RealGrain: timber-look surfaces

17 March 2026

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RealGrain sets a new standard in timber-look panels and cabinetry. Backed by eight years of product development and performance testing and with patented technology, RealGrain is a hyper-realistic timber-look and feel surface solution by Havwoods. It delivers the warmth and character of natural timber, with the durability, hygiene, and performance of melamine and High Pressure Laminate.

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RealGrain sets a new standard in timber-look panels and cabinetry. Backed by eight years of product development and performance testing and with patented technology, RealGrain is a hyper-realistic timber-look and feel surface solution. It delivers the warmth and character of natural timber, with the durability, hygiene, and performance of melamine and High Pressure Laminate.

RealGrain goes beyond a single surface. It’s a connected system designed to enable continuity across walls, joinery, and detailed interior elements.

The range includes ClicWall panels, wall panels, 1mm laminate, edge banding, and outer and corner profiles.

This breadth enables one finish to be carried throughout a space, helping reduce visual breaks, streamline detailing, and simplify on-site coordination.

ClicWall panels are manufactured from certified MDF using 100% recovered wood and can be reused up to ten times, allowing projects to evolve throughout the full space lifecycle.

From initial specification and installation through to future change, a make good

Hard-wearing surface built for high-traffic environments

✔ Up to 4x more impact resistant and 5x more scratch resistant than painted plasterboard

✔ Stain resistant (coffee, wine, toothpaste, acetone)

✔ UV fade resistant for long-term appearance retention

✔ Low-maintenance surface required no repainting or resurfacing

Designed for real-world use, RealGrain is engineered to withstand impact, abrasion, and prolonged UV exposure in demanding commercial settings.

Compared to painted plasterboard, it’s up to four times more impact resistant and five times more scratch resistant. This helps reduce surface damage, maintenance call-backs, and early replacement cycles.

The surface also resists common stains such as coffee, wine, toothpaste, and sauces, and remains fade resistant under high UV exposure. This helps maintain consistent finish quality across retail, workplace, education, and hospitality environments.

Ongoing maintenance remains simple. With no need for repainting or resurfacing, RealGrain helps minimise operational costs and downtime over the life of a building.

RealGrain ClicWall: designed to streamline installation

✔ Up to 4x faster installation than drywall/plasterboard

✔ Prefinished panels (no sanding, painting, or dust)

✔ Uniclic^® click system for fast installation and removal

✔ Compatible with metal studs, timber battens, and modular wall systems such as JUUNOO

✔ Panels reusable up to 10 installation cycles

RealGrain ClicWall panels arrive prefinished and ready to install, removing the need for on-site sanding, painting, or curing time.

These prefinished benefits and the fact that no walls need to be installed behind the ClicWall, installation can be up to four times faster than traditional drywall or plasterboard systems. This supports improved programme efficiency and reduced site labour requirements.

The Uniclic® fixing system allows for quick installation and demounting, enabling panel reuse across multiple fit-outs.

The system integrates easily with metal stud framing, timber battens, and modular wall systems such as JUUNOO. This provides flexibility across both base-build and fit-out applications.

Sustainability that supports specification requirements

✔ PEFC-certified 18mm panels and laminates

✔ ClicWall and 18mm panels are Cradle to Cradle Certified^®

✔ MDF manufactured from 100% recovered wood

✔ ClicWall reusable up to 10 times

✔ High wood content actively stores CO₂

Sustainability is no longer an add-on. It’s built into project briefs, planning approvals, and client expectations.

RealGrain 18mm panels and laminates are PEFC-Certified and manufactured using MDF made from 100% recovered wood.

Designed for reuse, the system supports circular material strategies and reduces waste throughout the commercial building lifecyle.

ClicWall and 18mm panels are Cradle to Cradle Certified® for Material Health v4.0, offering independent verification of material safety and chemical transparency across key components of the system.

Its high wood content means RealGrain also stores CO2, contributing to improved carbon performance compared with more resource-intensive surface finishes.

Hygiene performance for regulated environments

✔ Eliminates 99.9% of bacteria within 24 hours

✔ Permanent antibacterial surface treatment

✔ Splash-resistant melamine top layer

✔ Independently tested and certified

✔ Suitable for healthcare, education, hospitality, and public buildings

RealGrain features a permanently integrated antibacterial surface that eliminates 99.9% of bacteria within 24 hours, backed by independent lab testing and third-party certification against common test strains.

The surface is designed to support regular cleaning without compromising material performance. This makes it suitable for healthcare, education, hospitality, and public-facing spaces.

This level of independent verification provides added confidence for specifiers working within strict hygiene and regulated compliance requirements.

Design flexibility without compromising performance

Using patented Master Oak Technology, RealGrain delivers highly realistic timber texture and visual depth, combined with the durability of melamine and High Pressure Laminate.

The surface is built with 64 depth layers and no visible pattern repetition. This means it can support large-scale wall applications without artificial repetition cues. And when installed, panels align seamlessly to create continuous surfaces where you can't see where one panel starts and the other finishes.

In addition, a super matte finish reduces glare and fingerprints in high-touch public environments.

Matching melamine, High Pressure Laminate, and edge banding enable cohesive material palettes across walls, joinery, and furniture elements.

Long-term value across the asset lifecycle

RealGrain brings the warmth and character of timber without the higher capital or ongoing costs of natural wood.

Faster installation, lower maintenance requirements, and high surface durability combine to improve whole-of-life value.

In practical terms, on a $30,000 kitchen or similar joinery scope, RealGrain typically represents an additional $1,000-$1,500. A modest investment for lasting performance and reduced maintenance over time.

Explore the RealGrain range

The RealGrain collection continues to grow, with four new tones for 2026, offering architects and designers greater flexibility across commercial and residential project palettes.

Designed for spaces that work hard

RealGrain is designed for spaces that experience daily use - offices, education facilities, hospitality venues, healthcare environments, and multi-residential developments. Learn more about Havwoods' specialist sector areas here.

With timber-inspired aesthetics, engineered performance, streamlined installation, and lasting durability, RealGrain supports architects and builders in creating spaces that look exceptional while performing reliably every day.