VJ Board or Lining Board, which do I choose?

VJ Board Pro and Lining Boards are two wall panelling mouldings available from Intrim. Outwardly these two products might look very similar, but we’re here to help you learn more about what these products are, where to use them, and the pros and cons of each.

What Is VJ Board Pro?

Intrim VJ Board Pro is a large sheet product that creates VJ wall panelling, featuring a v-groove profile that provides the same look as VJ tongue-and-groove lining boards in one simple-to-install sheet. This product is also known as V-Groove Wall Panelling, V-Joint Panelling and many other similar names.

Made using general purpose Moisture Resistant Medium-density fibreboard (MDF) VJ Board Pro sheets fit together using a tongue-and-groove method. The hidden joining system uses a plastic polymer tongue designed to allow quick and smooth joining and is removable to minimise wastage. Intrim’s VJ Board Pro sheets are 9mm thick and 1,200mm wide. Find out more about VJ Board here.

Introducing VJ Board Pro Wet Area UMR MDF

Intrim’s VJ Board Pro 100 Wet Area and VJ Board Pro 150 Wet Area is the latest innovation, specifically designed for high-humidity and moisture-prone environments such as bathrooms, laundries, and kitchens.

Made from ultra-moisture resistant MDF, it allows you to continue the VJ panelling look seamlessly from living areas to wet spaces. However, while moisture resistant, it is not suitable for direct contact with water (eg: inside showers or as splashbacks).

What is Lining Board?

Lining Boards are a type of timber board for wall panelling featuring a tongue-and-groove design that slides together to create a solid wall. It can be applied vertically and crowned with a chair rail for a Beadboard wainscoting look, or horizontally for a shiplap effect. Lining Boards are also suitable for ceilings and alfresco areas.

They are available in raw and primed Finger-Jointed Pine (FJ Pine) and raw and primed MR MDF. Intrim offers a range of lining board designs to achieve a variety of interior styles. Check them out here.

VJ Board Pro or Lining Board?

The Pros & Cons of VJ Board

Pros:

• Available in 3.6m sheets, making installation quick and easy.
• More durable and versatile than plasterboard.
• Cost-effective due to low installation costs compared to traditional plaster.
• Primed with a high quality Readi-coate primer for a superior, uniform finish—just apply your topcoat.
• Available in MR MDF or UMR MDF for wet areas, allowing a stylish transition from dry to wet areas.

Cons:

• Standard VJ Board Pro (MR MDF) is not recommended for wet areas or outdoor use.
• VJ Board Wet Area is moisture-resistant but not waterproof, so it should not be used in showers or splashbacks.
• Larger sheets prone to breakage on installation.

Pros & Cons of Lining Board

Pros:

• Available in multiple sizes, styles and materials, making it highly versatile and suitable to a range of interior styles.
• Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, including alfresco areas.

Cons: 

• Can be more time-consuming to install compared to VJ Board sheets.

Where to Use Each Product

VJ Board Pro & VJ Board Wet Area

• Internal walls and ceilings
• Bathrooms, laundries, and kitchens (VJ Board Wet Area only)

Lining Board

• Alfresco areas
• Bathrooms
• Internal walls and ceilings