A thoughtfully planned interior begins with understanding your material and design options. Explore the FAQs below for useful information about Real Wood Ceiling & Wall Planks, including application ideas, product selection, finishes, ordering, installation preparation, and care. If you need guidance beyond the answers provided, call (800) 396-6410, complete our Contact Form, or connect with our team by Email.
Yes. Hickory is naturally known for pronounced differences between its lighter sapwood and darker heartwood, along with distinctive grain patterns. Those characteristics give Rustic Hickory a visually active surface where the natural wood itself becomes a prominent part of the design.
Yes. Rustic Hickory intentionally incorporates both the lighter sapwood and darker heartwood characteristic of Hickory. Because both portions of the tree are represented, light and dark areas can appear beside one another throughout the finished wood surface.
Yes. Hickory commonly has straight grain, but individual boards can also display wavy or irregular grain patterns. This means a Rustic Hickory installation can contain noticeable changes in grain direction and movement rather than repeating the same visual pattern across every plank.
Yes. Hickory is a natural wood, and its color can change with prolonged exposure to light, particularly direct sunlight and ultraviolet radiation. The amount of change depends on the wood itself and the intensity and duration of its exposure, so areas receiving different amounts of sunlight may age somewhat differently. The U.S. Forest Products Laboratory specifically identifies Hickory among woods that can lighten with direct light exposure.
Yes. Hickory is a North American hardwood, with commercial Hickory species native primarily to the eastern and central regions of the United States. Its long history as a domestic hardwood includes uses where strength and durability are important, as well as interior applications such as paneling, cabinetry and millwork.
