As is the case with many other trades, a standard square meter rate does not determine the cost of window tinting.
It can vary based on several factors, including the type of film needed for the job, the type of window frames (whether timber or aluminium), the window’s height, and the width of the glass. Timber frame windows require more effort and time during preparation and installation. There is a lot of clear silicon around the edges and paint that needs to be carefully removed, which takes a lot of time.
Access to the window is also a crucial factor. For example, a window that is 2.4 meters high and located at a height of 1 meter can significantly increase the time required for the installation process due to the need to repeatedly ascend and descend a ladder or, in some cases, require scaffolding.
Another important factor is the width of the window. Window tint comes in standard widths of 915mm, 1220mm, 1524mm, and 1829mm, with a length of 30 meters for all sizes. A 915mm wide roll can tint an 890mm wide by 2000mm high window with minimal film wastage. On the other hand, a 950mm wide by 2000mm high window would require a 1220mm wide roll, resulting in higher material wastage and increased cost for the window tinting job.
