Painted cladding

Choosing to paint your cladding is a great alternative for those who don’t desire the naturally weathered look. Select a colour from our specially selected colour range to match your preferred aesthetic. Our Scandinavian matt paint system is applied with modern vacuum coaters under controlled conditions in our state-of-the-art coating facility, ensuring a consistent, durable and quality finish.

What to consider

Suitability for painting varies greatly between cladding products and requires careful selection of species, profile, finish and paint type to ensure optimal performance. We recommend choosing a modified timber such as Accoya® or Thermopine® as the enhanced stability of these products means paint coatings can last up to three times longer than on unmodified timbers, substantially reducing maintenance requirements. Opting to finish your cladding with a traditional film-forming coating such as our Teknos paint system, brings high durability, offering a long lasting finish with minimal maintenance when used appropriately. However, it’s essential to note that despite its durability, some maintenance is inevitable.

Thermopine® Cladding (73x20mm) coated black | Loader Monteith Architects — Thermopine® Cladding coated black | Loader Monteith Architects

Accoya® RW119 secret fix (192mm wide), factory coated with Teknos® paint system

Colour options

Choose from a select range of translucent and opaque paint coatings made by industry leaders Teknos. Opaque paint coatings – like our popular jet black matt finish – provide a solid colour, while the natural figuring of the timber can be seen through translucent paint coatings. Because of this, it’s important to note that the appearance and longevity of translucent colours can vary considerably depending on the chosen species and surface finish. View our specially selected range of standard colours below.

Colour options

RAL 9005
Jet Black

Compatible with Thermopine® and Accoya®

RAL 7043
Traffic Grey

Compatible with Thermopine® and Accoya®

RAL 7021
Black Grey

Compatible with Thermopine® and Accoya®

RAL 7016
Anthracite Grey

Compatible with Thermopine® and Accoya®

FI024 Light Oak
(Translucent)

Compatible with Accoya® and SILA Select® Siberian Larch

Light Oak Cypruss
(Translucent)

Compatible with Accoya® and SILA Select® Siberian Larch

Application

In order to achieve a consistent, uniform finish it is highly recommended that paint is applied in controlled factory conditions. Russwood’s team of experienced coaters apply our paint system within our state-of-the-art, in-house coating facility, using modern vacuum coaters. The timber, first dried to the optimum moisture content, undergoes a comprehensive coating process, enveloping all sides for a consistent, flawless finish. If considering on-site application, it is important to weigh up the cost of labour, painting equipment, potential need for scaffolding and adverse weather conditions. Consistent dry conditions are imperative for several consecutive days to prevent potential problems arising from excess moisture. The inherent unpredictability of the UK’s inclement weather throughout the year poses a considerable risk of causing substantial delays on-site. Meanwhile, we provide a set price, quoted upfront, covering all aspects – preparation, coating, drying, storage, and delivery, meaning everything is taken care of.

Thermopine® Cladding Factory Coated with RAL 9005 | Kast Architects | Samye Hatfield Photography

Accoya® RW014 Profile and factory coated in Teknos® translucent system, FI024 | Beechwood Campus | Threesixty Architecture

Easy maintenance

All painted cladding will require some maintenance, but with a little care, painted cladding will perform well and stand the test of time. Regular annual inspections are recommended to detect signs of damage or wear to the paint film at an early stage. Light cleaning may also be required to remove accumulations of surface dirt. The frequency of the maintenance cycle depends on factors such as cladding species, surface finish, profile, building location, and exposure to the elements. When maintenance is needed, the process entails a thorough approach, including cleaning, sanding, and recoating the cladding. While it may require some effort, this comprehensive method ensures the longevity and aesthetic appeal of your cladding.