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Touchwood Blackwood Veneer VJ Panelling on MDF
Touchwood Blackwood Veneer VJ Panelling on MDF
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Touchwood Blackwood Veneer VJ Panelling on MDF
Description
Description
Blackwood is one of Australia's most prized cabinet timbers – rich in colour, distinctive in grain, and unmistakably natural. Touchwood Veneer Panelling brings this beautiful Tasmanian hardwood to your walls and ceilings at a fraction of the cost of solid timber.
Each panel features genuine 0.55mm crown cut Blackwood veneer pressed onto a 9mm moisture-resistant natural MDF core. With 100mm VJ grooves machined into the face, the panels replicate traditional solid timber VJ panelling – but install faster and cost less.
The tongue and groove system makes installation straightforward. Fix directly to plasterboard, or batten out walls at 450–600mm centres. Use on walls, ceilings, bedheads, bulkheads, cupboard fronts, or kitchen islands – vertically or horizontally.
A protective coating is essential to protect against moisture, fading, and wear.
Key Features
- Genuine crown cut Tasmanian Blackwood veneer
- 9mm moisture-resistant black core MDF substrate
- 100mm VJ groove profile
- Tongue and groove joining system
- PEFC-certified timber from sustainably managed Tasmanian forests
- E0 formaldehyde (lowest available emissions)
- Australian-made substrate and adhesives
Specifications
Specifications
Veneer: PEFC-certified Tasmanian Blackwood veneer (0.55mm crown cut)
Veneer Matching: Random mismatched pattern. Book match available for project orders – contact us for details.
Substrate: 9mm moisture-resistant natural MDF (PEFC-certified, Australian-made, E0 formaldehyde)
VJ Width: 100mm (distance between grooves)
Panel Jointing: Tongue and groove system. Tongues available in natural and black.
Finish: Unfinished. Must be sealed with a protective coating such as wax, oil, polyurethane, stain, or varnish. Use a clear coating with UV inhibitors to delay fading and colour change.
Applications: Interior use only. Suitable for walls, ceilings, bedheads, bulkheads, cupboard fronts, and kitchen islands. Can be installed vertically or horizontally. Not recommended for benchtops or high-traffic horizontal surfaces.
Installation: Fix directly to plasterboard or batten out at 450–600mm centres. Consult the Touchwood Installation Guide before application for detailed instructions.
Solid Timber Mouldings: Complete your wall-to-wall, wall-to-ceiling, or wall-to-floor transitions with matching profiles in Tasmanian Oak or Blackwood (20mm x 10mm x 3600mm).
Sheet Weight (Approx):
| Sheet Size | 9mm |
|---|---|
| 2420 x 1212 | 24.3 kg |
| 2720 x 1212 | 27.4 kg |
| 3020 x 1212 | 30.4 kg |
| 3620 x 1212 | 36.4 kg |
Important information:
- Timber veneer panels are inherently subject to bowing, cupping, or warping, and may change colour when exposed to UV light. Read our wood-based panel specifications to understand tolerances and protection methods.
- Natural veneer from the same timber species can vary in colour and pattern between sheets, including natural characteristics such as gum vein, figure, sapwood, and a range of colour tones. Images and samples should be used as a general reference only. For specific matching requirements or to request a batch control sample, contact us before placing your order.
- Storage: Store flat in a dry area away from moisture and direct sunlight. Do not stand panels on long edges. Keep panels in original packaging until ready to install.
Delivery
Delivery
To give you the best rate, we offer various delivery options based on your destination, product type and order size. View our rates below or proceed to checkout to calculate your delivery cost.
Free Pickup - Somerton VIC
Free pickup available between 7.00am - 3.00pm Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
Trade Local Delivery - Forklift Required
Flat-rate delivery for local trade customers. All trade deliveries require a forklift for safe unloading. Estimated 1 business day (excluding factory lead time).
| Within 50 km of Somerton VIC | $50 flat rate |
| 50-100 km from Somerton VIC | $75 flat rate |
Panel Products
Panel product delivery rates scale with weight and distance to give you the best possible price across Australia. Estimated 2-3 business days (excluding factory lead time). Please review our Panel Product Delivery Safety Guidelines before ordering.
