Will your feature lining be delivered as designed?
A feature lining may look resolved on the page, but the final result can be compromised by unresolved decisions around compliance, acoustics, budget, building services and installation.
The SUPAWOOD Feature Lining Specification Checklist helps architects and designers address 12 critical considerations earlier in the design process—reducing specification risk and improving the likelihood that the lining can be manufactured and installed as intended.
A feature lining may look resolved on the page, but the final result can be compromised by unresolved decisions around compliance, acoustics, budget, building services and installation.
The SUPAWOOD Feature Lining Specification Checklist helps architects and designers address 12 critical considerations earlier in the design process—reducing specification risk and improving the likelihood that the lining can be manufactured and installed as intended.
The design is only one part of the outcome
As a project moves from concept through documentation and construction, the feature lining will be tested against:
- Compliance requirements
- Budget and value-management pressures
- Acoustic and sustainability targets
- Building services coordination
- Material availability
- Fixing and installation constraints
If these considerations are resolved too late, the result can be redesign, variations, substitutions—or a finished installation that no longer reflects the original vision.
Resolve the critical decisions earlier
The Feature Lining Specification Checklist provides a structured framework covering 12 interconnected considerations, from design intent and fire compliance to constructability, durability and maintenance.
Use it to identify potential conflicts, establish project priorities and develop a better-informed, buildable specification.
Define the visual outcome early, including form, rhythm, materiality, colour and finish. Consider whether material authenticity is essential and how the feature lining will coordinate with joinery, doors and adjoining surfaces.
Resolving these decisions early reduces the risk of mismatched finishes, unsuitable substitutions or technical requirements compromising the original design.
- Design and aesthetic intent
- Material authenticity
- Matching to other finishes
Fire, acoustic, seismic and environmental requirements can significantly influence the lining system, substrate, finish, fixing method and overall design.
Identifying these requirements early helps avoid compliance issues, late-stage material changes and redesign after the specification has been developed.
- Fire compliance
- Acoustic performance
- Environmental sustainability
- Seismic certification
Panel sizes, framing, fixing systems, installation sequencing and site conditions can all affect cost and constructability. A design that has not been considered as a complete lining system may require expensive changes during documentation or construction.
Early coordination helps create a feature lining that is practical to manufacture, price, document and install.
- Budget constraints
- Constructability, including fixing and framing systems
Lighting, sprinklers, HVAC, speakers, detectors and access panels need to be integrated without disrupting the visual rhythm of the design. The selected materials and finishes must also suit the expected traffic, cleaning and maintenance requirements.
Addressing these considerations early helps prevent visible modifications on site and ensures the lining remains practical throughout its service life.
- Access and service integration
- Durability
- Cleaning and maintenance
Protect your design intent through to installation
The most successful feature linings balance creative intent with technical performance, budget and practical delivery.
Download the checklist to start resolving these decisions before they become construction issues.