Solar Gard PCR2 Print

About PCR2 Print

PCR2 Print is a printable clear film with 87% VLT, so the base stays nearly invisible until graphics, logos, or patterns are added. It is part of Solar Gard's byDesign decorative line from Saint-Gobain, so the main decision is how the glass should look, how much privacy it should create, and how daylight should behave in the room.

In Philadelphia, It works for Philadelphia offices, university interiors, hospitality glass, and retail doors that need branding, wayfinding, privacy bands, or seasonal graphics. These applications usually need glass to keep working as part of the architecture while adding a clearer visual purpose. The film can support a privacy band, full-panel treatment, or coordinated suite of interior glass, depending on how much view control the space needs.

Practical expectations matter. The 2 mil substrate keeps the installation light and clear, making it best for custom print work where the artwork should be the visual feature. The published data lists 87% VLT, over 99% UV blocking, and 2 mil printable clear construction, which helps set expectations before a full interior glass package is specified. Lighting should be reviewed from both sides of the pane, because frosts, opaques, prints, and gradients can read differently from a bright corridor than they do from a dim room.

Choose PCR2 over frosts when the goal is a branded graphic rather than a stock privacy finish; choose PCR4 when the same print concept needs a heavier gauge. That comparison is the key to choosing well within byDesign: the best product is the one whose opacity, texture, substrate, and daylight level match the actual room rather than simply adding decoration. For multi-room projects, this also keeps reception glass, private offices, and feature panels consistent.