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fire proofing fabric?

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I am contemplating hanging some of the Hawaiian style print fabrics on my walls. I was wondering if anyone has had experience (fire codes, etc.) where decorative fabrics needed to be fire proofed.

I come from a theatrical background where fire restrictions can be staunch. Figured the cotton based stuff may not be the safest thing hung up in my home - especially in the eyes of my cautious landlord.

Good idea? Bad idea? If good idea, how do I go about fire proofing cotton & synthetic basesd fabric? Recommended product?

Thanks.

I used Flame Stop I from http://www.flamestop.com.

It only works on fabric and porous material like thatch. My unscientific match test seemed to show it works.

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Bincho posted on Tue, Sep 5, 2006 5:13 PM

I am in construction and can attest that there is no "code" restricting wall hangings as fire hazard- after all paper & paintings can burn- be advised that some of the topical fire retarding chemicals can stain- experiment first- and also know that a flame retardant is just that, not a 100% measure..

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