Putting the wrong film on the wrong glass causes thermal fracture — the glass cracks from uneven heat build-up, and it is not covered by anyone’s warranty. Before you quote or install any architectural window film, check the glazing against Avery Dennison’s Film-to-Glass (FTG) Application Chart.
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- Compatible
- Approved for this glazing. Standard installation practice applies.
- Conditional
- May be used, but a site-specific thermal-stress evaluation is required first — glass size, thickness, edge quality, tint, framing, interior shading and shading patterns all matter. When in doubt, get it in writing from Avery Dennison before you install.
- Tempered only
- May be applied to fully tempered glass only. Do not apply to annealed or heat-strengthened glass.
- Not compatible
- Do not apply. High risk of thermal fracture or seal failure.
Film-to-Glass Chart — Avery Dennison architectural films
| Film | Single pane clear | Single pane tinted | Single pane laminated | Dual pane (IGU) clear | Dual pane (IGU) tinted | Low-E (surface #3) | Low-E HP (surface #2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflective — Interior | |||||||
| R Silver 20i | C | C | C | C | X | C | C |
| R Silver 35i | C | C | C | C | X | C | C |
| Reflective — Exterior | |||||||
| R Silver 20X | C | C | C | C | C | C | C |
| R Silver 20X Poly | C | C | C | C | C | C | C |
| Dual Reflective — Exterior | |||||||
| DR Grey 20X | C | C | C | C | C | C | C |
| DR Grey 35X | C | C | C | C | C | C | C |
| Dual Reflective — Interior | |||||||
| DR OptiTune 05i | C | C | C | C | X | T | C |
| DR OptiTune 15i | C | C | C | C | X | C | C |
| DR OptiTune 20i | C | C | C | C | X | T | C |
| DR OptiTune 30i | C | C | C | C | X | T | C |
| DR OptiShade 15i | C | C | C | C | X | T | C |
| DR OptiShade 25i | C | C | C | C | X | T | C |
| DR OptiShade 35i | C | C | C | C | X | T | C |
| Neutral — Interior | |||||||
| NT Natura 05i | C | T | T | T | T | T | T |
| NT Natura 15i | C | T | T | T | T | T | C |
| NT Natura 30i | C | X | C | C | X | T | C |
| Neutral Ceramic — Interior | |||||||
| NT PerLite Ceramic 20i | C | C | T | T | X | T | T |
| NT PerLite Ceramic 35i | C | C | C | C | C | T | C |
| NT PerLite Ceramic 50i | C | C | C | C | C | C | C |
| NT PerLite Ceramic 70i | C | C | C | C | C | C | C |
| Spectrally Selective | |||||||
| SP e-Lite 45i | C | C | C | C | C | T | C |
| SP e-Lite 70i | C | C | C | C | C | T | C |
| SP e-Lite 70X (exterior) | C | C | C | C | C | C | C |
| Design | |||||||
| DS Black i | T | T | T | N | N | N | N |
| Safety & Security — Interior | |||||||
| SF Clear 4 Mil i | C | C | C | C | C | C | C |
| SF Clear 7 Mil i | C | C | C | C | C | C | C |
| SF Clear 8 Mil i | C | C | C | C | C | C | C |
| SF Clear 12 Mil i | C | C | C | C | C | C | C |
| SF Clear 15 Mil i | C | C | C | C | C | C | C |
| SF Clear 12 Mil Mod | C | C | C | C | C | C | C |
| Anti-Graffiti | |||||||
| AG Universal IX Clear 4 Mil ix | C | C | C | C | C | C | C |
| Solar Safety — Interior | |||||||
| R Silver 20 — 9 Mil | C | C | C | C | X | C | C |
| NT PerLite Ceramic 35 — 6 Mil | C | C | C | C | C | T | C |
| NT PerLite Ceramic 35 — 10 Mil | C | C | C | C | C | T | C |
Notes on glazing types
Dual pane / IGU (insulated glass unit). Two panes with a sealed air or argon gap. Film adds heat to the inner pane and can stress the perimeter seal, so film choice matters far more here than on single pane. Tinted IGUs already absorb heat — that is why so many films drop to Conditional on dual-pane tinted.
Low-E. The coating position changes everything. A #3-surface (soft-coat, room side of the outboard pane) unit behaves differently from a #2-surface high-performance unit. If you do not know the surface, do not guess — measure it or ask the glazier.
Laminated glass. Two panes bonded with a PVB interlayer. It absorbs more solar energy than monolithic glass; darker films raise the risk.
Annealed vs. tempered. Tempered glass tolerates far higher thermal gradients. Several films are approved on tempered glass only for exactly this reason.
What is not on this chart
SC900 decorative films (Etchmark, Dusted Crystal, Frosted Sparkle) are cast vinyl decorative products and are not listed on Avery Dennison’s architectural FTG chart. Follow Avery Dennison Instructional Bulletin 1.30 and evaluate thermal stress on a per-job basis. Automotive films are governed by a separate application guide.
Not sure?
Call us before you cut. Quest One is the largest US distributor for Avery Dennison window films — if you can tell us the glass make-up, we will tell you what is approved on it. Contact Quest One.