Hot rooms and west-facing glass
Living rooms and bedrooms that become unusable through summer afternoons. Solar control films like 3M Prestige cut the heat coming through without darkening the room or changing the view.
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Why Choose UV Window Coatings?
Melbourne window film specialists since 1997 — 3M Platinum Select Partner, WFAANZ flat glass accredited and WERS For Film accredited.
Melbourne window film specialists since 1997
We've specialised in residential and commercial window film across Melbourne since 1997 — 29+ years on homes, offices, healthcare facilities, shopping centres and public venues. That's the experience behind every recommendation we make.
Because picking the right window film is about more than price or the biggest number on a spec sheet. It has to suit your actual glass, your property, and what you're trying to achieve — less heat, less glare, more privacy, stronger glass or just a different look — and it has to be installed properly by someone who genuinely knows what they're doing.
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5.0★ from 200+ Google reviews
We hold a 5.0★ rating across our Melbourne locations from verified Google reviews.
“The team were great from start to finish, from the initial quote over the phone to the final install and completion.”
Ben Corby
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“I recently had UV window coating and security tint installed, and I am extremely happy with the result. The entire process was professional and hassle-free, from the initial consultation through to the installation. The quality of the tint is excellent, providing added security, UV protection, and improved privacy while still maintaining a clean and professional appearance. The installation was completed to a very high standard, with great attention to detail and no visible imperfections. The team was punctual, knowledgeable, friendly, and took the time to explain the product and installation process clearly. I was particularly impressed with their professionalism and workmanship. I highly recommend UV Windows Coating for anyone looking for quality security window tinting and professional service. Excellent product, excellent workmanship, and excellent customer service!”
jonathan yu
· Google review
“UV coatings were great with helping me choose the best suited tint to match a window to other existing windows. Also gave me some good advice on another skylight window issue I was having and helped me find a solution.”
Michael Rossetti
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“We recently had UV Window Coatings install window tinting to our existing windows, and I couldn’t be happier with the result. Khoa and the team were professional from the initial quote right through to installation. The process was smooth, the workmanship was excellent, and the difference has been incredible. Rooms that used to become unbearably hot from the afternoon sun are now much more comfortable, and we've noticed a significant reduction in heat coming through the windows. The tint looks fantastic, maintains the views, and has made a huge difference to the comfort of our home. If you're looking for a quality window tinting solution, I highly recommend Khoa and the team at UV Window Coatings. Amazing work and outstanding service!”
Jake Hamilton
· Google review
“It felt like I had a village take care of my tinting needs. Deb in sales really knows her stuff, Khoa as well. The installers Brendan and Steve did a great job too. The admin staff were professional. I really like how they went out of their way to leave me samples so I can have a think about my options. The non reflective options they have are great and we ended up doing our whole house. The house looks great and modern, ready for summer.”
Tam Tran
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“We are delighted to have been referred to UV Window Coatings. From our first contact to installation the experience has been excellent. The film significantly reduced the heat coming into our upstairs rooms facing west, north and east. The advice we received and the installation was most professional. I highly recommend this company.”
Andrew V
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“Recently had my windows done and I must say from the first phone call to installation the service, communication and quality of the job was incredible and would highly recommend this company.”
Robert Pledger
· Google review
“A good decision to go with UV Window Coatings. Deb was excellent with her advice for the right product for my apartment. Brendan provided an excellent installation. He is very personable and professional in getting the job done. I am very happy with the result and would highly recommend this company.”
Lynley Ingerson
· Google review
“Rachel, Deb, Khoa and Steve were immensely helpful and accommodating from the first consultation contact to installation. Loved the fact I was educated and recommended different options based on my requirements and suitability before locking. I eventually went with both privacy and security film combined option which I’ve been satisfied with so far. Will come to this team again for my future projects.”
Trent Nguyen
· Google review
“UV Window Coatings did a brilliant professional job with friendly and efficient staff.”
John Polesel
· Google review
“I highly recommend UV Window Coatings. Khoa, Deb and the installer were professional, responsive, and a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process, from initial enquiry to installation. They provided a competitive quotation, and the installation was carried out efficiently and without issue. We selected the 3M window tint, which has substantially reduced glare and heat within our apartment. This is an outstanding company that consistently delivers on its commitments.”
Faith Lazzari
· Google review
“Great team - highly recommend. Prompt, reasonable, professional and trustworthy”
Andrew Sharp
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What sets us apart
Three credentials that matter, plus 29+ years in Melbourne
Most window film installers hold one credential, if any. Each of ours covers a different part of the job — product access, glass and film compatibility, energy performance, and installation quality.
3M Platinum Select Partner
The highest tier in 3M's partner program — it's what gives us access to premium films most installers can't get.
WFAANZ member & flat glass accredited
Window Film Association of Australia and New Zealand member, with WFAANZ Architectural Window Film accreditation for flat glass.
WERS For Film accredited
Australia's recognised energy performance rating program for window film — real tested data, not marketing claims.
