University reception hall in Lyon
As part of the renovation of a university reception hall in Lyon, a major challenge…


Buildings made of Toulouse brick in the Capitole and Carmes neighborhoods, residential complexes from the 1960s and 1970s in Rangueil or Empalot, and more recent developments around Compans-Caffarelli and Blagnac: the Toulouse metropolitan area has expanded in successive waves, driven in particular by the boom in the aerospace industry and the steady influx of new residents.ALYOS® installs stretch ceilings throughout the metropolitan area, from downtown to Colomiers, Balma, and Tournefeuille, for both private homeowners and real estate professionals.
Toulouse brick, the iconic building material of the “Pink City,” has long been associated with French-style ceilings featuring exposed beams and joists. When these elements are not preserved as decorative features but pose a problem in terms of insulation or aesthetics, a stretch ceiling allows them to be completely covered from above, without the need for dismantling or prior treatment of the wood.
In the brick buildings of the Capitole, Saint-Étienne, or Les Carmes, it is not uncommon to find ceilings with wooden beams and joists, which may have sagged or become uneven over time. The profiles onto which the fabric is stretched are installed beneath these elements, without the need to plane them, treat them against wood-boring insects, or repaint them beforehand. The result is a flat surface, without any major work having been done on the original structure.
Toulouse is among the French cities with the fastest-growing populations, driven by hiring in the aerospace and space sectors. This trend is reflected in a very active rental and resale market: both landlords and buyers who renovate before moving in are looking for solutions that won’t delay renting out the property or moving in. Installing a stretch ceiling generally requires only a single visit, allowing this stage of the renovation to be completed in a minimum amount of time.
A significant portion of Toulouse’s housing stock—particularly in neighborhoods such as Rangueil, Bagatelle, and Empalot—consists of apartment buildings constructed during the major waves of postwar urbanization. Floors from this period often provide less sound insulation than those in modern buildings. By installing acoustic felt in the space created between the drop ceiling and the original ceiling, impact noise from the floor above is reduced without having to redo the floor slab itself.
ALYOS® doesn’t just serve residential customers: offices, retail stores, medical offices, restaurants, and coworking spaces also turn to us. In a public-access facility (ERP), the choice of material isn’t just about aesthetics: regulations require a specific fire rating based on the facility’s category, typically M1 for suspended ceilings.ALYOS® fabrics meet this requirement, making it possible to install them in retail stores, waiting rooms, or open-plan offices without any additional administrative complications. With the growth of numerous offices and coworking spaces linked to Toulouse’s aerospace ecosystem, demand for these solutions is rising sharply across the metropolitan area. Installation is scheduled outside of business hours or during a brief closure to avoid disrupting the establishment’s operations.
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| Product | Use / type | Price excl. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALYOS ceiling | High-resistance cold stretched ceilings | 55-80 € | |
| ALYOS design® | HD printed stretch wall/ceiling | 150-190 € | |
| ALYOS acoustic® | High-performance acoustic stretch ceiling | 95-160 € | aw=1,0 |
| ALYOS acoustic® design | Printed acoustic wall/ceiling | 175-240 € | aw=1,0 |
| ALYOS translucent® design | Backlit printed wall/ceiling | 155-190 € | Excluding lighting |
| ALYOS translucent® | Backlit wall/ceiling | 75-110 € | Excluding lighting |
Indicative supply + installation prices for medium-sized projects. Excluding accessories (lighting, air conditioning, ventilation, etc.). Translucent ranges: prices exclude lighting. Non-contractual document.
Yes.ALYOS® fabrics meet the M1 fire rating required in public buildings, making them suitable for installation in stores, waiting rooms, or coworking spaces—a sector experiencing strong growth in the Toulouse metropolitan area.
Yes, the screens installed byALYOS® are designed to withstand the temperature fluctuations of a Toulouse summer without warping or stretching, even in attic rooms or top-floor rooms that are particularly exposed.
Yes, our teams serve the entire Toulouse metropolitan area: Blagnac, Colomiers, Balma, Tournefeuille, L’Union, as well as the broader Haute-Garonne region.
No, in most cases, all you need to do is clear the center of the room and protect any large pieces of furniture that can’t be moved. The team will explain the exact details when they provide you with a quote.
JEFCO PAINTS – Toulouse
5 Avenue de Fondeyre,
, 31200 Toulouse
📞 05 61 22 87 72
NUANCES UNIKALO – Agen
ZAC Agen Sud, Avenue d’Espagne
, 47000 Agen
📞 05 53 47 11 03
NUANCES UNIKALO – Albi
33 Avenue Gambetta,
, 81000 Albi
📞 05 63 38 41 41
NUANCES UNIKALO – Auch
Allée Paul Baudéan and L. Senseby
, 32000 Auch
📞 05 62 67 50 31
UNIKALO SHADES – Carbonne
Av. Jean Monnet
, 31390 Carbonne
📞 05 61 90 50 50
NUANCES UNIKALO – Marmande
139 Avenue Jean Jaurès
, 47200 Marmande
📞 05 53 20 07 09
NUANCES UNIKALO – Pamiers
23 Avenue de la Rijole
, 09100 Pamiers
📞 05 61 60 96 90
NUANCES UNIKALO – Decazeville
14 Avenue Cabrol,
, 12300 Decazeville
📞 05 65 43 39 59
NUANCES UNIKALO – Toulouse
18 Bis Rue Jean Perrin, ZI Actisud
, 31100 Toulouse
📞 05 34 35 10 20
NUANCES UNIKALO – Toulouse
306 Route de Revel,
, 31400 Toulouse
📞 05 61 24 85 40
NUANCES UNIKALO – North Toulouse
308 Avenue des Etats Unis
, 31200 Toulouse
📞 05 34 45 15 40
NUANCES UNIKALO – Villeneuve-sur-Lot
Parasol ZAC, Rte de Fumel
, 47300 Villeneuve-sur-Lot
📞 05 53 70 47 59
GARISO – Toulouse
22 Rue Boudeville, Z.I. Thibaud
, 31100 Toulouse
📞 05 34 60 24 80
GAUTHIER ESTATE – Puygouzon
15 François Thermes Street
, 81990 Puygouzon
📞 05 63 54 90 72
GAUTHIER ESTATE – Montauban
5 Rue Voltaire, P.O. Box 215 – Building 3A
, 82000 Montauban
📞 05 63 91 85 90
SIKKENS SOLUTIONS – Creissels
Raujolles Roundabout – Avenue Jean Monet
, 12100 Creissels
📞 05 65 61 11 60
SIKKENS SOLUTIONS – Rodez
Rue Dr. Théodore Mathieu – ZAC de la Gineste
, 12000 Rodez
📞 05 65 67 04 09