Flame Proofing | wallcoverings, fabrics, wallpaper, flame retardant

Applications for Fire Protection:

Public Facilities
• Healthcare facilities
• Restaurants
• Casinos
• Hotel/Motels
• Auditoriums
• Stadiums
• Daycare Centers
• Theaters
• Schools
• Hospitals
• Retail Establishments

Office Interiors
• Offices
• Reception Areas
• Cafeterias
• Employee Lounges
• Kitchen areas
• Rest Rooms

Residential Interiors
• Kitchens
• Family Rooms
• Playrooms
• Basements
• Children’s Bedrooms




Flame Proofing It is often required that wallcoverings and fabrics used in public places be flame retardant. When your project calls for compliance to federal, state or local fire codes, we can flame proof your material and provide a certificate of compliance. Flame Proofing Check List 1. Check with fire officials to determine code requirements. 2. When placing your order, specify the applicable code and intended use. 3. If written certification is required, request it when placing your order. Most fabrics used for upholstery, window treatments, quilts, bed accessories and table linens can be flame proofed. The most common requested code for draperies is NFPA 701 small scale; and for upholstery is NFPA 260A (cigarette ignition test). In the absence of a specific request, we will process your fabric to meet NFPA Class A (UBC-Class-1) with limits on flame spread, smoke density, and fuel contribution of 25 or less, respectively. We also offer Flame Proofing services for Wallpaper. Contact Customer Service for details.

technical considerations Material Requirements Fabric up to 62” wide can be processed. Specify with your order how the fabric is to be used and what fire code must be met.

technical considerations Material Requirements Fabric up to 60” wide can be processed. Our standard backing width is 58”. Backing coverage is dependent on quantity of material supplied and the type of Fire-Blocker selected.

service alert Recently the AP published an article explaining that the use of a certain chemical to make furniture foam flame retardant is toxic. This chemical PBDE (polybrominated diphenyl ether) has many of the same characteristics as PCB's and DDT, and both of these have been banned for years. It is logical to conclude from this article that the use of flame retardant foam may be environmentally irresponsible or not even available. This could have an impact on your ability to supply your customers with furniture that meets certain fire codes. At Custom Laminations we can provide flame retardant services that are more environmentally friendly and pass flammability codes.

suggested compatible services Fire-Blocker For the maximum, most durable and comprehensive fire protection for upholstered furniture, (ie:, to help meet California Technical Bulletin 133), use a Fire-Blocker backing on upholstery fabrics. Surface Protection For maximum and most durable scrubbable protection against dirt and stains Vinylizing or Vinyl-Tex™ can be applied to most fabrics. Backings To add durability, strength and body to fabrics, consider Knit/Bac™, Foam Backing or other fabric backings. Moisture Barrier MicroB-lock™ moisture barrier, containing antimicrobial agents, protects upholstery padding from spills, germs and stains. Ideal for clean hygienic environments. Stain Repellents Stain repellents can be applied to protect against dirt and stains. ArmorFlex™ ArmorFlex™ can turn almost any upholstery fabric into a water and stain resistant, antimicrobial, tough, breathable, durable superfabric. Back to Top