Select the Right Interior Wall Lining Profile for the Home

Interior Wall Lining Profiles

Interior wall lining can add warmth, character and texture to any room. It offers versatile design options, and with a range of materials, finishes and profiles available on the market, you’ll never be stuck for choice.

In this blog, we discuss how to choose the right interior wall lining for the home and the options available.

Understanding Interior Wall Lining

Interior wall lining can not only transform a space, but it can also provide a durable and low maintenance wall cladding with acoustic benefits. It is relatively easy to install for a trade or serious DIYer to battens or to an existing internal wall, making it a great way to transform a room.

However, there are some key factors to consider when selecting interior wall lining.

Factors to Consider When Selecting the Right Profile

Style and Aesthetics

The profile you choose should complement the overall style of your room or home. For instance, a simple V-joint profile can add a subtle sense of sophistication to a contemporary space, while a square channel can create trend-based appeal. This internal panelling can be used to create a feature wall or form a connection between two rooms.

With the ability to choose from raw timber such as Tasmanian oak or pine, or a primed finish, ready to paint, you can create a truly individualised space.

Cost and Maintenance of Interior Wall Lining

The cost of wall lining can vary greatly, so it’s important to consider your budget when selecting a profile. While raw timber profiles may have a higher upfront cost, they can be more cost-effective in the long run due to their durability and low maintenance requirements. However, primed panels are a lot more versatile when it comes to colour scheme and can be easily painted to update the home. Yet painted panels require a more maintenance.

With a selection of MDF, Moisture resistant MDF, fibre cement and timbers, such as pine, and Tasmania oak, there is an option for most budgets.

Installation of the Lining

Consider the ease of installation. Some profiles offer a simple tongue and groove click in system for a seamless finish. However, fixing the panelling to a brick wall, timber or metal battens or plasterboard all require different installation methods and levels of skill. It is important to factor this into your decision-making process as it may alter the interior wall lining that you are able to use.

Wall Panelling Versatility

Stay updated with current trends and popular profiles in interior design. This can help you choose a wall lining profile that not only meets your functional needs but also enhances the overall aesthetic appeal of your interior. To create a custom look, consider mixing and matching different profiles. This adds visual interest and dimension to your walls, creating a personalised space.

In addition, think past just the walls. Often interior wall linings can be used for ceiling lining, doors, kitchen island bench, and cabinet doors and drawers.

Bowens Range of Wall Lining Profile Available

Porta Contours

Inspired by the Australian landscape, Porta’s range of interior wall linings provide options for most interior styles. They are suitable for use with straight or curved walls. Timber options include;

• American Oak
• Clear Pine
• Tasmanian Oak
• Primed Pine

Bowens supplies a wide range of Porta profiles, including Cirque, Wave, Shade, Riverine, Groove, Ripple, Crest and more, giving you more choice when it comes to interior wall lining.

Surround by Laminex

Perfect for hallways, entrances, living rooms, and bedrooms, this range of interior wall linings by Laminex offer a durable and stylish panelling solution. They are available in primed moisture resistant MDF and primed MDF panels.

Surround by Laminex is available at Bowens in Classic VJ, Batten, Scallop, Demi-Round, Heritage and more.

Thermory® Motion & Thermo

Offering a sustainable option for interior wall lining, Thermory’s range of distinct, feature panelling provides texture and movement to any room. With a range of profiles in primed pine and raw aspen, these wall panels can be used throughout the home to create visual interest.

Bowens supplies Thermory® Motion and Thermo ranges in a selection of profiles, from square battens to a curved finish.

Easycraft Silhouette

From Cove, Convex, Channel, VJ and more, Easycraft have a complete selection of interior wall linings suitable for most design choices. Available in both primed MDF and moisture resistant MDF panels, these wall linings offer high impact resistance perfect for family homes and commercial spaces. Find out more about their range online at Bowens.