PVC versus fabric
PVC is cheaper at ₾15–25/m² and easier to fit, but it does not tolerate temperatures below +5°C, so it is no good for an unheated house. Fabric (Descor, Clipso) runs ₾35–60/m², has no seam and is tougher. For a permanently heated flat in Tbilisi or Batumi, PVC works perfectly well.
Matt, gloss or satin
- Matt — neutral, unobtrusive, no glare. The better choice for bedrooms and children rooms.
- Gloss — makes the room feel larger and bounces light around, but shows every reflection and speck of dust. Good in small rooms.
- Satin — the compromise: a soft sheen without the mirror effect. The safe universal option.
Single level versus multi-level
Single level is quick (one day), affordable (₾35–55/m² fitted) and works anywhere. Multi-level with perimeter lighting looks striking but costs from ₾90/m² and eats 10–15 cm of height. In a flat with 2.5 m ceilings it is a shame to lose that.
What it costs in 2026
- Budget matt PVC — ₾35–45/m² fitted.
- Mid-range with harpoon fixing — ₾55–75/m².
- Descor fabric — ₾90–130/m².
- Multi-level with LED lighting — ₾150–220/m².
What to check when ordering
- Who makes the film — European (Pongs, Descor) is better; unbranded Chinese is worse.
- The fixing type — harpoon beats wedge, because it can be re-tensioned.
- What mounting points are built in for lights: spots, a chandelier, perimeter lighting — agree this before fitting.
- The warranty — at least five years on the film, one year on the fitting.
The catches
Some fitters quote "₾50 a square" and then add for corners, for working around pipes, for lighting. Ask for an itemised estimate. And expect a plastic smell in the room for two or three days after fitting — that is normal, just air it out.