The Right Colour Choice Makes A Difference. RMC Build’s Master Builders Win Proves It
Colour choice doesn’t always get the credit it deserves. It’s not the structural decision, it’s not the layout, it’s not the thing that makes it onto a mood board first. But on a high-end custom build, it’s often the thing that makes everything else land.
RMC Build’s Kingscliff project, Kingy Endless Summer, just won the 2026 Master Builders NSW Contract Home of the Year, Taree to Tweed Heads in the $2M-$3M category. Big Congratulations to them, its an amazing achievement!
It’s a coastal home designed to capture ocean views and sit naturally in its environment. And one of the decisions that shaped the finished result was a colour call made early: go darker, warmer, and richer than the original brief.
We supplied the timber look aluminium for the ceiling cladding, screens, battens, fences and gates. Here’s how that decision played out, and what it means for your own build.
Kingscliff is a coastal town on the far north coast of NSW. Ocean views, salt air, natural light. The design brief was to complement that environment, not fight it, and not disappear into it either.
When RMC Build came to us, a lighter sandy tone was on the table for the aluminium. It made sense on paper. Coastal project, pale palette, keep it soft.
We suggested they think about Brown Oak instead.
Not because lighter tones are wrong, they’re not, but because this particular project had natural stone and white cladding already in the mix. Put a pale aluminium alongside both of those and the facade risks reading flat. Everything blends into the same washed-out tone and you lose the depth that makes a facade feel considered.
Brown Oak gave the project an anchor. It pulled warmth into the palette, gave the stone something to connect with, and created a contrast against the white cladding that made both materials look more intentional. The result is a facade that feels layered and current without trying too hard.
“Amazing Product it added so much value to the property.”
Robbie Miles RMC Build
Every Eurowood product on the Kingy Endless Summer project was specified in Brown Oak, one finish carried consistently across:
That consistency matters more than it might seem. When the cladding, screening, fencing, and gates all share the same colour and profile, the building doesn’t stop at the front door. The material language holds all the way to the fence line. For a project being judged at this level, that kind of cohesion is exactly what separates a considered build from one that looks assembled from different suppliers.
The two-part Snaploc system is designed to go up quickly and finish cleanly. No visible screws. No welding. No joins showing through the finish. For a builder working to a tight programme on a high-end custom home, that means less time on site and nothing to apologise for at handover.
The Brown Oak powdercoat finish is consistent across every Eurowood product category, so what goes on the ceiling reads the same as what goes on the fence. That’s not something you can always assume when you’re sourcing from multiple suppliers.
If you’re planning a coastal home, or any project where you want the finish to hold up to serious scrutiny, colour choice in your aluminium is worth more attention than it usually gets.
A deeper, warmer timber tone does things a lighter tone can’t. It adds depth. It anchors the palette. It gives natural materials like stone something to work against. And when it’s carried consistently across every aluminium element on the site, it makes the whole project feel resolved.
RMC Build backed the recommendation. The result won them a Master Builders NSW award.
If you’re working through a colour decisions….. we’re happy to send you samples. Just submit a request in any quote form.
Eurowood aluminium timber look battens are more durable than timber. Our aluminium is resistant to moisture and saltwater, it is impervious to termites and other insects, and it handles harsh weather conditions unlike regular timber. They can be used to create feature walls and ceilings in both interior and exterior applications and last longer than timber.
Depending on the size of your project aluminium timber battens can be easily installed using their unique Push and Loc system. The timber look battens simply click on to a pre-assembled frame.
Our aluminium timber batten range includes both powder-coated timber and solid colour options. Eurowood aluminium timber battens give the appearance of natural timber without the maintenance.
We recommend cleaning your aluminium timber battens once a year with a mild non-abrasive soap and water. It doesn’t need the same re-staining maintenance as timber saving you time and money.
Eurowood stock and sell all aluminium timber battens in Brisbane, Queensland. We are a local Aluminium supplier and manufacturer. Simply contact us to quote your project.
There are different ways to order Eurowood depending on your needs.
All our Aluminum for our timber look battens are sourced locally in Australia.
A batten is a strip of material, which is used in construction
When multiple timber battens are used together in a series, they create a linear effect that adds texture, dimension and rhythm to a facade or interior.
Timber battens can be cut and crafted individually, or installed as a prefabricated and modular system. They can be used indoors or out to assist with privacy, sun and light control, visibility and acoustics, while adding a hefty dash of style.
Classified as a non-combustible construction material, aluminium is not flammable, but will melt when subjected to temperatures above 600°C. However, this meltdown does not release harmful gases into the air and is in fact, calculated to allow heat and smoke to escape from a burning structure, resulting in less structural damage.
We work towards a 14 day lead time. Most items are stocked in Brisbane, and so can be quicker. Lead times can vary if you require non stocked items or powder coating and during busy periods.
We do our best to get you our products as quickly as possible!
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Aluminium battens are not as expensive than timber due to sourcing and cost of labour, materials and manufacturing. Plus aluminium timber battens are less likely to degrade than timber, and therefore is a cost-effective solution instead of timber or to replace timber.
Eurowood™ Timber Imaged Finish carries a recognised seven (7) year Industry Guarantee accompanied by all of the necessary testing for Salt Spray, Coating Integrity and Colour Integrity that complies with all of the applicable Australian Standards – Reports can be supplied on request.
Wash with a soft brush and mild pH neutral detergent. Thoroughly rinse with fresh water immediately afterwards. It is recommended that products be tested for suitability on a non-visible section of the powder coated aluminium prior to use.
Strong and abrasive cleaners and solvents such as paint thinners, acidic, alkaline or alcohol-based cleaning products are harmful to powder coated aluminium and must not be used for cleaning purposes.
Yes, just use an aluminium drop saw and a tape measure
Colour-matched and plain black end caps are available for most batten sizes.
We have installers all across Australia who can help bring your dream to life. Contact us and we will put you on to the best in the business.
The space of the aluminium click on battens is the distance between each batten or blade. This interval can be consistent for up to 25 battens, making the sequence 100% unique. We have a minimum of 5mm spacing between each batten with no maximum.
Eurowood’s powder coated Aluminium resists corrosion because of the thin layer of aluminium oxide that naturally forms on its surface when exposed to air.
