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 Onecoat Anti-Viral Smoke & Flame Retardant upgrades general and multi-layer painted walls and ceilings to BS EN Class B & Class 0 Decorative finish in one coat.

4,000+ colours available to choose from in RAL, BS and NCS ranges. Also available Thermoguard Select shades with LRV (Light Reflectance Values).

The finished system provides a smooth aesthetically pleasing durable finish proven to resist scuffing in high traffic commercial and residential settings when tested to ISO:11998:2006 - Ideal for walls in corridors, stairwells and lift lobbies*.

*Note: For the highest resistance to stains and scuffing always use Satin.

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.

Thermoguard Safewall’s highly concentrated mix of safe, encapsulated nano-particle biocidal metals damage the shells of human coronaviruses and flu and the membranes of bacteria, so their death is greatly accelerated, they become vulnerable to our antibodies and their spikes ability to penetrate and act as a viral pathway into our lungs is notably reduced. 

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

Thermoguard Safewalls provides permanent protection to supplement rather than replace good hygiene.

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• Features & Benefits
• LRV Explained
• Fire & Anti-Microbial Test Performance
• Application
• Preparation & Application
• Application Conditions
• Drying Times
• How It Works
• New EU/BS EN Fire Standards Explained
• Quality Assurance
• Environmental, Health & Safety

Features & Benefits

• Can be used on New or Previously Painted Walls
• Ultra Opacity Single-Coat paint for walls and ceilings
• Contains CORONA-KILL®
• Protects bare and painted ceilings coated with a combination of acrylic and vinyl types of paint to achieve BS EN Class B and old Class O
• Please Note: Onecoat will only be certificated to Class 0 / Class B if all previous coatings are water-based* (*up to 20 coats)
• These results achieved at UKAS approved Fire Test Laboratory
• Protects bare and painted walls from low risk Class 1, moderate Class 2 risk multi-layer painted walls and ceilings of water based paint to BS EN Class B s2 dO - the safest standards for toxic smoke s1 flaming droplets dO and flamespread
• Compliant to old Class O
• These results achieved at UKAS approved Fire Test Laboratory over 10, 14 and 20 coats of paint applied over several years to demonstrate real world protection
• 91.5% Coronavirus reduction in 2 hrs - Anti-Viral 1 Log compliant for coated surfaces
• 99.9% bacteria reduction in 24 hrs - Anti-Bacterial 1 Log Compliant coated surfaces

LRV Explained

What is LRV?

Light Reflectance Value is the acronym referring to the lightness and darkness of colours, running on a scale from 0% to 100% that increases with the light in a colour.

LRV is commonly confused with "intensity", which actually refers to how vivid or dull a colour is.

Why is LRV important?

LRV is vital for contractors and designers working with care homes, hospitals and other healthcare facilities used by patients suffering from colour blindness, visual impairments or dementia. Using colours that are distinct from another will help aid navigation and can improve mood.

Using clear and high level contrasting colours will help patients distinguish between walls and ceilings, seating, doors and other surfaces. The best way to measure contrast is with the LRV, with at least 30 point difference between colours on adjoining surfaces, helping meet legal requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

Fire & Anti-Microbial Test Performance

Fire Test Standards in UKAS and EOTA - accredited Fire Test laboratory

• BS EN Class B s1 d0 (old Class 0 compliant) over 10, 14 and 20 coats of all wall paint types used on buildings - Vinyl, acrylic, oil based, anti-graffiti, with or without wallpaper and the flame retardant paint that emits toxic antimony gas
  • Please Note: Onecoat will only be certificated to Class 0 / Class B if all previous coatings are water-based* (*up to 20 coats)

Microbial Test

Surfaces coated with Safewalls are designated Anti-Viral in just 2 hrs.

• 91.5% “1 Log” Coronavirus reduction in 2hrs to approved test ISO 21702*
• 99.9% “1 Log” bacteria reduction in 24hours to approved test ISO 22196*

*In approved UK Microbiology Laboratories

Application

Fire Protection and Decoration Of Buildings

Anti-Viral Smoke & Flame Retardant system delivering a cost effective solution that meets your Duty of Care.

• For New Walls
  • 1 coat Safewalls Insulating Basecoat
  • 1 coat Safewalls Anti-Viral Smoke & Flame Retardant (2 coats for poor opacity colours or textured walls)
  • Note: On bare dry-wall boards or bare plaster, 1st apply 1 coat Thermoguard DryWall & Plaster Primer (or an alternative good quality water based primer)

Fire Protection for Previously Painted Walls

(Up to 20 coats of any water based paints)

• 1 coat Safewalls OneCoat Anti-Viral Smoke & Flame Retardant over pastel or similar colours
• Safewalls OneCoat Anti-Viral Smoke & Flame Retardant will be certificated to Class 0 / Class B if:
  • Previous coatings are all water-based
  • OR if used over Safewalls Insulating Basecoat
  • OR if used as an maintenance coat of a previous Thermoguard Wall and Ceiling Fire Upgrade system

Preparation & Application

• Prior to other preparation, treat mould and stubborn stains with proprietary mould inhibitor as per manufacturer's instructions
• Surfaces must be clean and fully hard dry. Abrade surfaces to give a good key
• Stir well before use
• Use woven short pile roller sleeve or synthetic brush
• Spray:
  • Thin 5% water OR Airless Graco 1500, 3500 or equivalent
  • 3/8” line, 30 mesh filter on machine, no filter in gun
  • 521, 523, 621 or 623 tip
• Ensure coverage is applied as per can i.e., 20 sqm can covers 20 sqm

Application Conditions

• Do not apply in temperatures under 8°C or above 30°C
• Conditions Maximum relative Humidity below 75%
• Surface should be at least 3°C above the dew point

Drying Times

• In normal conditions product will be touch dry in an hour and fully dry after 4 hours

How It Works

Thermoguard Safewalls Insulating Basecoat expands to create a firm fire-resistant insulation.

Safewalls Anti-Viral Smoke & Flame Retardant emits a non-toxic flame suppression vapour.

Just one coat of each provides effective fire protection to the current approved fire standards for all areas including corridors, stairs entrances as well as rooms.

New EU/BS EN Fire Standards Explained

• BS EN Class B replaces Class 0
• Today both Class 0 and Class B comply for escape routes, but Class 0 is being phased out
• New BS EN also protects from toxic smoke – safe ones are s1 and s2
• New BS EN also protects from flaming droplets – safest d0
• New compliant standards for corridors, stairs, lobbies are BS EN Class B s1 d0 and Class B s2 d0

Quality Assurance

Thermoguard products are manufactured under ISO 9000.

Environmental, Health & Safety

Thermoguard Safewood Anti-Virus Smoke and Flame Retardants are water-based low odour, low VoC, user and eco-friendly. Please see the Safety Data Sheet above before use.

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.