These 5 Interior Paneling Options Are Ideal for Any Log Home

These 5 Interior Paneling Options Are Ideal for Any Log Home

Creating a rustic and beautiful interior will be the crowning glory of your new log home. One of the most charming and appealing options to line the walls is natural wood paneling. The colors in the woods are amazing and they can be enhanced with many different stains. Continue reading to see our 5 top interior paneling options suitable for log homes.

To do a faster, easier, and professional job, use panels with the tongue and groove and end-matching design. It is unique in that the panels fit together snugly on all sides and ends to keep them lying flat on the walls. The joints are so secure you can end-butt them anywhere on or between the studs. This style is the favorite of contractors and home DIYers.
The following 5 choices are recommended as durable and eye-catching woods:

• Knotty Pine
• Cedar
• Barnwood
• Pre-finished
• Lumi-Wood

Each has its own benefits and attractions to consider and you can’t go wrong with any of them.

1. Knotty Pine Is the Perennial Log Home Favorite

Knotty pine is the perennial log home favorite in widths of 4”, 5”, 6”, and 8” and ¾” thickness. Builders and homeowners regularly report on how well they like its colors, variations in knots, grain designs, and natural cozy attraction. It can also be used for beadboard on ceilings and walls and as wainscoting on walls.      

Pine paneling is cost-effective and versatile for any new home or home remodeling project. It’s easy to work with, lightweight, and if you make a mistake on a few boards, it’s affordable enough so you won’t need to worry about wasting a bit. Here is interesting reading about the history of wood wall paneling and wainscoting.

2. Cedar Is a Beautiful and Enduring Choice for Log Homes

Moving on to our second choice, you’ll find cedar is an enticing wood choice for walls and ceilings. Cedar paneling is typically found in the same sizes as knotty pine (less 8” width):

• 4” wide
• 5” wide
• 6” wide
• ¾” thick

Cedar’s colors are richer than knotty pine, and this quality alone makes it worthwhile. Made from Northern White Cedar, this variety of paneling is more moisture resistant and has more natural insulating qualities.                         

It’s the #1 choice for saunas, bathrooms, and closet spaces. Plus – you get the pleasant aroma of cedar in the air.

3. Newly-Made Barnwood Has Its Advantages Over Reclaimed Wood

Why pay high prices for old reclaimed wood when you can have its authentic look for less with faux barnwood paneling. Yes, it really does look like it has been weathered by nature’s elements for many years. You can have barnwood in any room without the drawbacks of old recycled wood products.

Enjoy all your walls lined with 6” or 8” smooth raw wood or weathered accented barnwood paneling. How do we create the weathered look? It’s done through a special process that turns the smooth wood into that old look with plenty of character and texture. Choose from several colors from our inventory that complements your log home décor.

4. Pre-finished Paneling Is a Time and Labor Saver

Remember those 4” to 8” pine panels discussed above? They’re also available a pre-finished products that are time and labor savers. Here’s why you should think about ordering them:

• Unlike amateur finishers, this paneling is applied by professionals where every inch of each panel reflects perfection.
• Pre-finished pieces arrive at your site ready to nail up and admire.
• There’s no need to buy finishing suppliers, wait for it to dry, or hire a painter.
• You not only receive defect-free, hand-inspected wood products, you also get panels without rugs, sags, or blobs or finishing material.

If you are short on interior decorating ideas, you’ll find this article very helpful.

5. Want to Try Something New and Fascinating? Try Lumi-Wood Paneling

Lumi-wood is regular knotty pine paneling that glows in the dark by taking on an amazing “Northern Lights” effect. It is its normal self during the daylight hours that transforms into beautiful blues and greens at night. It works off lighting that you regularly run in the evening hours and LEB bulbs make it even more outstanding!

You must watch this video to experience Lumi-wood’s “wow” factor for yourself. One of its best features is being able to write on the wall with a Laser Pen. You can turn your wall into a pallet to write on or play games upon! This paneling is available in 1”x 6” and 1”x 8” widths that look cool in any wall in your home.

Add Trim – Molding – Corners for a Complete Job

Don’t forget to order corresponding trim, molding, and corners to complete your wall and ceiling projects. A variety is available to meet your tastes and needs and it’s as easy to install at the paneling itself. These products are available in raw wood and pre-finished wood for your convenience and pleasure.

Resources and References:

• Panelling
• Decorate your Home

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