In 1996, in the research department of Valbopan, SA factory, in Famalicão da Nazaré, a research project is started to develop and improve wood-based products already on the market.
In 1998, a unique and innovative product is developed. Wood-based, with colour throughout the thickness and specific features of physical and mechanical resistance: Valchromat is born.
Valchromat is launched in Paris during the Approfal fair.
Valbopan, SA is awarded with the 1st prize of Product Introduction and 1st Prize for Technological Innovation.
Since then, this product has been subjected to several industrial tests which enabled it to reach the state of maturity where it is today. In cooperation with manufacturers, architects and technicians, the economic, technical and aesthetic benefits of its use have clearly been demonstrated.
Currently, as a result of an exceptional commitment to promote it among architects, designers, decorators and carpenters, Valchromat is present in the four corners of the world.
Valchromat® A Forest of Colour
Valchromat is an innovative product that combines the natural features of wood to the brightness of colours and, because of its unique flexibility, allows exploring the third dimension, the beauty of textures and the best of engineering.
Valchromat is not MDF. It is an evolution of the MDF.
The added value of Valchromat comes not only from colour but also from its distinctive composition and manufacturing process.
It is a wood fibre panel coloured throughout, where fibres are coloured individually, impregnated with organic dyes and bonded together by a special resin which gives Valchromat unique physic and mechanical features.
It is an evolution of coloured MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard) and is clearly superior to coloured MDF.
Main differences:
It is moisture resistant
It has greater internal cohesion and, therefore, higher mechanical strength
It allows working in three dimensions - mechanization
It has greater resistance to bending
It requires less effort of finish or repairing
It ensures a lower abrasion of tools
In 1998, a unique and innovative product is developed. Wood-based, with colour throughout the thickness and specific features of physical and mechanical resistance: Valchromat is born.
Valchromat is launched in Paris during the Approfal fair.
Valbopan, SA is awarded with the 1st prize of Product Introduction and 1st Prize for Technological Innovation.
Since then, this product has been subjected to several industrial tests which enabled it to reach the state of maturity where it is today. In cooperation with manufacturers, architects and technicians, the economic, technical and aesthetic benefits of its use have clearly been demonstrated.
Currently, as a result of an exceptional commitment to promote it among architects, designers, decorators and carpenters, Valchromat is present in the four corners of the world.
Valchromat® A Forest of Colour
Valchromat is an innovative product that combines the natural features of wood to the brightness of colours and, because of its unique flexibility, allows exploring the third dimension, the beauty of textures and the best of engineering.
Valchromat is not MDF. It is an evolution of the MDF.
The added value of Valchromat comes not only from colour but also from its distinctive composition and manufacturing process.
It is a wood fibre panel coloured throughout, where fibres are coloured individually, impregnated with organic dyes and bonded together by a special resin which gives Valchromat unique physic and mechanical features.
It is an evolution of coloured MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard) and is clearly superior to coloured MDF.
Main differences:
It is moisture resistant
It has greater internal cohesion and, therefore, higher mechanical strength
It allows working in three dimensions - mechanization
It has greater resistance to bending
It requires less effort of finish or repairing
It ensures a lower abrasion of tools
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Valchromat is produced in Portugal and Valbopan, SA is the only plant in the world producing a product with its characteristics. Natural On the surface small wood fibres are visible, fibres which did not absorb the organic dyes. This peculiarity gives Valchromat its unique and natural look. Because wood, it’s main raw material, has natural variations in tonality, Valchromat can also show variations in colour. Versatile Valchromat can be used in several applications. It accepts different types of finishing. From matte, bright, varnished, waxed or oiled, to textured fire-resistant finishing. All our products are finished in our very hardwearing 2 part oil finish. We can do any other finish on request. |
Valchromat is produced in different colours, sizes and thicknesses. Valchromat Fire Retardant is also available. According to ignitability test and EN 13501, it is classified as B-s2, d0.
Colours Light Grey | Grey | Black | Chocolate Brown | Yellow | Orange | Red | Violet | Blue | Green Mint Dimensions and Thicknesses Dimensions (mm): 2440 x 1220 | 2440 x 1830 | 3660 x 1220 | 3660 x 2440 or others under consulting Thicknesses (mm): 8 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 30 |