When it comes to creating seamless, stylish walls, Direct Cladding doesn’t just offer durable, waterproof sheets - it also gives you creative freedom with Profiles (also called joints or trims).

Profiles are designed to ensure a tight join between cladding sheets, and neat of finishing internal and external corners; but they can also be used as a design feature, giving your walls a bold, modern look.

 

Invisible or Bold: The Choice is Yours

Green cladding fixed to a wall in green.
For an almost invisible join between sheets, Direct Cladding recommends using our clear or colour-matched silicone. This option creates a smooth, continuous wall surface that looks flawless and professional. It’s perfect if you want a clean, minimalist finish with minimum visible lines.

If you prefer a tight, defined join, Direct Cladding offers Profiles that are colour-matched to the sheets they accompany. (Everything You Need, All in One Place - on every colour page). These trims provide a polished finish and help keep your wall installation neat, preventing gaps or uneven edges.

But here’s the exciting part: there’s no rule that says you must use the exact colour-matched profile with the cladding sheet.

Get Creative with Contrasting Profiles

At Direct Cladding we love to see Cladding Fans thinking outside the box. Using a contrasting profile colour is a simple way to add depth and personality to any room. For example, pair a soft pastel cladding sheet with a bold, dark profile, or mix and match different sheet colours on the same wall and highlight the joins with contrasting trims.

You can even make one sheet stand out at the end or middle of a wall, avoiding the classic and obvious by creating a visual feature as unique as you!

Whether you’re designing a contemporary kitchen, a stylish bathroom, or a bold commercial space, mixing cladding sheets with contrasting profiles allows you to personalise your walls in ways tiles or paint simply can’t.

Willow cladding with Apricot profiles in a kitchen.
Olive cladding with Pink profiles in a bathroom.
Forest cladding with Sandstone profiles in gym changing room.
Marine cladding with Sunflower profiles in a bathroom.

Practical Benefits of Using Profiles

Beyond aesthetics, Profiles also offer practical benefits. They strengthen joins between sheets, helping prevent moisture ingress and maintaining the waterproof integrity of the cladding. Profiles also make installation simpler, guiding your sheets into place for a smooth, secure finish.

So whether you want invisible joins for a sleek modern look or striking contrasting trims to make a feature wall, Direct Cladding gives you the tools to blend practicality with creativity.

With a bit of imagination, you can make “New Waves” with your walls in ways that reflect your personality while keeping them durable, hygienic, and low maintenance.