Timber Batten Ceilings

Choose your Material

Design with the warmth of timber, the precision of aluminium or a combination of both in one ceiling.

Your new ceiling design starts with selecting the right material for the environment, performance requirements and long-term durability.

Timber Battens

Timber battens bring warmth and texture to interiors. At Sculptform, we offer a curated range of timber species and coatings, allowing designers to create the exact look they’re after. A timber ceiling is also an effective way of introducing biophilic design principles to a space.

• Multiple species available
• Clear, stained, tinted, and fire-retardant coatings
• FSC/PEFC options
• Ideal for high-end interiors

Aluminium Battens

Aluminium battens are a durable alternative, and are often chosen for their moisture resistance and superior fire performance. 

• Timber-look Wood Finish
• Powder-coated or anodised
• Lightweight, stable, and fire-compliant
• Perfect for high-traffic or moisture-prone areas

In some projects, designers choose to mix aluminium and timber ceiling battens within the same design. This approach can help define zones within large, open-plan spaces while maintaining visual continuity.

Our Process 

From early concept to final delivery, Sculptform works in collaboration with your team to design a ceiling that suits the aesthetic of the rest of your building. 

Our process begins with a design consultation, where we help you refine the layout, spacing, profiles and material selection

From there, we support with documentation and coordination. You’ll receive samples, specifications and technical guidance from our team to ensure the materials chosen are aesthetically pleasing, compliant and compatible with lighting and other services.

Sculptform’s support continues through to installation, where we help to ensure the finished timber batten ceiling matches the initial design vision.

Acoustic Performance

Timber batten ceilings can significantly improve acoustic comfort when paired with acoustic backing materials. During installation, a textile-backed acoustic layer is positioned behind the battens to absorb sound as it passes through gaps between profiles.

It’s an effective way to manage reverberation and improve speech clarity while still maintaining the visual warmth of timber. 

Acoustic backing is particularly effective in:

• Workplaces
• Education
• Public buildings
• Hospitality
• Multi-residential

Timber Batten Ceiling Performance & Compliance

Sculptform supports local compliance requirements across Australia, New Zealand, the UK and the USA. Our systems are designed to reduce risk during specification and construction, with the following compliance features:

• Group Ratings (AS 5637.1)
• Fire-retardant timber treatments
• Acoustic performance
• Moisture and movement control
• Sustainably sourced materials
• Durability and protective coatings

All relevant documentation is available to download from this page.

Project Inspiration

Sculptform has installed timber ceiling battens in a range of settings. In each application, the ceiling has played an important role in defining the architectural theme of the building.

• Murup Barak – University of Melbourne

  Timber battens create a unified material language that enhances spatial warmth, acoustic comfort and visual rhythm across teaching and gathering spaces.

• The Boot Factory

  Sculptform timber battens form refined ceiling patterns that reinforce the building’s industrial heritage, introduce depth and texture and contribute to acoustic performance in this adaptive reuse project.

• Warrnambool Library and Learning Centre

  Timber batten ceilings and walls bring material warmth and wayfinding clarity to a civic library, supporting acoustic comfort and creating a welcoming community environment.