Advanced Film Solutions is Tampa’s Window Film Company.
Living in the Tampa Bay region means enjoying beautiful, sun-drenched days year-round. But while we are all quick to lather on sunscreen at the beach, we often overlook a hidden vulnerability closer to home: our standard glass windows.
Whether you are relaxing in your living room, managing a local office building, or commuting down I-75, clear and standard factory-tinted glass offers virtually zero protection against damaging Ultraviolet (UV) rays.
At Advanced Film Solutions, we specialize in retrofitting homes, businesses, and vehicles with high-performance window films that block 99.9% of both UVA and UVB rays.
Leading brands from Eastman Chemical like Vista, LLumar SelectPro, SunTek and Huper Optik. The trusted technology of 3M Window Film including the 3M Prestige IR heat blocking window film.
Here is how our advanced window film solutions protect what matters most: your health, your safety, and your property.
Our films stop 99.9% of harmful UV
Skin Cancer Resources Via LLumar
The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends window tint as part of a comprehensive sun protection program.
1. Health: Defending Your Skin Indoors and on the Road
Many people assume that being indoors or inside a vehicle shields them from the sun. Unfortunately, while standard glass blocks most UVB rays (the ones that cause immediate sunburns), it allows UVA rays to pass right through. UVA rays penetrate deep into the skin, accelerating aging, causing wrinkles, and significantly increasing the risk of skin cancer.
Our premium nano-ceramic and solar window films act as a permanent shield. By filtering out 99.9% of these harmful wavelengths, our installations are explicitly endorsed by the Skin Cancer Foundation as an effective defense against sun damage. It is the ultimate peace of mind for you, your employees, and your families.
While wearing sunscreen, covering up and staying in the shade are all keys to helping protect against the sun’s Ultraviolet Rays (UV) while outside, you should consider a more complete approach to prevention that includes protecting yourself and your family while indoors, especially on the road.
Advanced Film Solutions does our car & SUV tinting at our Land O’Lakes location at
4334 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.
2. Furnishing Protection: Stopping the Slow Destruction of Your Interior
Have you ever pulled back an area rug only to find the surrounding hardwood floors are three shades lighter? That is the destructive power of the sun.
Unprotected windows expose your interior to a constant barrage of solar energy, leading to irreversible fading and degradation. UV radiation is responsible for roughly 40% of all interior fading.
| Materials at Risk | What Happens Without Protection? | The Window Film Benefit |
| Hardwood Floors | Discolors, bleaches, and loses its rich finish. | Preserves natural wood grain and stain color. |
| Leather & Fabrics | Dries out, cracks, and loses vibrant pigment. | Extends the lifespan of expensive upholstery. |
| Artwork & Photos | Yellows, fades, and permanently degrades. | Shields delicate pigments from solar bleaching. |
| Retail Merchandise | Ruins window displays and depreciates inventory. | Keeps storefront stock looking crisp and factory-fresh. |
By installing optically clear, high-performance films from elite manufacturers like 3M (Prestige Series) and Eastman Chemical (LLumar, Vista, and Hüper Optik), you can maintain your beautiful Florida views and natural light without sacrificing your valuable furnishings.
According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, UV radiation is cumulative. The daily exposure you receive while sitting by a sunny home window or driving your daily commute adds up over time.
3. Safety and Security: A Robust Physical Barrier
Sun protection isn’t just about radiation; it’s also about structural safety. Florida weather can be unpredictable, and unprotected glass is the weakest link in any structure or vehicle.
Advanced Film Solutions offers specialized solar safety and fragment retention films (such as 3M Scotchshield and LLumar Armorcoat). These films perform dual microscopic duties:
- Shatter Resistance: In the event of severe weather, flying debris, or an accidental impact, the film holds the fractured glass shards firmly together, preventing dangerous flying glass.
- Forced-Entry Deterrent: For businesses and homes, security film transforms vulnerable glass into a robust physical barrier, slowing down intruders and protecting your property from smash-and-grab burglaries.
Why Choose Advanced Film Solutions?
Since 2007, family-owned and operated Advanced Film Solutions has completed over 49,000 pristine installations across the greater Tampa Bay, Orlando, and Sarasota regions.
We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. We utilize state-of-the-art, computer-cut precision technology to ensure an exact fit for your vehicle, home, or commercial facility. Backed by an NFRC-certified portfolio and a lifetime warranty against peeling, bubbling, or color-changing, our films are built to outlast the Florida sun.
Don’t wait for the sun to damage your skin or destroy your valuables.
- Tampa/Pasco County: 813-949-3456
- Pinellas County: 727-944-3456
- Sarasota/Bradenton: 941-822-8841
- Toll-Free: 877-575-3456
Contact our expert customer service team today to schedule your free estimate and take control of your indoor environment.