Decorative Archives - Carolina Solar

March 15, 2013

Commercial Window Film for Aesthetics and Light Management

On a recent commercial window tinting project for Wake Med North, Carolina Solar used a 3M Opaque White window film for aesthetics and light management. This film is part of the 3M Fasara Decorative Series films, and it specifically allows for customization of privacy and appearance, while still allowing light to come in from room to room. For commercial window tinting, interior or exterior, visit Carolina Solar’s website for a free quote. Carolina is your 3M Window […]

April 15, 2013

Window Film is Cool!

We have a lot of clients who need custom applications of films, and we have a very broad array of decorative films for a wide range of uses and applications. At Plum Hair Atelier, we had an opportunity to apply light, etch-frosted film on some shelves for a really cool effect (pictured in middle). This allows the light to pass through for added visual appeal. In the same location we used the Milano Film as […]

May 15, 2013

3M Window Film Benefits Showcased on DIY Live

Earlier this month, Karl Champley, host of DIY Live sat down with 3M dealer, Eddie Russell, to talk about the benefits of using 3M Window Film, and who should consider adding it to their homes. Carolina Solar Security is your authorized 3M window film dealer with locations serving Raleigh and Wilmington, NC, as well as Myrtle Beach, SC. We’ve provided a link to iTunes where you can listen to the entire episode for free. Just […]

June 15, 2013

3M Has More Than Just Window Tinting Solutions: Create a White Board Finish Anywhere!

Nearly every office and classroom has one thing these days… a white board! Carolina Solar, your authorized 3M Window Film dealer and installer in the Carolinas, can now use 3M film technology to create write-on white board space anywhere! The new 3M DI-NOC Whiteboard Film turns walls, columns, tabletops–virtually ANY surface– into a white board that can be written and drawn on, while avoiding the pitfalls and problems found with traditional whiteboard and whiteboard paints. […]

October 15, 2013

Window Films More Cost Effective and Energy-Efficient than Etched Glass

Is your office on a busy street corner, where anyone can peek in as they walk by? Do you need to have a little privacy while still allowing the natural light into your space? Maybe your view isn’t the best, and a serene landscape would be better… There are many reasons to call Carolina Solar for decorative window film applications! In this space, the client was looking for privacy with an etched glass look. Now, […]

October 15, 2013

Decorative Window Film Applications

There is so much you can do with decorative window film! At Carolina Solar, we use 3M Fasara Decorative Window Films to help our clients achieve beauty, privacy, and fingerprint-resistant glass aesthetics throughout their homes and offices. In the photo featured here, the owners of this office were able to achieve privacy and beautiful, geometric design with this etched glass window film. To see an entire gallery of decorative window films installed by Carolina Solar […]

November 15, 2013

Floor Graphics Target Customers While They Shop

Floor graphics are an effective way to catch the attention of the consumer immediately, while they shop in your location! Car dealerships, book stores, toy stores, clothing retailers, and more, can use exciting, colorful (and temporary) floor graphics to highlight price, selection, and call-to-action. With the holiday season here, and post-holiday sales to follow, this is a great time to consider floor graphics for your business. Shown here, is the 3M Graphic Film application in […]

November 15, 2013

Window Tinting Your Homes and Businesses Since 1985

Carolina Solar Control & Security Did you know that according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, when it comes to small businesses in the US, 49% survive 5 years or more, 34% survive 10 years or more, and only about a quarter survive 15 years or more? That means that Carolina Solar is in the top percentile for small business longevity, as we have been window tinting homes and businesses in North and South […]

November 15, 2014

Decorative Window Film for Office Privacy

Carolina Solar Control, your authorized 3M Window Film dealer and installer in Raleigh/Durham, recently completed a decorative film installation for Nutanix. We worked closely with the designer and building owners to create a custom look that offers privacy for meetings while maintaining the view of the Durham skyline throughout the floor. As pictured here, you can see the use of 3M Fasara Leise – frosted stripes, coupled with vinyl room names to create the customized […]

March 15, 2015

New 3M Architectural Finishes and Surface Designs

For the sleek feel and look of metal, the coolness of stone, or the rustic warmth of wood grain, architects and builders are not thinking faux…they are thinking fantastic! 3M DI-NOC architectural surface finishes now feature over 500 designs at a budget-friendly price. Some of the benefits of these decorative films include: Aesthetics – DI-NOC architectural finishes resemble natural materials and other types of surfaces to an astonishing degree. They deliver the look you want, […]

March 15, 2015

Two Window Tinting Applications in One Southern Pines Commercial Space

Carolina Solar Control, Raleigh’s premiere residential and commercial window tinting company, recently had the opportunity to help First Bank in Southern Pines with two distinct window film applications to serve two distinct purposes. 3M Night Vision 35 window film was used on all exterior glass for heat and glare control from the sun, creating tenant comfort. Night Vision series films accomplish three main goals: 1. Dual reflective technology provides daytime privacy while allowing easier viewing outside […]

May 15, 2015

Decorative Window Film Adds Privacy & Visual Interest

Often times, at Carolina Solar, we get requests for decorative window film applications for privacy or architectural design. Pictured here is a decorative film, called Glazed Morocco. These films have the ability to completely transform the look and feel of ordinary glass and for a fraction of the cost. Beautiful when viewed by day or night they allow natural light to pass through while blocking better than 99% of the ultraviolet rays. To request a free […]