Install the counter battens
Fix counter battens to the intended wall surface at intervals of approximately 30–40 cm. Make sure the resulting surface is straight and even.
Create a warm, authentic rustic interior or façade with sunburnt brown reclaimed wood tongue & groove wall cladding. The naturally weathered brown patina and brushed surface give every board a distinctive aged character.
Reclaimed wood is a natural aged material. Colour, grain, patina, knots and surface variation are characteristic features and make every board unique.
Area planning
Calculate the required area directly here. Add one or more walls, subtract windows, doors and other openings, and include an additional waste allowance if required.
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Openings are automatically deducted from the total wall area.
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Depending on the project, we recommend an additional allowance for cutting and fitting.
See it. Feel it. Decide.
Natural wood is best judged in person. Order a matching sample to assess the real colour, texture and surface before planning a larger wall or interior project.
The sample is intended to help you assess the material and surface before ordering larger quantities.
Open the guide to see the complete installation process for our tongue & groove wall cladding.
Fix counter battens to the intended wall surface at intervals of approximately 30–40 cm. Make sure the resulting surface is straight and even.
Check the spacing of the battens and make sure the substructure is fixed correctly for the particular wall construction.
Use a spirit level when installing the first two rows so that the wall cladding starts straight.
View the surface structure and colour from a distance of approximately 2–4 m. If necessary, exchange individual boards until the desired overall appearance is achieved. Have screws and a cordless screwdriver ready.
Screw the boards to the counter battens through the inner edge of the groove. The fixing should then be covered by the following board. Alternatively, the boards can also be stapled in the groove.
According to our installation guide, it is sufficient to secure every third row to the counter battens.
Adjust the position of the boards with a wooden block and hammer. The boards should fit firmly together. Push them together until no small open joints remain visible. The tongue is stained in the respective surface colour.
Leave a gap of approximately 8–10 mm to adjoining walls. This gives the wood room to move as it adjusts to changes in moisture.
Questions about installation? Contact us at info@Vintage-Holz.de.
Expert answers
Practical answers for planning and installing our tongue & groove wall cladding.
The counter battens create a straight, secure fixing plane for the boards. In our installation method, the battens are mounted at approximately 30–40 cm intervals.
The boards are screwed through the inner edge of the groove into the substructure. The next board then covers the fixing point, creating a clean finished surface.
The first rows determine the alignment of the entire wall. They should therefore be checked carefully with a spirit level before the rest of the cladding is installed.
Natural wood varies in colour, structure and grain. Viewing and arranging the boards from roughly 2–4 m away before fixing them helps create a balanced overall appearance on the finished wall.
Leave approximately 8–10 mm to adjoining walls. This expansion gap gives the wood room to move as indoor humidity changes.