As soon as the fine weather arrives, the terrace becomes the natural extension of your restaurant or bar's dining room. But it still needs protecting from prying eyes, wind and surroundings that don't always do your venue justice.
A printed fabric privacy screen deals with all three at once. It marks out your seating area, shields customers from view and turns a purely practical divider into a lasting design feature in its own right.
This page brings together our printed privacy screens designed for catering professionals. You'll find everything you need to create a welcoming feel from the pavement and carry your venue's identity right out onto the terrace.
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Behind Scenolia is a printer. Our workshop in the Monts du Lyonnais specialises in large-format printing on technical fabric, using inks designed to stand up to the outdoors, season after season. That expertise makes all the difference on a product that is permanently exposed to sun and rain.
Unlike rigid screens in aluminium, steel or glass, our privacy screens are flexible fabric. They need no heavy structure: they fit onto an existing fence or posts, come down for winter and store away easily.
Which privacy screen for a restaurant, bar or café terrace?
Every terrace has its own wind, overlooking and style constraints. Here are our pointers by type of business to mark out your space, protect your customers' privacy and choose the right level of screening.
Restaurant, brasserie and pizzeria
A restaurant privacy screen marks out the outdoor dining area and protects tables from passers-by.
Bar, café and bakery
On a bar terrace, a graphic design or a plain shade matched to the façade gives a clean, crisp line.
Tourist and pop-up terraces
A beach, rocky cove or seascape design extends the feeling of escape.
Whatever your concept, the privacy screen is easy to adapt to your terrace. Its flexible fabric offers a modular solution, available in a wide range of designs and colours, for a stylish look that fits your hospitality venue's world.
Privacy screens for restaurants, brasseries and pizzerias
A plant design or wood effect suits a classic frontage and sets a warm mood from the moment guests arrive.
For a pizzeria or crêperie, a printed reed-fence effect or a Mediterranean design reinforces the convivial, welcoming spirit of the place.
The privacy screen dresses up a terrace on a small budget and copes with the constant traffic of service.
Privacy screens for bars, cafés and bakeries
The screen creates a convivial bubble, sheltered from the pavement and prying eyes.
A café or tea room benefits from gentle screening.
Leaf, flower or bamboo motifs bring freshness and screen customers without cutting out the light.
For a few tables set out in front of the shop window, the privacy screen protects customers from the pavement and passing foot traffic.
A light or fruity design carries the shop's gourmet world out onto the terrace.
Privacy screens for tourist and pop-up terraces
It's a bold choice for a tourist terrace, turning a simple divider into a summer postcard.
On the outdoor terrace of a hotel-restaurant, an elegant, understated design enhances lunch and dinner service.
A stone effect or dense foliage creates a stylish, well-kept setting for al fresco dining.
For a guinguette or food truck, the flexible fabric goes up and comes down quickly.
It marks out a mobile dining area without any building work, ideal for a season or a temporary pitch.
On a shared terrace or food court, the privacy screen separates two neighbouring businesses.
Each venue keeps its own identity and its own corner of tables, without building a fixed partition.
A terrace that reflects your brand: we'll find the image
You have your restaurant's world in mind, a brand guideline or a photo you'd like to see on your terrace, but no time to browse our collections. Send us your references: our team will find the privacy screen design that matches your venue.
Image selection support service, available for large-volume orders only.
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You describe the mood you want
Your brand guidelines, a mood board, a photo of your frontage or your own image.
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We find the design
From our partner image libraries, or using an AI solution if the image needs to be created.
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We check the print
We check that the image quality holds up along the full length of the terrace.
Full or partial screening: choosing the right level for wind
One concern we hear often is wind on an exposed terrace. It's the most important technical point to settle before ordering.
Our privacy screens come in two levels of screening. The 100% PVC model hides the view completely but catches more wind. The 80% polyester mesh version lets air through, which reduces wind load on an open terrace.
Our advice: in a very exposed spot, by the sea or at height, the perforated mesh acts as a windbreak and lasts better over time. For a direct line of sight that you want to hide completely, the solid opaque screen remains the best option.
Which design for your terrace's surroundings?
The right design depends first on what you want to hide, then on the style of your venue and the area to cover.
