diff --git a/pcbnew/tools/pcb_control.cpp b/pcbnew/tools/pcb_control.cpp
index c728b9b0c3..7440d49a84 100644
--- a/pcbnew/tools/pcb_control.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/tools/pcb_control.cpp
@@ -61,6 +61,7 @@
 #include <tool/tool_manager.h>
 #include <footprint_edit_frame.h>
 #include <footprint_editor_settings.h>
+#include <widgets/appearance_controls.h>
 #include <widgets/wx_progress_reporters.h>
 #include <widgets/wx_infobar.h>
 #include <wx/hyperlink.h>
@@ -1347,6 +1348,9 @@ int PCB_CONTROL::AppendBoard( PCB_IO& pi, wxString& fileName )
     else
         commit.Revert();
 
+    // Refresh the UI for the updated board properties
+    editFrame->GetAppearancePanel()->OnBoardChanged();
+
     return 0;
 }