Thermoguard Safewalls Insulating Basecoat

    SWLIB
    THE5340

    Achieves EN Class B s1 d0 as part of a two-coat system on walls painted with any number or combination of coats of any and all types of sound internal wall paints.

    • Exceptional adhesion
    • Permanent protection
    • Anti-Viral and Anti-Bacterial
    • Please note that colours chosen in this product will be produced as an `undercoat shade` ready for overcoating with Thermoguard Safewalls Anti-Viral Smoke & Flame Retardant Topcoat in the same colour. The same colour should be chosen in both basecoat & topcoat for best results.

    Note: If you are unsure about suitability see below

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    £69.55 (incl. VAT)

    £57.96 (ex. VAT)

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    Description

    Please note should you be unsure whether this product/system is suitable for your requirements please download and complete the 'Thermoguard Wall/Ceiling Enquiry Form' and return by email to [email protected]

    Upon receipt our team will respond within 24-48 hours with specification/advice on our best suggestion for your project. If you have any questions regarding this process consult our technical department on 0113 2455450 (option 2).

    Thermoguard Safewalls Insulating Basecoat is part 1 of a system to achieve BS EN Class B s1 d0 fire rating for full control of flamespread and toxic smoke emission on painted internal walls and ceilings as well as making surfaces Anti-Viral and Anti-Bacterial - Both with 1 Log/90+% efficacy

    The finished system forms a smooth aesthetically pleasing, durable finish resistant to repeated cleaning to internal walls and ceilings

    • Safest flamespread standards to new EN Class B
    • Safest toxic smoke & gas standard s1
    • Safest flaming droplets standard d0
    • Enables property managers to meet Duty of Care in just 2 coats

    Certified protection for Hallways, stairs & common areas in schools, hospitals, care homes, sheltered accommodation, offices, hospitality and homes for large families.

    Coronaviruses, and Flu viruses can make painted walls and wood contagious for one or more weeks. Bacteria can breed and colonise on painted walls and wood.

    Walls protected by Thermoguard Safewalls system rapidly accelerate the death of Corona & Flu viruses, help prevent bacteria colonisation and eradication of harmful bacteria.

    British Class 0 is superseded by BS EN Class B s1 d0, protecting from toxic gases & smoke as well as flamespread.



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    Fire Test Performance


    At UKAS & EOTA accredited Fire Test Laboratory

    Fire:

    BS EN Class B s1 d0 compliant for Class 0, plus full smoke protection

    For 30 or 60 minute protection, see Thermoguard Wallcoat 30 & 60 Minute System for Plasterboard



    Application


    • 1 coat Safewalls Insulating Basecoat
    • 1 coat Safewalls Anti-Viral Smoke & Flame Retardant (2 coats for poor opacity colours or textured walls)

    Brush & Roller

    Woven fabric roller sleeves and synthetic bristle brushes

    Spray

    Pressure Pot & Gun conventional unit with small compressor: Ensure all traces of solvent flushed out thin 5>10% with water to spray viscosity. Adjust fluid flow and air flow as normal for acrylic emulsion paint or Airless Graco 1500, 3500 or equivalent. 3/8” line, 30 mesh filter on machine, no filter in gun. 521 or 523, broad areas 621 or 623 tip Ensure coverage is applied as per can i.e., 25 sqm can covers 25 sqm



    Preparation & Application


    • All surfaces must be clean and dry.
    • Remove all possible surface contaminates such as grease, smoke residues, silicates etc.
    • Seal water-stain risks with stain blocking sealer suitable to overcoat with water-based acrylic paints
    • Abrade hard or smooth surfaces with wetted 120 grit wet or dry abrasive or dust extracting abrader. Rinse off slurry while still damp. When dry remove any loose or suspect material back to firm edge.
    • Fill and repair any damage to the substrate using a good quality remedial filler.



    Application Conditions


    • Min. 8°C max 30°C
    • Max RH 75%
    • Surface 3+°C above dew point
    • Avoid condensation



    How it Works


    Safewalls insulating basecoat expands to create an insulating barrier.

    Safewalls Anti-Bac Smoke & Flame Retardant emits a safe fire-damping vapour to control flamespread and suppress smoke.

    Together they upgrade potentially dangerous ‘multi-layer’ previously painted walls and ceilings.

    High quality, durable wear, wash and moderate-scrub resistant decorative finish.



    VOC Content


    Low Voc. Limit for this product (cat A/i) is 140 g/l. This product contains just 16 g/lv

     

    Composition

    Catalytic powder, expansion agent, insulating char former, char hardeners and fibres Binder: Fire protection adhesive grade rapid reaction acrylic resin. Water based

     

    Certification

    Once the works are complete the relevant certification can be applied for HERE



    Cleaning, Health & Safety


    Return as much unused material to its original container as possible. Wash brushes rollers and guns with clean waters immediately following use.

    Please refer to the relevant Safety Data Sheet for full details of this product and Safety Apply all products in accordance with BS 6150:2019- Code of practice for painting of buildings. Do not store this product in cold temperatures below 5°C or above 30°C.

     

    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 and should be applied only by an individual with the necessary expertise and experience. 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.

    Product Details
    5340-874898

    Data sheet

    Application Method
    Brush, roller, spray
    Single, Two or Three Pack
    Single
    Touch Dry (at 20°C)
    60 mins
    Dry to Recoat (at 20°C)
    4 hours
    Coverage
    Supplied in pre-measured packs to apply 1 coat to 25m², 50m² or 100m²
    Base Type
    Water-Based
    Suitable For Use On
    Walls
    Suitable For Use On
    Ceilings
    Suitable For Use On
    Hallways
    Suitable For Use On
    Previously Painted Surfaces
    Suitable For Use On
    Stairways
    Application Method
    Roller
    Application Method
    Brush
    Application Method
    Spray
    Product Usage Type
    Basecoat
    Product Range
    Safewalls
    Fastest Delivery
    Next Working Day
    Colour Family
    Red
    Colour Family
    Dark
    Colour Family
    Pink
    Colour Family
    Anthracite Grey
    Colour Family
    Salmon
    Colour Family
    Purple
    Colour Family
    Grey
    Colour Family
    Black
    Colour Family
    Blue
    Colour Family
    Neutral
    Colour Family
    Brown
    Colour Family
    Lilac
    Colour Family
    Orange
    Colour Family
    Beige
    Colour Family
    Yellow
    Colour Family
    Green
    Colour Family
    White
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    IMPORTANT SHIPPING & DELIVERY INFORMATION

    Thermoguard Safewalls Insulating Basecoat is only available with the shipping and delivery timescales listed below - please do not contact our Customer Support Team with enquiries about alternative or earlier shipping and delivery times.

    Saturdays and Sundays, as well as Bank Holidays, are not classed as working days.

    Orders placed after the cut-off for this product will not be processed for earliest dispatch until 9am the next working day.

    All delivery costs below are excluding VAT


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