Häfele × InHouse · Smart Film & Switchable Glass on Sliding Doors

Q: Can smart film be installed on a sliding door?

Yes · InHouse installs Smart Film (switchable PDLC film) on sliding doors, swing doors and partitions · in the Häfele project, the film integrates flawlessly with the free-sliding mechanism · it withstands frequent sliding open and shut · switching clear ↔ opaque at the press of a button.

Q: How is Häfele × InHouse smart film different from ordinary curtains or blinds?

Switchable film delivers privacy that stays open and design-led — not a solid wall or a curtain · it switches clear ↔ opaque instantly in 0.1 seconds · it collects no dust and wipes clean easily, keeping things hygienic · perfect for showrooms and premium spaces that want a cutting-edge look.

Q: Smart Film or Smart Glass — which should I choose for doors and showrooms?

Smart Film retrofits over your existing glass or door · flexible, can cover only part of a pane (zone privacy) · ideal for renovations · Smart Glass is glass with the film laminated at the factory (Tempered Laminated) · Safety Glass grade · 15+ year lifespan · ideal for new builds · the InHouse team assesses your site for free.

Partnership Story

InHouse partnered with Häfele (Thailand) Ltd., a global leader in architectural hardware and door solutions, to install Smart Film (switchable PDLC film) and Smart Glass (switchable glass) at the head-office showroom on Sukhumvit Road — upgrading Häfele's free-sliding door into a Smart Door with 100% privacy on demand.

The challenge: the switchable film had to work in perfect harmony with the sliding mechanism · deliver privacy while keeping the space open and design-led · and the showroom restroom had to reassure every visitor. This page brings together both projects from the Häfele × InHouse collaboration.

Real Projects · Häfele × InHouse

Behind the scenes of real Smart Film & switchable glass installations

Smart Film on a Häfele sliding door · press for Executive-grade privacy, clear to reveal the design

VDO Review

Watch review clip + full project

Häfele × InHouse · Free-Sliding Door (Full Privacy)

Sukhumvit head office Meeting room · glass partition wall · sliding door 15 sqm 2-day installation

"We wanted to showcase Häfele's sliding-door innovation alongside a full demonstration of on-demand privacy."

— Project Manager · Häfele (Thailand)

Showcase innovation

Make the advanced Häfele sliding door stand out

Privacy 100%

Cover the entire area whenever Executive-grade privacy is needed

Durability

Must withstand frequent, all-day sliding open and shut

A future-tech image

Must look like a product of the future, worthy of the Häfele brand

InHouse Solution

Showcase the sliding door — Smart Film on the Häfele sliding door highlights its innovation and draws customers' eyes

Full-area privacy on demand — Press opaque mode and the glass wall frosts instantly — full-area, Executive-grade privacy

Clear to reveal an open design — Clear mode shows off the sliding-door design and the airy, open space — creating a signature look

Withstands frequent sliding — The switchable film endures frequent sliding — stable and long-lasting

Before

Clear glass door · no privacy · unremarkable, no identity

After

Executive-grade privacy · eye-catching and full of character

Smart Film at the Häfele showroom · free-sliding door + private showcase restroom · open and design-led

VDO Review

Watch review clip + full project

Häfele × InHouse · Collaborative Showroom + Showcase Restroom

Sukhumvit head office Showcase area · restroom · glass wall 10 sqm 1-day installation

"We wanted to showcase Häfele's free-sliding door with privacy that still feels open and design-led — and the showroom restroom had to reassure every visitor who uses it."

— Marketing Team · Häfele

Works with the sliding door

The film had to integrate perfectly with the free-sliding mechanism

Privacy that stays open

Privacy that still keeps the space feeling open and design-led

Showcase-restroom hygiene

The restroom had to be hygienic and give visitors 100% privacy

A leader's image

Must convey how advanced Häfele's products are, blending future technology

InHouse Solution

A perfectly integrated sliding door — The switchable film integrates flawlessly with Häfele's free-sliding door mechanism

Design-led privacy — Press opaque for privacy while the space still feels open and design-led — not a solid wall

A reassuring showcase restroom — Press opaque and the showroom restroom becomes private — visitors feel at ease; clear again and it shows off the design

The showroom's focal point — The clear-to-opaque switch is a focal point that draws visitors and leaves an impression

Before

No technology draw · showroom restroom lacks privacy

After

A showroom full of innovation · a showcase restroom with 100% privacy

Why Häfele Chose InHouse

Thai R&D brand owner

InHouse researches and controls its own PDLC production · so it can tune the spec to fit Häfele's door mechanism

Doors & sliding-door experts

Switchable film applied seamlessly to sliding doors · swing doors · partitions — built for frequent use

Privacy 100% · Executive grade

PDLC defaults to opaque when unpowered · covers the entire area · ideal for meeting and executive rooms

In-house crews · direct care

InHouse's own crews run every job · caring for it from consultation through completion and after-sales

Showroom Tour

See It Live — the HAFELE × InHouse Sliding Door

The launch of the new free-sliding door with Smart Film — see it live at the Häfele Design Center

Launching the newest free-sliding door from HAFELE × InHouse — showroom tour video

Frequently asked questions

Can smart film be installed on a sliding door?

Yes · InHouse installs Smart Film (switchable PDLC film) on sliding doors, swing doors and partitions · in the Häfele project, the film integrates flawlessly with the free-sliding mechanism · it withstands frequent sliding open and shut · switching clear ↔ opaque at the press of a button.

Does a glass door really become 100% private when switched opaque?

Yes · press opaque mode and the glass frosts across the entire area — no view from outside · ideal for meeting rooms · executive rooms · restrooms · PDLC also defaults to opaque when the power is off, so privacy is automatic.

How is Häfele × InHouse smart film different from ordinary curtains or blinds?

Switchable film delivers privacy that stays open and design-led — not a solid wall or a curtain · it switches clear ↔ opaque instantly in 0.1 seconds · it collects no dust and wipes clean easily, keeping things hygienic · perfect for showrooms and premium spaces that want a cutting-edge look.

Is it suitable for a showroom or a showcase restroom?

Very much so · in the Häfele project, the showroom restroom presses opaque for privacy so visitors feel at ease, then clears to reveal the design · the film surface is smooth, harbours no germs, and stays hygienic · glass that switches clear-to-opaque becomes a draw for every visitor.

Smart Film or Smart Glass — which should I choose for doors and showrooms?

Smart Film retrofits over your existing glass or door · flexible, can cover only part of a pane (zone privacy) · ideal for renovations · Smart Glass is glass with the film laminated at the factory (Tempered Laminated) · Safety Glass grade · 15+ year lifespan · ideal for new builds · the InHouse team assesses your site for free.

Do you offer consultation and after-installation care?

Yes · InHouse is the R&D brand owner and cares for you directly, with no middleman — from consultation and design to installation and after-sales · our in-house crews serve you 24/7 (advance booking) · free consultation +66 88-620-1206 · Online 24/7, average reply within 1–5 minutes.

Häfele × InHouse — Smart Film & Switchable Glass on Intelligent Sliding Doors

Real Projects · Häfele × InHouse