Abstract: The present invention is in the field of stretched wall coverings. It permits using this technique without recourse to specific tools even in very narrow portions of the panels to be covered. The device according to the invention is constituted by a thin profile of PVC comprising a flexible strip (5) for gripping cloth, comprised by two spaced lips (5a, 5b) lying in a same plane which is perpendicular to the surface to which the profile (1) is applied. A tapered edge (3) provides a recess to receive the edge of the cloth and a double-faced adhesive band (13) permits adjusting the cloth before its final mounting and contributes to this mounting. The device according to the invention is particularly adapted for applying wall coverings or the like, with an invisible mounting, for example in very narrow portions of panels.