The most common scheduling mistake on a wood wall panel project is treating the panels like a product you order and receive. They are fabricated to the dimensions of your specific wall after a design process that takes time.
Week 1 to 2: Design and 3D visualization
The process starts with your wall dimensions and a photo of the space. We produce a 3D visualization of the wall in the specified species, profile, and finish. This takes 2 to 5 business days. Most projects go through one or two rounds of revision before the design is approved. Plan for 5 to 10 business days for the design phase.
Week 2 to 3: Shop drawings and approval
Once the design is approved, we produce shop drawings covering panel layout, seam locations, edge conditions, mounting details, and electrical rough-in requirements. Shop drawing production takes 3 to 5 business days. For commercial projects, architect review adds another 5 to 10 business days.
Week 3 to 7: Fabrication
Standard lead time from approved drawings to panels ready to ship is 4 to 6 weeks for most profiles. Complex parametric surfaces run 6 to 8 weeks. Large-volume projects run 6 to 10 weeks. We provide a production schedule with the shop drawing submittal.
Shipping
Panels ship as a labeled, numbered kit via freight. Transit time from Los Angeles to most US destinations is 3 to 7 business days. East Coast destinations run 5 to 7 days. Midwest destinations run 3 to 5 days. We photograph every panel before packing. If a panel arrives damaged, we fabricate a replacement and ship it within 2 weeks.
Acclimation and installation
After the panels arrive, they need 48 to 72 hours to acclimate to the room humidity before installation. A single feature wall of 90 square feet takes one experienced installer one day. A whole-room installation with ceiling work and inside corners takes 2 to 3 days.
Total timeline summary
Design: 1 to 2 weeks. Shop drawings: 1 to 2 weeks. Fabrication: 4 to 6 weeks standard. Shipping: 3 to 7 business days. Acclimation: 2 to 7 days. Installation: 1 to 3 days. Total: 8 to 14 weeks for a standard project. 12 to 18 weeks for a complex project.
FAQ
How long does it take to get custom wood wall panels? 8 to 14 weeks from first contact to finished wall for a standard project.
How long does fabrication take? 4 to 6 weeks from approved shop drawings for standard profiles. 6 to 10 weeks for complex projects.
Can you rush a custom wood wall panel order? Rush fabrication is possible in some cases depending on shop capacity. Contact us with your installation date.
Do you ship custom wood wall panels nationwide? Yes. We fabricate in Los Angeles and ship to all US states via freight.
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