3M Dichroic Glass Finishes

Dichroic Window Film

Versatile – Replaceable – Cleanable – Multi-Layer Polymeric

Glass doesn’t need to be clear and colorless. That’s why the glazing industry introduced dichroic architectural glass many years ago. It changes color when viewed at different angles.

Yet the technology that makes color change possible ultimately makes dichroic glass cost prohibitive. Enter 3M Dichroic Glass Finishes.

3M’s value-engineered dichroic film installed on clear glass (new or existing, inside or outside) duplicates the look of dichroic glass at a fraction of the price of the real thing – usually 10% ($15 PSF of film vs. $150 PSF of glass). That spells significant cost savings and resources left over to devote to other areas of a project.

3M manufactures two different dichroic films that are warrantied for up to seven (7) years*.

DF-PA Blaze: Simulates dichroic glass by shifting colors in the warm tones of cyan/blue/magenta and red/gold color regions of the spectrum.
DF-PA Chill: Simulates dichroic glass by shifting colors in the cool tones of blue/magenta/yellow and gold/blue color regions of the spectrum.

Apply to nearly any glass surface. Common installation sites include:

Entrances

Doors

Ceilings

Dichroic film installed on a glass balcony railing

Balconies

Dichroic film installed in a retail store

Windows

Staircases

Partitions

Corridors

See 3M Dichroic Film in Action

3M Dichroic Film provides a mesmerizing aesthetic for both interior and exterior glass surfaces by appearing to change color when viewed at various angles.

LEEDv4 Credits

3M Dichroic Glass Finishes are a component of LEED Sustainable Design. Here are some options for obtaining LEED credits. (Please note that each application is different. It is the sole responsibility of the end-user to evaluate and determine whether LEED credits can be acquired.)

ID+C MR Credit, Interiors Life-Cycle Impact Reduction

Option 1: Interior Reuse - Product can be used to refinish salvaged, refurbished, or reused building materials

ID+C, BD+C EQ Credit, Low-Emitting Materials

Product has been tested to and is in compliance with the General Emissions Evaluation (California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method V1.1-2010)

ID+C, BD+C EQ Credit, Daylight

Product can be used to enable daylight in enclosed spaces

BD+C MR Credit, Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction

Option 3: Building and Material Reuse - Product can be used to refinish salvaged, refurbished, or reused building materials

O+M MR Credit, Purchasing - Facility Maintenance and Renovation

Product can be used to refinish salvaged, refurbished, or reused building materials

Product has been tested to and is in compliance with the General Emissions Evaluation (California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method V1.1-2010)

3M Dichroic Product Line

Blaze	Simulate dichroic glass by shifting colors in the warm tones of cyan/blue/magenta and red/gold color regions of the spectrum.	Product Catalog	Technical Data Sheet	Architectural Specification
Chill	Simulate dichroic glass by shifting colors in the cool tones of blue/magenta/yellow and gold/blue color regions of the spectrum.	Product Catalog	Technical Data Sheet	Architectural Specification

Dichroic Case Study

Challenge

Identify and implement unique design solutions that create spaces that spark children’s learning through play.

Benefits

High-end and unique aesthetic, easy application and versatile applications including shading fins, balustrades, exterior glass and furniture.

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Contact 3M Authorized Dichroic Dealer for Professional Installation

Although you can purchase 3M Dichroic Glass Finishes for your DIY application, we recommend contacting a 3M Authorized Dichroic Glass Finishes Dealer who can provide a professional and 3M-certified installation for your application.

If you’re not ready for installation yet or have additional questions, please book a 15-minute consultation with us.

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