Watco Fireguard is an easy to apply water based coating for interior or exterior use. It not only provides excellent fire resistance but offers a bright clean white finish which will not yellow in sunlight. When applied onto a bare substrate it conforms to Class 'O' fire resistance with UK Building Regulations.

Watco Fireguard also provides an exceptionally easily wiped clean surface making it ideal or areas where cleanliness is important. A highly effective biocide fights micro-organisms and bacteria and helps to prevent fungal and mildew growth.

It is UV stable and has anti carbonation properties.

• Non-static and easily cleaned
• Contains biocide, effective against micro-organisms
• Easy to apply by brush or roller
• Water based, low odour
• Flexible film resists cracking
• Interior and Exterior use
• Microporous coating allows substrate to breathe

Coverage approx. 25-40m² per 5 litres. Two coats is usually sufficient.

Surface Preparation

General
Watco Fireguard can be applied to new or old plaster, internally and externally. It is self priming onto plaster, blockwork and brickwork and can also be applied to existing painted surfaces. (Although a Class ‘O’ fire rating cannot be guaranteed in this instance.) Watco Bio-D can be used if oil or grease are present.

Painted Surfaces
Previously painted surfaces should be thoroughly abraded to improve adhesion and remove any weak material.

Plaster, tender, brick and concrete
Should be allowed to dry out and then brushed thoroughly to remove any loose material.

Application
The contents of the tin should be thoroughly stirred using a wide bladed tool. Apply using a medium pile roller (not foam) or brush.

Two coats are recommended, but occasionally further coats may be required on exceptionally porous or open textured surfaces. Fireguard can be spray applied by the following or similar – Graco 1500, 6:17 Spray tip and 60 or 100 mesh filter, pressure: 2800-3000 psi/19-21 MPa.

For an application to areas or in temperatures not listed please consult the Watco Technical Department.