No. Canaletto is not a manufacturer of lighting fixtures.
We supply technical profiles, systems, and accessories for integrating LED strips into dry construction systems. The selection and installation of LED strips and drivers/power supplies are handled by the electrician on site.

The Canaletto idea was born from experience in design and construction: years of development dedicated to creating profiles and systems to integrate light into plasterboard and dry construction systemss, with clean finishes and replicable results. The range has evolved thanks to the work of our Technical Sales Director, a former craftsman and business owner, who has transformed recurring critical issues into practical solutions.

• Aligns the plasterboard false ceiling on wall with uneven plaster, improving the perimeter fit
• Gives the plasterboard false ceiling a high aesthetic quality, with cleaner and more linear details
• Allows the installation of LED strips, integrating them into the system
• Ensures the elasticity of the wall-suspended ceiling joint, attenuating structural loads for a more stable joint over time
• Provides thermal and acoustic insulation, enhancing the comfort of the environment
• It is easy to install, reducing complexity and unexpected issues

Because it is designed as a construction system, not as a simple profile.
Canaletto makes it possible to achieve a professional, high-quality result with a simpler and more predictable installation: controlled perimeter details, clean finishes, and fewer unexpected issues on site.
Canaletto systems improve coordination between design and installation, reducing rework and post-completion disputes.

The junction between the plasterboard false ceiling and the wall is one of the most delicate points of all, both in modular and plasterboard systems. Even when the work is carried out by experienced craftsmen, variables typical of manual work and construction sites come into play: plaster that is not perfectly flat, uneven wall, differences in paintwork (especially with dark wall) and micro-movements between different structures.

In modular plasterboard false ceiling, the perimeter of the wall can be visually unattractive precisely because the ‘wavy’ plaster creates a crack or an uneven joint that is immediately noticeable and detracts from the aesthetics of the room.

In plasterboard, on the other hand, the most frequent imperfections concern:

• an open corner between the wall and the plasterboard false ceiling that is not perfectly straight, often highlighted by colour contrasts (darker wall);
• the perimeter skirting board, which, when made using traditional techniques, tends to ‘follow’ the irregularities of the wall;
• small detachments or micro-cracks in the plaster in the area adjacent to the junction.

Integrate Canaletto serves precisely to manage this critical point: it introduces a perimeter profile that helps to correct and perfect the fit to the wall and to decouple the movements between the two structures, making the detail cleaner, more stable and replicable.

The main advantages are more predictable installation times, cleaner finishes and more controlled architectural detail. Compared to a traditional solution (perimeter guide with reinforcements and more complex grouting), Canaletto systems simplify some critical steps and help reduce errors, corrections and rework – with a more replicable result in plasterboard and dry construction systems.

Canaletto can be made of mineral composite, aluminium and plasterboard, used individually or in combination depending on the line and application. We therefore choose the most suitable combination of materials to achieve clean integration in finishes, precision in detail and ease of installation in dry construction systems.

Because each material meets different dry construction requirements and, when combined, allows for a more controlled and replicable result. The selection is the result of development and technical testing, including physical and mechanical tests.

In summary:

• Mineral composite: stability and quality of finish in architectural detail
• Plasterboard: continuity with the construction system and natural integration into the workmanship
• Aluminium: high dissipation, resistance and reliability in technical areas

The final combination is defined according to the application (direct/indirect light, shutters, integrated details) and installation requirements.

Yes. The visible and non-visible surfaces of Canaletto systems can be finished and painted after proper preparation, depending on the material and solution chosen. For mineral composite components, Canaletto already applies a single-component water-based white primer during production, designed to facilitate subsequent finishing on site. In plasterboard applications, the normal skimming and finishing steps for dry construction systems are followed, while for aluminium elements, painting is possible with suitable cycles or finishes prepared according to the project.

The materials used in Canaletto systems (mineral composite, plasterboard and aluminium, also in combination) have been selected and validated to ensure stability and reliability over time. The performance and behaviour of the components remain constant even when typical operating conditions vary, thanks to technical tests and application experience on site.

Yes. Canaletto systems are designed to allow reliable fixing of construction elements in the designated points (metal framework, accessories and finishing components), including using self-tapping screws, with quick and practical application for the installer. The choice of materials (mineral composite, plasterboard and aluminium, also in combination) and the configuration of the system have been validated by technical checks and laboratory tests to ensure the strength and hold of the fastening in conditions typical of dry construction systems.

In a plasterboard false ceiling, for example, the assembly and alignment of the metal frame (such as perimeter and uprights) require precise and repeatable fastenings: Canaletto is designed to make these operations more convenient, reducing uncertainties and installation times.

Resistance tests carried out in the laboratory have shown that the use of the Canaletto mounting kit is essential to achieve maximum system reliability in terms of grip and elasticity, as well as ensuring correct positioning on the wall. The kit was created to standardise the most critical steps of installation and make the result more precise and replicable.

The installation kit includes dedicated accessories, including:

• Squares for positioning Canaletto perfectly square to the wall;
• Junction plates to facilitate continuity and alignment of the profile;
• Calibrated screws, designed not to damage the visible part and to correctly fix the profile to the metal frame (even on typical thicknesses such as 0.6 mm);
• Universal plugs, suitable for fixing on both solid and hollow substrates.

The kit contains everything needed to install an entire package of the relevant Canaletto product, simplifying logistics for retailers and installers and reducing waste and the need for additional materials on site.

The standard length of Canaletto profiles is 2,000 mm. Standard fixing involves positioning the first bracket approximately 40-50 mm from the end and continuing with the next ones at a centre distance of approximately 400 mm: on 2,000 mm, this normally corresponds to 6 brackets per profile, so that the last one is approximately 40-50 mm from the other end.

If, on the other hand, you keep 5 squares at 2,000 mm, in order to comply with the 40–50 mm at the ends, the average centre distance becomes approximately 475–480 mm.

Yes. Canaletto helps to align the joint between the plasterboard false ceiling and the wall even in the presence of uneven plaster or small irregularities. By adjusting the screw on the plug inserted into the bracket, it is possible to precisely adjust the fit to the wall and achieve a more linear and clean result. The adjustment must be carried out during alignment, before the finishing stages.

Mineral composite Canaletto profiles (when not combined with aluminium) feature millimetric lateral milling. This process offers two advantages:

• it provides a precise reference point for fixing the U-shaped perimeter profile;
• it creates a bed of filler between Canaletto and plasterboard, facilitating the application of micro-perforated paper and the finishing of the joint.

In configurations with aluminium, this milling is not required because the aluminium component is designed to always allow easy attachment to the plasterboard, maintaining continuity and cleanliness of detail during installation.

The joint between Canaletto and plasterboard is treated using the same technique as for normal plasterboard panel joints, following the correct preparation and finishing steps.

Many installers use mesh for convenience and speed of installation; however, based on tests carried out, micro-perforated paper has demonstrated better resistance to higher stresses, making it preferable when maximum joint reliability is required.

Different brands of filler can be used, provided that it is a setting, sticky and low-shrinkage filler. The leading manufacturers of coated plasterboard offer high-quality fillers suitable for this type of work.

Canaletto was created as a standardised system: the lines, components and installation methods are designed to make the work more coordinated between designers, planners, installers and retailers, with a more replicable and controlled result on site.

At the same time, Canaletto also supports customisation: depending on the project, it is possible to develop tailor-made solutions (specific shapes, details and additions) while maintaining technical and aesthetic consistency with the system.