How to Guide – Installing Internal Timber Panelling

Internal Panelling Installation – How-to Guide

This guide outlines basic measures that must be taken to ensure a successful installation of Western Red Cedar on internal walls.

For your internal installation of Western Red Cedar, your aim should be:

You’ll need the following to complete this project:

Figure 1: Typical ceiling installation method showing:

Figure 2: Butt joins on wall or ceiling can be placed away from battens if properly supported from behind.

Figure 3: Panelling installation using metal track system and face fix: face screw directly using a coloured head screw (see Figure 4).

Figure 4: Panelling installation using metal track system / timber batten / secret nail and glue.