How to Choose a Fire-Rated Door Contractor in Singapore
August 13, 2026
A timber fire door looks like a normal wooden door, but it does much more. It holds back fire and smoke for a set time, so people have time to get out. A Boon Woh timber fire rated door gives you this safety with the warm look of real wood. One thing to know first: a plain wooden fire door is not fire-rated unless it has been tested and certified. This guide explains how these doors work, the finishes you can pick, and what to check before you buy.
A timber fire-rated door has a fire-resistant core wrapped in timber or wood veneer. It sits in a matching frame with special seals and the right hardware. The whole set is tested together to a safety standard such as SS 332 or EN 1634-1, and it comes with a Certificate of Conformity. The wood on its own does not stop fire. It is the full doorset, tested as one unit, that earns the rating.
A complete doorset includes:
Timber suits homes and smart interiors because it looks warm and natural. You can match it to your furniture and other woodwork. Certified timber fire doors give you safety and good looks at the same time. They are a popular choice for:
Boon Woh offers many finishes, so your door can fit any design. Pick a laminate fire-rated door for strong colour and easy care, or a veneer fire-rated door for a real-wood look. Common choices include natural veneer, woodgrain or plain-colour laminate, a painted finish, a matching frame, and an optional glass vision panel.
Both timber and steel doors can be fully certified, so neither is simply “better”. It depends on where the door goes. Timber is best indoors and comes in ratings up to 2-hour (FD120). Steel is used for the toughest spots, like plant rooms, and for the top 4-hour (FD240) rating. One point to plan for: timber doors need a safety check every year, while steel is checked every three years.
|
Point |
Timber | Steel |
|
Best for |
Homes, hotels, offices |
Plant rooms, industry |
|
Ratings |
Up to FD120 (2 hours) |
Up to FD240 (4 hours) |
| Safety check | Every year |
Every 3 years |
Boon Woh shows clear starting prices for a certified door and frame. A timber fire-rated door starts from S$688 for a half-hour (FD30) door, S$788 for a 1-hour (FD60) door, and S$1,888 for a 2-hour (FD120) door. All prices are before 9% GST. Fitting, delivery, permits and extra hardware are charged on top.
Before you buy, run these quick checks:
A Boon Woh timber fire rated door gives you certified safety and a custom look from one trusted team.
For an HDB main door, a licensed contractor must file the permit and fit the door. Boon Woh makes the certified door and arranges the fitting, so the whole job stays with one team. Good fitting also keeps the rating, so the door works just as it was tested to.
No. Only a door tested and certified as a full set is fire-rated. A heavy wooden door on its own is not.
Yes. You can pick from many laminates, veneers and paint colours to match your space.
Yes, as long as it fits the certified doorset. Check the model with your supplier first.
About three weeks is common in Singapore. Boon Woh makes doors in-house, so lead times are fast.
With the right finish, timber works well indoors. For very damp spots or the highest ratings, steel may suit better.
A little. Keep it dry, do not drill or change the seals, and make sure it always closes fully. Report any damage early.
A certified timber fire door keeps you safe and looks good at home or work. It is a smart pick when you want fire safety without losing style. Just treat it as a full set, door, frame, seals and hardware, and always check the certificate before you pay.
Tell Boon Woh your rating, door size and finish for a quote. Call +65 6283 5329, email Sales@bwis.com.sg, or see /timber-doors/.
