Measured correctly
We plan the run, height, fullness and access before recommending the system.
Transform spaces with soft structure
Pipe and drape hire London
Pipe and drape hire London for stages, room transformations and event backdrops. Freestanding systems, quality fabrics, installation and removal included.
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Tailored, installed, unforgettable
Professional draping fitted to your venue
We calculate the correct width, height and fabric fullness, then install a stable freestanding system around access, sightlines and venue requirements.
Pipe and drape hire from £180
- Creative planning tailored to your venue
- Professional delivery and installation
- Safe de-rig and collection included
Control what guests can see
Sometimes you don't need to rebuild the venue — you just need to control what guests can see. Our freestanding pipe and drape systems create temporary fabric walls without permanently fixing into the venue, used to hide unattractive walls, create room dividers, build photography areas, mask backstage spaces and change the colour and atmosphere of an entire room. From simple white sheer draping to premium velvet installations spanning dozens of metres, we supply, deliver, install and remove the complete system.
What is pipe and drape?
A professional freestanding event system made from weighted base plates, vertical uprights, adjustable horizontal crossbars and fabric drapes. It creates temporary walls and backdrops without needing to drill, screw or permanently attach anything to the venue, and can be adjusted to different widths and heights depending on the space.
Fabric options
White sheer draping starts from £15 per metre for a soft, versatile finish. Velvet adds depth, absorbs light and photographs beautifully — particularly popular for press junkets, awards ceremonies and premium photo areas. Blackout fabric handles privacy and light control, and two fabrics can be layered — sheer over velvet, for example — for a more dimensional result.
Full-room and 360-degree draping
Sometimes one backdrop isn't enough. Full-room draping can cover several walls or the complete perimeter of a space, completely changing the appearance of a venue — a plain conference room becomes softer and more atmospheric, or a marquee structure disappears behind fabric. We already offer 360-degree event draping for immersive activations and pop-ups; send us a floor plan or measurements and we can calculate the required run.
Why 10 metres of wall may need more than 10 metres of fabric
Draping usually looks better when the fabric is gathered rather than stretched completely flat — this is called fullness. Depending on the fabric and desired appearance, we may use 2× or 3× fullness, so a 10m run could require 20m or even 30m of fabric. This is why professional drape pricing shouldn't be calculated using the wall width alone.
Guide pricing per metre
Classic white sheer starts from £15 per metre, blackout satin from £18 per metre, mixed or layered draping from £22 per metre, premium velvet from £32 per metre, branded draping from £35 per metre and 360-degree event draping from £45 per metre. These are guide starting rates — the final hire fee also depends on height, fullness, fabric quantity, hardware, delivery, venue access and crew.
What we can create
Options designed around your event
Every design is tailored to your occasion, venue, colour palette and budget.
Fabric options
Choose elegant voile, blackout drape, velvet and colour-led treatments.
Installed safely
Our team delivers, builds, dresses and removes the full setup.
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See the experience
Examples from our existing portfolio, showing the finish, scale and guest experience you can expect.
See it in action
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Questions, answered
Pipe and drape hire FAQs
Can you divide a large venue into separate areas?
Yes. Pipe and drape is one of the simplest ways to create temporary VIP lounges, changing rooms, green rooms, storage zones or registration spaces within exhibition halls, studios and large corporate venues.
Can you create a stage background or mask technical areas?
Yes. We can create a clean stage surround using black drape, velvet or event-coloured draping, and black stage masking is particularly useful for hiding AV equipment, backstage access and rigging areas.
Can draping be branded?
Yes, through printed fabric, vinyl or signage positioned with the draping, separate branded panels, projection or lighting — we'll recommend whichever option gives the cleanest finish for your fabric choice.
Can you install without fixing into venue walls?
Yes — that's the main advantage of pipe and drape. The freestanding system uses weighted bases and uprights so nothing needs to be drilled or screwed into the venue.
What information do you need for exhibition stand draping?
Please provide your stand number, venue, build date, stand dimensions, maximum build height, organiser rules and loading information so we can plan the installation correctly.
Can draping be combined with flowers or balloons?
Yes. Draping creates the clean background while floral clusters, floor arrangements or balloon installations add colour, shape and softness in front of it.
Does the system attach to venue walls?
Usually no — pipe and drape is designed as a freestanding temporary structure, which is why it's often suitable in listed venues where permanent fixing is prohibited, subject to venue rules.
How much fabric do I need, and how do I measure the room?
It depends on wall width, height, fabric type and desired fullness — decorative installations may use two or three times the wall width in actual fabric. Send us the length of every wall requiring draping, the required finished height and photographs; a floor plan is extremely useful for larger installations.
How long does installation take?
Small installations can be relatively quick. Larger drape runs can require approximately 2–4 hours or more depending on access and scale, and full venue transformations may take substantially longer.
How far in advance should we book?
We recommend around 4–6 weeks for guaranteed availability, particularly for larger or peak-date projects, although last-minute work may sometimes be possible. For large velvet or full-room installations, earlier is better.
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