Thermoguard Timber Protection Systems

Fire protection for timber and wood surfaces

Choose the correct Thermoguard system for timber, plywood, MDF, cladding, beams, panelling and decorative woodwork. Timber fire protection depends on whether you need a painted finish, clear varnish finish or penetrating treatment.

Choose your timber system

Start with the finish you want to achieve

Thermoguard timber systems are designed around the surface type, fire rating and final appearance. Use the routes below to choose between painted protection, clear varnish protection or penetrating fire retardant fluids.

System Route 1

Painted Timber 30/60 System

For timber, plywood, MDF and wood-derived boards where a coloured decorative finish is acceptable.

Step 1: Basecoat Timbercoat Intumescent 30/60 Basecoat

Timbercoat Intumescent 30/60 Basecoat

£135.00 – £445.00

Primary intumescent basecoat for timber systems requiring 30 or 60 minute fire resistance.

  • For wood, plywood and MDF
  • 30 or 60 minute systems
  • Use with SFR Dualcoat
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Step 2: Topcoat Smoke and Flame Retardant SFR Dualcoat

Smoke & Flame Retardant SFR Dualcoat

£70.00 – £230.00

Decorative smoke and flame retardant topcoat used to complete Timbercoat systems.

  • Matt and eggshell finishes
  • Available in 4,000+ colours
  • Interior and selected exterior use
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Good to know: This is the correct route where timber can be finished with a coloured coating. The basecoat provides the intumescent layer and SFR Dualcoat completes the decorative smoke and flame retardant system.
System Route 2

Clear Fire Varnish System

For timber projects where the natural grain and appearance of wood needs to remain visible.

Step 1: Clear Basecoat Thermoguard Fire Varnish Basecoat

Fire Varnish Basecoat

£120.00 – £410.00

Clear intumescent basecoat for timber and wood-derived surfaces where the natural finish must remain visible.

  • Preserves timber appearance
  • For interior and exterior systems
  • Use with correct varnish overcoat
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Interior Overcoat Thermoguard Fire Retardant Varnish Overcoat Interior

Fire Retardant Varnish Overcoat Interior

£70.00 – £230.00

Decorative fire retardant varnish overcoat for internal timber surfaces.

  • Interior timber finish
  • Matt, satin and gloss options
  • Clear and woodstain finishes
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Exterior Overcoat Thermoguard Fire Varnish Overcoat Exterior

Fire Varnish Overcoat Exterior

£80.00 – £260.00

Durable protective fire varnish overcoat for exterior timber and exposed wood features.

  • Exterior timber protection
  • UV and weather resistance
  • Clear and woodstain finishes
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Good to know: Use Fire Varnish Basecoat with either the interior or exterior overcoat depending on where the timber is located. Do not leave the basecoat exposed without the correct overcoat.
System Route 3

Penetrating Timber Fluid System

For porous bare timber where a clear penetrating treatment is preferred instead of a surface coating.

Interior Fluid Thermoguard Thermoproof Interior Fluid

Thermoproof Interior Fluid

£95.00 – £295.00

Clear penetrating fire retardant treatment for porous internal timber and softwood.

  • For bare porous internal timber
  • Retains natural appearance
  • Brush, roller or spray application
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Exterior Fluid Thermoguard Thermoproof Exterior Fluid

Thermoproof Exterior Fluid

£110.00 – £325.00

Weather-resistant penetrating fire retardant treatment for bare exterior timber.

  • For cladding, fencing and decking
  • Deep penetrating treatment
  • Clear natural appearance
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Good to know: Thermoproof fluids are designed for bare, porous timber only. They will not work correctly over sealed, painted, varnished or waterproofed wood.

Not sure which timber system you need?

Timber fire protection depends on the substrate, finish required, exposure conditions and fire rating. Ask Thermoguard before ordering if you are unsure.

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