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.
Pittsburgh businesses and homes choose Penn Shades for smart film.
“PennShades made the whole process effortless. Measurements were perfect and the install team was in and out in an afternoon.”
“We did smart film for our conference rooms and bathrooms. Looks incredible and clients always comment on it.”
“They walked us through every fabric option and didn’t upsell us. The honeycomb shades cut our window drafts noticeably.”
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.
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.
Use cases
Privacy when you need it, transparency when you don’t. No blinds to clean.
Patient privacy on demand. HIPAA-friendly, easy-to-clean surface.
Frosted at the flip of a switch — clear glass otherwise.
Open floor plans that close for focus, video calls, or sensitive meetings.
Project images directly onto film. Eye-catching, modern signage.
Skylights, glass walls, ensuites — privacy without curtains or blinds.
Built to last, easy to live with.
Switches in milliseconds with electric current. One tap or wired switch.
Apply to existing glass or laminate into new installations.
No moving parts. Clean it like normal glass.
UV-resistant and built for years of daily switching.
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.