Tensioned Screens

Screen Buying Guide 2026 - Tensioned Screens

High-quality screens with a perfectly flat surface

A tensioned screen (also known as a cable-tensioned screen) is a motorised screen with an additional cable tensioning system. Integrated into the black borders of the screen, this tensioning keeps the fabric perfectly taut every time it is lowered.

• Electric raising and lowering
• Easy to use with a remote control or wall switch - you will find control accessories in the Accessories category
• Perfectly flat surface thanks to permanent fabric tension
• Flexible installation (usually wall AND ceiling mounting possible)

• Requires a power supply
• Cables need to be routed
• Electronics and tensioning system add to the price

What is the advantage of a tensioned screen?

This type of screen gives you a permanently crease-free picture. With other motorised screens, the edges of the fabric can develop slight waves over time, caused by temperature changes or by the material deforming due to humidity.

A tensioned screen prevents this problem: its lateral tensioning system ensures the fabric always offers a perfect surface for reproducing high-resolution content.

In a sense, this screen is the perfect fusion of the advantages of a motorised screen and a fixed-frame screen: motor-driven, so it retracts out of sight when not in use – and ideally tensioned thanks to the sturdy cable tensioning system at the sides.

When the screen is retracted, the tensioning system disappears into the screen case together with the fabric, so it is completely unobtrusive.

How does it differ from a classic motorised screen?

The difference is obvious – the permanent cable tension makes the screen far more durable, so you do not need to worry about quality even after frequent use.

These high-quality screens are fitted with an elaborate cable tensioning system that runs through eyelets in the masking borders. Should the fabric lose some tension after a long time, most tensioned screens can easily be re-tensioned – you will find more information on this in the operating instructions of the respective product.

Alternatively, feel free to contact our experienced specialist advisers with any questions.

As with all screens, other factors also play a role – you will find more information on this in our screen guide.