How To Stop UV Damaging Your Beautiful Interiors

Ultraviolet light isn’t just something that can harm your skin. It’s also the sort of thing that can do a lot of damage to your interiors. 

The good news is that here are plenty of ways to reduce the risks. All you need to do is have the right approach. 

So, here’s our two cents on what you need to do and what works. 

Use UV Film

One of the easiest ways to prevent UV damage in your home is to use UV film. Plenty of companies offer this these days and it blocks out most of the UV spectrum while allowing other light waves through. 

Just make sure you get film that’s from a reputable supplier. A lot of companies aren’t honest and don’t do things the right way, so be careful. 

Add Blinds

I also like to look for custom blinds near me that offer some sort of UV protection. All you need is the right fabric and you’re off the races. 

The nice thing about fabric is that if it has UV protection, it is much less likely to fatigue over time. It should maintain its color, even if it contains a lot of organics. 

Honeycomb blinds are a good example. These can block more than 90% of incoming UV light without becoming damaged for a long time, usually many years. 

Use Low-E or UV-Blocking Glass

You could also look into whether you can use the glass itself to protect you from UV. Glass can be impregnated with special compounds that absorb the incoming energy without becoming damaged, protecting your interiors from damage, while also reducing glass fatigue long-term. 

This option is usually the best for minimalists. It’s a great way to reduce the need for additional elements in your rooms, getting your windows to do the job of protecting your furniture for you. 

Automated Blind During The Day

UV is usually strongest between 11 am and 3 pm, depending on the weather and where you live. Sometimes, it can be weak, but usually these four hours are when most of the damage gets done. 

That’s where automated blinds come in handy. Instead of blocking out light during the whole of the day, they just close at 11 am and then open again at 3 pm when damage risks are much lower. 

If you’re feeling conservative, you can extend this window from 10 am to 4 pm. Again, this automation massively slashes damage. 

Apply Protecting Coatings

You could also explore whether you need to apply protective coatings to your furniture and interior wood. If you really can’t block out light or you need it during peak hours, then these stop the sun from doing damage as it streams through your windows. 

Remember, you can apply protective coatings to soft furnishings, too. Just make sure you use professional and safe compounds to reduce out-gassing. 

So there you have it: some of the ways you can stop UV from flooding into your home and causing excessive damage. Which of these methods will you use?