How We Work.

From early construction planning to installation in finished homes and offices, we coordinate the glass, wiring, controls, and final film application.

New California home with exposed framing and large glass openings

The Cleanest Installation Starts Earlier Than the Film.

During framing, concealed low-voltage wiring, transformer locations, and control points can be coordinated before drywall and finishes close the options.

Already finished? Retrofit installation is still possible. We assess the glass, access, and most discreet wiring route for the existing space.

From Planning to Handover.

Early coordination, accurate preparation, and careful execution make the difference.

1. Plan the System of a smart film installation

1. Plan the System

Share photos, plans, approximate dimensions, and your location. For new construction, we coordinate before drywall so wiring, power supplies, and controls have a clear path.

  • Privacy goals and panel layout
  • Framing or finished-site status
  • Power, wiring, and controls
  • Project location
2. Confirm the Details of a smart film installation

2. Confirm the Details

Before ordering and installation, we confirm the measurements, film, controls, wiring route, and site readiness.

  • Final measurements
  • Selected film
  • Confirmed control plan
  • Site readiness
3. Install the Film of a smart film installation

3. Install the Film

Once the glass and site are ready, we prepare the glass, apply the film, finish the edges, and connect the specified low-voltage components.

  • Glass preparation
  • Film alignment
  • Edge finishing
  • Connections and work-area care
4. Test and Handover of a smart film installation

4. Test and Handover

We test the system and controls, review the finish, and show you how to operate and care for the film.

  • Switching checks
  • Control testing
  • Finish review
  • Operating and care guidance
Careful glass preparation before smart film installation
Prepare the surface. Clean glass and careful setup support a precise installation.
Completed smart privacy film installation in a finished space
Confirm the result. The finish and controls are checked before handover.

Clear Communication at Every Stage.

For homes, we discuss access and the rooms affected by the work. For offices and commercial interiors, we discuss meeting-room availability, site requirements, and coordination with the project team. Scope and scheduling are confirmed for each installation.

Our work covers smart film and low-voltage connections. Any required mains electrical work is scoped separately with a qualified electrician.

Know What Your Quote Covers.

A complete project quote should identify the film, panel sizes, installation, power supplies, controls, wiring and any separate electrical work. Confirm travel, inspection charges, project minimums and exclusions before committing.

Ask for written product and workmanship coverage, and the expected ordering and installation sequence for your project.

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Planning Your Installation

Practical answers to help you plan.

Ask About Your Project
What should a complete installation quote include?

A complete quote should identify the film and panel sizes, installation, power supplies, controls, wiring and any separate electrical work. It should also state any travel charge, minimum project charge and other exclusions. The planning calculator is not the complete installed price.

Use the budget planner
How long will the project take?

There are separate stages: project review, final measurements and specification, ordering, site readiness and installation. Timing depends on the selected product and scope. Confirm the expected lead time and installation window for your project.

What warranty should I review before committing?

Review the written coverage for the exact film, controls and installation. Product coverage and workmanship coverage may differ, including who pays for labor, removal, replacement or travel. Ask for the applicable terms before approving the project.

What should I do if a panel stops switching?

Contact Obscura with the affected panel, what the controls do and when the issue started. Do not open the power supply or alter the wiring yourself. The next step depends on whether the issue involves the film, controls, connections or power supply.

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Exterior glazing with privacy film illuminated in the evening

Start with a Look at Your Glass.

Send your project location, photos, and approximate dimensions. If you already have drawings or specifications, you can include them with your inquiry.

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