FAQs

What is Barrisol made of?

Barrisol sheets are made with a polymer whose formula is the property of Barrisol. Barrisol holds the patent of the manufacture and composition of the material. Barrisol holds more than 80 patents. Barrisol sheets are classified M1 in France, Bd B-S2-d0 and B-S3-d0 (brushed suedes) in Europe and CLASS ‘O' under Building Regulation in UK and Class I in the USA. Barrisol sheets are not toxic and 100% recyclable.

How Much does Barrisol Cost?

The price of a stretch ceiling is calculated as a bespoke figure for each project
Due to many projects having different structures, shapes and environments, we are unable to confirm a price until we have all of the necessary measurements and drawings. Once we have these details our team will work as quickly as possible to get a quotation over to you.

What are the minimum/maximum sizes of one stretch ceiling panel?

There is no minimum size for a Barrisol stretch sheet but the maximum size for one sheet is 50 sqm.
In most of the finishes if the sheet is wider than 1.64m then it will require a weld line. There are a few finishes that can go up to 2.6m before they need a weld line. If you need to find out the exact width of a certain finish before it needs a weld line please contact us so we can discuss your unique requirements.

What structure does the stretch ceiling fix to?

A semi-rigid, extruded harpoon, welded to the edge of the sheet in the factory, is used for fixing the flexible sheet by tension to the wall rail. We fix track or rail systems to a finished perimeter structure.

What is the minimum height for the installation of a stretch ceiling?

A Barrisol stretch ceiling is installed a few centimetres away from the existing ceiling. The Barrisol sheet can be fixed at any height of the plenum with a distance minimum of 1.5 cm, without technical elements and a maximum distance unbounded. If you wish to install spotlights, the required height will be the size of the chosen spotlight.

How do you make an illuminated ceiling?

By installing LED lights behind translucent Barrisol sheets. It is possible to have a beautiful uniform light by installing LEDs on all the surfaces or to have an amber effect of light with only peripheral lighting.

What is the minimum depth required for a backlit Barrisol Ceiling?

The relationship between the LED light strip spacing and the Barrisol® sheet is crucial.  The minimum depth above a translucent panel is 80mm to enable us to fix the LED strip to the lid of the box at 60mm spacing’s. If the LED was any closer than 80mm, striping would be visible on the sheet. Barrisol by Artitech is able to advise and design the perfect backlighting array for correct lumen/sq.m output and colour temperature to achieve even lighting entirely across the lit ceiling.

Can we clean a Barrisol ceiling?

In normal use, a Barrisol ceiling requires little maintenance and does not need to be cleaned. If the ceiling were to be stained, it can be cleaned lightly with a clean chamois or microfibre cloth and our special ‘Barriclean’ product to ensure product warranties still apply. Any foreign objects, contaminants, stains or dirt should be cleaned off the membrane as soon as possible. Items not cleaned immediately may damage the material. We can provide a cleaning schedule and products if needed.

Can you have spotlights/sprinklers/vents and other fixtures?

Yes, these are called penetrations and are custom accommodated to protrude through the material.

A reinforcing ring is fitted onto the Barrisol material to enable the lighting or sprinklers etc to be installed. Alternatively to avoid ruining the aesthetics of the ceiling, penetrations such as sprinklers and lights and can be affixed into a specially designed separator track. Any type of light fixtures can be installed, as long as it does not give off heat above 50°C.

How does the Barrisol Clim® Air Conditioning system work?

Barrisol is the only manufacturer to offer a reversible air conditioning system (cold AAA hot AAA) according to the ISO 7730 standard.
This air-conditioning unit is invisible, silent and even. It can also be luminous and acoustic and is integrated into your Barrisol stretch ceiling.

Does Barrisol offer acoustic sheets?

Yes, Barrisol offers micro-perforated sheets as an acoustic absorber, combining esthetics and acoustics quality.
Note that the acoustic absorber is different from the acoustic insulator - The acoustic absorber improves the sound of the room.

Does Barrisol offer recycled sheets?

The Barrisol Les Recyclés® line is an additional step in the engagement of the company for sustainable development.
Like all other Barrisol sheets, Les Recyclés® can be recycled, but they are produced from old Barrisol sheets.

Is a Barrisol stretch ceiling ecological?

Yes, Barrisol sheets are 100% recyclable and can be reused in other products (manufacture of garden hoses, public benches, various plastic objects). The profiles and structures are 100% recyclable. Barrisol do not use water in the manufacturing process. There are no CFC or HCFC emissions. The Barrisol ceiling is guaranteed cadmium-free with a longevity of more than 20 years. It is washable and does not need to be painted.

Is the Barrisol ceiling printable?

Yes. Thanks to digital printing it is possible to print photos, logos and patterns of your choice on 14 finishes (such as matt, lacquered, satin, translucent, brushed suede, perforated, TrempoDesign, TrempoVison, recycled, metal, etc.) in 216 Barrisol colours. The patterns/photos have to be at least of a resolution of 300 DPI with a dimension of 1/10th of the sheet to print.

What is the warranty of a Barrisol stretch ceiling?

Barrisol products are supplied with a 10 year manufacturer’s warranty for manufacturing defects to membrane, harpoon and weld lines. However, the life of Barrisol ceilings is longer. Ceilings installed in the 90's are still in place!. Moreover, if you wish to change Barrisol ceilings to have another colour or another finish (printed, acoustic, luminous, etc), we assume the recycling of the ceilings to give them a second life.

Can I use Barrisol outside?

Yes, in this case, we recommend choosing the TrempoVision® and TrempoDesign® lines. As long as it is under a suitable and durable canopy Barrisol can be installed outside but without any warranty.

Can we realize 3D shapes with Barrisol stretch ceilings?

Any type of finish can be created – curve, dome, etc.

Is the Barrisol ceiling completely dismountable and remountable?

Yes, we can dismantle and reassemble the ceilings.

What colour choices are available for a ceiling?

Barrisol ceilings are available in more than 256 colours and 12 finishes. We can also make custom colours on request.
In addition, we can print the colour of your choice to correspond to a specific RAL code.

Can we install a Barrisol stretch ceiling in a humid location?

Yes, Barrisol resists humidity and can be installed in bathrooms, swimming pools, spas (but not in saunas). For chlorinated or saline zones a special anodization of 25 microns thickness of aluminium profiles is needed. It is also necessary to provide specific screws and bolts adapted to this environment.

What Is the Fire Rating

Please note the Barrisol test results, in accordance with the Building Code of Australia (BCA) are available upon request.

How do you stop insects and dust from getting inside the light?

The Barrisol lightbox system requires complete sealing prior to white paint treatment for the best results. This should be via 'a flexible gap sealant so that vibrations do not result in loose debris falling upon the illuminated membrane, causing shadows.
The harpoon edge of a Barrisol ceiling properly installed to the retaining Barrisol track system provides a fast seal to all ingress.

Any more questions? Please contact us.