This texture presents a seamless PBR-ready depiction of hickory wood planks, characterized by natural, flowing grain patterns and prominently visible knots. The surface reveals a smooth but distinct wood fiber structure with subtle tonal variations ranging from light beige to warm honey brown, punctuated by darker streaks and occasional small knots and cracks that add realism. Each plank is distinct yet harmoniously combined, displaying vertical plank alignments typical of floorboards or wall paneling. The finish appears matte with soft natural wood absorption, lacking artificial varnish or gloss, which emphasizes the authentic, somewhat rustic appearance of the material. The texture is designed to tile seamlessly, making it ideal for 3D artists seeking to create expansive wooden surfaces without visible repetition. It suits a broad range of applications including architectural visualization of cozy interiors, game environment development that requires natural wooden flooring or paneling, and product rendering where organic wood aesthetics are necessary. Compatible with popular rendering engines like Blender, Unreal, Unity, and 3ds Max, this texture enhances projects ranging from warm residential floors to traditional rustic cabins or elegant furniture mock-ups. Its natural color scheme and visible knots lend an earthy, tactile quality appropriate for scenes aiming for realism or stylized rustic charm. Overall, this seamless hickory wood texture is a valuable asset for any digital artist or designer aiming to recreate the nuanced beauty of real wood surfaces in their 3D models or visualizations.
Using This PBR Texture in Blender
Import the texture maps into Blender with sRGB color space for albedo/base color and
Non-Color for normal, roughness, metallic, AO, height, and ORM maps. Connect normal maps
through a Normal Map node, then adjust UV scale with a Mapping node so the material repeats naturally on
your model.
- Albedo -> Principled BSDF Base Color
- Roughness -> Roughness, Metallic -> Metallic
- Normal -> Normal Map node -> Normal
- Height -> Bump or Displacement depending on render setup
For the full step-by-step setup, see
How to Use Seamless Textures in Blender.
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FAQ
Is this texture seamless and tileable?
Yes. This texture is designed as a seamless tileable PBR material, so it can repeat across large surfaces without visible borders.
Which resolutions and formats are available?
You can download PNG/WEBP versions and use 1K, 2K, 4K and 8K download options when available on the page.
Can I use it in Blender, Unreal Engine and Unity?
Yes. The download options and engine-mapped ZIP workflow are designed for Blender, Unreal Engine, Unity Standard, URP and HDRP material pipelines.
Is commercial use allowed?
Yes. The texture is available under the AITextured free commercial license. Review the license page for redistribution and AI-training restrictions.
