- Material Type
- Concrete
- Colour
- Grey · Warm Grey · Charcoal
- Character
- Architectural · Textured · Industrial
- Cost Level
- €€€ · Premium
- Best Suited To
- Modern · Brutalist · Minimal
- Natural Variation
- Medium–High

Plaster and paint · Varied origins
Board-Formed Concrete is an architectural concrete finish that preserves the grain, joints and texture of the timber formwork used during casting. It combines concrete’s strength with an organic, handcrafted appearance.
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Create a free accountDistinctive timber-grain texture
Highly durable and long-lasting
Suitable for interior and exterior applications
Each installation has a unique appearance
Creates strong architectural character
Colour and texture vary naturally
Cracks and surface imperfections may occur
Porous surfaces require suitable protection
Formwork and casting require skilled execution
Changes are difficult after installation
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Remove dust with a soft brush or cloth. Clean using water and a mild, pH-neutral product when required. Avoid abrasive tools and acidic cleaners that could alter the surface.
Interior surfaces exposed to moisture, grease or frequent contact should be protected with a suitable penetrating sealer. Inspect and renew the protective treatment according to the supplier’s guidance.
Approve a formwork and concrete sample before construction.
Coordinate board widths, joints and grain direction.
Plan tie holes and construction joints carefully.
Use consistent concrete mixes to reduce unwanted colour changes.
Protect completed surfaces during surrounding construction.
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Concrete has a significant embodied-carbon impact, but its durability can support a long service life. Reduce its impact by specifying lower-carbon mixes, supplementary cementitious materials, local aggregates and reusable or responsibly sourced timber formwork.