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Installation

Tools You May Need:

-Scissors
-Tape Measure
-X-acto knife or any sharp razor knife
-Ruler (cork backed recommended)
-Squeegee
-Liquid Dish soap
-Spray bottle
-Paper towels

Precautions: Clean glass VERY well, just the smallest speck of dirt can cause bubbles.

Make sure ALL areas of glass and image are wet before placing it on glass. THE WETTER THE BETTER

Seaming: in rare instances (due to size constrictions) your image will come in more than 1 piece. A but- joint type seam accomplished by overlapping film and cutting straight through point of connection virtually eliminates appearance of seam. Lead tape can be applied over seam if you prefer.

Video Demonstration:

You can also download the pdf format for printing here

	1. Carefully clean area to which your Illuminado image will be applied. Be sure to remove all traces of dirt & grime, especially around the edges.
	2. After double checking window size, cut image to size. IMPORTANT: if you are not using moulding cut back 1/8" all around the image off of the glass opening size. Next slowly peel off backing making sure sticky side is up. Be careful when peeling backing so image doesnt fold over on itself. This step works best on a table
	3. Using a solution of 10-18 drops of mild dish detergent (not hand soap adjust amount of soap to your preferences) per 32 oz. water. Thoroughly wet surface to which image will be applied.
	4. Using same solution, wet the image to be applied completely, leaving no area unsprayed. This solution gives flexibility when placing film on glass.
	5. Place image into position on glass. Having an extra person to help move the image and another to help in positioning it is recommended.
	6. Working from the center outward, squeegee excess water and air bubbles out of the image. For ease with the squeegee, wet surface with solution.
	7. To speed drying the use of a hair dryer can be used, though not needed. Work carefully to avoid bubbles
	8 (a) If applicable, install your moulding around edges. This is highly recommended as it prevents accidental peeling of the film around the edges. (b) If you dont have moulding, we can supply you with lead tape (extra cost) to be installed when image is COMPLETELY DRY along the edges to give a finished look. (c) or you may carefully caulk around the edges of the image when it is dry. IMPORTANT:with b & c your lead tape or caulk will attach at one end on your image, while attaching to the exposed glass on the other end. Steps B and C are not needed to adhere the film to the glass, only to give the film a finished look as sometimes when installing the film, there is a gap between the edge of film and the window frame where light shines in. We solidly recommend the tape over caulk, it looks better and is less messy.