Tongue & Groove Cladding

Versatile Timber Lining for Walls, Ceilings and Soffits

This high-performance, complete timber cladding system helps you create durable, beautiful, long-lasting linear textures. It is suitable for both the interior and exterior of your building project, offering design continuity and performance across all environments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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How it works

Applicable for interior and exterior applications, the system has been carefully developed to accommodate natural movement.

The boards are installed by using a self-drilling screw through the tongue. The screw head is concealed by the groove of the next board.

Proprietary components and installation details make this the most reliable system on the market.

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The good thing about the timber was that it could also blend in with the domestic character of the buildings around it, so it met the planning outcome of fitting this building into its domestic environment, making the people within the building feel good, and to extend architecture’s capacity to create environments that are good for people.

Kristen Whittle

Design Director | Bates Smart

A Complete System

Your advantage in specifying our Tongue & Groove Cladding system is knowing it has been designed as a complete system to ensure your long-term peace of mind.

We have thought of everything – from a range of proprietary components to well-documented installation procedures.

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Fast and Easy Specification

We understand that specifying quickly and on budget is a common challenge in both commercial and residential projects.

Our interactive Price & Spec tool lets you design and visualise custom solutions in real time, exploring species, profiles and coatings while staying on budget and within scope during tendering and value engineering.

This reduces miscommunication, aligns design intent with budget, and streamlines the process from concept to construction, minimising RFIs and ensuring smooth project delivery.

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Signature Looks

Our Tongue & Groove Cladding system offers highly customisable options, such as profiles, depths, timber species, and finishes, to create distinctive interiors and facades.

Whether aiming for refined minimalism, textured expression, or a unique style, it’s perfect for walls, facades, or seamless ceilings.

Popular choices range from narrow pale timbers for contemporary looks to wider, darker boards for traditional or heritage aesthetics, allowing bold design visions while preserving material integrity.

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Instant Estimator

How to Price and Specify

Our Price & Spec application was created to streamline your specification and tendering process by providing real time pricing, specification data and CAD files for your custom sequence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tongue & Groove Cladding suitable for ceilings and soffits?

Our Tongue & Groove Cladding system is particularly well-suited for ceilings and soffits, offering seamless integration across internal and external zones.

Used as a tongue and groove ceiling, the concealed fixing method ensures a clean, uninterrupted visual plane. This makes it ideal for both residential living spaces and commercial entries, awnings or breezeways.

Soffits benefit from the same refined detailing, with profiles that can run continuously from inside to out, creating a cohesive flow that enhances architectural intent. The system can also accommodate integrated lighting or ventilation where required, maintaining the visual simplicity while meeting performance needs.

What are the timber species and coating options?

With a curated range of high-quality timber lining boards, Sculptform offers designers and specifiers a versatile palette of material choices. From native Australian hardwoods to thermally modified timbers, our selection supports a wide spectrum of project needs.

Each species can be finished with a selection of coatings that highlight the timber’s grain, tone and performance characteristics. These range from clear finishes to custom stains tailored for your project.

Use our Species Selector to explore available timbers, or get in touch to request a sample.

How does the system handle timber movement?
Timber naturally expands and contracts with temperature and humidity changes. Our specially engineered system accommodates this movement, helping to prevent warping or surface inconsistencies over time.
Will I see fixings once installed?
No. Boards are secured with a self-drilling screw through the tongue, fully concealed by the groove of the next board creating a clean, uninterrupted finish.
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