Wovin Wall System
by Collin Dunn, Corvallis, OR, USA on 10. 6.06
We really like the looks, versatility and sustainability of the Wovin wall tiles. Consisting of a lightweight mounting grid which can be fixed to any wall or ceiling surface, the Wovin tiles, made from bamboo, are clipped into the grid in alternating directions to create the distinctive woven pattern. There are two tile shapes (oval -- pictured -- and standard), and the tiles are designed for walls, ceilings and lightboxes. They can be finished to create a wide variety of effects, from timber to metal to graphic images, and because of their versatility, installations can be extended, rearranged or otherwise altered at any time. When used in ceiling areas which contain existing lighting, translucent tiles can be used to allow the light to pass through to create a particularly stunning effect. Based in Australia, the Wovin system is also availabe in New Zealand, the US, Denmark and Hong Kong. ::WovinWall via ::Apartment Therapy
Are you certain they use bamboo? I'm looking at their site, as it is beautiful looking material, but they claim to use pine, silver ash, beech, walnut and jarrah. I'm not trying to contradict this post, but if they do use bamboo, it may be perfect for a project I'm helping with.
Does anyone know the cost per square foot?
I have to remove a lot of drywall in a finished basement (flooding) and this would make a nice replacement. The added bonus would be if there is an additional flooding incident I would only have to replace a row or two of tiles rather than 8ft of drywall
These are absolute Genius.. The
look, the interlockablity and the application.. I wish I had come up with it myself.. But I don't do that!
The tiles are made from managed plantation timber in Hoop Pine, Silver Ash, Beech, Walnut & Jarrah; in real timber laminates of Oak, Birch, Ash & Teak; polypropylene, laminate; metal & digital prints.
The photo is of Hoop Pine not bamboo.
Yazheirix - if you used the polyprop tiles then they could be wiped off in the event of them getting wet.
Price is based on a quote as the materials are very different in cost from e.g. anodised aluminium, custom prints or plain hoop pine and with or without delux or standard framing, efficiency of sheets for tile cutting etc. The Ca agent can help email: Rscarf@instyleusa.biz
Our interior designer specified this product with coloured translucent plastic panels for the front of the self service buffet kiosk in our restaurants. Because of the open weave though we have to reject it as it is a hygiene problem. Shame because it looks good and would have been a very colourful picture. We are looking for an alternative that gives a similar effect. Any suggestions?