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A studio is a creative space – yet many of the materials and techniques used there carry an elevated fire risk that is easily underestimated in everyday work. Heat guns, soldering irons, open flames during encaustic painting, or the handling of highly flammable solvents and resins: all of this is part of daily practice for many artists, craftspeople and hobbyists. At the same time, many studios store flammable materials such as foam, textile fibres or rolls of paper – often in close proximity to heat sources.
The most important facts about BRANOflame in the studio at a glance
- BRANOflame is a flame-retardant speciality paper based on kraft paper – certified flame-resistant and tested for safety-critical applications.
- As a protective underlay during hot work such as soldering, pyrography, wax techniques or welding, it can effectively help reduce fire risk in the studio.
- The paper absorbs solvents, resins and spray paints, keeping work surfaces clean – without time-consuming cleaning afterwards.
- According to the product information, BRANOflame is safe for health and recyclable – it can be disposed of via waste paper or residual waste depending on local requirements (waste code 150101).
Why fire protection in the studio is essential
A studio is a creative space – yet many of the materials and techniques used there carry an elevated fire risk that is easily underestimated in everyday work. Heat guns, soldering irons, open flames during encaustic painting, or the handling of highly flammable solvents and resins: all of this is part of daily practice for many artists, craftspeople and hobbyists. At the same time, many studios store flammable materials such as foam, textile fibres or rolls of paper – often in close proximity to heat sources.
Typical sources of fire risk in art studios
The combination of heat sources, flammable liquids and easily ignitable materials makes the studio a workspace that requires particular attention to fire safety. Sparks from soldering or welding can be enough to ignite paper, fabric or solvent vapours. Spraying aerosol paints or thinning resins also produces volatile, flammable vapours that can accumulate unnoticed.
Many studios are housed in buildings subject to specific fire safety regulations – such as rented commercial premises, shared workshops or publicly funded creative centres. Anyone working in such spaces bears responsibility not only for their own safety, but also for that of other users and the building itself.
What fire safety requirements demand of studios
Depending on the type of use and the building, fire safety regulations may require that flammable materials are stored only in limited quantities, that ignitable substances are kept safely and that workspaces are equipped with appropriate protective measures. Flame-retardant underlays and covering materials are a simple, effective way to meet these requirements – without costly structural alterations.
What is BRANOflame? Properties and certifications
BRANOflame is a flame-retardant speciality paper based on kraft paper, developed by BRANOpac specifically for applications with elevated fire safety requirements. The paper features a coating with a flame-resistant solution and meets the requirements of the official materials testing authorities for flame-retardant papers in safety-relevant applications. The M1 classification (e.g. according to UNE 23-727-90 or NF P-92-512:1986, depending on the version) can be a relevant technical reference within the scope of fire safety requirements – whether it is formally recognised in a specific case should be clarified with the landlord, insurer or competent authority.
Technical properties at a glance
BRANOflame combines several properties that set it apart from conventional protective paper. It is not only flame-retardant, but also electrically conductive – preventing static build-up, which is particularly relevant when working with solvent-based materials and spray paints. BRANOflame also reliably absorbs liquids such as paints or overspray, keeping work surfaces clean and avoiding laborious post-cleaning.
Practical for studio use: BRANOflame can be cut, folded, glued and die-cut – making it flexibly adaptable to different work surfaces and application scenarios. Custom printing is also possible, for example for labelled storage or safety zones. According to the product information, the material is safe for health. BRANOflame is recyclable and can – depending on local regulations – be disposed of via waste paper or residual waste (waste code 150101).
Available formats and adaptability
BRANOflame is available as roll or sheet goods (working widths 100/150 cm) and can be supplied in custom formats and as die-cuts. Depending on the version, CF9 at 97 ± 7 g/m² is available, for example; further versions are available on request. BRANOpac also offers individual solutions – for specific requirements regarding format, grammage or printing, direct consultation is recommended.
