Specify with confidence. Install with precision.
Everything an architect, interior designer, or specifier needs to write 3M™ DI-NOC™ Architectural Finishes into a commercial project — CSI section, fire data, substrate guidance, LEED support, and a warranty tied to accredited installation.
CSI 09 94 10 reference, ASTM E84 Class A and CAN/ULC-S102.2 data for listed products, 8 mil film with 3M™ Comply™ adhesive — documented per series so a specified finish clears plan review and close-out.
Specifiable, documented,
defensible.
A specified finish has to survive more than daily use — it has to survive plan review, submittal, and close-out. That means a CSI section, fire data, substrate conditions, and warranty terms that hold up on paper as well as on the wall. 3M™ DI-NOC™ architectural film is written to that standard.
The Design Ranch supports project teams at the specification stage — confirming finish direction, substrate suitability, fire and LEED documentation by product series, phasing, and the close-out records a specifier needs to approve the work. With a library of 900+ architectural finishes in wood-grain, stone, metal, and specialty looks, the specified appearance is documented and installed under the 3M™ Preferred DI-NOC™ Endorsed Installer Programme.
Weighing film against millwork, stone, paint, or laminate? See how 3M™ DI-NOC™ compares with other architectural resurfacing options across twelve specification criteria.
Specify from the section, and the data.
3M™ DI-NOC™ Architectural Finishes are specified under CSI MasterFormat® 09 94 10 — Decorative Finishes / Architectural Film, in Division 09. Reference this section to keep the finish coordinated with adjacent wall, millwork, and door specifications.
The film is a professional-grade, self-adhesive surface — 8 mil (200 microns) nominal, faced with a durable print and topcoat and backed by 3M™ Comply™ Air-Release Channel adhesive for controlled, bubble-free application over prepared substrates. It replicates wood-grain, stone, metal, leather, textile, and concrete looks on walls, millwork, columns, doors, casework, and elevator interiors.
Expected performance life is up to 12 years for interior vertical applications per the 3M™ technical data sheet. Confirm final performance, fire, and warranty data by product series, substrate, and exposure for your specific project — series-level documentation is provided as part of specification support.
| CSI section | 09 94 10 — Decorative Finishes / Architectural Film (Division 09) |
|---|---|
| Film thickness | 8 mil (200 microns), nominal, print film with protective topcoat |
| Adhesive | 3M™ Comply™ Air-Release Channel — pressure-sensitive, repositionable during application |
| Surface-burning characteristics | ASTM E84 Class A for listed products — Flame Spread Index (FSI) ≤ 25, Smoke Developed Index (SDI) ≤ 450 |
| Canadian fire data | CAN/ULC-S102.2 data available for listed products — confirm by series |
| Performance life | 12 years — interior vertical application (per 3M™ technical data sheet) |
| Finish library | 900+ finishes — wood-grain, premium wood, stone, marble, metal, concrete, textile, leather, matte, high-gloss, abrasion-resistant, and specialty series |
| Suitable substrates | Smooth, clean, non-porous surfaces — metal, wood, high-pressure laminate, gypsum board (sealed/primed), interior glass, and prepared painted surfaces |
| LEED support | Low-VOC data, environmental information, and recycled-content data (e.g., E-Series RC) available for applicable series |
| Warranty | Varies by series, exposure, substrate, and installation conditions; qualified for full 3M™ warranty coverage when installed under 3M™ Preferred DI-NOC™ Endorsed Installer Programme accreditation |
Rated for commercial interiors.
Commercial and institutional projects specify to fire performance first. 3M™ DI-NOC™ carries recognized surface-burning classifications for listed products — always confirmed at the series level for the specific assembly and jurisdiction.
- ASTM E84 Class A — Flame Spread Index ≤ 25 and Smoke Developed Index ≤ 450 for listed products, the standard most commercial interior specifications require.
- CAN/ULC-S102.2 surface-burning data available for listed products, supporting specification and approval under Canadian building codes — confirm by series.
- Documentation by series — fire-rating documentation, technical data sheets, and material safety data supplied per specified series so the finish clears plan review and close-out without gaps.
Specify the right substrate.
DI-NOC™ performs only as well as the surface beneath it. Write substrate conditions and preparation into the specification, then confirm field conditions with a substrate review before installation.
Well-suited: metal (clean, degreased), wood and MDF (smooth, sealed), high-pressure laminate and melamine, gypsum board (primed and sealed to a smooth finish), interior glass, and prepared, fully cured painted surfaces.
Requires review or preparation: porous, textured, or unsealed surfaces; contaminated surfaces (silicone, wax, residue); dimensionally unstable panels; exterior or high-moisture exposure (series-dependent); and deep profiles or tight radii, which need a heat-forming assessment. The Design Ranch provides this substrate review as part of specification support.
Specification support, selection through close-out.
Everything a design or construction professional needs to evaluate, specify, and approve 3M™ DI-NOC™ on a commercial, hospitality, healthcare, institutional, or multifamily project across Canada.
Fire & Technical Data
ASTM E84 Class A results, CAN/ULC-S102.2 data, technical data sheets, and material safety data by specified product series — so the finish clears plan review and close-out without gaps.
Substrate Review & Mockup
Assessment of substrate suitability, preparation requirements, and heat-forming for profiles and curves, with on-substrate mockups to confirm finish direction before specification lock — drawn from the 900+ finish library.
LEED, Warranty & Close-Out
Low-VOC, environmental, and recycled-content data (e.g., E-Series RC) for sustainability targets; series-level warranty confirmation qualified through our 3M™ Preferred DI-NOC™ Endorsed Installer accreditation; and the close-out documentation package for facility and owner records.
Specifying DI-NOC™, answered.
Under which CSI section is 3M™ DI-NOC™ specified?
3M™ DI-NOC™ Architectural Finishes are specified under CSI MasterFormat® 09 94 10 — Decorative Finishes / Architectural Film, in Division 09. Referencing this section keeps the finish coordinated with adjacent wall, millwork, and door specifications.
What fire data is available for 3M™ DI-NOC™?
Listed DI-NOC™ products achieve ASTM E84 Class A — Flame Spread Index ≤ 25 and Smoke Developed Index ≤ 450 — the standard most commercial interior specifications require. CAN/ULC-S102.2 surface-burning data is available for listed products to support approval under Canadian building codes. Fire classification is always confirmed at the series level for the specific assembly and jurisdiction.
Which substrates are suitable for DI-NOC™?
Smooth, clean, non-porous surfaces — metal, wood and MDF, high-pressure laminate and melamine, gypsum board that is primed and sealed to a smooth finish, interior glass, and prepared, fully cured painted surfaces. Porous, textured, contaminated, or dimensionally unstable surfaces require review or preparation. A substrate review is recommended before finalizing the specification.
How is the warranty on a DI-NOC™ project established?
The warranty depends on both the film and the installer. The Design Ranch holds 3M™ Preferred DI-NOC™ Endorsed Installer Programme accreditation, qualifying a project for full 3M™ warranty coverage. Warranty terms vary by series, exposure, substrate, and installation conditions; they are reviewed by series and provided in the project close-out package.
The DI-NOC™ Specification Kit for architects.
A single reference pack for writing 3M™ DI-NOC™ Architectural Finishes into a commercial project — CSI 09 94 10 reference, ASTM E84 Class A and CAN/ULC-S102.2 fire-data summary, substrate checklist, LEED-supporting material data, and the warranty and close-out guide. Bring us in while finish direction, substrate, and fire requirements are still being shaped.