Design and technology: how Troldtekt panels are manufactured with CNC precision

Troldtekt® Design panels are made from 1 mm thick wood wool, a particularly fine fibre that allows complex patterns to be machined with an exceptionally high level of detail. This characteristic is key to achieving sophisticated designs without compromising the texture or integrity of the panel.

The wood wool is mixed with cement (including the innovative FUTURECEM™ in many variants) to form a rigid, durable composite. The result is a panel with a total thickness of 35 mm that combines structural stability and acoustic performance, making it ideal for technical applications with high aesthetic demands.

Millimetre precision: CNC machining
It is on this basis that state-of-the-art CNC technology comes into play.

CNC (Computer Numerical Control) technology makes it possible to carve or mill patterns with great precision using computer-controlled machines. In the case of Troldtekt, this automated system ensures that every groove, curve or volume in the panel is produced accurately, repeatably and without errors.

Thanks to this process, every design, whether straight lines, curves, dots or rhombuses, is engraved with consistent precision, ensuring visual continuity across the entire surface, even when different patterns are combined or panels are rotated to create bespoke compositions.

 

Genuine 3D design: how patterns such as Puzzle, Rhomb and Grid are created

One of the great differentiators of Troldtekt® Design is its ability to create surfaces with real depth and visual rhythm.

The most sophisticated patterns include:

• Troldtekt Puzzle: pieces that interlock to form a continuous, almost playful surface, with visual variations depending on their orientation.
• Troldtekt Rhomb Hatch and Rhomb Mini: three-dimensional rhombus-shaped patterns capable of creating “mosaic” or lattice effects.
• Troldtekt Grid: rectangular grooves aligned with absolute precision, ideal for projects that require visual modularity without visible joints.

These designs are machined directly into the surface of the panel once it has hardened, which preserves the visible texture of the wood fibre and its acoustic properties.

 

 

Factory quality control: Danish precision panel by panel

Troldtekt® panels are produced in Denmark, where every stage, from pressing to CNC milling and colour control, follows a standardised quality protocol.

The most notable aspects of the process include:

• Dimensional uniformity: cutting and machining tolerances are controlled in the factory, allowing the panels to be installed with invisible overlaps without any need for adjustment on site.
• Structural stability: the combination of wood and cement produces a rigid yet lightweight panel that resists deformation, impact and the passage of time.
• Pattern consistency: even over large areas or when panels from different batches are used, the design repeats precisely, with no variation in depth, angle or spacing.

This level of detail is what allows a ceiling or wall clad with Troldtekt® to keep its appearance intact after years of use, even in demanding environments such as offices, educational centres or cultural facilities.

 

 

Lasting aesthetics: colour, texture and volume that stand the test of time

Thanks to their mineral base, Troldtekt panels do not deform. They are available in all colours of the RAL and NCS charts, applied with water-based paint that respects the porosity of the material and its natural texture.

The result is a surface that retains:

• Visible texture: the wood wool remains visually apparent, even in dark colours.
• Dimensional stability: the panel does not warp or expand with changes in temperature or humidity.
• Colour fidelity: the colour remains uniform for years on factory-painted panels. On untreated natural panels, variations in shade inherent to the material may occur.

In addition, the panels require no specific maintenance beyond occasional cleaning with a damp cloth or a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment.

 

 

Samples, BIM and technical support with THU

To make specification easier, THU provides direct access to:

• BIM files (Revit, AutoCAD)
• Textures for renders
• Technical data sheets, construction details and installation solutions
• Environmental declarations (EPD, C2C, Blue Angel, M1)
• Free physical samples

This technical support is key to ensuring that what is designed is carried through to site without deviation, maintaining the aesthetic quality and acoustic performance of the product.

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