Please note should you be unsure whether this product/system is suitable for your requirements please download and complete the 'Thermoguard Wall/Ceiling Enquiry Form' and return by email to [email protected]

Upon receipt our team will respond within 24-48 hours with specification/advice on our best suggestion for your project. If you have any questions regarding this process consult our technical department on 0113 2455450 (option 2).

Thermoguard Safewalls Drywall Plaster Primer is a water-based emulsion used to prepare bare dry wall and unsealed bare plaster on walls and ceilings prior to the application of fire upgrade systems. Overcoatable with Thermoguard Safewalls and Wallcoat systems to achieve BS EN Class B and old Class O.

1,400+ colours available to choose from in RAL, BS and NCS ranges. Also available Thermoguard Select shades with LRV (Light Reflectance Values).

Can be used as part of a system to achieve 30 or 60 minute Fire Resistance on internal walls and ceilings (requires specification and additional coats). The finished system provides a smooth aesthetically pleasing matt finishes for internal ceilings. Finished system provides a smooth aesthetically pleasing matt or eggshell finish (depending on system components).

Also suitable for use on bare plaster or drywall before Safewalls Onecoat Flame Retardant and Safeceilings Onecoat Ultra Matt as part of a system.

Please Note: This product is suitable as a primer only and does not provide fire or anti-microbial resistance.

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• Features & Benefits
• LRV Explained
• Application
• Preparation & Application
• Application Conditions
• Quality Assurance
• Environmental, Health & Safety

Features & Benefits

• For bare drywall or plaster walls or ceilings
• 1,400+ colours available from RAL, BS, NCS  and Thermoguard Select with LRV
• Can be used as part of a system to achieve 30 or 60 minute Fire Resistance on internal walls and ceilings (requires specification and additional coats)
• Also suitable for use on bare plaster or drywall before Safewalls Onecoat Flame Retardant and Safeceilings Onecoat Ultra Matt as part of a system
• Sold in 50m² and 125m² pack sizes to aid correct application
• In normal conditions product will be touch dry in an hour and fully dry after 4 hours
• Low VOC EU limit for this product (cat A/i) is 140g/l. This product contains 16g/lv
• Generally just 1 coat is required
• Water-based and eco-friendly
• Please Note: This product is suitable as a primer only and does not provide fire or anti-microbial resistance

LRV Explained

What is LRV?

Light Reflectance Value is the acronym referring to the lightness and darkness of colours, running on a scale from 0% to 100% that increases with the light in a colour.

LRV is commonly confused with "intensity", which actually refers to how vivid or dull a colour is.

Why is LRV important?

LRV is vital for contractors and designers working with care homes, hospitals and other healthcare facilities used by patients suffering from colour blindness, visual impairments or dementia. Using colours that are distinct from another will help aid navigation and can improve mood.

Using clear and high level contrasting colours will help patients distinguish between walls and ceilings, seating, doors and other surfaces. The best way to measure contrast is with the LRV, with at least 30 point difference between colours on adjoining surfaces, helping meet legal requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

Application

• 1 good coat applied at 10-12.5m² per litre

Preparation & Application

• Surfaces to be clean dry and firmly adhering
• Ensure good ventilation
• Do not apply while condensation could occur during drying
• Apply using a woven short pile roller sleeve or synthetic brush
• Spray:
  • Thin 5% water OR Airless Graco 1500, 3500 or equivalent
  • 3/8” line, 30 mesh filter on machine, no filter in gun
  • 521, 523, 621 or 623 tip
• Ensure coverage is applied as per can i.e., 50m² can covers 50m²

See Data Sheets for detailed Application information.

Application Conditions

• Do not apply in temperatures under 8°C or above 30°C
• Conditions Maximum relative Humidity below 75%
• Surface should be at least 3°C above the dew point

Drying Times

• In normal conditions product will be touch dry in an hour and fully dry after 4 hours

Quality Assurance

Thermoguard products are manufactured under ISO 9000.

Environmental, Health & Safety

Water-based low odour, low VoC, user and eco-friendly. Please see the Safety Data Sheet above before use.

IMPORTANT FIRE PRODUCTS NOTICE: The information displayed on this website should be used as a guide ONLY and our Technical Department should be contacted to obtain a tailored specification and any advice necessary before you place an order for fire protection products. Fire protection products are non-returnable except in accordance with Condition 8 of the Terms and Conditions and should be applied only by an individual with the necessary expertise and experience. We will not be held liable for any resulting damage to property, human life or monetary costs incurred due to the incorrect specification you have prepared or use of fire protection products caused by your negligence, including your failure to have contacted us to obtain the relevant advice/specification.