Interior and Exterior Cladding: How to Choose the Right Look for Your Renovation
Cladding is one of the most powerful ways to change how a home looks and feels. We help clients compare options, visualise the look on their actual home, and choose something that suits the build.
In this article
- What is cladding?
- Exterior cladding for street appeal and protection
- Interior cladding for feature walls and warm finishes
- Choosing colours, textures and profiles
- Visualising cladding before committing
- Practical considerations: durability, maintenance and installation
- How Master Framers Build helps clients compare options
Cladding can change a home more than almost any other renovation decision. The right cladding turns a tired exterior into a confident one and gives interiors warmth and character. The wrong cladding becomes a long, expensive reminder.
What is cladding?
Cladding is the visible material on a wall - timber, fibre cement, composite, metal - that protects and finishes the surface.
Exterior cladding for street appeal and protection
Externally, cladding handles weather and sets the visual identity of the home. Profile, colour and orientation all change the read of the building.
Interior cladding for feature walls and warm finishes
Internally, cladding adds texture and warmth that paint cannot. Timber feature walls and panelled rooms are popular in Melbourne renovations for good reason.
Choosing colours, textures and profiles
- Colour against existing trims and roof
- Profile width and direction
- Texture and grain
- How the cladding ages
Visualising cladding before committing
We can visualise cladding on your actual home so you can see the choice before you place the order.
Practical considerations: durability, maintenance and installation
Some cladding products are designed for low maintenance, others trade maintenance for character. Both can be the right call - but you should know which you are choosing.
How Master Framers Build helps clients compare options
We work with a range of cladding products and can introduce options that suit your renovation and budget.
Frequently asked questions
›What is cladding?
Cladding is the material applied to an exterior or interior surface - timber, fibre cement, metal or composite - for protection and appearance.
›Can cladding be added to an existing home?
Often yes, depending on the existing structure and the cladding system chosen.
›Is interior cladding worth it?
Interior cladding on feature walls can transform how a room feels without major structural work.
›How do I choose cladding without regretting it?
Visualise it on your own home first. A render or 3D image is much more useful than a brochure sample.
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