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Stretch Ceilings in Tours: Custom Installation and Quick Quote
Half-timbered houses in Old Tours, tuffeau stone buildings in the Cathedral district, and more recent residences in the Grammont-Prébendes and Rives du Cher neighborhoods: the City of Tours is home to a wide variety of housing types, each with its own renovation challenges.ALYOS® installs stretch ceilings throughout the Tours metropolitan area—from Tours-Centre to Joué-lès-Tours, Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, and Saint-Avertin—for both private homeowners and rental property professionals.
Tuffeau, a limestone characteristic of buildings in the Tours region, is known for its porous nature: the resulting old ceilings often exhibit irregularities or signs of moisture on their surfaces. The stretch ceiling is installed over the existing ceiling, mounted on a simple perimeter track, without the need to treat or repair the existing surface beforehand.
Stretch ceilings: a solution tailored to the unique characteristics of buildings in Tours
A renovation project compatible with the typical ceiling heights in the historic district
Buildings in Old Tours and the Cathedral District are often characterized by high ceilings, a legacy of their age. The perimeter track to which the fabric is attached is positioned just a few centimeters from the original ceiling, which preserves much of this space while concealing imperfections in the surface. No cutting of ducts or masonry work is required: the fabric conforms to the contour of the existing cornice, even in rooms with irregular shapes—a common feature in older homes.
An installation timeframe designed for furnished rentals and student turnover
Tours is a college town with a large supply of furnished rental units around the city center and along the tram lines. For landlords, the challenge isn’t just aesthetic—it’s also a matter of timing. Installing a stretch ceiling is generally scheduled as a single job, which makes it possible to refresh a unit between leases—during the summer—without tying up the property for several weeks.
Soundproofing is useful in buildings divided into shared apartments or studio apartments
Part of the housing stock in Tours—particularly in the Lamartine, Giraudeau, and Febvotte-Marat neighborhoods—consists of former single-family homes that have been subdivided into multiple studio apartments or shared living spaces. This type of subdivision increases the number of shared walls and, as a result, noise disturbances between neighboring units. By installing acoustic felt in the space created between the drop ceiling and the original ceiling, the transmission of impact noise and reverberation is reduced—a factor that is becoming increasingly important for landlords seeking to minimize neighborhood disputes.
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Price List for Installing a Stretch Ceiling in Tours
Your project's budget is calculated on a case-by-case basis based on the surface area, the technical complexity of the piece (angles, overhangs), and the finishes you choose (standard, acoustic, printed, or backlit).
| 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.
Frequently Asked Questions: Installing a Stretch Ceiling in Tours
Are stretch ceilings suitable for older buildings made of tuffeau stone?
Yes. The fabric is attached to a perimeter track without altering the existing structure, which allows you to conceal irregularities or signs of moisture—common on older ceilings—without the need for any preliminary masonry work.
How long does it take to install a stretch ceiling?
For a standard room, installation typically takes half a day to a full day, depending on the floor area and whether any technical components (such as spotlights or ventilation systems) need to be incorporated.
Can we install a stretch ceiling between two rentals, during the summer?
Yes, this is actually one of the most common practices in student areas: the service is scheduled for a short time slot, which makes it possible to spruce up a furnished apartment without extending the period during which it is unavailable.
Do you provide services outside of Tours itself?
Yes, our teams serve the entire Tours metropolitan area: Joué-lès-Tours, Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, Saint-Avertin, Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire, La Riche, as well as the broader Indre-et-Loire department.
Do we need to completely clear the room before the work begins?
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.
Our retailers near Tours
GRASSIN – Blois
1-3 rue André Boulle
, 41000 Blois
📞 02 54 42 42 12
GRASSIN – Chambray-les-Tours
266 Grand Sud Avenue
, 37170 Chambray-les-Tours
📞 02 47 80 74 00
GRASSIN – Chinon
125 Avenue François Mitterrand
, 37500 Chinon
📞 02 47 93 34 50
GRASSIN – Châtellerault
9 Avenue Honoré de Balzac,
, 86100 Châtellerault
📞 05 49 02 45 58
GRASSIN – Ingré
15 rue Lavoisier
, 45140 Ingré
📞 02 38 88 55 16
GRASSIN – Poitiers
Pôle République 1 – 8 rue de la République, P.O. Box 11016,
, 86060 Poitiers
📞 05 16 60 80 20
GRASSIN – Romorantin Lanthenay
Parc de Plaisance
, 41200 Romorantin-Lanthenay
📞 02 54 76 22 44
GRASSIN – Saint-Maur
Boulevard du Franc, CAP SUD Shopping Center
, 36250 Saint-Maur
📞 02 54 60 46 46
JEFCO PAINTS – Chambray-Lès-Tours
18 Rue des Frères Lumière,
, 37170 Chambray-Lès-Tours
📞 02 47 48 30 80
NUANCES UNIKALO – Blois
129 Avenue de Chateaudun
, 41000 Blois
📞 02 46 98 00 85
NUANCES UNIKALO – Saint-Germain-du-Puy
2 Lamartine Street – Route de la Charité Industrial Park
, 18390 Saint-Germain-du-Puy
📞 02 48 23 12 00
NUANCES UNIKALO – Chateauroux
364 Avenue de la Châtre
, 36000 Chateauroux
📞 02 54 01 21 12
NUANCES UNIKALO – Vierzon
54 Pt Rue du Camp,
, 18100 Vierzon
📞 02 48 83 02 05
UNIKALO SHADES – Ingré
14 rue de la Mouchetière
, 45140 Ingré
📞 02 38 55 28 17
NUANCES UNIKALO – Pruniers-en-Sologne
ZAC Du Patureau,
, 41200 Pruniers-en-Sologne
📞 02 42 60 00 03
NUANCES UNIKALO – Saint-Benoit
4 Rue du Cabestan – Parc Grand Large
, 86280 Saint-Benoit
📞 05 49 46 00 46
NUANCES UNIKALO – Chambray-les-Tours
2 rue Jean Perrin
, 37170 Chambray-les-Tours
📞 02 47 37 87 28
NUANCES UNIKALO – Tours
1 Avenue du Danemark
, 37100 Tours
📞 02 47 36 54 50
RÉSO – Joué-Les-Tours
9 Rue Joseph Cugnot
, 37300 Joué-Les-Tours
📞 02 47 41 41 49
SIKKENS SOLUTIONS – Blois
122 Avenue de Vendôme,
, 41000 Blois
📞 02 54 43 51 19
SIKKENS SOLUTIONS – Saint-Maur
10 Avenue de l’Occitanie – Cap Sud
, 36250 Saint-Maur
📞 02 54 35 52 20
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