We know our niche - crafting timber into finished architectural features.
Our boutique workshop proudly manufactures our timber linings in-house, guaranteeing unmatched quality and lasting beauty for interior applications and alfresco timber ceilings.
STEP 1: PROFILE SELECTION
Lining Board Profiles.
The complete catalogue of colours are available across all six series; providing customers with limitless design flexibility.
Our standard v-joint and shiplap profiles are ideal for creating a classical, timeless environment, whilst our slat and arch series introduces an element of architectural sophistication to any space.
All profiles are precision machined from solid Royal Paulownia hardwood, and easily installed via a traditional secret nail tongue and groove method with glue. The timber lining boards measure either 2700mm or 3600mm lengths, with the latter featuring a randomised seamless finger joint. We also offer a variety of cover trims to complete the professional finish.
STEP 2: COLOUR SELECTION
Lining Board Finish.
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. Our lacquer collection features a 360° UV-cured finish that yields a contemporary look, or achieve a more muted authentic appearance with our penetrating oils.
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. To ensure optimal longevity of our coatings, we highly recommend proactive monitoring of the boards and promptly notifying our team upon detection of any anomalies or concerns.
Natural Lacquer
Whitewash Lacquer
Vintage White Lacquer
Ash Lacquer
Blackbutt Lacquer
Cedar Lacquer
Tasmanian Oak Lacquer
Limewash Lacquer
Sand Dune Lacquer
Whitewash Oil
Stonewash Oil
Limewash Oil
Blackbutt Oil
Spotted Gum Oil
Cedar Oil
Oak Oil
Teak Oil
Merbau Oil
Walnut Oil
Ebony Oil
Char Oil
THE CORE OF AUSTRALIAN TIMBER CEILINGS
Our heartwood.
See the forest for the trees.
In design and construction, options can overwhelm.
We’ve worked hard to ‘dampen the noise’ around sampling and specifying timber features by distilling our product range into a simple yet versatile modularised framework: select timber species, shape and stain – ultimately making our workshop your design sandpit.
Everything under one ceiling.
With a world rushing towards mass production, we’ve gone against the grain, holding the profound belief that it’s not about quantity, but quality - only truly achievable by having end-to-end control and capability in-house.
We take pride in liaising directly with all stakeholders through a project’s lifecycle, from concept to post-installation support. In our experience, this collaborative and accountable way of working mitigates common building complexities, ensuring limited lead times and satisfying budget mandates.
From little acorns, mighty oaks grow.
Stemming from three generations in woodcraft, Australian Timber Ceilings proudly stands as an independent, family-owned and operated workshop.
Timeless principles and endless pioneering practices are deeply engrained in our humble but hungry team. This commitment is reflected in the continual refinement of our crafting and colouring capabilities and our steadfast reputation as a dependable partner in the design and build community.
Lightweight | Stable | Sustainable
About Royal Paulownia.
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, Europe and North America. However, it’s seldom available domestically; rather it is exported to Japan where it is a highly prized and as such yields a premium prices.
Average Dried Weight (kg/m3)
Known as the aluminium of timbers, Paulownia/Kiri is marginally lighter to Western Red Cedar, making it an ideal solid hardwood solution for overhead installations.
Dimensional Stability (shrinkage %)
Paulownia’s incredible stability translates into minimal cupping, shrinkage or splitting, irrespective of your environment’s humidity rate.
Sustainability (years to regenerate)
Paulownia is recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the worlds fastest-growing tree, enabling controlled plantations to regenerate every six years.
Relative Flexural Strength (MOR/Density)
Due to its low density, Paulownia features a remarkable strength-to-weight ratio, making it the preferred choice for historical aeroplane manufacturers.