Black Wall is a free HTML/CSS website template from Templatemo that uses a black wooden strips background image and is designed for multi-purpose sites with gallery and blog styling.
What is Black Wall?
Black Wall (Templatemo 335) is a free HTML CSS template distributed by Templatemo. It is a static website template that provides the HTML and CSS files for a complete layout; users edit and reuse them for any project. The template's distinguishing element is a background image made of black wooden strips, and the page tags it with black, gallery, and blog, signaling that the layout includes gallery and blog-oriented styles.
Key Features
- Black wooden background — The signature design comes from a background image of black wooden strips, giving the site a dark, textured look.
- Multi-purpose layout — Templatemo states the template "can be applied for any purpose," so the basic structure is not tied to one niche.
- Gallery and blog tags — The template is tagged for gallery and blog, indicating page sections or styling suited to image grids and article posts.
- Free for commercial use — The download page explicitly allows use for commercial or non-commercial sites without charge.
- Plain HTML and CSS — It is described as an "HTML CSS template"; no JavaScript framework or build system is mentioned.
- Track record — Added on 26 December 2011, it has accumulated 159,311 views and 34,832 downloads.
Who is it for?
Black Wall is for web designers and site owners who want a free, basic layout with a dark wood aesthetic. It fits bloggers who want a simple, text-friendly design and galleries that display images in a grid, matching the template's tags. Hobbyists building a personal website or small business owners launching a lightweight company page can also use it because the license permits editing and reuse.
What can you do with Black Wall?
- Bloggers: Create a personal blog using the blog-tagged layout and customize the HTML to add your own articles.
- Photographers and artists: Present an image gallery with the black wooden background as a backdrop.
- Small businesses: Assemble a simple corporate website by replacing the placeholder content and images.
Pricing
Black Wall is 100% free. The page states that anyone may "download, edit and use" the template for commercial or non-commercial websites, with no mention of a paid tier.
Alternatives
Tooplate, a free HTML template directory linked from Templatemo's own navigation as "HTML Templates," offers similar free website layouts.
FAQ
Is Black Wall free?
Yes. Templatemo states that Black Wall is "100% free to download for anyone" and allows commercial and non-commercial use without payment.
Can I use Black Wall for commercial websites?
Yes. The template's page explicitly permits downloading, editing, and using the layout for commercial or non-commercial sites.
What does Black Wall include?
The page describes it as an HTML CSS template, with a ZIP file for download, a live preview, and a full-size screenshot. The exact file list is not shown, but the tags indicate gallery and blog page styles.
When was Black Wall added?
It was added on 26 December 2011, and it has been viewed 159,311 times and downloaded 34,832 times as of the page's data.
