Is safety film for internal glazed doors effective and easy to fit?

TC77

We have a glazed internal doors dividing an area, old crittall doors with small panes. Rather than replacing looking at the option of putting a safety film on them to prevent accidents as meant to hold glass together. Looking to rent the house out as can't sell it. 
Has anyone experience, and is it easy to fit yourself and are there different quality films etc.
All advice appreciated.

gefnew

have a look here and you can then decide what you require.
3M™ Safety and Security Window Films, Safety Series | 3M United Kingdom

casper_gutman

I've installed privacy and blackout films on glass a few times. Never safety film, but I imagine the process is similar and I'd expect a product from a company like 3M to perform as advertised. In general such films are reasonably easy to fit with some practice. The hardest aspects are...

1. Trimming the film to size. I had most success when I initially cut the film slightly oversize, then trimmed the edge with a sharp knife after I'd attached it to the glass. This allowed me to get the edge in the right place and follow any slight irregularities of the boundary between glass and frame. The edge won't be perfectly straight, especially where a traditional glazing method (putty etc) has been used.
2. Applying the film to the glass while avoiding bubbles. This was easiest with films that are moistened with a mist of water before applying. You'll need to use a squeegee or a flexible straight-edged tool like a credit card to push outwards from the centre as you apply the film to the glass. There's a bit of a knack to this. Start with panes that will be less visible - the extreme top and bottom of the door - and leave the most noticeable areas - around eyelevel - until you've practised a bit.

plumb1_2

gefnew said:

have a look here and you can then decide what you require.
3M™ Safety and Security Window Films, Safety Series | 3M United Kingdom

I don’t think the regs would allow that sort of film if you are considering renting the property out?

I think it has to be toughened glass under 1500 mm  from ffl, needs further investigation.

TC77

Thank you for comments, I'll check the standard we have to meet and note the technique and practice and starting with least visible areas