The heat stretch ceiling mastered
down to the smallest details.
A smooth
and
durable
finish
Precise
installation
for custom result
Suitable for all styles and atmospheres
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online
A smooth
and
durable
finish
Hot installation ensures a stretched ceiling without creases or imperfections, resulting in a perfectly smooth, elegant, and durable finish. This result maintains its neat appearance and adds real value to your interior for many years.
Precise
installation
for custom result
Thanks to the heat, the canvas becomes stretchable and malleable, precisely adapting to all shapes and sizes, even the most complex ones. This flexibility ensures uniform tension without creases or visible seams. The result is a perfectly fitted, elegant ceiling that embraces every detail of your space for a custom and professional finish.
Suitable for all styles and atmospheres
The heat stretch ceiling offers several textures and finishes, from matte to glossy, to suit all interior styles. It brings modernity and elegance, whether in a home or a professional space. Create the atmosphere that suits you!
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Thanks to our online store, you can easily access our entire range of products for stretch ceilings, whether you want to entrust the installation to a professional or do it yourself. Check out the complete technical data sheets, including our detailed installation guides, and place your order whenever you want, without time or location constraints. Our intuitive platform offers you valuable time savings and simplifies the management of your projects, whether you are a professional or a DIY enthusiast.
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What is a heat stretch ceiling and what are its advantages?
Mastered by heat, this technique offers a neat, durable finish suitable for the most demanding projects.
The heat stretch ceiling is a finishing solution that involves installing an extensible PVC sheet under the existing ceiling. Heated during installation, this canvas becomes more flexible, allowing it to be perfectly stretched and resulting in a smooth and homogeneous surface, without defects.
The heat stretch ceiling is a finishing solution that involves installing an extensible PVC sheet under the existing ceiling. Heated during installation, this canvas becomes more flexible, allowing it to be perfectly stretched and resulting in a smooth and homogeneous surface, without defects.
Suitable for both renovation and new projects, it offers an immediate esthetic result, without major work or mess. It's a quick, clean, and efficient solution for transforming an interior.
Everything you need to know
about heat-stretched ceilings.
for even tension Carefully crafted finishes
glossy or lacquered Resistance to
moisture and UV rays
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Hot and cold installation: understanding the differences and key points for making the right choice
There are two main techniques for installing a stretch ceiling: hot installation and cold installation. Both methods are based on the same principle, which is to stretch a fabric under an existing ceiling, but they use different materials and processes, which affects the final result.
Hot stretch ceilings use a PVC fabric that is heated during installation. The heat makes the fabric stretchable, and it returns to its original tension as it cools. This process produces a perfectly stretched surface, without creases or flaws, with a very uniform finish. It also allows for glossy or lacquered finishes, which are highly prized for their modern aesthetic.
The cold-stretched ceiling, on the other hand, is based on a textile fabric that is stretched without heating. This method is quick and easy to implement and is suitable for many environments, particularly those where the use of heat needs to be limited. It offers an elegant finish, with matte or satin finishes that are ideal for more natural or understated settings.
Heat-stretched ceilings can be enhanced with options that improve both their appearance and performance.
For example, to improve acoustic comfort, micro-perforated fabrics can be used. These fabrics are specially designed with very small perforations that allow sound to pass through. The sound then enters the plenum, the space between the original ceiling and the stretched fabric, where it is absorbed. This reduces reverberation, decreases noise pollution, and improves sound quality in the room. This option is particularly useful in offices, meeting rooms, or public spaces where acoustic comfort is important.
Heat-stretched ceilings can also be customized using high-definition printing. This technique allows images, patterns, or logos to be applied directly to the fabric, offering great creative freedom. This makes it possible to create unique and personalized atmospheres tailored to a company's visual identity or interior style.
Finally, backlighting is another option that completely transforms the atmosphere of a room. By integrating a lighting system behind the stretched fabric, the ceiling becomes a source of diffused, uniform, and soft light. This type of lighting not only enhances the stretched surface, but also provides pleasant ambient lighting, perfect for living spaces, shops, or reception areas.
Hot setting: heat,
tension, and a perfect finish.
SWALline™ fabric can be removed and re-tensioned, making it easy to make adjustments or carry out technical work without having to redo the entire ceiling.
Ideal for spaces that change over time.
The installation of a heat-stretched ceiling is based on a precise process that uses heat to ensure perfect tension of the fabric. First, :link1[fixing profiles] are installed on the walls around the room.
