Knauf Fire Panel

The Knauf Fire Panel is designed for areas where fire safety requirements apply. It offers practical, reliable fire-rated protection but behaves like a standard board in terms of handling and finishing.

What Is Knauf Fire Board?

Knauf Fire Panel plasterboard is a gypsum-based board specially engineered to resist fire. Unlike standard plasterboard, it is reinforced with glass fibre and additives to improve fire resistance in the event of heat exposure. Its dense gypsum core contains chemically bound water that releases as steam under fire, creating a protective barrier.

The Knauf fire board’s rigidity and consistent thickness make it straightforward to fix to timber or metal studs, making it easy to work with. Tapered edges on the panel allow for neat jointing, and square edges allow a flush finish.

What is Knauf Fire Plasterboard Used For?

Knauf fire board applications are commonly used where fire resistance is mandatory or highly recommended:

• Internal partitions in commercial spaces – For walls that can resist fire for a set period in offices, schools, and retail spaces.
• Fire-rated ceilings and bulkheads in corridors, stairwells, or escape routes.
• Service risers and duct enclosures – Using fire plasterboard Knauf helps ensure these enclosures slow fire spread while remaining easy to install and finish.
• Renovations in multi-occupancy buildings – Knauf Fire Panel tapered edge boards add a fire-rated layer to existing partitions during flat or office upgrades.

Benefits Of Knauf Fire Panel Plasterboard

Choosing Knauf Fire Panel brings tangible benefits to your build:

1. Compliance without compromise – Achieve fire-resistant wall and ceiling systems that meet UK Building Regulations when used as part of a tested system. Only minimal changes to the usual cutting, fixing, and finishing methods.
2. Neat finishing options – With tapered or square edges, the boards allow for seamless finishing.
3. Reliability and consistency – Knauf has engineered the board to exact thicknesses and densities. Plus, the panels maintain integrity over time.
4. Flexible sizing – Available in standard sheet dimensions, Knauf Fire Panel plasterboard adapts to a range of room layouts, reducing waste and making on-site handling easier.
5. Trusted brand and support – Knauf is a recognized name in fire-rated systems, so sourcing Knauf fire board gives one access to technical guidance and tested, certified performance.

FAQ

Where to buy Knauf fire plasterboard?

Get your Knauf Fire Panel online at Insulation Wholesale. We stock Knauf fire products for use on walls and ceilings, available in varying pallet quantities. Enjoy special volume deals and trade discounts when you make a bulk order. We offer fast nationwide delivery to your site or home.

How to cut Knauf fire plasterboard?

1. Measure and mark – Use a pencil and straight edge to mark the cut line. Accuracy matters, as gaps could compromise performance.
2. Score the face – Run a sharp utility knife along the front face. For thicker sections, like 15 mm variants, you may need multiple passes to score cleanly. These require extra care to avoid cracking along edges.
3. Snap the board – Position the board over the edge of a bench or stud, and gently snap along the scored line. The denser gypsum core of Knauf fire board means it will not feather as easily as thinner boards.
4. Cut the back paper – Finish by slicing the paper liner on the reverse, using the scored gypsum as a guide.

A fine-tooth handsaw or keyhole saw works well for more intricate shapes – around pipes, sockets, or ducts.

Where to use Knauf fire plasterboard?

Use fire plasterboard Knauf where UK Building Regulations call for fire-resistant linings:

• Internal partitions in commercial buildings – Offices, schools, and corridors where fire-rated walls are required.
• Ceilings and bulkheads in escape routes – help the corridor or stairwell system maintain its fire integrity.
• Service risers and duct enclosures – Pipes and cables passing between floors can be safely enclosed.

Renovations in flats or offices – Retrofitting fire-rated protection in existing partitions, including multi-occupancy buildings.