Discover unparalleled craftsmanship with our narrow shiplap 88x11mm profile, meticulously crafted through precision machining from a remarkably lightweight yet highly dimensionally stable plantation hardwood that’s then seamlessly installed using a traditional secret nail tongue and groove method with glue.
The wide shiplap timber lining boards measure 3600mm in length and feature a randomised seamless finger joint. We also offer a variety of cover trims to complete the professional finish.
Suitable for internal and protected undercover external applications - alfresco ceilings and eaves/soffits, as well as internal feature walls on straight and curved applications. Please speak with our tight-knit team for specifics.
Reflecting both modern designer tones and native timber species, our catalogue of luxury oil and lacquer colours naturally enhances Royal Paulownia’s stunningly straight grain.
Formulated through extensive collaboration with the world’s leading coating specialists, we utilise only pigmented colourants (i.e. non-dyes) for greater colour preservation and durability.
Lacquer finish: Our lacquer collection features a 360° UV-cured finish that yields a contemporary look.
Oil finish: Our proprietary hybrid exterior grade oil penetrates the timber, leaving a long-lasting, wax-like protective moisture barrier and a silky-smooth finish on the surface.
Being a genuine solid hardwood, our colours may vary from samples and among lining boards – it is this variation that gives timber its natural beauty and appeal.
Want to visualise shiplap timber lining boards with our interactive simulator? Our innovative 3D rendering tool enables you to mix-and-match our collection of stains and shiplap timber lining board profiles to achieve the desired design of your timber ceiling and feature wall panelling - view the simulator here.
Known as the aluminium of timber, the Royal Paulownia tree (pronounced “paul-own-ia”) is an incredibly lightweight and dimensionally stable hardwood, resulting in minimal cupping and shrinkage gaps between lining boards. It features a stunning straight, silky grain and a natural blonde patina, allowing it to take to stains exceptionally well.
Its speed of growth, knot-free structure (and thus low-waste), and inherent resistance to termites and borers make for a highly sustainable timber solution, and resulted in significant plantation investments throughout Australia and North America. However, it’s seldom available domestically; rather it is exported to Japan where it is highly prized and as such yields a premium price.
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Australian Timber Ceilings specialise in handcrafting timber lining boards for architectural projects across Australia.
We’re a small family-owned team of woodworkers and designers where lively debates and passion underpin our unwavering commitment to world-class quality and service.
Collaborate directly with our tight-knit team of woodworkers and designers to create your naturally aesthetic timber feature ceiling and wall panelling. With a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship and customer service, we have the timber, tools and talent all under one roof to deliver a flawless factory-finished solution Australia-wide.