Anyone who has ever redone their hardwood floors or had new ones installed knows just how much work and money go into them. This is likely why, here in Houston, we have a ton of people asking us about fading from the sun and window film. So, to answer the question we get quite often–yes the sun does fade hardwood floors.

What Does The Sun Do To Hardwood Floors?

As any good Texan knows–everything is bigger here–including the sun. With such intense sun here in the Houston area, the effects of UV rays are much more detrimental. UV light destroys wood on a cellular level–so that fading you are seeing is actually the lignin of the wood decomposing. The bad news? Not only are your floors changing color–they are losing strength too. Your hardwood floor is likely a centerpiece of your home or business. Therefore preserving their beauty and resilience to damage is critical for appearances and your wallet. 

How Window Film Works Protect Hardwood Floors in Houston?

When you think about window film, a strong but not perfect analogy is sunblock. Just like humans use this on their skin to prevent burning and potentially cancers–window film is used on windows to prevent fading. This amazing technology is the equivalent of SPF 1000. That’s pretty solid protection. Also, window film is spectrally selective, meaning it filters out 99.9% of the harmful rays that bleach wood, while letting in plenty of natural light.

The Bottom Line:  Window Film Works Against Fading

All and all in a place like Houston, if you want to have beautiful things like hardwood in your home or office space– window film is an investment you should consider. Foremost in your thinking should be that the cost of UV blocking window film is much lower than refinishing or replacing your hardwood floors. Add to this the additional benefits like lower energy bills and increased safety and you have a clear winner–UV blocking just makes good sense!

For more information on keeping your Houston floors and furnishings from fading–contact us today for a free consultation.

Mike Kinsey is the Operations Manager for the largest and most successful window tinting company in the Houston area. Mike has been cultivating his knowledge of window film products for over 15 years and is familiar with top brands such as LLumar, C-Bond, Solyx, and Vista as well as the latest trends and innovations in security, privacy, and energy efficient technology. Since he started working in the industry, he has overseen the installation of over 250,000 square feet of film for residential and commercial buildings of all types. His impressive portfolio and years of experience make him one of the top professionals in the field and are backed by official certifications from 3M, EnerLogic, and AIA for continuing education.