Protect your fabrics, paper and timber from fire with our Firecheck™ and Timbercheck flame retardant products. Firecheck™ products can effectively limit fire damage and spread on many natural and synthetic materials.
Protect your fabrics and paper from fire with our Firecheck™ flame retardant spray. It's designed for use on artwork and in any location where open flames are often near fabrics. This makes it especially suitable for theatres – protecting drapes, costumes, scenery, etc. – and for high-end restaurants which place candles at tables or serve tableside flambés.
This spray treats the surface of the fabric or paper. When heat is applied, the treated surface forms an inert, carbonised shield — reflecting heat away and preventing the gasses which support and fuel combustion from escaping. The result is a surface which is radically more resistant to fire.
Firecheck™ is available in four different options, from a simple spray bottle through to a 25 litre drum. If you're uncertain which option is most suitable for your location, please contact us for expert advice.
£16.80RRP
Firecheck™ is a flame retardant spray that will treat anything that will absorb water. Simply apply a fine mist to all exposed surface areas of the article requiring treatment.
It is supplied ready to use and is colourless, odourless and non-toxic.
Please note: Packaging colours may vary.
£72.00RRP
Firecheck™ is a flame retardant spray that will treat anything that will absorb water. Simply apply a fine mist to all exposed surface areas of the article requiring treatment.
It is supplied ready to use and is colourless, odourless and non-toxic.
Please note: Packaging colours may vary.
£77.40RRP
Firecheck™ is a flame retardant spray that will treat anything that will absorb water. Simply apply a fine mist to all exposed surface areas of the article requiring treatment.
It is supplied ready to use and is colourless, odourless and non-toxic.
Please note: Packaging colours may vary.
£336.00RRP
Firecheck™ is a flame retardant spray that will treat anything that will absorb water. Simply apply a fine mist to all exposed surface areas of the article requiring treatment.
It is supplied ready to use and is colourless, odourless and non-toxic.
Please note: Packaging colours may vary.
Working in wooden structures means taking steps to minimise the risk of fire. Firecheck's Timbercheck product is designed to do just this. Treating timber with Timbercheck effectively reduces spread of flame to Class 0 as laid out in BSL 476: Part 7: 1987.
In addition to this, Timbercheck achieves a reduction to Class 1 on plywood.
This effective and cost-effective treatment is suitable for wooden structures including sheds, shelters, fences, sculptures and more. It can also be useful for treating the unpainted sides of theatre flats and other temporary wooden fixtures in or around your workplace or home.
Firecheck's spray treats the surface of the material. It forms an inert, carbonised shield under heat, which both reflects heat away and prevents the gasses which fuel combustion from escaping the wood.
This means that the timber will be much less likely to ignite and that any fire which starts will take much longer to spread. It's ideal for both increased safety and a better chance to minimise any fire damage and salvage the better part of the structure even if a fire starts,
£35.10RRP
Timbercheck is fire treatment for use on interior and exterior wood. Simply apply three coats to all exposed surface areas of the article requiring treatment.
It is supplied ready to use and is odourless and non-toxic.
Please note: Packaging colours may vary.
£166.50RRP
Timbercheck is fire treatment for use on interior and exterior wood. Simply apply three coats to all exposed surface areas of the article requiring treatment.
It is supplied ready to use and is odourless and non-toxic.
Please note: Packaging colours may vary.
£631.80RRP
Timbercheck is fire treatment for use on interior and exterior wood. Simply apply three coats to all exposed surface areas of the article requiring treatment.
It is supplied ready to use and is odourless and non-toxic.
Please note: Packaging colours may vary.
£2,808.00RRP
Timbercheck is fire treatment for use on interior and exterior wood. Simply apply three coats to all exposed surface areas of the article requiring treatment.
It is supplied ready to use and is odourless and non-toxic.
Please note: Packaging colours may vary.
Our tests have shown Firecheck™ can effectively limit fire damage and spread on many natural and synthetic materials; any item that can absorb it can be treated with it.
