One of the first things people ask when they go to The Tint Team at 3204 N Powerline Rd in Pompano Beach, FL, is “How long does window tint take?” We are delighted to serve South Florida, from Miami to Palm Beach County. We’ll explain the timing whether you drive an SUV, automobile, or need tinting for your home or workplace. Putting in window tint doesn’t take long, but the film needs time to dry (cure) before you can use it. Our Pompano Beach team can quickly tint the windows of your car or home, and we’ll tell you exactly how long it will take to install and how long it will take to fully set.
Tinting the windows of cars
The Tint Team can quickly tint the windows of your car. A full automobile tint job usually takes between 1.5 and 4 hours, depending on the size of the car. A compact sedan will take less time than a huge SUV with more glass. The film needs to thoroughly adhere to the glass right after it is put on. This window tint normally takes 3 to 5 days to cure in Florida’s warm weather, but it might take up to 7 days in cooler or more humid conditions. During the curing time, you should never open your windows. If you do, the paint may bubble or peel. For example, thinner dyed films usually dry in 2 to 3 days, whereas thicker ceramic or multi-layer security films may take 5 to 7 days or longer to cure.
Don’t wipe the windows inside your car for at least a week to protect the new tint. Experts say you should wait 7 to 10 days before washing or scrubbing the pigmented surface. This makes sure that all of the contained moisture evaporates and the coating stays in place. You may enjoy your tinted ride with better UV protection and privacy after about a week.
Tinting Windows for Homes and Businesses
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For home: The time it takes to tint windows at home and at work is about the same. A standard installation for a house that covers most windows takes 2 to 4 hours, depending on how many and how big the windows are. Our technicians will clean each pane, put on the film, and smooth it out carefully. There are a lot of different kinds of office or commercial work. For example, a tiny office or store might only take a few hours, but a big building with a lot of windows could take a whole day or more. Most of the time, tinting projects for homes or small businesses may be done in one day.
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For businesses: The time it takes for building films to cure after application is also measured in days. Window tint in houses or offices needs time to dry completely, just like autos. It usually takes a few days to a couple of weeks for the film to dry, depending on the type of film and the weather. It may take longer for high-performance sun control or security films to “set” than for regular decorative films. Don’t touch or clean the film during the drying process. Wait at least three to seven days before cleaning to keep the edges from lifting. After they are dried, your tinted windows will help keep heat and UV rays out, which helps lower glare and energy expenses.
If you ever need to erase old tint (like when you want to replace faded film), give yourself more time. It normally takes 30 minutes to a couple of hours to remove automobile tint from each window, depending on the size and condition of the window. Taking off window film from a home or business can take longer, especially if the panes are big or there are a lot of them. It could take anywhere from a few hours to a whole day.
Directions and areas served in South Florida
We help people in these South Florida areas. You may easily get to our Pompano Beach store at 3204 N Powerline Rd from Miami, FL. Just take I-95 North for about 25–30 miles (around 35–40 minutes) to Pompano Beach. Take Sample Road to the east, then Powerline Road to the south to get to our address.
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Miami, FL:
Take I‑95 North for about 25–30 miles (roughly 35–40 minutes) to Pompano Beach. Exit at Sample Road, go east to Powerline Road, then south to our address.
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North Miami Beach, FL:
Take I‑95 North for about 15–20 miles (20–25 minutes). Exit at Sample Road and follow east to Powerline Rd.
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Fort Lauderdale, FL:
Just 7–10 miles north on US‑1 or I‑95 North (10–15 minutes). From downtown, head north on US‑1 (Federal Hwy) directly to Sample Road, then turn east to Powerline Rd.
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Deerfield Beach, FL:
Roughly 8 miles south via I‑95 South (10–12 minutes). Exit at Sample Road, head west to Powerline Rd.
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Lighthouse Point, FL:
Only about 3 miles away (5–10 minutes) via FL‑842 West (Atlantic Blvd) directly to Powerline Rd.
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Oakland Park, FL:
About 5 miles south via US‑1 (10 minutes). Head north to Sample Rd East, then south on Powerline Rd.
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Margate, FL:
Approximately 15 miles south via I‑95 South (20 minutes). Continue to Sample Road East and then Powerline Rd.
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Coral Springs, FL:
Around 15–17 miles south via US‑441 or I‑95 (20–25 minutes). Take Sample Road East to Powerline Rd.
