Let’s get this out of the way - we are NOT talking about Grandma’s paneling. Interior timber cladding, while not a new application, has taken on a very modern life of its own. It can be elegant and clean or rugged and rustic, both bringing natural elements from the outdoors in. If you’re not familiar with the new take on an old idea, we’ll fill you in.
Cladding is defined as the application of one material over another to provide a skin or layer. In construction, cladding is used to provide a degree of thermal insulation and weather resistance, and to improve the appearance of buildings. Adding timber just means you’re cladding with the wood of your choice.
Interior timber cladding is a great way to change a space with a fairly simple installation. Timber paneling is easy to install and to retrofit. It’s highly adaptable and can be painted, stained, or left in its natural state and is a fantastic way to cover uneven surfaces. It can be used as a feature wall, a ceiling cover, or for a whole room.
In terms of how the boards look and fit together, there are many options including shiplap, beadboard, v-groove, board-and-batten, drop siding, and rustic planking. When the application is internal, your species options are wide open and chosen based on look and budget, ranging from cost-friendly pines to pricier woods like redwood, cedar, and cypress.
As innovators in the fastener world, we are constantly working to improve the options for our users. Revolutionary LignoLoc® wooden nails are made from indigenous beech wood and boast a tensile strength similar to aluminum nails. Their mechanical properties allow the nails to be driven into solid structural timber with the LignoLoc® pneumatic nailer, without any pre-drilling, to form an inseparable bond with the timber. This is the perfect solution for finishing your interior timber cladding project.