3M Platinum Select Partner
3M's Select Partner program has tiers, and Platinum is the top one — a higher level than Gold, held by a small number of installers nationally.
In practice, this gets you access to premium ranges like 3M Prestige and 3M Ultra Safety and Security, a genuine 3M manufacturer warranty on the product, and a business that's been assessed against 3M's own standards — not just someone who bought film wholesale and calls themselves a dealer.
When you're comparing quotes, it's worth asking: is this business an authorised 3M Select Partner, and at what tier? Does the quote name the exact product? Is the 3M warranty actually included? Has the film been checked against your specific glass?
WFAANZ member and flat glass accredited
We're members of the Window Film Association of Australia and New Zealand, and we've completed WFAANZ's Architectural Window Film accreditation for flat glass — specialist training covering glass types and construction, film selection, thermal stress, coated and laminated glass, single vs double glazing, and correct installation practice.
This matters because the film with the best numbers on paper isn't automatically right for every window. Glass type, pane size, existing coatings and orientation all affect whether a film is actually safe and suitable — our WFAANZ training is what backs that judgement call, rather than a one-size-fits-all recommendation.
WERS For Film accredited
WERS For Film is Australia's recognised energy rating program for window film — eligible products are independently tested for how they affect a building's heating and cooling performance, so you can compare films on real data rather than marketing claims.
Being accredited means we can identify WERS-rated films, explain the actual energy performance, and issue a WERS For Film energy certificate where the product and installation qualify — useful if you're an architect, builder or property professional who needs recognised documentation, not just a sales pitch.
How we work
How we work
Credentials tell you what we're qualified to do. This is how the job actually runs — how the film gets chosen, and who turns up to install it.
The right film for your glass
Because we carry 3M's full range alongside other brands, we're not limited to recommending whatever we happen to stock. We look at whether your glass is single or double glazed, toughened or laminated, whether it already has a Low-E coating, the pane size, orientation, and what you're actually trying to fix — heat, glare, UV, privacy, or how the glass looks — then recommend the film that actually fits, not the one that's easiest for us to sell.
Different films trade off differently. A darker film cuts glare hard but takes more light with it. A reflective film gives you daytime privacy but changes how the glass looks from outside, and loses that privacy effect at night once your lights are on. A clear film keeps the view but won't control glare as well as a darker one. We'll walk you through those trade-offs honestly rather than pushing whatever's most expensive.
In-house, fully insured installers
Your job is installed by our own team, not handed off to a subcontractor once the quote's signed. That gives us control over the things that actually matter — prep, finishing, communication, scheduling, and what happens if something needs to be followed up under warranty later.
Our installers handle large panes, high-level glazing, difficult access, external installs, decorative and custom-printed film, safety and security film, attachment systems, anti-graffiti film, and safety decals.
Major project experience
Healthcare, retail, hospitality, sport and public buildings across Melbourne — since 1997. Larger sites bring constraints a domestic job doesn't: occupied floors, trading hours, induction and site access requirements, height and access equipment, and staging work so the building keeps running while we're in it.
That experience is also why our quotes name the exact product, scope and warranty upfront — on a large site, ambiguity about what's being installed becomes expensive.
How it works
- 1Tell us what's bothering youHeat, glare, UV, privacy, cold, safety, security or just the look of the glass.
- 2We suggest optionsBased on your property and glass, not a one-size-fits-all pitch.
- 3Free measure and quoteWe visit, measure, check the glass, and show you real samples.
- 4Written quoteNaming the exact product, scope, price and warranty — no surprises later.
- 5InstallationBy our own team, done properly.
- 6We're still here afterQuestions about curing, care or warranty don't stop at handover.
Our work
Residential window film
Melbourne homeowners come to us to fix hot rooms, glare, fading, privacy and winter cold — without covering the windows or losing the view. We bring samples to the consultation so you can see how a film actually looks against your own glass before deciding, and we factor in how the room's used and which way it faces, not just the spec sheet.
Glare on screens and TVs
Reducing glare is a balance — a darker film handles it hardest but takes light with it. We match the film to how the room is actually used rather than defaulting to the darkest option.
Fading floors, furniture and artwork
Films that block 99.9% of UV, a major cause of fading in carpet, timber, upholstery and artwork. How fading protection works →
Daytime privacy without blinds
Reflective and residential window frosting options for street-facing rooms, bathrooms and ensuites — with an honest explanation of how reflective film behaves at night once the lights are on.
Winter heat loss and cold rooms
3M All-Season (Low-E) film adds insulation to existing glass, helping hold warmth in through winter as well as cutting summer heat.
Apartments and body corporate glazing
Apartment window tinting where external appearance rules, balcony access and owners corporation approval all have to be worked around.
Our work
Commercial and major project work
We've worked across some of Melbourne's better-known venues, healthcare facilities, shopping centres and hospitality businesses — coordinating around occupied buildings and operational hours, not just showing up and starting.
