A+ certification for Fitwall® decorative panels and low VOC emissions

Concern about air quality has grown significantly in recent years. As a result, organisations and public authorities are paying closer attention to the need for regulations and standards that help protect the quality of the air people breathe.

For a long time, outdoor pollution was considered the main concern, especially because of emissions from vehicles, industry and the burning of fossil fuels. However, indoor air can also contain high levels of pollutants. According to estimates from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor pollutant concentrations can be 10 to 100 times higher than those found outdoors. Considering that people spend much of their time inside buildings, often in spaces with limited ventilation or air circulation, indoor air quality becomes an important issue.

Fitwall® decorative panel

One of the main causes of indoor air pollution is the presence of VOCs, or Volatile Organic Compounds. These substances can be emitted by many everyday products and materials used indoors, including paints, varnishes, carpets, aerosols and other common elements. In certain conditions, these emissions may affect the quality of indoor environments and people’s wellbeing.

Fitwall® Doghe Roble Natura

To assess this issue, the French government established a procedure for testing construction materials, furniture and other interior products according to the level of VOC emissions they release. The process involves placing the product or material in a testing chamber for 28 days and carrying out regular measurements of the volatile organic compounds emitted during that period.

Materials are classified as A+, A, B or C depending on their level of emissions.

At Krion by PORCELANOSA Group, quality, environmental responsibility and user wellbeing are key priorities. With this approach, the company, together with the Fitwall® R&D team, has developed a new material for decorative panels designed to meet demanding technical and environmental criteria.

Fitwall® OZ Mediterranean

Fitwall® decorative panels are mineral composite panels made with a high mineral content, ATH, modified acrylic resin containing recycled PET, fibreglass and pigments, enamels or dyes that provide their realistic finishes. This composition gives the panels important technical properties, including resistance, flexibility, durability and flame-retardant performance.

Krion Porcelanosa Group promotes a rational approach to sustainability in the manufacture of Fitwall® panels through its EPUPR technology, Eco Productive Use Recycled PET. This technology is based on the use of an exclusively formulated resin that incorporates recycled PET into the production process.

Fitwall® Palm Caribbean

Fitwall® decorative panels have been tested by an ISO 16000 accredited laboratory in order to be classified according to the criteria established by the French Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development, Transport and Housing. The results confirmed that Fitwall® meets the requirements for Class A+ under the French emissions classification system.

Class A+ is the highest classification within this system. It certifies that Fitwall® decorative panels have very low VOC emissions, making them a suitable solution for interior applications where air quality, durability and resistance are important. They can be used on walls, ceilings and furniture cladding in both commercial and residential spaces.