This includes fire retardation for:
Firecheck™ has been tested by an independent laboratory. It was awarded a pass for the following standards:
Natural fibres include cotton, wool, and cotton backed draylon. Synthetic fibres include nylon and mixed fibres, including cotton/polyester blends.
For more information please view our test reports.
Our test reports section has all the copies of lab reports you may need for your records.
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Once Firecheck™ is absorbed into the material it forms an invisible barrier layer. This layer forms a carbonised shield under heat, deflecting a lot of the heat and making it harder for the treated material to catch.
Unfortunately, Firecheck™ cannot treat rip stop nylon. However, it can treat most naturel and synthetic fabrics.
As new fabrics are being developed, we advise that you test a small sample or inconspicuous area of these new fabrics before applying a full treatment.
Firecheck™ can be used to treat scenic flats for the stage before painting. Alternatively, if you're using powder or concentrated scenic paints, consider diluting them with Firecheck™ instead of with water.
To treat wood, we recommend Timbercheck.
Waxed cardboard, plastics, waterproofed fabrics, and painted or varnished services will not absorb Firecheck™ and so the process does not work. We are familiar with several products which may solve your problem — please contact us for advice.
Firecheck™ is an economical fluid. 1 litre will cover between 10 to 12 square metres. It is supplied ready for use and should not be diluted.
Make sure the article to be treated is clean and dry. We recommend using Firecheck™ in a well-ventilated area. Apply a fine mist of Firecheck™ to all exposed surfaces. You do not need to soak the item. Firecheck™ is colourless and odourless. Once the treated article is dried it is virtually unnoticeable and ready for immediate use.
You can print an instruction sheet here
Firecheck™ will last naturally for the useful life of the treated article. However, if it is subjected to heavy use, including scrapes or other damage, or if it comes into contact with water, we recommend a further application.
Yes. Firecheck™ has a shelf life of several years. Store it upright and at temperatures of above zero. Shake gently if your Firecheck™ has not been used in six months.
Timbercheck has been proven to provide effective fire retardation for untreated, uncoated wood in tests. Coatings (paint, varnish, etc.) should be removed by sanding or stripping before treatment.
Timbercheck has passed BS EN 13823 and BS EN 11925-2 Single Burning Item Euroclass B-s1-d0 (s1 Smoke Production — d0 Flaming Droplets), which is equivalent to the UK “Class O” Building Regulations.
Euroclass certifications have been formally incorporated into UK building regulations. Regulators in the UK are legally required to accept them in lieu of national test methods (though these are also accepted.)
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When you apply Firecheck™ to absorbent materials, it creates an invisible, fire retardant layer. The non-flammable properties of Timbercheck become part of the substrate, which works to restrict ignition, slowing the spread of flame and potentially restricting the area affected by the fire.
Timbercheck will not wash out from the surface of the substrate once dry and will not be converted into smoke when exposed to high temperatures. Any carbon char is restricted to the immediate area.
If treated material is exposed to temperatures of up to 1700 C it is subject to charcoal forming, which severely restricts the spread of flame.
No. Timbercheck does not require an additional protective finishing coat.
Wood moisture content should be 20% or less — typically the case for kiln-dried or seasoned wood. Timbercheck can treat all types of wood. We recommend testing a small sample or an inconspicuous area to establish absorption properties, variations to grain, texture, and possible colour change.
We recommend three coats. 270ml will give you a 3-coat coverage for approximately one square metre. Each coat should be applied with at least an hour apart.
The treatment is supplied ready for use. You can apply it with a brush, roller, or by spray. (A mask should be worn while spraying.) Timbercheck can also be applied through a dip or vacuum method, but the complete instructions should be read before beginning treatment. Printable Instruction Sheet
Once dry, Timbercheck does not react with galvanized steel (zinc), stainless steel, brass, gun nails, or zinc coated screws.
You can view and print the Timbercheck COSHH Safety Data Sheet here.
Timbercheck is colorless and odorless. It should be practically undetectable.
Timbercheck's fire retardant properties are tested to NT 053 and NT 054 on a 20-year accelerated weathering cycle.
The product has a shelf life of several years. It should be stored upright and at temperatures above zero. If stored for more than six months, we recommend a gentle shake before application.
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