| Total Order Weight (kg) | VIC | NSW | ACT | SA | QLD | NT | WA | TAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 49 kg | $70 | $110 | $110 | $120 | $130 | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| 50 - 149 kg | $120 | $150 | $165 | $180 | $190 | $230 | $230 | $230 |
| 150 - 249 kg | $140 | $250 | $250 | $280 | $300 | $370 | $370 | $370 |
| 250+ kg | $150 | $470 | $470 | $495 | $510 | $600 | $600 | $600 |
Lightweight Items
Flat-rate shipping Australia-wide. Estimated 2-8 business days (excluding factory lead time).
| Edge Banding & Pre-Glued Veneer Leaves | $40 flat rate Australia-wide |
| Paper Back Veneers, 1mm Laminates & Liners (excl. Magnetic Laminate & Veneer on Laminate) | $70 flat rate Australia-wide |
Samples
Affordable sample shipping with free standard post in Victoria.
| Local Delivery VIC | FREE Standard Post (2-8 business days) |
| $15 Express Post (1-4 business days) | |
| Rest of Australia | $15 Standard Post (2-8 business days) |
Environmental Information
Environmental Information
Additional Information
Additional Information
Touchwood Panel Applications
Kitchens
Stairwells
Bathroom
Bedroom
Commercial
How to Install Touchwood
Husband-and-wife duo Al and Imo installed close to 400sqm of Touchwood in Tasmanian Oak on Natural across their family home, covering ceilings, walls, bedheads and joinery.
Watch their step-by-step walkthrough to see how they did it and the tips they picked up along the way, and see how easy it is to get the solid timber look with Touchwood Veneer Panels.
Touchwood VJ Panelling FAQ's
What is Touchwood Veneer Panelling?
What is Touchwood Veneer Panelling?
Touchwood is a tongue and groove panel made from real timber veneer pressed onto a 9mm moisture resistant MDF board. It gives the look of solid VJ timber panelling at a fraction of the cost and installation time. Available in Tasmanian Oak or Blackwood veneer on either a natural or black MDF backing.
Where can I use Touchwood?
Where can I use Touchwood?
Touchwood is incredibly versatile. It can be installed on walls, ceilings, bedheads, cupboard fronts, kitchen islands and joinery doors. It works equally well fixed vertically or horizontally and suits both modern and traditional interiors.
How easy is it to install?
How easy is it to install?
Very. Touchwood panels use a simple tongue and groove joining system and can be fixed directly onto plasterboard using construction adhesive and brad nails. Each panel is 1200mm wide and available in lengths up to 3600mm, so you can cover large areas quickly.
How do I finish corners and transitions?
How do I finish corners and transitions?
You can use clean straight cuts or finish with Touchwood's solid timber moulding profiles, available in Tasmanian Oak and Blackwood (20mm x 10mm x 3600mm) for neat wall-to-wall, wall-to-ceiling and wall-to-floor transitions. Simply nail the profiles into place with brad nails, fill any small gaps with timber putty and seal to match your panels. For full details, download the Touchwood Installation Guide.
Can Touchwood be used in bathrooms and wet areas?
Can Touchwood be used in bathrooms and wet areas?
Yes, Touchwood can be used in bathrooms and wet areas provided the space is well ventilated. The panels are made on a moisture resistant MDF substrate and when properly sealed with a wax, oil or polyurethane finish, they perform well in rooms with occasional humidity. Touchwood is not suitable for saunas, steam rooms or any enclosed space with prolonged high heat and moisture.
Can I install Touchwood on brick or masonry walls?
Can I install Touchwood on brick or masonry walls?
Touchwood cannot be fixed directly to brick, blockwork or masonry. For these surfaces, you will need to attach timber battens to the wall at approximately 450mm spacings first, then fix the panels to the battens.
Does Touchwood need to be sealed or finished?
Does Touchwood need to be sealed or finished?
Yes. Touchwood panels cannot be left raw and must be finished with a wax, oil or polyurethane in a finish of your choice. You can apply your chosen finish before or after installation.
Is Touchwood sustainable?
Is Touchwood sustainable?
Touchwood is made from PEFC certified timber veneer on PEFC certified moisture resistant MDF. The timber is sustainably grown, harvested and processed to meet the highest standards in quality and environmental practice. Because veneer panels use less solid timber than traditional lining boards, it is also a more resource efficient way to achieve the same look.
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