What Does FIRA Gold Mean and Why It Matters for Your Finishes?
What is FIRA Gold?
The FIRA Gold Certification is the ultimate mark of product excellence in the UK furniture and fittings sector. Issued by the Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA), it represents independent verification that a product meets the highest standards of performance, safety, and durability.
To achieve FIRA Gold status, a product must not only pass rigorous laboratory testing against British and European Standards, but the manufacturer’s production process is also regularly audited. This ensures that quality and consistency are maintained over time, not just in one-off samples.
Put simply, when you see the FIRA Gold mark, you know the product has been independently proven to perform to the highest standards.
Why Choose FIRA Gold Rated Coatings?
For manufacturers, joiners, and furniture makers, using FIRA Gold certified coatings means:
• Assured quality and performance tested for durability, adhesion, and surface resistance.
• Consistent manufacturing standards products come from trusted suppliers who meet ongoing audit requirements.
• Confidence in compliance ensuring coatings contribute to furniture that meets recognised safety and performance standards.
At Symphony Coatings, we’re proud to supply a number of Sherwin-Williams coatings that have achieved the prestigious FIRA Gold Certification, including:
• Sherwin Williams EG4563-9061
• Sherwin Williams EM4063
We’re pleased to share that these coatings have recently passed FIRA Gold testing for both dark and pastel colours, further proving their versatility, reliability, and exceptional performance across a wide range of finishes.
These are just a few examples from our wider range of FIRA Gold approved products, each designed to deliver outstanding finishes and long-lasting protection for furniture and joinery applications.
Trust Symphony Coatings for Certified Quality
As one of the UK’s leading independent suppliers of professional wood finishes and coatings, Symphony Coatings is committed to offering products that combine innovation, performance, and sustainability. Our partnership with trusted manufacturers such as Sherwin-Williams ensures that our customers can always rely on tested, certified, and proven coatings.
If you’d like to learn more about our FIRA Gold rated range or find out which coatings are best suited for your next project, get in touch with your local Symphony Coatings branch. Our experts are here to help.
At Symphony Coatings, quality and reliability are at the heart of everything we do. When it comes to coatings and finishes, we understand how important it is for our customers to have complete confidence in the products they use. That’s why we’re proud to supply a range of FIRA Gold accredited products, recognised as the benchmark for excellence within the furniture and joinery industry.
