Clay wall cladding
Stone, earth and brick, in a sheet a few millimetres thin.
107 designs across three clay ranges, for elevations, compound walls and feature walls.
Clay Stone Finish (Travertine, Slate, Granite)
Flexible clay finishes in travertine, slate and granite looks.
64 designs
Clay Textures
Flexible clay finishes in textured, hand-made looks for walls and elevations.
40 designs
Flexible Brick
Flexible clay brick finishes that follow curves, columns and compound walls.
3 designs
Material guide
A guide to clay wall cladding
Clay wall cladding is a thin, flexible sheet made from modified clay and sand, produced without firing. At 2.5 to 5 mm, it gives a wall the look of stone, earth and brick without the bulk or weight of the real thing, and it can follow columns and gentle curves.
Three ranges, one material
Inlife carries clay cladding in three ranges. They share the same clay base and differ in surface, scale and look:
- Clay Stone Finish
- Stone looks in travertine, slate, granite and sandstone tones, from warm golds and Jaisalmer yellows to cool ash and silver. 64 designs in 4 x 2 ft and 8 x 4 ft sheets.
- Clay Textures
- Rammed earth, woven jute, pebble, board-formed concrete and patterned surfaces. 40 designs in 4 x 2 ft and 8 x 4 ft sheets.
- Flexible Brick
- Individual clay brick slips, 240 x 60 mm, in classic brick, granite and travertine tones.
Clay sheets for exterior walls
On elevations and compound walls, clay sheets give a building the look of natural stone and earth. Large 8 x 4 ft sheets keep joints to a minimum across a wide façade. Brick slips give entrances and boundary walls the pattern of hand-laid brick.
Warm sandstones and travertines sit well with Chennai's strong light; slate and granite tones give a sharper, contemporary front. Many elevations combine a clay base with timber or fluted panels above.
Clay sheets for interior walls
Inside, clay cladding makes a textured feature wall behind a sofa, a bed or a reception desk. The textured range, with its rammed-earth and jute surfaces, suits restaurants, cafés and boutique retail that want an earthy, handmade look. Stone finishes work in lobbies, lift landings and living rooms.
Where it suits
- Elevations and façades
- Full building fronts, feature bands and entrance walls.
- Compound walls
- Boundary walls and gate pillars.
- Columns
- Round and square columns, where the sheet follows the curve.
- Living rooms and lobbies
- Feature walls with the look of stone or earth.
- Restaurants and retail
- Textured walls with an earthy, handmade look.
Clay cladding or stone veneer?
Both are thin and both follow curves. Stone veneer is a layer of real stone, with the natural variation of the quarry. Clay cladding is made, so its colours and textures are more consistent sheet to sheet, and its range extends to earth, jute, concrete and brick looks that stone cannot give. Compare them side by side at the Experience Centre.
Choosing a design
Start with the wall: an elevation, a column or an interior feature wall. Then the look: stone, texture or brick. Bring a photo of the building or the drawing to the Inlife Experience Centre in Choolai, and we will lay out full sheets from all three ranges. Samples can also be sent to offices in Chennai for viewing, and catalogues are shared on WhatsApp.
Questions
Before
you choose
What is clay wall cladding?
A thin, flexible wall covering made from modified clay and sand, produced without firing. It is 2.5 to 5 mm thick and used on exterior and interior walls, elevations and façades.
What are clay sheets for walls?
Clay sheets are clay cladding supplied as large panels, 4 x 2 ft or 8 x 4 ft, in stone and textured looks. They cover a wall with few joints.
Can clay sheets be used on exterior walls?
Yes. Clay sheets are shown on building elevations, entrances and compound walls, as well as interior feature walls.
Which looks are available in clay cladding?
Stone finishes such as travertine, slate, granite and sandstone; textures such as rammed earth, woven jute, pebble and board-formed concrete; and brick slips in brick, granite and travertine tones.
What sizes does clay cladding come in?
Sheets are 4 x 2 ft and 8 x 4 ft, 2.5 to 5 mm thick. Flexible brick slips are 240 x 60 mm.
Where can I see clay wall cladding in Chennai?
At the Inlife Experience Centre, 2 Baker Street, Choolai, Chennai. All three clay ranges are on display, Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 8 pm.