Use during hot work in the studio
Wherever heat is used in the studio, there is an elevated fire risk in the surrounding area. BRANOflame as protection against spark formation is already well established in industrial applications – the same principles can be applied directly to studio use.
Protective underlay when working with heat guns and soldering irons
Heat guns are used in studios for many purposes: drying paints, melting techniques or processing thermoplastic materials. The heat generated can pose a risk to adjacent materials or the work surface itself. As a flame-retardant underlay or cover, BRANOflame can help reduce fire and explosion hazards – for example in environments where sparks occur or heat is applied.
The same applies to soldering: even though the tip itself only heats a small area, falling drops of solder or accidental contact with paper or fabric can quickly become a problem. BRANOflame as an underlay offers a straightforward protective measure that is easy to lay down and replace as needed.
Fire protection during pyrography, wax techniques and encaustic
Pyrography and wax techniques such as encaustic work deliberately with open flames or highly heated tools. Molten wax is itself flammable at certain temperatures, and splashes onto combustible surfaces can become critical. BRANOflame is suitable as a protective underlay beneath the workpiece and for covering adjacent work areas, helping to limit the spread of flames or hot wax.
Safety during small welding tasks in hobby and art settings
Small welding tasks – for example in metalwork art, jewellery making or model building – are not uncommon in studio settings. BRANOflame is used, among other applications, to line welding and spray booths, and can therefore also be used in the studio as a flame-retardant cover or underlay in areas where sparks occur – as is common practice in commercial applications in spray and welding booths.
Protective underlay for solvents, resins and spray paints
Not only heat, but also chemical substances can become a fire hazard in the studio. Solvents, resins, paints and spray paints are often highly flammable and can under certain conditions produce combustible vapours that mix with air to form an ignitable mixture. BRANOflame offers several protective functions in one product.
Safe working with resins, paints and solvents
When pouring, thinning or processing resins and paints, a flame-retardant protective underlay beneath the workpiece and across the entire work surface is advisable. BRANOflame is flame-retardant and absorbs excess liquids. This supports clean working and can help reduce the risk of fire and explosion hazards. After work, the used paper can simply be disposed of – no laborious cleaning of the work surface is required.
Use when spraying: spray paints and aerosols
When working with spray paints or other aerosols, finely dispersed overspray settles on surrounding surfaces. BRANOflame is suitable as a protective underlay and for covering adjacent areas – it absorbs the overspray and, thanks to its electrically conductive property, simultaneously prevents static build-up, which can present an additional ignition risk in solvent-rich environments. The combination of absorbency and flame retardancy makes BRANOflame a practical solution for all types of spray work.
Storage and covering with BRANOflame
Fire protection in the studio is not only about being safe during work – risks can also be reduced during the storage of materials. BRANOflame can be used as a separating interlayer or protective cover.
Interlayer between flammable materials
Fabrics, foams, rolls of paper and other easily combustible materials are stored in large quantities in many studios. When stacked on top of each other or stored in close proximity, a fire can spread rapidly once it starts. BRANOflame can be used as a separating interlayer or cover for fire-prone or easily combustible goods. The paper can be easily cut to size and adapted to any storage format.
Covering sensitive areas and work surfaces
Unused work areas or sensitive surfaces – such as wooden floors, shelving or upholstered furniture – can be covered with BRANOflame when hot work is taking place nearby or flammable substances are in use. As a flame-retardant cover, BRANOflame can help protect adjacent areas and at the same time reduce contamination from paint or lacquer splashes, as it absorbs excess liquids. After work, it is simply removed and replaced as needed.
Meeting fire safety requirements – on the safe side with BRANOflame
Anyone operating a studio in rented commercial premises, a shared workshop or a public building will frequently encounter specific fire safety requirements. These may be imposed by the insurer, the landlord or the competent authority, and require evidence of appropriate protective measures for handling flammable materials and carrying out hot work.
