ES/VFR Clear Varnish Fire Retardant Coating is a decorative base coat designed to offer a comprehensive solution for achieving spread of flame to timber substrates. Easily applied both externally and internally by brush, roller or spray.
This system is designed to achieve a British Class 0 and Euro Class B spread of flame to 9mm+ thick timber substrates, the advantages of this system are:
Application Rate 2 coats at 10m² per litre per coat: 1 litre will cover 5m²
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A lasting solution for internal and external timber surfaces.
Can be used over existing paint, varnish or waxed surfaces, as well as directly on untreated timber.
Can be used on a range of natural woods and composite woods. For other materials please contact us.
ES/VFR can be used both internally and externally.
ES/VFR Clear Varnish Fire Retardant Coating is a single pack fire retardant base coat that requires a top coat. We recommend the use of either HW Enviro Clear top coat or Excel Clear top coat for internal use and HW SUPERB Clear top coat for external.
You may also be interested in Envirograf’s Intumescent Wood Filler.
Please note, this product may appear to be white in the tin, however it dries clear when applied under the correct conditions.
Application:
ES/VFR Clear Varnish Fire Retardant Coating can be applied with a brush, roller or spray and has a theoretical coverage rate of 5m² per litre. After applying the first coating, you must allow 2-6 hours before applying a second coat, drying times will be dependent upon temperature and humidity.
ES/VFR Clear Varnish Fire Retardant Coating have had numerous tests on many surfaces to meet BS476 Part 6 (1989) Spread of Flame and BS476 Part 7 (1989) Spread of Flame.
Complies with Classification B/S1/d0 of European Standard EN13501 Parts EN13823 (2002) single burn test (SBI) and EN11925-2 (2002) ignitability.
Not suitable for application on areas of high impact, such as floors, stairs and hot drinks tables.
Not suitable for use on all woods. Please contact us for more details.
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