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Thermoguard Wallcoat 30 & 60 Minute System for Plasterboard is a coloured intumescent paint system for interior plasterboard and cement board ceiling and wall surfaces. These packs have been created to help users ensure they are purchasing sufficient product for their project. Each pack contains the correct amount of basecoat (Wallcoat) and topcoat (Wallcoat Smoke & Flame Retardant Topcoat) to ensure protection is achieved in line with the manufacturers recommendations to the respective area in question.
Choose from 1000`s of colours available from RAL, BS and NCS.
Please note: Colours are sold in the nearest tin size but actual paint volume per tin may vary up to 10% depending on colour.
**Available for delivery - see Delivery Options below**
Thermoguard Wallcoat 30 & 60 Minute System for Plasterboard is a coloured intumescent paint system for interior plasterboard and cement board ceiling and wall surfaces. These packs have been created to help users ensure they are purchasing sufficient product for their project. Each pack contains the correct amount of basecoat (Wallcoat) and topcoat (Wallcoat Smoke & Flame Retardant Topcoat) to ensure protection is achieved in line with the manufacturers recommendations to the respective area in question.
Choose from 1000's of colours available from RAL, BS and NCS.
Each component of the packs can still be purchased individually if required here: Thermoguard Wallcoat and here: Thermoguard Wallcoat Smoke & Flame Retardant Topcoat
Pack Contents
System (Interior Use Only)
To achieve 30 or 60mins + BS EN Class B s1 d0 and Class 0 to sound plasterboard/cement board unpainted or painted with sound, firmly adhering* paints systems;
Followed by;
**2 coats of Thermoguard Wallcoat Smoke & Flame Retardant Topcoat may be required for strong/dark colours - Thermoguard Wallcoat will be provided in a suitable undercoat shade to aid topcoat opacity unless instructed otherwise.
Hard or smooth paints must be thoroughly abraded to provide a key. Ensure surfaces are dry & free from contamination.
*Consult Technical Department for advice on adhesion tests on 0113 2455450 (option 2) or send a message to [email protected]
Fire certificate issued upon completion FREE – apply HERE
IMPORTANT - The below information from the manufacturer must be read and referred to your relevant authority for approval BEFORE purchase and use.
PLASTERBOARD
We issue a 30 min Fire Certificate to upgrade 9mm plasterboard and 60 min on 12.5mm plasterboard below voids below 22mm tongue & groove floors or as one side of a partition wall using the specification above, based on the evidence below.
Wallcoat Intumescent Paint added minimum 30 mins Fire Resistance to 12.5mm plasterboard in a 90 min indicative UKAS Fire Test Laboratory.
In all cases 25mm MDF was located 70mm behind the plasterboards in place of floor boards or a board typically the other side of a partition stud wall.
Temperatures were monitored on the protected face (facing away from the furnace) of the MDF, and char damage to the side of MDF facing the plasterboard was measured following the 90 min Fire Test. Char damage was 10 >12 mm, indicating unprotected exposure to fire of 15 > 20 mins during the 90 min period.
Insulation was maintained for 60 mins.
CEMENT BOARD
We issue a 30 min Fire Certificate to upgrade 9mm or 20 min fire rated cementitious board and 60 mins to 12mm 30 min cement-based board under-drawing 22mm+ tongue & groove floor boards or as one side of a fire rated stud partition wall using the specification above, based on the evidence below.
Wallcoat Intumescent Paint added minimum 30 mins Fire Resistance to 10mm and 12.5mm cementitious board and to 12.5 mm plasterboard in a 90 min indicative UKAS Fire Test Laboratory. In all cases 25mm MDF was located 70mm behind the cement boards.
Temperatures were monitored on the protected face (facing away from the furnace) of the MDF, and char damage to the side of MDF facing the cement board was measured following the 90 min Fire Test. Char damage was 10 >12 mm, indicating unprotected exposure to fire of 15 > 20 mins during the 90 min period.
Insulation was maintained for 60 mins.
IMPORTANT FIRE PRODUCTS NOTICE: The information displayed on this website should be used as a guide ONLY and our Technical Department should be contacted to obtain a tailored specification and any advice necessary before you place an order for fire protection products. Fire protection products are non-returnable except in accordance with Condition 8 of the Terms and Conditions. We will not be held liable for any resulting damage to property, human life or monetary costs incurred due to the incorrect specification you have prepared or use of fire protection products caused by your negligence, including your failure to have contacted us to obtain the relevant advice/specification.
Customer agrees that before placing an Order, Customer has read and understood the most up to date Product Data Sheet for the Product. Where we have access to the Product Data Sheet from the manufacturer, we will either provide a copy on request, or include a link to the Product Data Sheet available on the manufacturer’s website. Customer further agrees that we have no liability for any errors or omissions contained within the Product Data Sheets. For more information, please see our Terms & Conditions of Sale.
![]() | Question: Does this paint achieve the same fire rating on traditional plastered walls rather than plasterboard? |
Answer: By 'traditional plastered' we assume you are referring to lath and plaster, in which case we would instead recommend considering Envirograf EP/CP Fire Protection Coating. | |
![]() | Question: do you have the paint in white and does it have a good coverage on plaster board |
Answer: Yes white is available in a Matt or Eggshell finish and the system has excellent opacity. | |
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