2 Great Exterior Wall Cladding Solutions for Ugly Walls

19/07/2023

Walls of an outdoor bbq area clad with Pavestone Rock stack split face wall cladding

Looking for an affordable way to refresh your home’s façade and boost its kerb appeal? Or maybe you’d like to disguise an ugly concrete wall in your garden to save you rebuilding it? From our expanding range of Pavestone wall cladding to new Millboard wood-effect board and batten panels, AWBS has the answer.

Explore two of our recently added exterior wall cladding options below, including the designs available within each range and application ideas. We’ll also cover the many benefits these products offer to help you choose the best cladding solution for you. Let’s get started!

Pavestone exterior wall cladding tiles

Our Pavestone collection includes natural stone and porcelain stone-effect wall cladding tiles for use indoors and out. Offering a cheaper and more practical alternative to replacing unsightly walls, garden wall cladding simply bonds to the existing surface. This enables you to conceal cracks, tired brickwork, stains and unattractive building materials like concrete. Not to mention create a much more aesthetically appealing face for your home or garden.

So, whether you want to create a pretty alcove or a stone-backed water feature, look no further. Here are some of our brand new and best-selling external wall cladding solutions…

Slate Stack Wall Cladding

Pavestone blue slate stacked stone outdoor wall cladding tiles

A new Pavestone addition, Slate Stack Wall Cladding is made from natural, subtly riven slate. The final product is an irregular yet charming wall pattern known as “stack stone” or “split face”. Essentially, this slate cladding provides a finish that is deliberately uneven, rather than flush and smooth, to replicate hand-crafted stone walls. The design will also add depth to your walls, while enhancing certain features and masking any bumpiness beneath. Choose from chic Blue/Black for contemporary properties or the more homely Rusty shade.

Porcelain Brick Wall Cladding

Pavestone Brick porcelain brick effect wall cladding tiles transform the look of this garden wall

Love the look of classic brickwork but want more modern exterior wall cladding that’s easier to install? Then how about Porcelain Brick Wall Cladding in sleek neutral tones? Featuring a blend of black, white, grey and hints of warmer taupe, the realistic interlocking design slots effortlessly into any setting. Better yet, this robust porcelain cladding is long-lasting and easy to clean. And you won’t have to worry about fiddly pointing, as there are no gaps to fill!

Porcelain Rock Stack Wall Cladding

Pavestone white Rock Stack porcelain stone effect wall cladding applied to the exterior of a house

Offering a similar look to its Slate counterpart, Porcelain Rock Stack Cladding boasts a sandblasted textured surface that mimics natural stone. The face appears naturally weather-worn, but each intricate rectangular slip is highly durable thanks to its density. Porcelain cladding also requires minimal maintenance and won’t crumble like softer stone over time. Opt for sophisticated black, inviting rust or bright white to make a small garden look bigger.

Porcelain Rock Wall Cladding

Pavestone natural stone effect porcelain wall cladding tiles

Want an even more authentic finish that will suit traditional and rurally located properties to a tee? Then Pavestone’s Porcelain Rock Wall Cladding is ideal. These wall cladding tiles are inspired by rugged dry stone walling, with a range of shapes woven into the pattern. Yet, the completed look is seamless with no blank spaces and the tiles can be adhered directly to your existing wall. The soft, multi-tonal buff and grey hues also add to the rustic finish.

Porcelain Minerali Cladding

Pavestone Minerali stone effect porcelain wall cladding tiles transform the look of this garden wall

Alternatively, you might like Pavestone’s best-selling Porcelain Minerali Cladding. Resistant to stains and scratches, these small rectangular slip tiles can be used as either interior or external wall cladding. You can even install them on adjoining inner and outer walls to create an eye-catching, fluid design feature. Each cladding tile features a variation of textures to bring character to drab walls. Plus, there’s a choice of white or grey to suit your décor theme.

Millboard board and batten composite exterior cladding

Building exterior transformed with Millboard composite oak effect board and batten wall cladding

If stone cladding tiles don’t appeal to you, why not try wood-effect wall panels instead? Millboard’s brand new Envello board and batten composite cladding offers the best of both worlds. You can enjoy the beauty of realistic wood grain, with each panel formed in moulds shaped from real oak. But it is made from a reinforced resin blend. As such, you won’t have to deal with the upkeep and susceptibility to rot and cracking that comes with natural timber.

Hand-coloured in warm oak hues or cooler burnt cedar and smoked oak, this exterior wall cladding provides a realistic, fade resistant façade. Lightweight yet strong, it can be installed vertically or horizontally as desired, with angles to aid drainage. Simply screw the battens to the wall, cut each board to size, then use the tongue and groove system to fit the boards in place. The sturdy overlapping design keeps the fixings hidden to ensure a seamless finish.

4 colours of Millboard Board & Batten composite wood effect wall cladding on display at the Oxford branch of AWBS

As well as looking great and camouflaging unappealing walls, composite cladding will add an additional layer of insulation too. As a result, it can help to regulate the temperature of your home or out-buildings, and even lower your utility bills. So, why not give it a try? Wave goodbye to ugly walls and reap the extra benefits! We also stock complementary composite fencing and composite decking by both Millboard and Trex to create a cohesive garden area.

Transform your outdoor space with AWBS

Whichever type of exterior wall cladding you prefer, AWBS has it covered. Browse our stone cladding tiles and composite batten cladding in various sizes and colours online, or visit us in store. Our new Pavestone cladding options are on display at the Swindon Branch now. Our Oxford branch, meanwhile, has an entire garden dedicated to composite products, including Trex and Millboard cladding. That way, you’ll get a feel for what they’ll look like in your own.

Found what you need? Speak to our team to book free delivery within a 25 mile radius of each branch – often within 24 hours. Not sure whether your address qualifies? Use the postcode checker on our website to make sure in advance. Otherwise, charges will apply. Alternatively, you can click and collect your items free of charge from your nearest branch.