Imperial Stretch Ceilings
Welcome to the World of Stretch Ceiling Systems
Stretch ceilings offer a modern and versatile alternative to traditional ceiling systems, providing numerous advantages and opportunities for creative expression. Let’s delve into the world of stretch ceilings to discover how they can elevate your space.
The system is a form of suspended ceiling comprising of two parts; a PVC stretch membrane, and a PVC or aluminium track. The stretch ceiling panel is bespoke made, slightly smaller than the room/opening size, and is then heated using propane space heaters and stretched into the perimeter track. The installation process is very quick with minimal site mess and wastage.
Stretch ceilings have been available for over 50 years across Europe, but are less well known in the UK market. Commonly referred to as a 'Barrisol' ceiling (click here for more information), they are a more flexible, cleaner, highly sustainable, and eco-friendly alternative to plasterboard or tile ceiling systems, and are available in a huge range of finishes.
Our ceilings are manufactured using only the highest quality fire-rated materials, and come with a 10-year guarantee. Our UK-based installation team are CSCS qualified allowing us to carry out both commercial and domestic projects nationwide and beyond, and our experienced sales team are ready to help with your project from start to finish.
We offer stretch ceiling systems suitable for all types of projects, from swimming pool ceilings and backlit ceilings to printed ceilings and fibre optic star ceilings.
You can find everything you need right here on our website, but if you have any questions or require an estimate please get in touch.
Alternatively, you may find what you need in our FAQs below or on our technical page.
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Technical Information
Find out more about how stretch ceilings are installed and find the tools to help you implement a stretch ceiling system on your project.
Here you will find specifications, fixing details, install procedures and drawings.
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Aftercare
Our stretch ceilings come with a 10 year guarantee, but in the event of accidental damage or a water leak we are here to help. We can also provide access above any existing stretch ceiling system, and offer replacement and repair services. Let us know how we can help!
Stretch Ceiling FAQs
We offer a 10 year guarantee on our stretch ceilings, but many installs last over 20 years!
Yes! The stretch ceiling can be unclipped to give access above and then reinstalled using specialist tools once the works above are complete.
It depends on the location of any damage within the ceiling panel. If it is near to the edge, the ceiling can often be re-harpooned and re-stretched; if not, a replacement will be required.
Stretch ceilings are often specified for pool environments as they act as a vapour barrier but also because they are low maintenance, will not require redecoration, and they look fantastic!
Absolutely! We can create apertures in stretch ceilings to allow for downlights, speakers, grills, smoke heads, etc. They just need to be self-supported. Pretty much anything that you can have in a plasterboard ceiling, you can also have in a stretch ceiling.
Most stretch ceilings will have either a sideward or upwards fixing profile at the perimeter and possibly a joining profile for larger panels to be connected. The profiles will require a rigid and continuous structure to fix into. Visit our technical page for example fixing details.
Our stretch ceiling material is fire rated to BS1D0. This means that in the event of a fire, the material will not drip or contribute to the spread of flame. You can find more information on our technical page.
Once the fixing profiles are in place, the pre-made stretch ceiling is heated using propane space heaters (up to 38ºC), stretched, and clipped into the perimeter profiles using specialist fitting tools.