Printed Stretch Ceilings
Printed stretch ceilings, from open skies to bespoke artwork
With a printed stretch ceiling, an image becomes part of the architecture. A clear sky, a botanical pattern, a texture or your own artwork is reproduced across the membrane, giving a room a focal point without adding any structure.
3D visualisation, not a project photoWhat you are seeing
An image printed across the membrane
A print sweep reveals artwork across the lit membrane. Any artwork, reproduction or photograph can be digitally printed on the film.
Printed Stretch Ceilings: source product names, figures and units are on the specification pages.
What is it?
A printed stretch ceiling is a stretch membrane that carries a graphic. The artwork can be applied across the whole ceiling or only inside a framed area, and it can be viewed in ambient light or backlit.
How it works
- You choose or supply artwork, and we review it for suitability at the size of your ceiling.
- The artwork is prepared for the exact dimensions of the measured ceiling and printed onto the membrane.
- The printed membrane is tensioned into the perimeter profile. If it is backlit, the image glows from within.
Key design characteristics
- Seamless graphic at room scale when the membrane width allows
- Works as a full ceiling or a framed feature panel
- Backlit versions bring colour and depth to the image
- Suits calm imagery as well as bold graphics
Benefits
- A strong focal point without extra construction
- Imagery can reflect the identity of a space, from a calm home to a branded retail area
- Combines graphic impact with the clean finish of a stretch ceiling
Practical considerations
- Image resolution and colour matching affect the result at large sizes. We review artwork before printing.
- Busy imagery can feel heavy in a small room, so scale and placement are worth discussing.
- Printed colours look different lit and unlit, which is why a sample or proof is recommended.
Suitable spaces
- Bedrooms and nurseries
- Reception areas
- Restaurants and cafés
- Retail spaces
- Wellness spaces
- Entertainment venues
See more on the Spaces We Transform page.
Design possibilities
- Open sky and clouds
- Botanical and abstract patterns
- Stone, marble and fabric textures
- Brand artwork and illustrations
- Framed art panels in a plain ceiling
Lighting integration
Printed membranes can be viewed in ordinary room light or backlit for a luminous finish. Backlighting needs a suitable translucent membrane and lit void, planned in advance.
Architectural lighting optionsInstallation and maintenance
- A site visit and measurement come first, so the perimeter profile, any bulkheads and every light position can be planned before fabrication.
- The membrane is made to the measured room and tensioned into the profile on site, usually after wet trades and painting are complete.
- Because the ceiling sits below the structural slab, the available void depends on the room. Ask for a void check if you plan to add lighting behind the membrane.
- Dust the surface gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid abrasive pads and solvent cleaners.
- Keep sharp tools and hot work away from the membrane. Ask us about repairs rather than attempting one yourself.
Design possibilities
Inspiration for printed stretch ceilings
Technical reference
Technical details
Supplier reference data. We confirm the specification for your project. See full technical specifications.
- Digital UV printing of artworks, reproductions or your own photographs onto the film.
- Designs can follow shapes such as squares, circles, amoeba shapes and L shapes, and can run across walls and ceiling together in an L form.
- Used in lobbies, hotel rooms, offices, conference rooms, malls, pool areas and healthcare scanning rooms.
Details we confirm with you
These details depend on the exact products selected. We confirm them in writing for your project rather than quoting figures in general:
- Maximum seamless print width
- Print durability and fade resistance of the supplied membrane
- Preferred artwork resolution and file format
Related ceiling types
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