Easycraft Panels can be used/installed in any type of residential or commercial space, with products suited for general purpose interior, wet area interior and semi exterior applications.
Please see our Product Application Guide for more information.
Yes, we have installation videos for installing easycraft panels to a number of different areas.
Use our Where to Buy Page. Enter your Postcode or Suburb to view your closest Resellers’. We have Resellers’ across Australia that can provide pricing and supply our products direct to you.
Other Common Questions
Yes you can.
Some Bunnings Stores will carry selected stock in the Timber isle or Trade Timber areas.
If they do not stock the product you can enquire at the Special Orders Desk and they will be able to support you with information about our products.
We have a specific Bunnings Product Brochure which highlights the relevant Bunnings Product Codes to order under.
If the product you are looking for isn’t listed, you can request they order under a Special order Code.
Our Distributor to Bunnings is Forest One. Bunnings can contact their local Forest One office for pricing and timing enquiries.
Based on your location (State – Metro/Country) lead times will vary. We do have Distributors in each State that carry a base range. But there are products & lengths that may not be stocked which will have to be manufactured and transported from Qld. Please consult your Local Reseller for delivery information. You can find your local Reseller by putting in your postcode here.
As a manufacturer Easycraft is unable to provide recommended installers nationwide. Fortunately given Easycraft’s ease of installation any professional builder or carpenter will have no problem installing the linings. Easycraft also provide a range of installation videos and guides to assist in the installation process.
Yes, it is very safe to use in residential & commercial building environments.
Easycraft Panels are made from a Moisture Resistant Medium Density Fibre board (with an E0 rating) manufactured in Queensland from Australian grown, recycled wood fibres with resin added, under stringently controlled Australian Manufacturing conditions.
Read more about the Safety of Easycraft Panels on our Safety Product Fact Sheet.
Easycraft have Test Result Certification for both Cone Calorimeter (AS/NZS 3837) and Full Room (AS ISO 9705) under The Standard AS 5637.1.
Demonstrated correlation achieves a Group 2 performance rating.
Easycraft products are suitable for use in internal applications under The National Construction Code, BCA Buildings Classifications, Class 1 through Class 9.
Find out more information in our Product and Design Specification Catalogue.
No, they are not – the General Purpose Interior Linings are not termite resistant, as they are a natural timber substrate.
The Semi Exterior hardwood product does offer great resistance to termites but is not guaranteed.
Easycraft offers a range of products made from various materials:
All Easycraft products have the grooves running vertically with the length of the board. To achieve a horizontal look the sheets can be installed on their side to allow the grooves to run on the horizontal.
Yes, Easycraft panels can be installed to an existing wall without removing the existing skirting. You can rest the panel on top of the existing skirting (based on skirt thickness) but, a minimum 5mm gap at the top of panel under the cornice or ceiling is required, to cater for any movement of the panel. For this application, the best result is achieved where the top of the skirting is flat and thicker than 9mm, so the panel can sit flush on top.
View our existing wall: installation video here.
A flexible construction adhesive or stud adhesive (gyprock) can be used for fixing the sheets to studs, noggins and over existing walls. You must also fix into the framework structure using nails and screws.
Easycraft wall linings have a unique joining system known as the “easyjoin system” which helps provide additional support when joining sheets.
We recommend that studs be spaced at minimum 600mm (or less) and any sheet joins between studs to be supported with noggins spaced at no more than 450mm apart. And to be screwed off to noggins.
Easycraft recommends that the back of the sheet be painted with a primer coat before installation when using it in bathrooms, laundries, kitchens and all ceiling applications or internal linings on perimeter cavity walls.
Painting the back of the sheet minimises the potential for water absorption.
Nails:
Hammer – 2mm x 40mm anti-rust bullet head nail (Walls and ceilings)
Nail Gun – Paslode ND Brads 14ga x 45mm (Walls)
Nail Gun – Paslode Duo-Fast C2.5 x 45 Ring Shark (Ceilings)
Screws:
ICCONS: Self-drilling CSK head self embedded head (part No. TP326)
ICCONS: Collated
It is not a requirement for the panel installation, however we do recommend the back of the sheets be primed for ceiling applications to act as an additional moisture barrier. Any insulation added would also assist with temperature variances. Read our ceiling installation guide here.
Unfortunately not. The panel profile position may not align exactly due to timber manufacturing variances and tolerances.
If installing ceiling & wall paneling we recommend you create a visual break (timber moulding or cornice) between the ceiling & wall panels.
You can check the overall width of panel prior to installation and choose those that best match for better wall & ceiling alignment.
