Helpful answers about samples, finishes, installation, product suitability and maintenance.
Installation
Do I need a carpenter to install this product?
Our products are suitable for installation by carpenters and DIY enthusiasts. If you are confident with a saw and nail gun, you can do it yourself.
What tools will I need to install this product?
Most installations can be completed using standard carpentry tools and materials that are readily available from hardware stores or tool hire companies.
Adhesive
Use a construction-grade adhesive such as Fulaprene 303 or Bostik HP, available from most hardware stores. Apply the adhesive in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Brad Nails
Use a brad gun, also known as a bradder or nail gun, with 25 mm brad nails. These tools can be purchased or hired if required. For exterior ceilings and outdoor applications, always use stainless steel nails.
Saw
A circular saw, compound mitre saw or hand saw will be required to cut boards to length and make finishing cuts at the end of each row.
Work Platform
For ceiling installations, a sturdy work platform or scaffold is recommended to ensure safe and accurate installation.
The product is installed using construction adhesive and nails. The nailing is done through the tongue or groove of the product, and when the next board is put in place, it covers the nail. This method is known as secret-nailing or hidden-nailing.
No, Western Red Cedar has a particularly wide color variation, and that is a feature of this natural product. We recommend random installation to achieve a natural, textured look.
Can I stain the lining boards a different color?
Where a board is pre-finished in order to stain the timber, you would need to sand the pre-finished coating off completely. Although possible, we do not recommend it.
If the board is suitable for coating we recommend applying a small amount of the intended coating to an off-cut or reverse of a lining board to ensure that you are happy with the resulting finish & color.
Do the products use a timber veneer?
No, our products are 100% solid timber. There is no veneer or laminating process used in their construction.
Is the wood grown in Australia?
No, our wood is sourced from sustainably managed forests worldwide to offer the best choice of timber species for the job at hand and limit the effects of deforestation. For example, our Ash, Hemlock & Cedar is native to Canada, where the deforestation rate has been zero for over 20 years and the forestation rate is actually now increasing each year as new forests develop.
Product Suitability
Can I glue my new lining boards over existing cladding?
The lining boards must be nailed firmly into joists or studs. For best results, existing cladding should be removed to ensure boards are fastened correctly and will not be subject to unusual movement.
Can I use lining boards as flooring?
No, the coating is not designed for abrasive situations.
Can I use the pre-finished lining boards on exterior walls?
No, the PU coating is not recommended for areas exposed to direct sunlight or weather. It can be used on exterior areas that are well sheltered, such as ceilings.
Samples & Finishes
Do I need to paint, stain or varnish after installation?
All of our V-Joint lining board products are pre-finished and ready to install. Once they are installed, there is nothing more to do. We do offer some products that may be coated to suit customer preference, check your individual product specification for further details.
Do you produce raw Cedar boards?
No not in Cedar, all our V-Joint lining board products are pre-finished with a clear PU 2K coating making installation easier with no finishing required onsite.
What maintenance is required?
There is generally no need to re-sand or re-coat our products. For exterior ceilings, we recommend brushing with a soft-bristled broom or duster approximately every six months to remove any dust build-up.
