LEGNO RUSTICO: Reclaimed Timber Look Wall Panels Made From Stone

Few materials make a room feel as warm and grounded as old timber.

The deep grain, knots, cracks and weathered colour of old recycled timber have become one of the most sought-after looks in interior design. Rustic timber feature walls are showing up in boutique hotels, restaurants, wine bars and architect-designed homes, and the demand for realistic, high-end timber look wall panels keeps growing.

The catch is that genuine reclaimed timber is expensive, hard to source, heavy to install, needs ongoing oiling and is combustible. Today we are introducing a smarter way to get the look: Flexistone LEGNO RUSTICO, a reclaimed timber look wall panel made from stone.

A Reclaimed Timber Look, Cast From Real Old Timber

LEGNO RUSTICO is not a printed timber pattern or a flat timber effect vinyl. The surface of every plank is cast from moulds taken from old recycled timber boards. That means the texture you see and feel is the real thing: every groove of the grain, every knot and every split in the original weathered timber is captured in the panel.

The result is a rustic, distressed timber finish with natural variation from plank to plank, so a finished wall reads as authentic aged timber rather than a repeating print. It is the high-end recycled timber look, without hunting down old boards.

Timber Look Wall Panels Made From Stone

Underneath the timber texture, LEGNO RUSTICO is made from the same genuine stone composite as the rest of the DECKO Flexistone range. It is thin, light and flexible, and that stone base gives it properties real timber simply cannot match:

• Group 1 Fire Rated for peace of mind in homes, hospitality venues and commercial spaces

• Indoor and outdoor use, UV and weather resistant

• Low maintenance, with no sanding, staining or oiling like real timber

• Lightweight, reducing load on walls, ideal for renovations and retrofits

• Flexible enough to curve gently around rounded walls and columns

• No grouting required, and can be installed over existing surfaces

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Group 1 Fire Rated Timber Look Cladding

Fire performance is one of the biggest reasons people look for an alternative to real timber walls. Reclaimed timber is combustible, and many timber look products on the market are not rated for commercial use. Because LEGNO RUSTICO is a stone composite, it is Group 1 fire rated, which makes it a practical choice for cafes, restaurants, hotels, offices and retail fit-outs, as well as fireplace surrounds at home (not in direct contact with flame).

LEGNO RUSTICO vs Real Reclaimed Timber

Rustic Timber Feature Wall Ideas

Because it pairs a timber look with stone performance, LEGNO RUSTICO works in places real timber often can't.

Indoors

• Living room and bedroom feature walls, including behind the TV or bed

• Kitchen splashbacks

• Fireplace surrounds (not in direct contact with flame)

• Bathroom feature walls

• Cafes, bars, restaurants and hotels

• Receptions, shop fit-outs and display walls

Outdoors

• Facades and external timber look cladding

• Pillars and columns

• Alfresco and outdoor entertaining areas

• Entryways and porticos

How to Install Timber Look Wall Panels

Each plank measures 1200 x 200mm, covering 0.24 m² per panel, or 2.88 m² per box of 12 planks, so walls come together quickly. The panels cut easily with standard tools and are light enough to handle on your own, making LEGNO RUSTICO a great choice for confident DIYers as well as professional installers.

LEGNO RUSTICO is supplied without peel-and-stick adhesive, so you can choose the best bonding method for your project. Outdoors, use a construction-grade adhesive such as Sikaflex or Liquid Nails and seal the joints for water protection. Indoors, in dry areas, high-bond double-sided tape can also be used for a quicker install.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the questions we get asked most about timber look wall panels and LEGNO RUSTICO.

Is LEGNO RUSTICO real timber?

No. It is made from a genuine stone composite, but the surface is cast from moulds taken from real aged timber, so the grain, knots and cracks look and feel like reclaimed timber.

Are timber look wall panels fire rated?

LEGNO RUSTICO is Group 1 fire rated, which makes it suitable for homes, hospitality venues and commercial fit-outs where real timber cladding may not be.

Can I use timber look cladding outside?

Yes. LEGNO RUSTICO is UV and weather resistant and suits facades, pillars, alfresco areas and entryways. Outdoors, install it with a construction-grade adhesive and seal the joints.

How much does one box cover?

Each box contains 12 planks of 1200 x 200mm, covering 2.88 m².

Can I install it myself?

Yes. The planks are light, flexible and cut with standard tools, with no grouting needed, so a confident DIYer can create a timber feature wall over a weekend.

Does it need maintenance like real timber?

No sanding, staining or oiling is ever needed. An occasional wipe down keeps it looking its best.

See It in Person

The best way to appreciate LEGNO RUSTICO is to hold it. Order a sample and see the grain, the weathered texture and the flexibility for yourself, then picture it on your own feature wall.

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