Sal's House of Tint

Sal's House of Tint Window tinting specialists for all things automotive, residential, commercial, and marine. Call or email [email protected] for an appointment.

Can we get a little privacy for the Chief? 👨‍🚒We installed Solar Gard Clear Frost film on the Fire Chief’s office, creat...
07/13/2026

Can we get a little privacy for the Chief? 👨‍🚒

We installed Solar Gard Clear Frost film on the Fire Chief’s office, creating privacy while still letting natural light flow through. It’s a clean, professional solution that looks as good as it performs.

Need more privacy without sacrificing light? Frost film is a great option for offices, conference rooms, storefronts, and more.

📞 Contact us for a free consultation!

07/13/2026

Commercial window tinting is a different animal than residential. The windows are bigger, the films often need to meet specific specs for the building, and you are typically working around a business that is still running. We love commercial work because the impact is so visible - one job can tint an entire building and make a real difference in energy costs and comfort for everyone inside. If your office or storefront gets hot or glary, residential film is probably not what you need. Give us a call and we will walk you through the commercial options.

Thank you, Hays County! We’re honored to be voted Best of Hays for the 9th time. When the window tinting category was fi...
07/10/2026

Thank you, Hays County! We’re honored to be voted Best of Hays for the 9th time. When the window tinting category was first introduced, you made us its very first winner, and you’ve continued to place your trust in us year after year. Your support means the world to our family and team. We’re grateful for the opportunity to keep serving the incredible people of Hays County with craftsmanship, integrity, and appreciation. Here’s to many more years of keeping you comfortable and protected!

07/10/2026

The California Roll is one of those techniques that looks simple once you know it, but takes real practice to get right. Instead of trying to handle a large sheet of film while keeping it from touching itself or the glass prematurely, you roll it onto the wet window in one controlled motion. It keeps the film from creasing, reduces the chance of contamination, and makes large windows way more manageable. This is how we handle big panes on residential jobs - one smooth roll, no drama.

07/08/2026

One of the most overlooked parts of a good tint job is the blade. We snap off a fresh segment before almost every window - not because the old one is visibly dull, but because a sharp blade is the difference between a clean cut and a jagged edge that shows. A lot of DIYers and even newer installers try to get too many cuts out of one blade. Trust us, the blades are cheap. Your time and the film are not. Fresh blade, clean cut, every time. That is the standard we hold ourselves to on every job.

Wishing you a July 4th filled with sunshine, sparks, and good company!
07/04/2026

Wishing you a July 4th filled with sunshine, sparks, and good company!

07/02/2026

This is the part everyone wants to see - the actual application. Wet the glass, peel the liner, position the film, squeegee out the water and bubbles. Sounds simple, but there is real technique in how you hold the film, how you overlap your squeegee passes, and how you handle the edges. Mess up any one of those steps and you are looking at bubbles, lifting corners, or contamination under the film. Knowing what a proper installation looks like helps you ask the right questions when hiring someone.

07/01/2026

This is the question we get more than any other: which film should I go with? The honest answer is that it depends on what you are trying to solve. Blocking heat? Reducing glare? Privacy? UV protection? There are films built specifically for each of those goals, and the best one for your home is not necessarily the darkest or the most expensive. We use Solar Gard film on most of our jobs because of how consistent it performs, but the spec matters more than the brand. Come talk to us before you decide - we will help you figure out what you actually need.

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2605 S Interstate 35, Ste 100-B
San Marcos, TX
78666

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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