To hide a car park or road, a dense foliage or artificial hedge design creates a green screen without maintenance. The effect is immediate and natural, with no watering or pruning.
To match an existing frontage, a wood effect, trellis or Mediterranean stone blends in with the terrace furniture. The result stays in keeping with the architecture of the venue.
To offer customers an escape, a sea or countryside landscape makes the space look bigger. This type of design works particularly well on tourist terraces.
The privacy screen dresses the outside, but the atmosphere is also created indoors. For the interior, discover our wallpaper for bars and restaurants, to complement your terrace.
Taken with a design for your terrace?
Give us the dimensions of your fence and we'll price your project within 48 working hours.
Sizes, fixings and installation on your terrace
Fitting a fabric privacy screen is simple and easy, with no building work at all. Our flexible materials adapt to the support already on your terrace. Our sizes range from 80 cm to 2 m in height and from 3 to 5 m in length: this height hides seated diners and standing passers-by alike, depending on the size chosen.
On a fence or railing
Fixed with eyelets and Colson-type cable ties, directly onto the existing mesh fencing.
On a wall
Screw-in hanging hooks, to stretch the fabric along a façade or low wall.
On posts or planters
Hanging kit supplied, to mark out a terrace with no existing fence.
Seasonal removal
You can take down the terrace privacy screen as winter approaches and put it back up in spring. With fixed hooks, you can even change the design with the seasons.
Durability, care and outdoor lifespan
A printed fabric privacy screen withstands the weather for several years. The inks are made for outdoor use and the image stays sharp, season after season.
A few habits will extend its life. Fasten the fabric securely to limit movement against the barrier. The less it is exposed to wind and sun, the longer it lasts.
For care, simple cleaning with soapy water is enough. As hard frosts approach, take the fabric down if you can, to protect it from the cold.
Made-to-measure and personalised privacy screens for professionals
Does your terrace have unusual dimensions? We tailor the privacy screen to your measurements, for a perfect fit along every section of your fence. Give us the size of your fencing and we'll prepare a suitable proposal.
You can also print your own image on the privacy screen. A photo, brand visual or logo turns the fabric into a unique showcase for your venue's visual identity.
For a made-to-measure project or custom print, you can request a personalised quote from our team. Customer service will guide you in your choice and you'll benefit from fast delivery. It's the décor idea that sets your venue apart, at a controlled price.
Restaurant terrace regulations
A terrace set up on the public highway falls within the municipal public domain. Its layout is regulated by the town hall (mairie), which issues occupancy permits.
Many municipalities set local terrace rules. These may cover the height of dividers, their appearance or the materials visible from the street. In protected areas, the opinion of the Architectes des Bâtiments de France may apply.
Before installing a privacy screen, check these rules with your local authority. For any questions about our products and their features, you can ask our team.
Unsure about screening or fixing?
Our professional advisers will guide you free of charge, based on how exposed your terrace is.
Frequently asked questions
How do I protect a restaurant terrace from the wind with a privacy screen?
On an exposed terrace, choose the 80% perforated polyester mesh version. It lets air through and reduces wind load. Secure fixing with eyelets and ties limits movement of the fabric.
What height of privacy screen hides a restaurant terrace?
Our fabrics go up to 2 m. A height of 1.50 m to 2 m hides seated diners and standing passers-by alike.
How do I fix a privacy screen if there's no existing fence?
On posts, a hanging kit is supplied. You can also screw hooks into a wall, or attach the fabric to tall planters.
How do I personalise a privacy screen in my venue's colours?
You send us your image, brand visual or logo, and we print it on the fabric. The privacy screen becomes a visual identity showcase for your terrace.
What permissions do I need to install a privacy screen on a terrace on public land?
On the public highway, municipal permission is generally required. Check with your town hall, which applies local terrace rules covering the height and appearance of dividers.
How do I look after a privacy screen so it lasts several seasons?
Cleaning with soapy water is enough. Fasten the fabric well to limit movement, and take it down in winter to protect it from frost.
A privacy screen project for your terrace?
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Our other pages for professionals
Discover our designs and advice for the other professional settings we equip.
To go further: restaurant decoration and our decorating ideas for professionals. You can also browse our full range of privacy screens.