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Fire Retardant Coating for Timber (ESVFR & QVFR)

Product 92

92 with CE mark

Fire retardant coating system for achieving spread of flame to timber substrates and up to 20 minutes integrity. All products can be overcoated with any product when aesthetically needed.

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Description

Fire Retardant Coating for Timber

Fire retardant coating for timber for external or internal purpose.

ES/VFR System For Internal And External

  • The ES/VFR system is a two-coat system that should have a top coat applied whether you use the white or clear, use internally or externally.
  • Overall, giving class 0 and 1 EU SBI/B/s1/d0 and 20 minutes of fire protection.

QVFR System For Internal

  • Q/VFR system is a two-coat system for internal use only.
  • Q/VFR comes in two colours clear or coloured.
  • Overall, giving class 0 and class 1 EU SBI/B/s1/do. Also 20 minutes of fire protection.

Furthermore, can be used on bamboo, chipboard, decorative laminates, furniture, plywood, MDF, melamine and more. Additionally, provides UV protection for external timber.

CPR (Certificate of constancy of performance) 1220-CPR-2369 & 2370

EPD (Environmental Product Declaration)  HUB-1050

CE MARK, ETA (European Technical Assessment) ETA 23/0387 & 23/0388


We provide an extensive range of fireproof coatings, intumescent paint, wallpaper, and sprays compatible with a range of materials. Explore our Fireproof Coatings online.


Envirograf ® passive fire products carry the hallmark of excellence, reflecting the high standards that prevail in its laboratory, test rig, and manufacturing plant. Envirograf® passive fire products are subject to rigorous quality control which, at all stages, ensures products remain at the leading edge of fire containment technology. This quality has earned the company and its passive fire products a high reputation. With its operating system accredited to ISO9001.

Advantages

– 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 bamboo, chipboard, decorative laminates, furniture, plywood, MDF, melamine and more

– ES/VFR can be used both internally and externally

– QVFR, for internal use only, requires no top coat

– Provides UV protection for external timber

Application Instructions

Because our timber coatings must be applied in a specific way in order to achieve the specified fire ratings, we advise using the downloads available on the right-hand side of the page. Here, in-depth Application Instructions for the range can be found, arranged by individual coating, primer or top coat.

For any further enquiries relating to the application or specification of this product, please use the Request more information button to the right of the page.

Case Studies

  • Anglo-Nordic co-operation in timber fire protection


    Norwegian-style log cabin protected with fire barrier curtain and fire retardant paint.

  • Beach huts and cabins protected against arson


    Flame retardant and fire protection coatings used to protect beach huts at Tankerton seafront.

  • Flame retardant for decking


    Flame retardant coating used to protect decking.

  • Football is coming home to Dartford


    Innovative plywood structured roof at Prince Park Stadium.

  • A Quality Finish at Kilworth House Hotel


    Range of passive fire protection products used at Kilworth House Hotel.

  • Protecting Longshaw Farm Fishery


    Intumescent coating preventing spread of flame.

  • Protecting rural wooden log cabins


    Intumescent fire retardant coating helping to meet fire regulations.

  • Protection for Norwegian timber school


    Intumescent fire retardant paint used to protect Samfundet School in Norway.

  • Protecting wooden Anglers' Lodge


    Log cabin clubhouse and leisure facility at Eye Kettleby Lakes.

  • Singing the Praises of Excellence


    Intumescent coatings used to protect Westminster Choir School.

  • Standing the test of time


    Fire protection coatings used at Woodlands Enterprise Centre and Fairway Business Park.

  • Talking Business at Colchester Campus


    Intumescent coatings protecting timber frame structure of the new Business School in Colchester, University of Essex.

  • Top of the tree


    Intumescent protective coatings for wood used at Tree Centre.

  • High-Tech building in Coventry


    Glulam beams protected with ES/VFR coating at Coventry University

Order References / Sizes

ES/VFR Clear system

 

ES/VFR Primer

A water-based primer to apply over existing paint, varnish, or waxed surfaces, before application of ES/VFR/C.

1 litre    2.5 litres     5 litres     10 litres     20 litres

ES/VFR/C Clear coating

Is a two coat system for Internal and External use. Both coats are at 10 metres squared per litre per coat. The second coat is a top coat which we can provide if requested.

1 litre    2.5 litres    5 litres    10 litres    20 litres

ES/VFR/1CS/C One-coat clear special

A clear coating, suitable for upgrading new or pre-coated timber and UPVC surfaces.

1 litre    2.5 litres     5 litres     10 litres     20 litres

ES/VFR/HARD-WEARING Top coat

A water-based top coat for use over ES/VFR/C, with no need for an undercoat. For internal use only. Finish: satin.

1 litre    2.5 litres    5 litres

ES/VFR/TRANSLUCENT Top coat

A spirit-based wood stain to apply over ES/VFR/C. For internal and external use. Finish: satin.

1 litre    2.5 litres    5 litres


ES/VFR White system

 

ES/VFR White coating

Is a two coat system for Internal and External use. Both coats are at 10 metres squared per litre per coat. The second coat is a top coat which we can provide if requested.

1 litre    2 litres    5 litres    20 litres

ES/VFR Primer

A water-based primer to apply over existing paint, varnish, or waxed surfaces, before application of ES/VFR.

1 litre    2 litres     5 litres

ES/VFR/1CS/W One-coat white special

A white coating, suitable for upgrading new or pre-coated timber and UPVC surfaces.

1 litre    2 litres    5 litres    10 litres

HW ACRYLIC Top coat

A water-based acrylic emulsion for application over ES/VFR. For internal and external use. Finish: matt.

1 litre    2 litres     5 litres


QVFR Clear system

 

QVFR/C Clear coating

Is a two coat system for internal use only. Both coats are at 10 meters squared per litre per coat. They can be ordered in Matt, Satin, or Gloss.

1 litre   2.5 litres    5 litres    10 litres    20 litres

QVFR/PREMIER CLEAR Top Coat

A clear hard-wearing water-based product for internal use, to apply over QVFR. Finish: matt, satin or gloss

1 litre    2.5 litres    5 litres

QVFR/UVR Top Coat

A solvent-based product for internal use, to apply over QVFR. Finish: matt, satin or gloss

Please note: QVFR/C will not take a top coat of pre-catalyst lacquer. If you wish to use a pre-catalyst lacquer, please order ES/VFR/C clear coating.


QVFR White system

 

QVFR/W White coating

Is a two-coat system for internal use only. Both coats are at 10 meters squared per litre per coat. They can be ordered in Matt, Satin, or Gloss. After a few years, it can be coated with a top coat.

1 litre   2 litres    5 litres

Please note: QVFR/W will not take a top coat of pre-catalyst lacquer. If you wish to use a pre-catalyst lacquer, please order ES/VFR white coating.


ENV/HS System

ENV/HS High-density clear lacquer

A high-density, robust lacquer for use in areas subject to hard wear, such as flooring or stairs. Can be used as a top coat over both ES/VFR and QVFR coating systems.