Stretch Ceiling Supply & Professional Installation UK - PVC & Fabric Systems

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!

It's a stretched, translucent membrane fitted over LED lighting, so you get a ceiling that glows evenly with no visible fittings. Imperial's system, StretchLume, is built specifically for this. The LED layout, membrane and fixing profile are all worked out together, rather than just shining light through a basic diffuser panel.

No. The whole point of the system is even, shadow free light across the surface, whether that's a small 2m² display niche or a 50m² lobby ceiling.

Every pool ceiling Imperial installs is backed by a 10-year guarantee, covering the membrane against degradation from chlorine, humidity and UV exposure.

Yes! The stretch ceiling can be unclipped to give access above and then reinstalled using specialist tools once the works above are complete.

None beyond wiping down it won't crack, peel, or need repainting/grout replacement like plaster or tile.

Imperial fits 24V LEDs and power supplies with a 5 year guarantee, and once it's installed it needs very little maintenance.

Yes,  every pool ceiling installation is fire-rated to B-s1,d0.

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.

Yes. The membrane is completely impermeable. If a pipe above the ceiling develops a leak, the PVC ceiling contains the water and allows it to be safely drained without damage to the room below.

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.

Yes, StretchLume is fire rated, so it's suitable for commercial, retail and architectural spaces.

There are three. Flush mount, which sits within a plasterboard opening for a clean, level finish. Surface mount, which works well when there's limited depth or an exposed structural slab. And suspended (or "floating"), which creates dramatic light raft zones in open plan spaces.

There are several factors that impact the cost of stretch ceiling installation including size, complexity of design, different shapes, required cut-outs, and especially if lighting is involved. It’s always best to contact us for a free estimate.

No. PVC is unaffected by the chemical atmosphere of indoor swimming pools and will not degrade, discolour over time.

Waterproof downlights, LED strip perimeter lighting, and fibre optic star effects can all be incorporated during manufacture.

Yes - CHAS, SafeContractor and SSIP-accredited, and SPATA members.

Yes, the light sources work with most current/new control systems via standard DMX interface, or a simple remote control for straightforward operation.

Yes, they are a sustainable, energy-efficient lighting source.

Standard ceilings are prone to moisture and mould damage in high-humidity pool environments; PVC stretch ceilings are engineered to perform where standard ceilings fail.

It acts as a vapour barrier when correctly installed and sealed, it prevents moisture-laden air reaching the structural roof and walls, protecting the building envelope.

Yes, available in White for a classic effect or RGBW for colour-changing ambience.

Yes. Depending on the LED chosen (single white, Tunable, RGBW), you can dim up and down and cycle through colours and colour temperatures, and it integrates seamlessly with all popular control methods (DALI, DMX, 0-10v, PWM, etc).

Both. It's designed to suit new build projects as well as retrofits.

Installation times vary depending on the size and complexity of the project. Smaller installations (up to 10-15 sq m) can often be completed within a day, typical star ceilings generally take 2-3 days, while larger or more complex projects may take several days or weeks. We will always confirm the expected programme before work begins and coordinate with your project schedule.

No mains electricity is present at the ceiling – for star ceilings the fibre optic strands carry light only, from a single LED source unit located away from the wet zone. There is no heat or live current at the ceiling surface, which is why it's compliant for pool halls and steam rooms.

On most star ceilings we install approx. 25 ‘star’ points per square metre, but this can be increased or decreased depending on the preferred star density. We will work with you to achieve your design, including bespoke patterns or constellations if required.

It's popular in hospitality and leisure (spas, hotel lobbies, restaurants), retail and brand spaces, healthcare and wellness settings where adjustable white light helps create a calming feel, commercial offices, and it's a particular favourite for car showrooms and photo studios.

Yes, StretchLume is on NBS Source, and there's an Architect Pack with technical drawings and LED layout guidance, plus a product data sheet, both available to download.

Yes, Imperial handles the whole thing themselves, from the LED layout design right through to fitting the LED and tensioning the membrane on site.

A high-quality LED light source, top-grade fibre optic cable, and a custom-made stretch fabric ceiling, combined to create a night-sky effect.

Easy retrofit, quick to install, not a disruptive or messy construction phase.

Yes, and a sustainable, energy-efficient lighting source.