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Parkland, FL:
About 12 miles south via US‑441 (15 minutes). Follow US‑441 to Sample Road East to Powerline Rd.
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Miramar, FL:
Approximately 20 miles north via I‑95 North (25–30 minutes). Continue to Commercial Blvd or Sample Rd East to Powerline Rd.
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Plantation, FL:
About 8 miles south via FL‑817/Orange Dr then east on Commercial Blvd to Powerline Rd (10–15 minutes).
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Boca Raton, FL:
About 25 miles north via I‑95 South (30–35 minutes). Exit at Sample Road, head east to Powerline Rd.
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Delray Beach, FL:
Roughly 30 miles north via I‑95 South (35–40 minutes). Exit at Sample Road, head east to Powerline Rd.
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Boynton Beach, FL:
About 35 miles north via I‑95 South (40–45 minutes). Exit at Woolbright Road east to Military Trail, then north to US‑1 and west on Sample Road to Powerline.
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Coconut Creek, FL:
Approximately 15 miles south via I‑95 South or US‑441 (20 minutes). Use Sample Road east.
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Coral Springs, FL:
(See above Margate/Coral Springs entry.)
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West Palm Beach, FL:
Around 45–50 miles north via I‑95 South (50–60 minutes). Take exit to sample road westbound.
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Jupiter, FL:
About 50 miles north via I‑95 South (50–60 minutes). Take FL‑786 (Donald Ross Road) west to I‑95 South then sample road.
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Palm Beach, FL:
(City of Palm Beach) about 45–50 miles north via I‑95 South (50–60 minutes). Exit at 45th St (US-1) to get to Sample Road.
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Hillsboro Beach, FL:
Just north of Deerfield, about 12–15 minutes via I‑95 or US‑1.
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Any other Broward/Palm Beach locations:
Generally, take I‑95 as the main route to Pompano Beach, exiting at Sample Road. We’re conveniently located near major highways, so visitors from all these areas can reach us easily.
For other places in Broward and Palm Beach, the main way to get to Pompano Beach is usually via taking I-95 and getting off at Sample Road. It’s easy for people from all of these places to get to us because we’re close to major highways.
Questions That Are Often Asked
Q: How long does it take to put window tint on a car?
A: Installing window tint on a full automobile usually takes 1.5 to 4 hours, depending on the size of the car and the number of windows. (Smaller automobiles require less time, whereas larger SUVs may take longer.)
Q: How long does it take to put window tint on a house or office?
A: Full window tinting normally takes 2 to 4 hours for an ordinary home. You can generally finish small office or business jobs in a few hours. Very large projects with a lot of windows may take a whole day. The exact time will depend on how many and how big the windows are, as well as what kind of film you use.
Q: How long does it take for window tint to dry or cure all the way?
A: All window films need time to dry once they are put on. Most tints dry completely in 3 to 5 days in South Florida’s warm weather, but it might take up to 7 days in cooler or very humid weather. Standard films that are thinner may cure in 2 to 3 days, whereas ceramic or multi-layer films that are thicker may take 5 to 7 days or longer. Don’t touch the film or open the windows during this time.
Q: How long does it take for car tint to dry?
A: The time it takes for car window tint to dry is the same as above. It should be fully cured in approximately 3 to 7 days. We suggest waiting at least five days before rolling down any tinted automobile windows and around a week before washing them.
Q: How long does it take for window tint to cure?
A: “Curing time” is the amount of time it takes for the film’s glue to fully set. Depending on the type of film and the conditions, that usually takes 3 to 7 days. Curing goes faster in warm, dry weather and slower in cold or highly humid weather.
Q: How long does it take to take off window tint?
A: The size and type of film on the glass will affect how easy it is to remove. For autos, it might take anywhere from 30 minutes to over 2 hours per window. Rear windshields usually take longer than side windows. Taking film off of a house or office can take anywhere from a few hours to a whole day, especially if there are a lot of big panes. Our professionals utilize heat and chemicals to speed up the process and make sure the glass is clean and free of scratches.
The answers to each of the questions above are based on what is normal in the field and what experts have seen. The Tint Team in Pompano Beach is happy to help if you have further questions or need a personalized quote for your car or home. We’ll help you plan your window tint project from start to finish, including installation and curing, so you know precisely what to expect.
Sources: We consulted trusted window tinting manuals and industry references to make sure the time estimations were correct. These are the usual times for installing and curing films for cars, homes, and businesses.
