Fire Retardant Coating Solutions for Wood
Architectural freedom for designs with exterior or interior wood and our TEKNOSAFE range
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FIRE RETARDANT SOLUTIONS TO INSPIRE DESIGN IN WOOD
Protect exterior wood cladding, facades, balconies and interior wood and wood-based panelling, doors, staircases, wall linings and structural timbers with Teknos fire retardant coating solutions.
Our systems offer intumescent water-borne primers and topcoats that can be applied to any wood-based substrate through common industrial coating processes.
Why choose TEKNOSAFE fire retardant coating solutions?
- We have a wide portfolio of FR solutions to meet the coating needs of most solid wood or wood-based schemes
- Our FR topcoats are available in all colours, with fully documented fire classifications
- Our interior solutions have been tested against internationally recognised Indoor Air Quality standards including A+, M1, AgBB, Eurofins Gold Download IAQ Summary now
- Our interior and exterior FR solutions carry B-s1, d0 fire classifications
Our Expertise
FR coatings must meet strict controls, whether they are factory-applied or painted on-site. Our local fire coating experts can support a project from the architect’s vision through to delivery of the coated product on-site, guiding you through the process and advising on solutions.
Download Fire Safety e-Book for free
Learn more about fire safety in buildings, how fires behave and where TEKNOSAFE solutions can be used, by downloading our e-book ‘Fire Safety - Coating Solutions for Architectural Freedom with Wood’
Where have our FR coating solutions been used?
From an indoor arena in Paris, to one of the world’s tallest wooden structures in Norway, TEKNOSAFE coatings are keeping people safe all over the world.
One of the most recognizable public buildings protected by Teknos FR solutions is the Oodi Public Library in Helsinki, Finland.
Take a look around this iconic building and understand more about where TEKNOSAFE can be used, in our short FR video
Sustainability
As well as being water-borne and so kinder to the planet, our interior FR solutions have been tested for emissions against nationally and internationally recognized air quality standards.
Amongst the standards our products have been tested to are: A+ (France), M1 (Finland), AgBB (Germany), Eurofins Gold (international).
Contact your local FR coatings expert for details of our products’ indoor air quality certifications and schemes covered by Eurofins Indoor Air Comfort GOLD or download our overview here
Fire Classifications
Our FR coating solutions hold the following fire classifications. You can explore all our fire coatings' classifications by clicking the button below.
B-s1, d0 according to EN13501-1
B-s1,d0 is the best reaction to fire classification for organic materials: (difficult to ignite, no / hardly any smoke production, no flaming droplets)
K110 and K210 according to EN13501-2
The fire protection ability K is the ability of a wall or ceiling covering to provide for the material behind the covering protection against ignition, charring and other damage for a specified period of time.
EXT
(Durability of Reaction to Fire Performance) for exterior applications
DRF class INT1 and INT2
(Durability of Reaction to Fire Performance) for interior applications according to EN 16755
SP Fire 105
Approved
Fire Testing
There are a number of tests assessing Reaction to Fire of coated wooden products. They consider areas such as wood species, density and thickness, to produce the classification.
For help with understanding the EN 13501-1 test report, download our guide 'Fire Test Classification Report EN 13501-1' below.
FR coatings are tested under laboratory conditions by notifed bodies.
Take a look at this video showing TEKNOSAFE in testing
Testing TEKNOSAFE Fire Retardants
EN13501-1 Fire Classification Explained
The standard to which the products are assessed is set out in EN13501-1 and the results of each test are published in a fire classification report.
This Teknos guide explains the information contained in these reports and helps you understand the results.
How to get your FR Coated Products FR Certified
The process for coating manufacturers to achieve FR certification for their coated products follows a strict procedure. Your local Teknos FR coatings expert can support you through this process.
Take a look at this visualization of the process to get a better understanding of what is involved
Our Fire Retardant Coating Technology
Teknos fire retardant coating solutions have been developed in our dedicated Fire Laboratory. Not only do our Fire Research & Development Team develop the latest technology in intumescent coatings, they conduct in-house tests to ensure the highest effectiveness for reaction to fire.
The Teknos Fire Laboratory offers in-house testing to our manufacturing customers enabling them to gain indicative tests on their FR coated products before committing to the full certification testing programme.
Intumescent Coatings or Fire Impregnation
What’s the difference?
The advantage of intumescent fire coatings is that they are applied on the surface of the wood. This means that they are actively working to slow the spread of flame from the surface so that it takes longer to reach the substrate. Pressure impregnation treatments work from the inside outwards to slow the spread of flame.
Find out more in our FR Information Pack
Resistance to Fire or Reaction to Fire
What’s the difference?
Teknos FR coating solutions are tested for Reaction to Fire, meaning their contribution to the spread and development of a fire. Escape can take place before 'flashover' when a fire is established, so delaying the spread of a fire allows more time to escape. The exterior FR coating system is also tested for Resistance to Fire which covers how a fire moves through a building once it is established.
Find out more in our FR Information Pack
FR Solutions Brochure
Want more information about Teknos Fire Retardant coating solutions? Take a look at our brochure which includes product details and coating system specifications.
Maintenance Guides
To maintain the effectiveness of FR coated exterior or interior wood, please carefully follow our Guidelines for Maintenance
Exterior fire retardant
TEKNOSAFE 2407 Maintenance Guide download
Interior opaque fire retardant
TEKNOSAFE FLAME GUARD 2457-10 Maintenance Guide download
Interior translucent fire retardant
Advice on Risks Associated with Coating over FR Impregnated Wood
It is only possible to confirm long term aesthetic and weathering performance of a treated and coated article through a planned, designed, tested and documented process of compatibility. Read about the risks and common problems of coating over fire retardant impregnated wood