BRANOflame meets the requirements of the official materials testing authorities for flame-retardant papers and carries the M1 fire classification. It can therefore be put forward as a relevant technical reference in safety concepts. BRANOflame is ready to use immediately – as an underlay, cover or interlayer – and can be used without any structural modifications.
Important: the suitability for specific fire safety concepts should always be verified in consultation with the responsible fire safety officer or the competent authority. BRANOpac is available for individual consultation.
Conclusion: BRANOflame as a simple and effective safety solution for the studio
Fire protection in the studio does not have to be complicated. BRANOflame offers a straightforward, versatile solution for anyone working with hot processes, solvents, resins or easily flammable materials. As a protective underlay during hot work, as an absorbent surface during painting and spraying, and as a separating interlayer when storing combustible materials, the flame-retardant speciality paper addresses key fire risks in studio operations.
At the same time, BRANOflame is safe for health according to the product information and recyclable – a product that combines safety, cleanliness and ecological responsibility. Anyone wishing to comply with fire safety requirements, or simply wanting to be on the safe side, will find BRANOflame a reliable addition to their studio equipment.
Do you work in a studio involving hot processes, solvents or flammable materials and want to effectively reduce your fire risk? We are happy to advise you – without obligation and tailored to your needs. Get in touch with us and find out which BRANOflame solution is right for your working environment.
Get in touch nowUse during hot work in the studio
Wherever heat is used in the studio, there is an elevated fire risk in the surrounding area. BRANOflame as protection against spark formation is already well established in industrial applications – the same principles can be applied directly to studio use.
Protective underlay when working with heat guns and soldering irons
Heat guns are used in studios for many purposes: drying paints, melting techniques or processing thermoplastic materials. The heat generated can pose a risk to adjacent materials or the work surface itself. As a flame-retardant underlay or cover, BRANOflame can help reduce fire and explosion hazards – for example in environments where sparks occur or heat is applied.
The same applies to soldering: even though the tip itself only heats a small area, falling drops of solder or accidental contact with paper or fabric can quickly become a problem. BRANOflame as an underlay offers a straightforward protective measure that is easy to lay down and replace as needed.
Fire protection during pyrography, wax techniques and encaustic
Pyrography and wax techniques such as encaustic work deliberately with open flames or highly heated tools. Molten wax is itself flammable at certain temperatures, and splashes onto combustible surfaces can become critical. BRANOflame is suitable as a protective underlay beneath the workpiece and for covering adjacent work areas, helping to limit the spread of flames or hot wax.
Safety during small welding tasks in hobby and art settings
Small welding tasks – for example in metalwork art, jewellery making or model building – are not uncommon in studio settings. BRANOflame is used, among other applications, to line welding and spray booths, and can therefore also be used in the studio as a flame-retardant cover or underlay in areas where sparks occur – as is common practice in commercial applications in spray and welding booths.
Protective underlay for solvents, resins and spray paints
Not only heat, but also chemical substances can become a fire hazard in the studio. Solvents, resins, paints and spray paints are often highly flammable and can under certain conditions produce combustible vapours that mix with air to form an ignitable mixture. BRANOflame offers several protective functions in one product.
Safe working with resins, paints and solvents
When pouring, thinning or processing resins and paints, a flame-retardant protective underlay beneath the workpiece and across the entire work surface is advisable. BRANOflame is flame-retardant and absorbs excess liquids. This supports clean working and can help reduce the risk of fire and explosion hazards. After work, the used paper can simply be disposed of – no laborious cleaning of the work surface is required.
Use when spraying: spray paints and aerosols
When working with spray paints or other aerosols, finely dispersed overspray settles on surrounding surfaces. BRANOflame is suitable as a protective underlay and for covering adjacent areas – it absorbs the overspray and, thanks to its electrically conductive property, simultaneously prevents static build-up, which can present an additional ignition risk in solvent-rich environments. The combination of absorbency and flame retardancy makes BRANOflame a practical solution for all types of spray work.
