Penn Shades
Smart Film · PDLC Switchable Glass

Clear one second. Private the next.

Smart film turns any pane of glass into instant privacy with a flip of a switch. We sell and install for homes, offices, medical practices, and hospitality across the Pittsburgh area.

How it works

PDLC film. Power on = clear. Power off = frosted.

Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal film is laminated to glass or applied as a retrofit. When current flows, the liquid crystals align and the film becomes transparent. Cut the power and it scatters light into a soft, opaque white — total visual privacy without losing the light.

Control with a wall switch, remote, app, or smart-home integration. Customizable size, shape, and tint level.

Where it shines

Use cases

Conference Rooms

Privacy when you need it, transparency when you don’t. No blinds to clean.

Medical Offices

Patient privacy on demand. HIPAA-friendly, easy-to-clean surface.

Bathrooms & Showers

Frosted at the flip of a switch — clear glass otherwise.

Glass Partitions

Open floor plans that close for focus, video calls, or sensitive meetings.

Storefront Displays

Project images directly onto film. Eye-catching, modern signage.

Modern Homes

Skylights, glass walls, ensuites — privacy without curtains or blinds.

Why smart film

Built to last, easy to live with.

Instant

Switches in milliseconds with electric current. One tap or wired switch.

Retrofit or new install

Apply to existing glass or laminate into new installations.

Low maintenance

No moving parts. Clean it like normal glass.

Durable

UV-resistant and built for years of daily switching.

Ready when you are

Get a smart film quote for your space.

Tell us about your project — room sizes, glass dimensions, and how you’d like to control it. We’ll come measure and quote, free.

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