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31 May 2022

Get Primed with Porta

Ready to paint and easy to install, Porta Primed Pine Contours are ideal for straight and curved interior wall applications.

20 April 2022

Public spaces flourish with Contours

The ACMI Renewal project was undertaken with the vision of enhancing public spaces. This highly collaborative project was brought together by ACMI, BKK...

14 April 2022

Cumaru: In Review

Completed in late 2019, the award winning construction of the South Melbourne Life Saving Club featuring Porta Cumaru continues to be celebrated.

07 April 2022

Make an Impression with Custom Mouldings

Timber mouldings have traditionally been used to mask transitions between surfaces. More recently, timber mouldings are being used as design features and focal...

31 January 2022

Contours Close Up

The Shape Group undertook a renovation to their Port Melbourne workspace with the idea to create a warm and inviting office space featuring timber.

14 September 2021

5 Things You Need to Know When Working with Timber Lining Boards

Timber lining boards give a natural, tactile warmth to a space. Timber can be used to bring nature into your home, it’s biophilic properties connect our...

02 August 2021

DIY Dreams

Create this clever unique one-off piece of furniture to complement your home. This design entitled ‘Hoddle Totem’ encompasses the duality of design and...

30 July 2021

A Masterclass in Tasmanian Timber

A series of Tasmanian Timber masterclasses presented by Associate Professor Gregory Nolan, a registered Architect and Director of the University of Tasmania’s...

28 July 2021

Porta Shares Sustainability Goals with Beyond Subsistence

Porta are the trusted experts for sustainable innovative timber solutions. This isn’t simply a statement. Porta takes their ethical and sustainable...

26 July 2021

Unleash Your Inner Artist

We have the perfect weekend DIY project using Porta timber materials and some creativity, you can create your own version of this one-off design piece, the...

23 July 2021

Refresh your space with Porta Contours

Enjoy spending time in your kitchen again with a simple refresh using Porta timber lining boards. This kitchen DIY project is easy peasy when you use the right...

15 July 2021

How to Include Wainscoting in Commercial Projects

When you want to romanticise the interior of your home, wainscoting is the go-to design element to get it done. Period homes especially benefit from using wall...

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