If you work from the centre of the room any variance in panel width should be minimised.
For best result always create a visual break at the ceiling and wall join.
Yes Easycraft linings can be fixed over steel frames, below are some recommended screws to use when fixing the panels to the frame
ICCONS: Self-drilling CSK head self embedded head (part No. TP326)
ICCONS: Collated
We recommend you install our wall panels at least 100mm away from any electric heat source and 200mm away from any gas heat source.
Always consult your Local Building Code Regulations which can override these recommendations
We would not recommend applying panels directly onto a tiled wall. We recommend you remove the tiles as the wall panels need to be secured to the frame work and studs.
When considering installing Easycraft linings near a fireplace please consult our fireplace guide.
Please note that any local building codes or fireplace manufacturer advice will override our recommendations.
There is no need to glue the joiner into the edge of the sheet. They are a neat fit and usually hold themselves in place until the sheets are installed.
Easycraft wall linings have a unique joining system known as the “easyjoin system”.
When using this system, studs must be spaced at no more than 600mm centers. Sheets can be joined off of the studs, but must be supported by additional noggins spaced at a maximum of 700mm.
Read or watch our step by step installation guides:
As a manufacturer Easycraft is unable to provide recommended installers nationwide. Fortunately given Easycraft’s ease of installation any professional builder or carpenter will have no problem installing the linings. Easycraft also provide a range of installation videos and guides to assist in the installation process.
As with solid wood, MDF takes up and retains moisture, thus its moisture content depends on the relative humidity and air temperature in the surrounding environment. As the moisture content of MDF changes, it is subject to dimensional changes.
There are many variables which can ultimately affect the performance of timber, including the surrounding environment, quality of installation and quality of framing. But managing changes in the environment humidity levels and moisture content plays a very important role in achieving the best results from the product. In environments that can experience large changes in air temperature and humidity you may experience movement in the panel, either expansion or shrinkage
Easycraft’s general interior panels can be CURVED to a certain degree when installing. Please refer to the our panel curvature guide for detailed information
There are many options for finishing Easycraft panels. We highlight in the attached document some examples of finishing options for corners and end joining.These products are available direct from most timber and hardware retailers. Read more about these finishing options here.
You can also watch our installation video that explains finishing corners (internal and external) here.
Easycraft has available flat and rebated dado rails to finish the top of 900mm dado panels or to cover visible joins and gaps. See the easyDado product page for more details.
For some finishing options & suggestions please consult Easycraft’s recommended trimmings.
Additionally, for some other finishing ideas you can refer to the BATEX range of Trims.
Refer their range of TILE trims suited for 9mm thickness.
Follow the link to their website and State Office Contact details.www.battrims.com
Easycraft does not have a specific range of trims for wet area applications, but we can recommend you review the Batex range of trims that may suit your application?
Follow the link to their website, which highlights products and State contact details. www.battrims.com
Yes, we still offer our easyCLAD product, but it is now called our Wet Area Semi Exterior board for use in undercover exterior applications, eaves, patios and alfresco’s.
You can read more about our Wet Area Semi Exterior (or easyCLAD) product here.
Additionally, we have added a new board called easyULTRA which can now be used for Interior Wet Area applications such as Bathrooms, Kitchens and Laundries.
It is a cheaper alternative to the Semi Exterior Board but still performs in interior high moisture environments.
You can read more about our Interior Wet Area product here.
Easycraft’s Wet Area products can be used in wet areas as wall paneling, however certain areas require a “water resistant” material according to the Australian Building Code of Australia.
Behind a bath or vanity are areas that must have a water resistant material (eg: tile) to a height of no less than 150mm above the vessel (for the extent of the vessel) where the vessel is within 75mm of the wall.
It is always best to consult an experienced /qualified builder to review your particular requirements.
Yes, we still offer our easyCLAD product, but it is now called our Wet Area Semi Exterior board for use in undercover exterior applications, eaves, patios and alfresco’s.
You can read more about our Wet Area Semi Exterior (or easyCLAD) product here.
Additionally, we have added a new board called easyULTRA which can now be used for Interior Wet Area applications such as Bathrooms, Kitchens and Laundries.
It is a cheaper alternative to the Semi Exterior Board but still performs in interior high moisture environments.
You can read more about our Interior Wet Area product here.
Easycraft boards CANNOT be exposed to direct weather conditions. However, you can use our Semi Exterior board for use in semi-exterior or undercover areas such as, soffits, eaves, verandas and patio ceilings.
Please refer to the Product Fact Sheet and Product Data Sheet for Semi Exterior product information.
