Is one-way vision allowed on a van's rear window?

Generally, yes, provided the vehicle has two exterior mirrors so the driver can see behind. The windscreen must let through at least 75 per cent of light and front side windows at least 70 per cent, so graphics never go there.

Can one-way vision go on tinted or curved glass?

Usually, with care. Gently curved glass, such as many van and car rear screens, is fine. On factory-tinted privacy glass the film adds to the tint, so the view out can become too dark; 50/50 film and a sample check first are sensible.

Why is there a price range for one-way vision film rather than one figure?

Because jobs vary. The guide of £32 to £62 per m² + VAT spans small, simple work at one end and larger, more involved work at the other. Size, material, finish, access, design time and any consent drawings push the figure up or down. A survey or artwork check lets us fix the price for your job in Craigavon.

Can you handle one-way vision film for a business in Craigavon?

Yes. Smart Signs covers Craigavon and the rest of County Armagh as part of a UK-wide service. You send photos and rough sizes, we arrange a survey if the job needs one, then you receive a proof to scale and a fixed written price. Nothing is made or fitted until you have approved both.

What is the typical timescale for one-way vision film from enquiry to fitting?

A quote typically follows once we have your photos or have surveyed the site, and making and fitting is typically booked a few weeks after you approve the proof. Where advertisement consent applies, that decision has to come through before anything goes up, which can add several weeks. We give you an expected timescale with your quote for Craigavon.

What image resolution does one-way vision need?

Around 100 dpi at the finished printed size is usually enough, because the perforations soften fine detail and the window is seen from a distance. Logos and text should be vector files. If an image is too small, we say so at the artwork check.

One-way vision film in Craigavon

One-way vision film is perforated self-adhesive vinyl, printed on its outer face and black behind, that shows a full-colour image to people outside while letting those inside see out through the holes.

Where one-way vision film can pay off in Craigavon

Ground-floor offices facing a Craigavon pavement get daytime privacy from the print, while staff can still see out.
With a bus stop outside a Craigavon shop, people waiting at the kerb have time to take in a window image.
Cafés with big front windows in Craigavon can carry a full-colour image outside while customers still watch the street.

What one-way vision film costs in Craigavon

Here is the price picture for one-way vision film in Craigavon: a guide of £32 to £62 per m², with VAT on top. The rows below give more detail. A survey or artwork check comes first, and then we confirm the price in writing.

One-way vision film in Craigavon: guide prices, supplied and fitted
Item	Guide, ex VAT	Inc. VAT (20%)
Printed one-way vision, per m²	£32 – £62	£38.40 – £74.40
Minimum job	£225	£270

Area, pane count, perforation, laminate, text inserts, access and design time move the figure. One van rear screen usually falls under the minimum, so combining jobs helps. Prices are confirmed after measuring and an artwork check.

Options for your Craigavon project

Vehicle rear panels

Cut for vehicles with two exterior mirrors.

70/30 film

A bolder image, darker view out.

Laminated finish

Seals the holes and protects the print.

Rules for window and glass graphics in Craigavon

Planning or safety? With glass in Northern Ireland, both can apply. Councils differ in how they view window graphics: inside-the-glass work is often outside control or allowed, but a conservation area or listed shopfront can limit large designs. Separately, large areas of glazing people might walk into must be made visible, a duty the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1993 place on workplaces, backed by Northern Ireland's own building guidance. Where manifestation is needed, the proof for one-way vision film shows the heights, and we check with the council where the building calls for it.

Covering Craigavon and County Armagh

Jobs in Craigavon are handled the same way as jobs anywhere else in County Armagh: one team, one process. If the work calls for a survey, we book a visit at a time that suits you. If photos and sizes will do, we quote from those and skip the visit altogether.

Other towns near Craigavon

Free quotes for one-way vision film start with your pictures. Measure roughly, take a few shots from the street or around the vehicle, and send them to us. We prepare a proof for you to approve before anything is produced.

More signs in Craigavon

All sign types in Craigavon · One-way vision film across County Armagh

Typical lifespan	Typically rated around 1–3 years outdoors by manufacturers
Typical size	One van rear window to full shop frontages
Typical lead time	typically 1–2 weeks from proof approval to fitting