Sunlight has a way of brightening rooms with unintended consequences.  Sooner than you think, unprotected windows give way to faded hardwood floors, drapes, carpeting, and furniture, as well as irreplaceable keepsakes and artwork. Unfortunately, this is a common side effect when your home’s interior comes into contact with sunlight. Window tinting can be an excellent remedy for this, filtering UV rays and protecting your floors from the damage the sun can inflict over time. Take a look at a few facts about this issue below and how you can keep your floors from fading. 

How Does Sunlight Fade Hardwood Floors?

Hardwood flooring is a photosensitive material. This means it has a chemical reaction when exposed to sunlight—most notably, a change in color. Depending on the type of wood and the finish that was applied, it could begin to fade, bleach, yellow, or darken when exposed to the sun’s visible, ultra violet (UV), and infrared (IR) rays. 

How Does Home Window Tinting Protect Hardwood Floors And Home’s Interior?

While curtains and blinds can limit the sun exposure and regularly rearranging your furniture can assure discoloration is spread evenly, window tinting is the only sure way to keep out harmful UV rays while still letting light into your home. It does this by absorbing the rays and preventing them from entering the premises while still allowing 30% to 80% of visible light to pass through. As a bonus, the film will also help to regulate heat and deter glare.  All of these benefits will allow you to continue enjoying the sunlight in your home without worrying if it is damaging your floor or other items.

Protect your lifestyle from fading away. Contact the professionals at Bi-State Glass Coatings to discuss options for protecting your flooring. They are the home window tinting specialists for the St. Louis Metro region. Call them today at (618) 451-7346 to schedule your free consultation—you can also learn more about their services by visiting their website and following them on Facebook.