Touchwood VJ Veneer Panelling

Touchwood VJ Veneer Panelling — Genuine Timber Veneer, Tongue & Groove Panels

Touchwood Veneer Panels bring the warmth and grain of genuine Australian native timber into a wall and ceiling panel that installs like a lining board. A real Tasmanian Oak or Blackwood veneer is pressed onto a 9mm PEFC-certified moisture-resistant MDF core with a 100mm vertical-joint (VJ) groove, giving the look of solid timber VJ panelling at a fraction of the weight, cost and installation time of solid boards.

Species & core options

• Tasmanian Oak — light, warm blonde tones with a subtle, straight grain. Suits Scandinavian, coastal and modern Australian interiors.
• Blackwood — rich, warm golden-to-reddish-brown tones with dramatic grain movement. A luxury, high-end feature timber.
• Natural MDF core — a traditional, uniform wood-toned shadow line inside each groove.
• Black MDF core — a pre-dyed black substrate for a sharp, modern black shadow line without needing to paint it.

Applications

• Feature walls and full-room wall lining, residential and commercial
• Ceiling panelling — fixes to battens or existing plasterboard
• Bedheads, kitchen island bench cladding, joinery fronts
• Can be run vertically (increases perceived ceiling height) or horizontally (reads more expansive/modern)

Specifications

• Substrate: 9mm PEFC-certified moisture-resistant (MR) MDF
• Veneer: Genuine Tasmanian Oak or Blackwood
• VJ groove width: 100mm between grooves
• Jointing: Tongue & groove, matching Natural or Black tongues supplied
• Sheet weight: Approx. 8.3 kg/m²
• Sheet size: Natural core 2420 x 1212mm; Black core 2440 x 1212mm
• Finish: Supplied raw/uncoated — must be finished on-site with oil, wax, stain or polyurethane in matt, satin or gloss before installation is complete
• Complementary trims: 20mm x 10mm x 3600mm solid timber mouldings available in Tasmanian Oak or Blackwood for clean wall-to-wall, wall-to-ceiling and wall-to-floor transitions

Installation basics

• Fix directly over existing plasterboard with a continuous bead of construction adhesive plus 16-gauge brad nails
• For new-build stud framework, glue and nail directly to studs/battens at 450mm centres
• Over masonry or brickwork, fix timber battens first to create a flat, square frame
• Allow a 4mm–10mm expansion gap at top and bottom perimeters

Seen in the wild

Touchwood panels have been specified in projects from Hydro Tasmania's Lake Pedder Lodge in remote Strathgordon, to a 7.5-star energy-efficient family home in Torquay, a Campbelltown shopping centre ceiling (140+ panels in a chevron pattern), and a Thornbury jazz bar finished with a custom walnut-stained, deliberately mismatched Blackwood veneer for a one-off look. The tongue-and-groove system is consistently called out for letting large areas be covered quickly and consistently, even on tight commercial timelines.

Downloads

• Product Brochure (PDF)
• Installation Guide (PDF)

Delivery & Fulfilment

Flat-rate delivery on our own trucks across Melbourne and Greater Melbourne — three flat rates from $89, dispatched in 2–5 days. Or pick up free from our Epping yard, 2 Graystone Ct, Epping VIC 3076.

FAQ

Can these panels be left raw / unfinished?
No — Touchwood panels must be finished with wax, oil or polyurethane before or shortly after installation. They're supplied raw so you can choose your own finish, but raw and unfinished isn't a usable end state.

Can these be installed directly onto brick or masonry?
Not directly — panels can't be fixed straight to brick, blockwork or masonry. Timber battens need to be fixed to the wall first, spaced about 450mm apart and checked for square, to create a flat fixing frame.

What's the difference between the Natural and Black core?
It's the colour of the MDF substrate showing through the 100mm VJ groove — Natural gives a traditional wood-toned shadow line, Black gives a sharp, modern black line without needing to paint it.

If the product appears to be out of stock, please don't hesitate to contact us via email. We're committed to providing you with the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding availability. Simply reach out to us, and we'll promptly assist you by providing an estimated time of arrival for the product.
Your satisfaction is our priority, and we're here to ensure a seamless experience for all your construction needs.

Questions? Email us at info@justplywood.com.au