Rod Laver Arena
We installed 3M S40 Safety Film to improve the safety performance of the existing glazing. Working in a major sporting venue means planning around access and operations, not disrupting them.
Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne
We installed 3M All-Season (Low-E) window film to help manage heat gain and heat loss and improve the building's energy efficiency, coordinating the work across an occupied healthcare environment.
Watergardens Shopping Centre
We installed 3M Dichroic Blaze film, which shifts colour depending on the angle and light — a distinctive architectural finish without replacing the glass. See the full case study →
Eastland Shopping Centre
Specialist commercial window film work requiring the scheduling and coordination that comes with a live shopping centre environment.
Donovans, St Kilda
We installed 3M Prestige 60 to cut solar heat through the restaurant's waterfront glazing while keeping the light and the view, finished in a single day to avoid disrupting service.
Melbourne retail and commercial shopfronts
3M Ultra Security film — a multi-layered, tear-resistant film that helps hold broken glass together and slows forced entry. See the full case study →
Our work
Security film, done by people who've done it before
Security film is only as good as the assessment behind it — the glass type, the framing system, and how much protection the situation actually calls for. Here's the kind of security and safety work we're called in for, and what each one needed.
Melbourne retail shopfront — firebomb attack
A shopfront hit in an overnight attack, where 3M Ultra S800 security film held the glass in place instead of letting it collapse into the store. Its multi-layered, tear-resistant construction is what buys the time. See the full case study →
Rod Laver Arena — safety film on public glazing
3M S40 Safety Film installed to improve the safety performance of existing glazing in a major public venue, planned around access and event operations rather than disrupting them.
Eastland Shopping Centre — spontaneous glass breakage
Toughened glass can fail without warning from nickel sulfide inclusions. Safety film holds the fragments to the frame so nothing falls into a busy trading centre. Why toughened glass breaks on its own →
Qantas House — high-level office glazing
Safety film retrofitted to office glazing where a spontaneous failure at height is a falling-glass risk, not just a replacement cost. Work staged around an occupied building.
Melbourne Arts Centre — public venue glazing
Glass in high-traffic public areas treated with 3M safety film to reduce injury risk from breakage, with the appearance of the glass left essentially unchanged.
Caulfield Race Course — grandstand and function glazing
Large spans of glazing across public and function spaces, filmed to manage spontaneous breakage risk ahead of event days rather than after an incident.
Worth being upfront: security film doesn't make glass unbreakable — it slows down and deters, it doesn't guarantee. We'll tell you honestly what a given film can and can't do, and recommend accordingly rather than overselling the protection.
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What to actually compare between installers
Price matters, but it's not the only thing that determines whether a job's actually done right.
| What to compare | Why it matters | UV Window Coatings |
|---|---|---|
| 3M partner status | Determines access to premium 3M films | Authorised 3M Select Partner |
| 3M partner tier | Platinum is the highest level | Platinum |
| WFAANZ membership | Recognised industry body involvement | Yes |
| WFAANZ flat glass accreditation | Specialist glass and film knowledge | Yes |
| WERS For Film accreditation | Recognised energy performance data | Yes |
| In-house installers | More control over quality and follow-up | Yes |
| Experience | Residential and commercial since 1997 | 29+ years |
| Product named in writing | Confirms what's actually being installed | Yes |
| Manufacturer warranty | Real backing, not just a verbal promise | Yes |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Why choose UV Window Coatings over another window tinting company?
We've specialised in architectural window film since 1997 and hold 3M Platinum Select Partner status, WFAANZ flat glass accreditation, and WERS For Film accreditation — covering product access, glass knowledge, energy performance and installation in one business. Our own in-house, fully insured team does the install, and your quote names the exact product and warranty upfront.
What does being a 3M Select Partner actually mean?
It means we're authorised to recommend, supply and install eligible 3M architectural films — including premium ranges like Prestige and Ultra Safety and Security — and that what you're getting is genuine 3M product backed by the real manufacturer warranty, not a grey-market substitute.
Is Platinum actually different from Gold?
Yes — Platinum is the highest tier in 3M's Select Partner program, above Gold. We hold Platinum.
What does WFAANZ flat glass accreditation cover?
Training specific to flat glass applications — glass types, film selection, compatibility, thermal stress, coated and laminated glass, and correct installation practice for homes and commercial buildings.
What does WERS For Film accreditation actually let you do?
WERS For Film independently rates window film's effect on a building's heating and cooling performance. Being accredited means we can identify WERS-rated films, explain the real energy performance, and issue a WERS For Film certificate where the job qualifies.
Do you use your own installers?
Yes — our own experienced, fully insured team, not subcontractors.
How do you actually pick the right film for my windows?
Glass type, orientation, existing coatings, pane size, exposure, and what you're trying to fix. Then we compare films on heat, glare, light, privacy, appearance, glass compatibility and warranty — not the same film for every job.
Do you only install 3M?
3M is our main premium range, and we're a Platinum Select Partner — but we'll recommend another established manufacturer's film if it's genuinely a better fit for the job or the budget.
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