How long does office fitting take?

A few meeting rooms are typically fitted in a day once the glass is clean. Long partition runs, intricate cut designs or high glazing take longer. Fitting can often be arranged early, late or at weekends so meetings carry on as normal.

Will frosted film stick to textured glass?

Not reliably. Frosted film needs smooth, flat glass to bond fully; on textured or patterned glass it bridges the dips, traps air and soon lifts. If one side of the glass is smooth, the film can usually go on that side instead.

What is the price of frosted window film for a business in Cardiff?

Guide pricing runs from £32 to £68 per m², plus VAT. The main things that move it are dimensions, the material and finish, illumination where relevant, how high the work is and whether a scaffold or platform is needed. Your written quote, issued after a survey or a check of your artwork, replaces the guide figure.

Does frosted film go inside or outside?

Usually inside, on the room side, where it's protected from weather and easy to clean. On double-glazed units only the exposed faces can be filmed, so the room side is the norm. Outdoor-grade films exist for glass that can't be reached from inside.

When could work on frosted window film go ahead in Cardiff?

Fitting is typically scheduled once three things are in place: you have approved the proof, the materials are made or delivered, and any consent the job needs has been granted. For many jobs that is typically a few weeks from approval; illuminated or larger fabricated signs typically take longer, and consent decisions run to their own timetable.

Do you work across South Glamorgan or only in Cardiff?

Across all of South Glamorgan, and the rest of the UK too. Cardiff is simply one of the places we list, and enquiries from anywhere nearby follow exactly the same steps: photos or a survey, a scaled proof, a written price, then making and fitting once you sign off the design.

Frosted window film in South Glamorgan

Frosted window film is a translucent, etch-effect self-adhesive film that blurs the view through glass while still letting daylight pass, giving the look of sandblasted glass without replacing it.

Why choose frosted window film in South Glamorgan?

Is the back office of your Cardiff shop visible from the till? A frosted panel on the glazed door hides paperwork without blocking light.
For salons and spas in Cardiff, banded or patterned frost screens treatment rooms while reception still feels light.
In a listed Cardiff building, we ask the council before frosting historic windows, as altering their look can need consent.

Guide prices in South Glamorgan

Use these figures to budget: £32 to £68 per m² is the guide range, with VAT added on top. Each line in the table is indicative only, and your exact price is confirmed after a survey or once we have looked over the artwork.

Frosted window film in South Glamorgan: guide prices, supplied and fitted
Item	Guide, ex VAT	Inc. VAT (20%)
Plain frosted film, per m²	£32 – £48	£38.40 – £57.60
Frosted film with cut-out design, per m²	£45 – £68	£54 – £81.60
Minimum job	£225	£270

Guide prices are £32–£48 per m² for plain frosted film and £45–£68 per m² with a cut-out design, supplied and fitted, excluding VAT. Small jobs carry a £225 + VAT minimum.

Rules for window and glass graphics in South Glamorgan

Glass graphics raise two separate questions in Wales. Planning first: councils take different views on window graphics, and while internal graphics are often outside control or allowed, a listed shopfront or a conservation area can bring restrictions on large designs. Safety second: large areas of glazing that people could walk into must be made visible, and in workplaces regulation 14 of the Workplace Regulations 1992 requires marking where it is needed. Welsh building guidance deals with manifestation with that same aim, and we confirm the heights for your building before the proof is approved.

Options worth considering

Gradients and dot fades

Solid frost fading to clear glass.

Privacy bands

Frosted strips at set heights.

Coloured frost

Tinted translucent film to suit an interior.

Towns in South Glamorgan

Pick your town below to see the page for frosted window film there. The list shows the main towns in South Glamorgan; smaller places around them are covered too.

Whether your business is in a busy centre or a quieter corner of South Glamorgan, getting a quote for frosted window film is free. Share photos and sizes, then approve the proof before anything is made.