HardieGroove has a smooth texture and the sheet joints cleverly blend in thanks to half-grooves on the long edges, while PineRidge has a timber texture but uses a square edge allowing for a PVC jointer. To achieve a panelised look using a selection of PVC jointers Versilux sheets are used, this eliminates the need for extra trades to set joints and lowers the time and cost of construction. James Hardie provides a large range of interior lining products and cladding products which can be used internally, resulting in simple and complete design freedom for inspirational internal wall cladding ideas. James Hardie wall paneling is commonly used in new home construction, renovations and extensions as well as in high-rise and commercial buildings. Being lightweight with the ease of being installed direct to frame, James Hardie’s internal linings are also used for ceilings, eaves.
James Hardie's Fibre Cement (FC) internal linings are known for their durability. They're resistant to termites, fire rot and damage from moisture. They're ideal for wet areas such as a laundries, kitchens, ensuite bathrooms and main bathrooms excluding shower recesses. FC wall lining are a great solution for high-traffic areas, such as corridors in places like a schools or hospitals where it's essential for walls to deal with bumps and knocks without getting damaged or breaking. 6mm Villaboard is typically used in detached homes, whereas the thicker 9mm and 12mm fibre cement sheets are used in medium density town houses, high-rise residential, retail and commercial applications. HardieGroove and PineRidge are used where the look of natural timber or plywood interior wall lining is required but the durability properties of fibre cement are prioritized.
Normally fibre cement sheets are hidden behind paint or tiles. However, there is a beauty in the look of raw fibre cement sheets. ARChitectual Inraw has the look of raw fibre cement with a highly durable gloss or satin coating. It's ideal for feature walls in design studios or office reception areas. If you haven't found the look you want in this interior linings range you can also consider bringing James Hardie's external cladding range indoors. Axon cladding is a vertically grooved fibre cement sheet which can be used as an alternative to HardieGroove lining. Axon cladding's grooves are slightly wider apart (133mm instead of 100mm) and the wide groove has a more subtle shadow line than the V-groove of HardieGroove. If you want an internal wall with calming horizontal lines choose from the range of Stria cladding shiplap boards.