Vinyl Film applied to doors

[Demontim]

I've received a proposal to apply Di-Noc vinyl to the doors within cluster flats (high rise student accommodation) primarily to reduce decorating and cleaning costs as it can just be wiped over. Certification has been produced to suggest BS476: part7 :1997 Class 1 has been demonstrated, however test was on 12.5mm plasterboard substrate not wood, which in my view makes the test irrelevant.

The material is becoming increasingly popular as wallart (it was posters in my day) both small and large scale but in those instances it has been applied to a relevant substrate.

I'm uncomfortable with the concept in student accommodation, particularly as the little .......'s will inevitably start peeling it off thereby increasing the potential risk.

Any ideas?

[Jim Creak]

This is a standard laminating material, very durable and used on a multitude of substrates. The 476 test gives good indication of spread of flame characteristics for the material but I agree this test does not indicate effect of protection to substrate. However if the door is rated already this type of laminate does not have a detrimental effect on integrity.

As always the devil is in the detail, how is it to be applied? What type of adhesive? Is it the whole door of just parts?

[wee brian]

There are no restrictions on flames spread for doors in the building regs. I suppose if you used something really burny then that would be a risk.

I'd get a bit and stick it to a bit of wood in the yard and see if its readily ignitable. If not then don't worry about it.