Asbestos encapsulation coatings
Choose the correct encapsulating coating for rigid, stable asbestos-containing materials. These systems are designed to help seal fibres, improve surface appearance and add smoke and flame retardant protection where suitable.
Start with the surface condition
Asbestos encapsulation should only be carried out on suitable rigid, sound asbestos-containing materials. Damaged or friable asbestos may require licensed removal rather than coating.
Asbestos Protect System
For rigid, stable asbestos surfaces where a flexible encapsulating coating is required to help seal fibres and improve fire performance.
Asbestos Protect
£45.00 – £158.00Specialist coating designed to encapsulate rigid and stable asbestos-containing materials.
- Helps seal asbestos fibres
- Smoke and flame retardant finish
- Matt and eggshell options
Asbestos Encapsulating Smoke & Flame Retardant
£70.00 – £265.00Encapsulating smoke and flame retardant coating for suitable rigid asbestos-containing materials.
- Helps bond residual asbestos fibres
- Low odour water-based coating
- For concealed or low-contact areas
Before coating asbestos
Do not sand, abrade or mechanically disturb asbestos-containing materials. The surface must be assessed and prepared using approved asbestos-safe methods before any coating is applied.
Confirm the asbestos is suitable for encapsulation
Only sound, rigid and stable asbestos-containing materials should be considered for encapsulation.
- Check condition before coating
- Avoid friable or damaged asbestos
- Seek professional guidance where unsure
Apply without disturbing the surface
Use safe cleaning, suitable PPE and correct coating methods to avoid releasing fibres.
- No dry sanding
- No mechanical abrasion
- Follow asbestos-safe procedures
Need advice before encapsulating asbestos?
Asbestos coating should only be carried out where the material is suitable for encapsulation. Ask Thermoguard before ordering if you are unsure which coating system applies.