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Wood cladding: planks, slats and charred finishes

Timber cladding brings warmth, rhythm and shadow to a façade — and it is the most module-sensitive material there is: a plank that repeats at the wrong width breaks the whole elevation. This guide covers the profiles and finishes used in real projects, and a free library of seamless wood textures with measured real-world scale.

Profiles you will actually build

Planks — horizontal or vertical boards, the classic cabin and barn look. Slats and battens — narrow strips with shadow gaps, the contemporary ventilated-façade look. Shingles — overlapping small tiles with a scalloped texture. Panels — flat veneered sheets for interiors and soffits.

The profile decides the shadow line: closed boards read flat, open slats read deep. Match the gap in your reference — 5 to 20 mm is typical on slatted façades.

Finishes and species read differently

Natural oak and larch read clean and warm; thermowood pushes the same grain darker. White-washed boards brighten and soften; weathered grey suits coastal and rustic scenes. Charred timber (shou sugi ban / yakisugi) turns almost black with the grain and cracks still visible — a strong accent that photographs beautifully.

Scale is the whole game with timber

A rendered wall reads correctly when planks or slats repeat at their real width and the grain runs the right way for the board direction. Every texture page lists its measured repetition size, and the scale guide shows the mapping recipe.

Browse wood textures

111 free textures · measured real-world scale
Dark brown wooden planks with a smooth finish, suitable for flooring or furniture surfaces. Dark Brown Wood PlanksWood Planks Wooden floor with brown timber planks and natural grain pattern, used for interior flooring, seamless and free for commercial Brown Wood PlanksWood Planks Dark red and brown striped wood plank texture, seamless pattern for flooring or wall decor. Dark Red Wood PlanksWood Planks dark wood texture with fine horizontal stripes and subtle grain pattern Dark Horizontal Wood PanelsWood Panels Dark brown wood texture with fine grain, suitable for flooring and furniture, seamless and tileable. Dark Brown Fine Wood GrainFine Wood Seamless texture of old brown wooden planks with visible grain and knots, arranged horizontally Old Brown Wood Plank TextureWood Planks rustic olive-grey wood planks texture with visible grain and knots for flooring or paneling Rustic Olive Wood PlanksWood Planks Weathered grey-green wooden planks with visible grain and texture, suitable for flooring or rustic design. Light Natural Wood PlanksWood Planks dark mahogany wood texture with fine grain, smooth finish, suitable for flooring and furniture. Dark Mahogany Fine WoodFine Wood Light cream-colored wood with a swirl grain pattern, suitable for furniture and interior surfaces. Light Cream Fine Wood TextureFine Wood Light cream-colored smooth wood texture, ideal for furniture or flooring, with a fine grain pattern. Cream Smooth Fine Wood TextureFine Wood Seamless oak wood plank texture in warm brown tones, suitable for flooring and furniture with a fine grain pattern. Brown Oak Wood Fine TextureFine Wood

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Frequently asked questions

Are these wood textures free for commercial use?

Yes — every texture on 360into is free for personal and commercial use, with no attribution required.

Are the plank textures seamless?

Most are designed to tile without a visible seam; the repeat preview on each page shows exactly how the edges join.

Which finish should I use for exteriors?

For visualisation, pick by reference: natural and charred finishes dominate contemporary exteriors, weathered grey suits rustic and coastal work.

How do I avoid an obviously tiled façade?

Keep the repetition size true, avoid extreme zoom, and let shadows and lighting vary across the wall — tiling shows most when the pattern is under-scaled.

Keep reading

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