Next, the PVC fabric, cut to the exact dimensions of the ceiling, is heated to approximately 40°C to make it stretchable and malleable. This step is essential because it allows the fabric to stretch easily and adapt to the surface without creating wrinkles. Once heated, the fabric is attached to the profiles and gradually stretched.
As it cools, it returns to its original shape thanks to its shape memory, which guarantees a perfectly smooth and taut surface. This technique offers a flawless finish, even on large surfaces or complex shapes.
The installation of a heat-stretched ceiling is quick and clean, with little dust or debris. However, the room must be temporarily heated to a high temperature during installation, which requires the occupants to be absent or evacuated during this phase.
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The integration of technical elements into a heat-stretched ceiling.
Combine technology and design with ease.
Heat-stretched ceilings offer great flexibility for integrating technical elements that are essential to the comfort and functionality of spaces. To achieve this, specific substructures are used, designed to withstand the heat required to install the fabric.
The choice of materials is essential: products and fixings that are compatible with high temperatures are preferred, avoiding in particular the use of glue that could melt or lose its effectiveness.
Thanks to these adapted substructures, it is possible to easily integrate recessed spotlights, suspended light fixtures, access hatches, or even ventilation systems, while ensuring a solid fixing and a neat finish. These techniques are detailed in our installation tutorials, which guide you step by step through the installation process.
This ability to combine technical equipment with perfect aesthetics makes heat-stretched ceilings a preferred solution in offices, shops, hotels, and public spaces.
The hot technique
for unparalleled results.
thanks to heat Suitable for large spaces
and complex shapes Easy maintenance and long-lasting
over time
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Understanding the cost of a heat-stretched ceiling: budget and key factors for estimating your project.
The cost of a heat-stretched ceiling depends on several factors, including the surface area to be covered, the complexity of the ceiling, the type of finish chosen (glossy, matte, lacquered), and the possible integration of technical elements such as spotlights or access panels.
On average, the price per square meter is generally between $100 and $130, including installation. This price reflects the quality of the materials used, the technical nature of the installation, and the expertise required to guarantee a perfect and durable finish.
To obtain a personalized quote tailored to your project, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our experts will help you choose the solutions best suited to your needs and budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
A heat-stretched ceiling is designed to last a long time. Its average lifespan is between 15 and 25 years, but it can be longer if the ceiling is well maintained and used under normal conditions. The PVC fabric used is resistant to deformation, temperature variations, and UV rays, allowing it to retain its taut and uniform appearance for many years.
Thanks to its PVC film composition, heat-stretched ceilings are very easy to maintain in good condition. In general, thorough cleaning is recommended every 6 to 7 years in rooms exposed to humidity, and every 8 to 10 years in other rooms. To do this, use a microfiber cloth slightly dampened with water and a mild plastic-compatible product, such as window cleaner. After cleaning the surface, be sure to rinse thoroughly with clean water to avoid streaks. And if you need to treat a specific stain, it is best to clean around it with broad strokes to avoid a visible contrast between the cleaned area and the rest of the ceiling.
Yes, SWAL™ heat-stretched ceilings are designed to meet strict fire safety standards. They are Euroclass Bs2d0 certified, which means they offer excellent fire resistance, limiting the spread of flames and the production of toxic fumes. This certification guarantees that our ceilings can be safely installed in public, professional, or residential environments, while complying with current regulatory requirements.
Pour résumer...
| Caractéristique / Avantage | Description détaillée |
|---|---|
| Matériau de revêtement | Film PVC (membrane vinyle thermo-rétractable). |
| Méthode de pose | À chaud (chauffage de la pièce à environ 40°C), la toile est étirée et accrochée aux profilés, puis elle se tend parfaitement en refroidissant. |
| Finition de surface | Grande diversité de finitions : brillante, laquée, effet miroir (disponible en 40 coloris). |
| Largeur | Largeurs plus limitées que la pose à froid, nécessitant parfois des soudures discrètes pour les très grandes surfaces. |
| Imperméabilité | Totalement étanche, offrant une protection en cas de dégât des eaux (retient l’eau sans dommages pour la pièce). |
| Applications | Idéal pour un design moderne, effet miroir, et les pièces humides (salles de bains, cuisines). |
| Options/Fonctionnalités | Anti-microbien, très résistant, doté d’une mémoire de forme. |
| Chantier | Nécessite l’utilisation d’un canon à chaleur pour le chauffage de la pièce et de la toile. |