Thermoguard Wallguard Insulating Basecoat Formerly Wallcoat

Thermoguard Wallguard Insulating Basecoat Formerly Wallcoat is formulated for use under Thermoguard Smoke & Flame Retardant Matt and Thermoguard Smoke & Flame Retardant Eggshell.

Best Uses

Thermoguard Wallcoat Insulating Basecoat is a water based coating ideal for use in a fire protective coating system on walls and ceilings internally. Provides exceptional adhesion, with a smooth durable finish, resistant to repeated cleaning of internal walls and ceilings.

• Achieves EN Class B s1 d0 spread of flame on walls and ceilings including surfaces coated with high risk multiple layers of paint
• Permanent protection
• Tintable upon request to undercoat shades
• Water-based
• Anti-viral and antibacterial reaching 1 Log/90+% efficacy

In the event of a fire, Thermoguard Wallcoat Insulating Basecoat expands, forming a heat-resistant char to insulate the surface. Suitable for overcoating with Thermoguard Wallcoat Anti-Viral SFR Smoke & Flame Retardant.

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.

Apply one coat of Thermoguard Wallcoat Insulating Basecoat. When suitably dry (see Product Data Sheet), overcoat with Thermoguard Wallcoat Anti-Microbial Smoke & Flame Retardant. Apply at rate stated on specification to protect surfaces & enable project certification - contact our Technical Team for guidance. Suitable for application via brush, woven fabric roller sleeves and synthetic bristle brushes / roller. For application via conventional spray, ensure all traces of solvent flushed out. Thin 5 > 10% with water to spray viscosity. Adjust fluid flow & air flow as normal for acrylic emulsion paint. For airless sray applications, use 3/8 inch line, 30 mesh filter on machine, no filter in gun with a 521,523, 621 or 623 tip.

Ensure coverage is applied as per can i.e., 25 sqm can covers 25 sqm.

IMPORTANT INTUMESCENT PRODUCT NOTE: Always contact Promain’s technical team prior to purchase to obtain a tailored project specification and the advice necessary. The information displayed on this website should only be used as a guide. Promain UK Limited will not be held liable for any resulting damage to property, human life or monetary costs incurred due to incorrect specification, preparation, application or maintenance that has occurred due to negligence by either the purchaser or applicator. This includes your failure to have contacted us to obtain the relevant advice/specification.