Interior Finishing

Interior finishing refers to the structural completion of a building’s interior—ranging from drywall partitions and ceiling coverings to floorings and built-in fixtures. Technical fabrics come into play in interior finishing primarily when they serve a functional purpose while being integrated in an aesthetically pleasing way. 

A prominent example is ceiling panels or suspended ceiling areas: Often, sprinklers, speakers, ventilation outlets, etc., need to be accommodated within a ceiling. Instead of using a closed grid ceiling, metal mesh panels can be used. These panels conceal the technical equipment and diffuse light while remaining air-permeable (important for sprinklers—water must pass through—and for climate control). At the same time, interesting light-and-shadow patterns are created, giving the space a distinctive character. 

In wall areas, metal mesh can be part of the interior finishing, for example as radiator covers—it allows heat to pass through and protects from direct contact, while looking more elegant than traditional grilles. Or it can be installed over large ventilation openings inside buildings (such as parking garages or technical rooms) to create a more uniform appearance. 

Metal mesh structures are also widely used in trade fair and retail construction—which is considered temporary interior finishing—because they are lightweight, reusable, and visually effective. For example, aluminum mesh can quickly be made into backdrops or partitions that are highlighted with lighting, then rolled up and transported after the event. 

A somewhat more specialized area is acoustic interior finishing: Here, perforated metal panels are used in front of absorption materials. Metal mesh can be used similarly—acoustic foam placed behind the mesh creates a visible surface with sound-absorbing properties. This approach achieves sound absorption without using fabric materials, which is relevant in halls with fire safety requirements (e.g., B1 or A2 classification). 

In representative interiors (corporate lobbies, government buildings), metal mesh is also used as flooring in certain areas—embedded in glass floor panels or on stair treads as a non-slip surface. This highlights the durability of industrial mesh—it must be highly wear-resistant. 

It’s also worth mentioning that interior finishing includes elevators (cabin interiors), railing infills, and lighting fixtures—areas where metal mesh is used due to its combination of transparency and mechanical strength. 

Overall, interior finishing benefits from the advantages of technical fabrics (air permeability, transparency, non-combustibility, dimensional stability) in its design. Whenever conventional solutions reach their limits (such as fabric failing fire codes or glass lacking airflow), metal mesh can provide an alternative. It enables creative interior design solutions that are both practical and long-lasting.