, especially for a first-time installer.

Common mistakes in DIY applications include visible bubbles, imperfections, and film that either hangs over the edges or doesn't fully cover the glass. These errors not only look unprofessional and detract from your home's curb appeal but can also reduce the tint's effectiveness in blocking sunlight and heat. If you have struggled with applying protective films to smaller items like phones or tablets, you may find this task particularly difficult.

Attempting the installation yourself and making a mistake can lead to wasted material and the additional cost of hiring a professional to fix the issues or redo the job. Although hiring a professional involves labor costs, it typically guarantees a high-quality, seamless appearance and saves you from having to do the work over again.

Replacing a window frame will improve your home’s energy efficiency if the old frame is cracked or damaged in a way that allows unconditioned air from the outside into your living space or if you upgrade to a more energy-efficient window frame material. Aluminum is the least energy-efficient window frame material, followed by vinyl and wood. Fiberglass and composite frames are the most energy-efficient.

If you have bubble wrap lying around the house and you don’t care about the odd look, taping bubble wrap over a window is a very affordable way to insulate it. Another inexpensive option for insulating windows is to add new caulk around the glass. This step quickly cuts down on air drafts for older windows, and a tube of caulk only costs a few dollars. Adding plastic shrink film around the glass is another cost-effective option. You can purchase a kit of plastic film for a few dollars per window.

Expert installation optimizes insulation properties, cutting energy costs and enhancing home comfort year-round.

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