High Density Cement Rainscreen Panels
EQUITONE (pictura) is a fiber cement facade material with ultra matte architectural finish. Choose a vibrant or natural hue, or create a custom color for projects over 20,000 ft2.
Benefits:
Noncombustible
Sound dampening
Resistant to extreme temperatures and frost
Water resistant (if in compliance with application guidelines)
Resistant to many living organisms (fungi, bacteria, insects, vermin, etc.)
Resistant to many chemicals
No harmful gas emissions
Strong, rigid panels
Application:
Touch: smooth, matte, no visible fibers
Visual: Classic, brings colorful accents in the facade
As the only high-density manufacturer with U.S.-based employees, we provide localized expertise and tailored support to meet the needs of the North American market. Our ventilated facade solutions reflect our commitment to innovation and quality, offering the flexibility and adaptability architects need to bring their creative visions to life.
With a rich heritage dating back to 1905, the Etex Group has been a global pioneer in fiber cement manufacturing. Supported by over 13,500 colleagues across four continents, we carry a legacy of excellence in quality and reliability. EQUITONE panels reflect this dedication, serving as versatile, high-performance solutions that inspire confidence in every design.
At EQUITONE, we simplify the facade selection process, enabling architects to focus on what matters most—creating enduring and inspiring designs that leave a lasting impact.
Facade Materials
EQUITONE (natura) is a through-colored facade material. Every EQUITONE (natura) panel is unique, subtly displaying a smooth monolithic finish with visible fibers.
Benefits:
Noncombustible
Sound dampening
Resistant to extreme temperatures and frost
Water resistant (if in compliance with application guidelines)
Resistant to many living organisms (fungi, bacteria, insects, vermin, etc.)
Resistant to many chemicals
No harmful gas emissions
Strong, rigid panels
Application:
Touch: Matte, silk, smooth surface finish.
Visual: Fibers distributed randomly, refined, classic.
EQUITONE (tectiva) is a through-colored facade material, characterized by a sanded surface and naturally occurring hues within the material. Every tectiva panel is unique, strongly expressing the raw texture of the fiber cement material.
Benefits:
Noncombustible
Sound dampening
Resistant to extreme temperatures and frost
Water resistant (if in compliance with application guidelines)
Resistant to many living organisms (fungi, bacteria, insects, vermin, etc.)
Resistant to many chemicals
No harmful gas emissions
Strong, rigid panels
Application:
Touch: Fine sanded lines.
Visual: Dry, lively, dynamic.
Natural color differences, possibly accentuated by the orientation of the sheet, the viewing angle and the effects of light and moisture.
EQUITONE (linea) is a unique 3D shaped, through-colored facade material that plays with light and shadow.
Benefits:
Noncombustible
Sound dampening
Resistant to extreme temperatures and frost
Water resistant (if in compliance with application guidelines)
Resistant to many living organisms (fungi, bacteria, insects, vermin, etc.)
Resistant to many chemicals
No harmful gas emissions
Strong, rigid panels
Application:
Touch: Structured, relief, depth
Visual: Different, playful, lot of possibilities, changes depending on the point of view.
EQUITONE (lunara) is a through colored panel. The surface of the panel is characterized by a randomized textured finish that is unique to EQUITONE (lunara). The two color shades accentuate the authenticity of the material. The panel receives a hydrophobation that makes the panel water repellent.
Benefits:
Noncombustible
Sound dampening
Resistant to extreme temperatures and frost
Water resistant (if in compliance with application guidelines)
Resistant to many living organisms (fungi, bacteria, insects, vermin, etc.)
Resistant to many chemicals
No harmful gas emissions
Strong, rigid panels
Application:
Touch: Rough, unpolished fiber cement surface with delicate linen touch.
Visual: Expressive, natural, unique.
Original through-colored material with highly expressive fiber cement structure. The production process makes each panel unique in color, texture and surface. Natural color differences, possibly accentuated by the orientation of the sheet, the viewing angle and the effects of light and moisture.
EQUITONE (pictura) is a fiber cement facade material with ultra matte architectural finish. Choose a vibrant or natural hue, or create a custom color for projects over 20,000 ft2.
Benefits:
Noncombustible
Sound dampening
Resistant to extreme temperatures and frost
Water resistant (if in compliance with application guidelines)
Resistant to many living organisms (fungi, bacteria, insects, vermin, etc.)
Resistant to many chemicals
No harmful gas emissions
Strong, rigid panels
Application:
Touch: smooth, matte, no visible fibers
Visual: Classic, brings colorful accents in the facade
EQUITONE services
Streamline your daily workload with seamless solutions, expert consultations, and unparalleled support, empowering you to focus on what matters most - bringing your architectural visions to life.
References & Stories
Sustainability
A former prison repurposed into a lean and green marketplace; the façade of an old business center recycled into state-of-the-art shutters; a hospital transformed into a carbon-neutral modular hotel …
After over a century of designing light-weight fiber cement cladding that lasts a lifetime, we are shifting our focus to ‘What Lies Beyond’. Working with like-minded engineers, academics, suppliers, fabricators, architects and installers, we are determined to push the boundaries of our industry and close the loop on our materials.