Storage and covering with BRANOflame
Fire protection in the studio is not only about being safe during work – risks can also be reduced during the storage of materials. BRANOflame can be used as a separating interlayer or protective cover.
Interlayer between flammable materials
Fabrics, foams, rolls of paper and other easily combustible materials are stored in large quantities in many studios. When stacked on top of each other or stored in close proximity, a fire can spread rapidly once it starts. BRANOflame can be used as a separating interlayer or cover for fire-prone or easily combustible goods. The paper can be easily cut to size and adapted to any storage format.
Covering sensitive areas and work surfaces
Unused work areas or sensitive surfaces – such as wooden floors, shelving or upholstered furniture – can be covered with BRANOflame when hot work is taking place nearby or flammable substances are in use. As a flame-retardant cover, BRANOflame can help protect adjacent areas and at the same time reduce contamination from paint or lacquer splashes, as it absorbs excess liquids. After work, it is simply removed and replaced as needed.
Meeting fire safety requirements – on the safe side with BRANOflame
Anyone operating a studio in rented commercial premises, a shared workshop or a public building will frequently encounter specific fire safety requirements. These may be imposed by the insurer, the landlord or the competent authority, and require evidence of appropriate protective measures for handling flammable materials and carrying out hot work.
BRANOflame meets the requirements of the official materials testing authorities for flame-retardant papers and carries the M1 fire classification. It can therefore be put forward as a relevant technical reference in safety concepts. BRANOflame is ready to use immediately – as an underlay, cover or interlayer – and can be used without any structural modifications.
Important: the suitability for specific fire safety concepts should always be verified in consultation with the responsible fire safety officer or the competent authority. BRANOpac is available for individual consultation.
Conclusion: BRANOflame as a simple and effective safety solution for the studio
Fire protection in the studio does not have to be complicated. BRANOflame offers a straightforward, versatile solution for anyone working with hot processes, solvents, resins or easily flammable materials. As a protective underlay during hot work, as an absorbent surface during painting and spraying, and as a separating interlayer when storing combustible materials, the flame-retardant speciality paper addresses key fire risks in studio operations.
At the same time, BRANOflame is safe for health according to the product information and recyclable – a product that combines safety, cleanliness and ecological responsibility. Anyone wishing to comply with fire safety requirements, or simply wanting to be on the safe side, will find BRANOflame a reliable addition to their studio equipment.
BRANOflame is a flame-retardant speciality paper based on kraft paper with a flame-resistant coating. Unlike ordinary protective or packaging paper, it has been tested to the requirements of the official materials testing authorities for flame-retardant papers and carries the M1 fire classification. It is also electrically conductive, absorbs liquids and is recyclable – properties that conventional protective papers do not typically offer.
BRANOflame is suitable as a protective underlay for a wide range of hot work activities typically carried out in studios and workshops: working with heat guns, soldering, pyrography, wax techniques such as encaustic, and small welding tasks in hobby and art settings. The paper can be laid under the workpiece or used to cover adjacent areas in workspaces where heat is used or sparks may occur.
Yes. BRANOflame reliably absorbs liquids such as paints, resins and solvents and helps prevent them from spreading widely across the work surface. The flame-retardant coating means the paper is flame-resistant. Its electrically conductive property also prevents static build-up, which can be an ignition risk when handling solvent-based materials.
BRANOflame meets the requirements of the official materials testing authorities for flame-retardant papers and carries the M1 fire classification. It can therefore be put forward as a relevant technical reference in safety concepts. Whether it is suitable for a specific fire safety concept should, however, always be verified in consultation with the responsible fire safety officer or the competent authority. BRANOpac is happy to provide individual advice.
BRANOflame can be cut to size and used as a separating interlayer between stacked or closely stored combustible materials such as fabrics, foams or rolls of paper. The paper is easy to handle – it can be cut, folded and replaced as needed.