Cottage Style Wall Planks
Realistic Faux Oak Planks for Cottage and Period Interiors
Our faux oak wall planks are designed to reproduce the appearance of old structural timbers found in traditional cottages, Tudor-style buildings and Jacobean interiors. They can be fitted to walls and ceilings to create the impression of exposed oak framing without introducing the weight, movement and installation difficulties of genuine antique timber.
The detail starts with the mould. Each profile is cast from original English oak, allowing the finished plank to reproduce its deep grain, knots, splits, twists and irregularities. The moulded planks are then hand-stained so the colour settles naturally into the textured surface rather than appearing as a flat printed wood effect.
These are decorative products and are not structural timbers. So can’t be used for any load bearing.
Where Can Cottage-Style Wall Planks Be Used?
The planks can be used individually or combined in a complete decorative scheme.
Popular applications include:
- Cottage and farmhouse feature walls
- Tudor or Jacobean-inspired wall designs
- Barn conversions
- Pubs, hotels and restaurants
- Wall and ceiling borders
- Horizontal rails with vertical or diagonal timbers
They work particularly well where a room needs warmth and architectural character but genuine reclaimed timber would be too heavy, expensive or difficult to source consistently.
For a complete room, the wall planks can be coordinated with our faux oak ceiling beams and joists.
Key benefits of our Faux Oak planks:
Beautiful cottage style planks. Indistinguishable from antique oak.
- Ideal for use on walls and doors.
- Moulded from original antiques – every detail captured. The most realistic on the market.
- Cheaper than salvaged antique oak.
- Won’t rot, bow, swell or warp.
- Hand finished in a variety of colours.
- Lightweight and easy to cut, for easy, inexpensive installation.
- Durable and shock resistant.
- Water resistant – fine in bathrooms.
- Material type: Polyurethane
- Some items are in stock – contact us. For items exceeding stock holding, allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.
NB. Sizes vary minimally from shown.
Hand Finished colours
Unfinished White – this is a modern colour for those wanting a subtle effect in modern while interiors. This option can also be used when we don’t have a suitable colour and you wish to stain the beam in a colour of your choice as it comes pre-primed.
Limed Oak – This is the lighter in colour than the Mellow Oak but with a lime wash for added authenticity, the low points in the grain (earlywood) is white and the high points in the grain (latewood) is a light mellow oak colour. This perfect for those wanting a Scandinavian or beach cottage interior style.
Mellow Oak – This is a lighter natural oak colour with the light brown slightly yellow colour. Perfect for Barn conversions and country style properties.
Jacobean Oak – This is a dark brown colour and a old traditional oak finish associated with period style properties. Works well in old Tudor, pub and old cottage-style interiors.
Black – For a strong contrast, this is perfect for standing out making this prominent in Tudor-style interiors.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How to conceal screw heads in planks?
Adhesive is the recommended installation method, if mechanical fixings are used then we would recommend using our Mock Oak Pegs for covering the screw heads.
What are the planks made from?
The Planks are made from a High-Density polyurethane which is similar to a very dense expanding foam. This makes then extremely light, typically about 20 times lighter than Oak so much easier to handle and install.
Can different width planks be used?
Yes, mixing widths often produces a more convincing traditional result. Wider planks can define the main structure and outer edges, while narrower planks add secondary vertical or diagonal details.
Can the planks be fitted to doors?
Yes, they can be used to add decorative oak-effect framing to doors. Check that the added thickness will not interfere with the door frame, hinges, handles or opening clearance.
Can they be used outside?
These planks are intended for interior walls, doors and ceilings. For external timber-effect detailing, use products specifically manufactured for exterior use, such as our exterior mock Tudor planks.
Can I paint the planks?
Staining planks retains the Oak grain detail, whereas painting the planks would lose the grain detail. The only colour which can be painted and stained is the Unfinished White, as this is a primed surface. Paint won’t adhere to the pre-stained finishes.
Can cottage-style planks be fitted to ceilings?
Yes. The product descriptions state that they can be used on walls and ceilings. Ceiling installation requires suitable fixings into a sound substrate, so follow the installation instructions carefully.
Are they realistic?
Yes, The moulds are cast from original antique Oak planks so that every detail is on the beams. Customers have moved into a house with our Faux Oak Planks and not realised they are real until they come to do renovation works.
Colour Guide
NB. Photographic studio lighting looks lighter than room lighting. Use as a guide only. If colour is important, ask for a sample.
Installation Guide
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Colour Staining
The Staining process is done by hand-finishing and due to this and undulations in the product, the shade and depth of colour may vary across each plank, and between batches. Whilst all reasonable steps are taken to try and match colour, this cannot be guaranteed.
