KIME
KIME Black
Spruce
A full, even char brushed back to reveal the grain and sealed with wood oil. KIME Black is the finish most architects arrive asking for - matte, graphic, and unmistakably burnt.
Charred wood / Spruce
Charred Spruce
Our most specified species. Even grain, calm char, the widest palette of finishes.
The timber
Spruce
Our most specified species. Even grain, calm char, the widest palette of finishes.
INFLAMED manufactures charred timber products at its factory in Lithuania. Depending on the selected product and finish, production includes controlled charring, brushing, finishing and quality inspection before packing and dispatch.
KIME
The deepest char we make.
KIME
Charcoal grey with a soft sheen.
KIME
Warm honey over a light char.
Technical overview
Dimensions for specification.
- Thickness
- 19 mm
- Available overall widths
- 95 / 120 / 145 mm
- Available lengths
- 3,000 / 3,300 / 3,600 / 3,900 / 4,200 / 4,500 / 4,800 / 5,100 / 5,400 / 5,700 / 6,000 mm
- Installation orientation
- Vertical or horizontal
- Interior or exterior use
- Interior and exterior
- Protective finish
- Wood oil
- Stock status
- Availability may vary according to stock, profile and project quantity. Please contact Inflamed to confirm current availability.
- KAEN availability
- Available upon request
Dimensions are nominal, measured before charring and finishing.
Profiles
Milled for the detail.
- 01
Shadow Gap / Z half-lap
Recommended exterior profile. Standard installation gap: 5 mm. Visible shadow line: 15 mm. A 145 mm board provides 130 mm cover; a 147 mm board provides 132 mm cover. Alternative configurations are available upon request.
Exterior cladding and rainscreen façades
Specify this profile → - 03
Tongue and groove
Interior profile or available on request.
Interior wall and ceiling lining
Specify this profile →
Available finishes
6 finishes for Spruce.
KIME
KIME Anthracite
Spruce
Charred, brushed and pigmented to a settled anthracite. Reads softer than black in full sun and pairs quietly with zinc, render and glass.
KIME
KIME Amber
Spruce
A light char carries a warm amber pigment, keeping the timber bright while the burnt surface does the protective work.
KIME
KIME Mahogany
Spruce
A deep red-brown pigment over char, closest to traditional stained hardwood but with Yakisugi durability underneath.
KIME
KIME Dark Oak
Spruce
Charred spruce finished in a dark oak tone - the option for projects that want texture without going black.
KIME
KIME Sand Grey
Spruce
A warm sand-toned grey over a light char. One of our most requested facade finishes.
APPLICATIONS
Explore applications
Discover how Inflamed charred timber can be used across exterior and interior architectural applications.
CladdingDurable charred timber façades with distinctive depth and texture.
InteriorTactile timber surfaces for walls, ceilings and architectural details.
FencingCharacterful exterior screening and boundary solutions.
EXPLORE MATERIALS
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Questions
Before you specify.
Does charred wood rub off on clothing?+
No. Every board is brushed to remove loose soot and then sealed with wood oil before it leaves the factory.
What maintenance does Shou Sugi Ban need?+
Inspect all exterior products visually at least annually. Indicative re-oiling: Spruce KIME every 5-7 years; KIME Black Larch every 10-12 years, with condition-based postponement never beyond 15 years; Japanese Cedar KIME every 10-12 years; Accoya® KIME approximately every 15 years; KAEN approximately every 15-20 years; decking every 1-2 years. Timing depends on exposure, orientation, climate, moisture, detailing and finish condition, not a colour-retention warranty or guaranteed service life. Flaking that exposes timber may require careful local sanding with 180-220 grit, cleaning, drying and the appropriate oil. Never use pressure washers.
Can I get a sample before ordering?+
Yes. Request a sample box and we ship physical boards of the finishes you are considering.
Other timber species
Compare the material.
Larch
Dense and resinous. Larch takes a deeper, harder char and weathers slowly.
Accoya
Acetylated timber valued for dimensional stability. Accoya® warranty: 50 years above ground and 25 years in ground or freshwater, subject to Accoya’s warranty terms. Covers rot and fungal decay, not colour or finish retention.
Japanese Cedar
Sugi - the original Yakisugi timber. Light, soft, deeply textured after brushing.