How do you finish corners with timber wall cladding?

The question is often asked for us to help installers and specifiers understand how our timber wall products can be finished on corners.

We’ve outlined some options so you can see for yourself how it can be done.

Planked Timber wall cladding

Since our range of timber planks can vary in age (some reclaimed timber is up to 60 years old!) it also varies in hardness and durability.

This section covers the following product ranges: VidaPlank, TRUNK, Outland, VidaGroove Reclaimed and other planked flooring options

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There are three common ways edges are finished:

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1. 45 Degree Mitre Cut: The most visually unobtrusive way to finish an external corner is with a 45deg mitre cut.

Sometimes softer, more textured timbers will not achieve the best result over time with this method. For these timbers, use one of the methods outlined below.

• Firstly sample this timber edge finish by cutting two pieces at 45degs, and replicating a 90deg corner join. Does it come up visually as the best option, i.e. is it smooth enough to leave a consistent surface?
• Does this finish suit the environment? In high use retail environments, we would recommend another option below to guarantee longer term durability.

(Note: some textured timbers may require additional matching filler/caulking once joined to enhance the finish)

Some examples:

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2.  Strip clashing: This provides a durable edge, as the bar takes any impact rather than the timber. Suited for high use retail, hospitality environments.

• Prepare clashing lengths to match depth of timber plank edge cut at 45deg (i.e. PurePlank is 14mm thick, when cut at 45deg this becomes 20mm). You want to ensure any impacts strike the clashing not the timber
• Cut pieces of timber plank at 45deg, to replicate 90deg corner.
• Work up one side of the vertical wall as shown below
• At completion of one wall face, insert the bar, gluing to cut edge of the 45deg join
• Complete cladding of the next wall face, gluing plank ends as you go to the clashing. Normally work upwards from bottom of wall.

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3. Beading strips made from cladding material: This works best with our solid timber planks, and works particularly well at wall ends and external corners, maintaining the complete timber look.

These can be made to order upon request.

• The size of the timber beading should be detailed on plans, this typically equates to measurements the same as the depth of the wall cladding planks. i.e. 20mm x 20mm
• Fit cladding to wall following our guidelines supplied, allowing for measurements of the beading at each external corner and/or wall ends.
• Beadings can either be glue fixed, or brad nailed after cladding installs to the flat wall surfaces.

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What products can I use for Timber Wall Cladding?

Any of our planked products can be used as cladding for your wall or ceiling. See below some of our recommendations.

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VidaPlank

Our hero range and an integral part of our VidaSpace EcoSystem, VidaPlank embodies our philosophy that colour comes first, but functionality is key. The VidaPlank Collection is prefinished with a hard-wearing Ultra Matte UV Lacquer finish which makes it perfect for high-use areas. The VidaPlank Collection offers ultimate freedom in design with over 50 possible designs of timber flooring colours, patterns and sizes. Sourced from sustainable FSC Certified Forests. VidaPlank timber flooring is CARB II and Eurofins Gold certified.

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TRUNK™

TRUNK™ is the latest addition to the VidaSpace family – a project-focused range of timber flooring and wall + ceiling lining designed to bring the beauty of natural wood to a broader range of interiors. Finished in a durable Ultra Matte UV Lacquer, this range is low maintenance, highly durable, and suitable for installation over underfloor heating. With a 3mm European Oak wear layer, the floor can be rejuvenated through sanding during its lifetime.

Available in six distinctive colours and three plank widths– classic 190mm, wider 220mm, and a 60mm slim plank – TRUNK™ gives you creative control over your interior design. Smoked options (Bosko, Domo, Vetra) offer added depth and tonal variation for a more character-rich look.

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Outland

Crafted for those who appreciate raw, untamed beauty. Each plank tells a story of resilience, shaped by time and the elements, with hand-crafted textures and edges, random saw marks, and a distinctive shrunk face oak surface. Outland brings rugged individuality to any space, whether for living, working, or entertaining. The surface of every board is hand sculptured to replicate genuine reclaimed flooring. The Outland products are smoked, creating complex colours and deep tonal variation to give an aged vintage look.

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VidaGroove Reclaimed

VidaGroove is a collection of genuinely reclaimed timbers sourced from the Great Lakes region in North America and Spruce from Eastern Europe. Salvaged from old barns and sheds, the timbers are then graded and milled into install-ready boards. The VidaGroove products are genuine reclaimed with natural signs of age.

Explore the VidaGroove Reclaimed Collection

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Looking for Timber Panels for Wall Cladding?

Designed with versatility in mind, our timber panels are ideal for a myriad of interior applications. Whether you're creating curved details, integrated kitchen joinery or looking for wall & ceiling linings, explore our world of options.

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Shinnoki - Prefinished Timber Panels

A premium collection of prefinished oak, walnut, and triba wood veneer panels, Shinnoki is perfect for designers and fabricators to easily create refined and exquisite interiors. The Soft Touch prefinished surface makes processing extremely fast, easy, and cost-effective for joiners. Protective foil protects the finish on the panel throughout the process and saves cleaning on site. Matching edge bandings have been developed for each look in both timber and ABS. This means that VidaSpace can provide the total solution and each project can be finished in detail. Standard sheet size is 2790mm x 1220mm to suit modern ceiling volumes and wall heights. The Shinnoki range offers matching slats to create additional design features and detailing.

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Querkus - Unfinished Timber Panels

Querkus is a collection of decorative oak veneered panels. Every panel produced is unique, where the oak veneer is handled creatively and with the utmost respect. The unique production processes capture and enhance the beauty, colour, markings and structure of solid wood, and combine these with the many advantages of a veneered panel. Querkus tells a story of quality and craftmanship, offering every interior an individual, distinctive atmosphere. The unfinished surface gives you complete creative control on the final look. Whether you choose to oil, lacquer or stain your veneer, the choice is yours. Matching edge bandings have been developed for each look in timber. This means that VidaSpace can provide the total solution, and each project can be finished in detail. The Querkus range offers matching slats to create additional design features and detailing. Some Querkus products are smoked, creating rich, complex colours and deep tonal variation.

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VidaGroove Slats - Acoustic Panels

An iconic trend in architectural design, VidaGroove Slats are prefabricated battened panels made from walnut, oak, and ash on recycled felt. Offering striking results on vertical, horizontal, and curved surfaces. With sound-absorbing properties, VidaGroove™ Slats panels are designed to reduce noise up to 50% in the room they are installed in. VidaGroove™ Slats panels are delivered in pre-built modules, which makes it simple and easy to mount them in the ceiling or on the wall. VidaGroove™ Slats panels are 3000mm x 600mm.

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