In today’s world of ever-present digital displays – whether LED monitors, computer screens or TV panels – data leakage is an increasingly serious concern. At Lustalux, with over 30 years’ expertise in window film, architectural film and protective glazing solutions, we’re always looking for products that raise the standard of privacy, security and performance in commercial and technical environments.
That’s why we believe the AV ScreenMask™ technology, represents a compelling addition to the armoury.
What is AV ScreenMask™?
AV ScreenMask™ sometimes known as “Cloaking Film” is a window film solution specially designed to “stop information leakage from LED style PC and TV screens”.
Key features:
- It prevents direct line-of-sight to what’s displayed when viewed externally, while still allowing normal vision through glass (helping maintain an open feel in an office or public area).
- It works by combining light absorption and filtering of the display’s emissions in order to obscure the screen content from unwanted viewing angles.
- This film has been designed in collaboration with the manufacturer to improve the adhesive system and installer-friendliness, making it more accessible for installers.
- It is already used in demanding settings – military, government and secure commercial settings – to assist in compliance with standards such as ISO 27011 and the Defence Cyber Protection Partnership (DCPP) framework.
Before AV ScreenMask
After AV ScreenMask
Why Lustalux Finds It a Strong Fit
From our standpoint as a supplier and installer of technical window film solutions, AV ScreenMask™ aligns with several important strategic priorities:
- Data Security & Compliance: Many modern office, government and defence-sector environments must guard screen-based information from external observation. A film solution that does not require full enclosure but still restricts unintended viewing is a smart retrofit option.
- Minimal Visual Disruption: One of the key selling points is the ability to maintain transparency and daylight (so the space does not feel closed off) while delivering privacy. This is consistent with our philosophy of enhancing glazing performance without overly compromising aesthetics.
- Installation & Serviceability: The fact that the film has been refined for improved installer-friendliness is important. For clients used to Lustalux’s high standards of service, a product that is practical to deploy in live environments gives us confidence.
- Integration with Existing Glazing Systems: Because the solution addresses a new category (screen leakage rather than just solar gain, glare, or UV), it complements existing film strategies (e.g., solar control, UV blocking, decorative privacy) that Lustalux already supplies.
- Market Differentiation: For clients seeking high-security or sensitive-information environments, being able to offer a specialist product like AV ScreenMask™ expands our portfolio and demonstrates our ability to support advanced technical solutions, not just standard decorative or solar films.
Use-Cases & Scenarios
Here are some of the scenarios in which this screen-masking film stands out:
- In secure offices or command centres where computer or TV screens display private or classified information and external vantage points (corridors, glazing to lobby, adjacent public zones) exist.
- In collaborative workspaces with large open-plan glazing, where the desire is for visual openness but without the risk of sensitive screen data being visible from outside or from public areas.
- In governmental or defence installations, where regulatory frameworks require protection of displayed data and unobtrusive solutions are preferred.
- Retro-fitting existing glazed partitions rather than rebuilding or changing hardware of displays—so budget-friendly compared to replacing screens or redesigning rooms.
How Lustalux Can Support Deployment
At Lustalux we bring the following to support clients choosing AV ScreenMask™:
- Consultancy & specification: We assess your environment (glass types, viewing angles, lighting zones) and advise whether the screen-masking film is appropriate (or whether alternative or complementary solutions are needed).
- Supply and installation: Our nationwide team covers the UK and can handle installation of specialist films in live environments, with the minimal disruption that your more standard Lustalux film install would have.
- After-care and maintenance: As with all high-performance films, correct installation, curing and maintenance are key to performance and longevity. We train installers and offer post-install support.
- Integration with glazing strategy: We don’t just apply one film and stop – if your space also needs solar control, glare reduction, UV blocking or decorative manifestation, we integrate those into the overall strategy.
Considerations & Best Practice
When recommending AV ScreenMask™, we always check:
- The screen viewing angles: How far from the screen, and at what angle, would a viewer or potential observer be? The film’s effectiveness will depend on the geometry of the space.
- Lighting conditions: Ambient light, reflections and external light sources may affect how visible a screen is externally—and how the film behaves in practice.
- Glass type and mounting: The substrate, whether the glazing is single / double pane, internal or external face, and any existing films will impact installation.
- User requirements: While the film hides screen content from external observers, the internal visibility (for the rightful user) must remain acceptable. We walk clients through the trade-offs.
- Compliance documentation: For high-security applications we ensure performance expectations are documented and any relevant standards or frameworks are referenced (such as ISO 27011, DCPP).
Final Thoughts
The digital age has brought new complexities to the notion of privacy – not just from physical line of sight but from screen‐based information visible through glazing. A product like AV ScreenMask™ directly addresses this challenge. From Lustalux’s perspective, it represents a forward-thinking solution that complements our long-standing expertise in window film and protective glazing.
If your business or organisation handles sensitive displayed information, or if you simply want to ensure that your open-plan glass spaces don’t compromise confidentiality, then AV ScreenMask™ is absolutely worth exploring – and Lustalux is well placed to help you specify, install, and maintain it.