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Stretch Ceiling Pricing
Stretch Ceilings have unique properties that make them an appealing part of a building or renovation project. But whether you are a professional builder, architect, planner, or homeowner, understanding the potential costs of installing a stretch ceiling is crucial for budgeting.
Stretched ceilings are a versatile, aesthetic, and incredibly practical choice for any interior space, whether residential or commercial. However, several factors influence cost.
In this pricing guide, we will explain key factors that affect the price of your stretch ceiling installation. We want you to be able to make an informed decision when choosing your stretch ceiling. We have tried to be comprehensive without going into the deep technical details of stretched ceilings. To get an accurate quote, please call us on 01189 072906 or get in touch via our contact page.
Factors Affecting Stretch Ceiling Price
Stretch ceiling prices can vary from £50 to £300 per square metre, depending on several factors and options.
Stretch ceilings are available in a range of finishes, including matt, satin, gloss, and translucent, from which you can choose a number of colours. You can also print bespoke images or graphics onto the stretch fabric. The matt white finish costs significantly less than a printed finish.
A four cornered room will be more straightforward in terms of the manufacture and installation of a stretch ceiling. The more corners that are required will affect the cost, as well as irregular shapes and curves. We try to keep single stretch panels below 50 sq m each, so areas larger than this will be made up of a number of stretch panels separated by a joining track which will lead to an increase in cost, also due to the additional install time required.
Stretch ceilings can accommodate any fixtures and fittings, such as downlights, smoke alarms, vents/grills, etc. Each fixture will require an independent support and an aperture to be created in the ceiling, so the more being integrated within the ceiling the higher the cost.
We can also create backlit ceilings by fitting LED lighting behind a translucent stretch diffuser material. The LEDs are fitted to the soffit and evenly illuminate the material. This represents the higher end of the stretch ceiling cost, especially when combined with a printed material. Our fibre optic star ceiling options also sit at the higher end of the cost spectrum.
Our office and workshop are based in Wokingham, Berkshire, so we are perfectly placed for projects in London and across the South. We are equipped to install stretch ceilings all over the UK, but we may need to charge extra travel and accommodation costs on installations further afield. Rest assured we will always provide competitive quotes regardless of the project location.
Stretch Ceiling Technical Information
Fabric Specifications
Weight (per m2) ± 10%
Matt/Translucent - 213 g/m²
Lacquer (Gloss) - 240 g/m²
Satin/Translucent XL – 231 g/m²
Thickness
0.18mm ± 10%
Light Transmission
Translucent – 48%
Fire Rating
B-s1,d0 / B-s2, d0 - UK Equivalent to Class 0
Water vapour permeability (according to ISO 2528)
Matt/Lacquer < 35 g/(m² x 24h)
Satin/Translucent XL < 22 g/(m² x 24h)
Fixing Profiles
Installation Process
Our fixing profiles (see below) are screw fixed and silicone sealed to supplied surfaces which should be rigid and continuous. Plasterboard walls/bulkheads should be skimmed and have a suitable ply/timber within, to take approx. 12-15kg per linear metre tension of the stretch material. The joining fixing profile requires a rigid and continuous timber or MF structure at the correct position for upwards fixing. Installation of the stretch ceiling system requires the use of propane gas heaters to warm the material and raise the ambient air temperature to approx. 38ºC. Apertures for lighting, grilles, speakers etc, are made on site. Aperture sizes should be advised prior to install. Walls should be decorated (at least first coat applied) and wall tiles should be fitted and grouted before installation of our fixing profiles. Other trades working in the area should take extra care once the stretch ceiling is installed, to prevent damage. The area of installation should be dust free and clear of any obstructions prior to commencement of the stretch ceiling installation works. As the product is a thin PVC material a minor deflection may be apparent in some larger ceiling panels. It is therefore advisable to have a minimum gap of 100mm above inward opening doors etc. We cannot accept responsibility for any effects achieved. See our terms of sale for further information.
Stretch Ceiling Maintenance
The stretch ceiling panels do not crack or peel so do not require ongoing maintenance or redecoration. They can be opened and closed by use of specialist removal tools to allow access above. The removal and replacement is best undertaken by trained and competent operatives.
| Cleaning | Use an anti-static evaporating type liquid cleaner or polish, with a clean, soft, lint free cloth. |
| Air Movement | Air handling systems within the installed area must be properly balanced to prevent ceiling movement and possible damage, specifically in pool environments. |
| Guarantee | Our stretch ceiling system is covered by a 10 year Guarantee. |
