Millboard Decking Colours

Before checking the available colours it may be worth remembering the efforts made to make the boards look so lifelike. Moulded from selected oak boards for a textured look and feel, the Millboard decking collection accurately recreates the subtle nuances of natural wood. But how does Millboard decking look so much like real wood?

Firstly, to replicate the wood-look, each board is moulded from specially selected oak “masters”, allowing the capture of the interesting grains, textures and patterns found in timber.  The boards are also hand-coloured at the Warwickshire factory to mimic the unique colours and tones found in every single piece of timber. The relevant grain patterns then help change the board colours to look lighter or darker depending on the viewer’s angle.

Like wood, no two Millboard decking boards are the same colour, with the subtle differences giving the most natural appearance. This is to give your decking all the good looks of a timber deck, but all the benefits of a composite deck. As a final thought about laying the boards, remember to create a natural-looking deck, lay the boards out first to mix up the grain patterns.

Colour availability and combinations

Millboard decking can make good use of a mix and match approach to different colours. Consider choosing an alternating edging piece to signify steps, or a change of height in your deck. Boards can be used to create additional furniture – such as benches, planters or tabletops - in a complementary colour. This can add interest to the garden or project.

The neutral tones of Smoked Oak, Limed Oak and Driftwood pair beautifully with the other colours in the range.  Creating furniture in a complementing colour should add even more interest to your garden or project.

Choosing the right colour

With nine beautiful colours and two main textures to choose from, we know it can be tricky to decide on a colour, or colours

It may sound obvious, but first, think about where your deck will be installed. If the deck is planned to sit close to the house then what colour is the house and do you intend to retain that colour? What is the colour and texture of your walls - brick, render or cladding?  The consensus is to choose a complementary shade rather than selecting a shade that is too similar. You may also have to consider the colour of window frames, garage door/s and the house interior style to achieve a cohesive look.Weathered oak

For a modern, contemporary theme then you can consider Burnt Cedar, Brushed Basalt and Embered. These three colours complement modern off-white renders, anthracite window frames and minimalist interiors.

For a traditional feel then Vintage, Antique Oak, Coppered Oak and Golden Oak look beautiful. These colours are often seen in buildings with traditional, unpainted timber, and usually match well with both modern and traditional schemes. They blend nicely on properties ranging from a country cottage to a modern new build.

More relaxed looks can be achieved by using the sea-washed timber appearance of Driftwood or the cool grey tones of Smoked Oak. These shades work well and complement many other shades and styles of garden. Finally, the deep, burnt-sienna hues of the Jarrah deckboards work well and bring a hint of colour to help warm up a garden scheme.