Tenmat FF109-300 — 6" Recessed Can Fire-Rated Cover
The Tenmat FF109-300 is part of the Tenmat FF109 / FF130 fire-rated cover family — flexible intumescent enclosures that restore ceiling fire integrity and reduce sound leakage at recessed penetrations. It folds through the fixture cutout and re-forms above the ceiling with no fasteners, sealants, or custom framing.
- 1 Hour Fire Rating: UL 263 / ASTM E119 classified. Intumescent material expands under heat to close the penetration and maintain the ceiling's rated assembly for 60 minutes.
- Reduces Sound Leakage: Encloses the fixture cutout so plenum-borne and room-to-room noise doesn't flank around the light or speaker — preserves the ceiling assembly's STC.
- Tool-Free Retrofit: Flexible dome folds through the existing fixture hole and re-forms above the ceiling. No cutting, fasteners, or sealants required.
- Fits 6" recessed can: Sized specifically for 6" recessed can in commercial + residential applications.
Online orders up to 49 covers. For anything larger, call (415) 864-4440 and we'll price the project with you.
FF109-300 Specifications
- Model
- FF109-300
- Fits
- 6" recessed can
- Fire Rating
- 1 Hour
- Standards
- UL 263 / ASTM E119 classified
- Application
- Commercial + residential
- Material
- Flexible intumescent dome
- Install
- Fold through fixture cutout, re-form above ceiling — no fasteners or sealants
- Retrofit or New
- Both — installs from above or below the ceiling
- Notes
- The flagship 6" cover — UL 263 / ASTM E119 classified assemblies.
FF109-300 Project Calculator
Count every 6" recessed can fixture that penetrates the noise-critical ceiling — we'll size one FF109-300 cover per fixture with a small buffer for spares.
STC Gauge
Compare how the FF109-300 performs across assembly tiers. Select an assembly below to see the resulting STC score.
Baseline insulated ceiling with uncovered recessed cans — the cutout leaks airborne and plenum-borne sound around the fixture.
- STC 30-39: Loud speech clearly audible next room.
- STC 40-49: Loud speech muffled — normal residential wall.
- STC 50-59: Loud speech barely audible; suitable for offices & multi-family.
- STC 60+: Approaches studio-grade isolation.
How FF109-300 compares
| Model | Fits | Fire Rating | Application | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FF109-200 | 4" LED / wafer | 1 Hour | Residential retrofit | Intertek/ETL evaluated for 4" wafer downlights. |
| FF109-250 | 6" LED downlight | 1 Hour | Retrofit or new build | Airtight around cutout — reduces plenum-to-room flanking. |
| FF109-300this | 6" recessed can | 1 Hour | Commercial + residential | The flagship 6" cover — UL 263 / ASTM E119 classified assemblies. |
| FF109-350 | 8" recessed can | 1 Hour | Commercial + residential | Two vent holes reduce overheating on larger fixtures. |
| FF109X | 6" recessed can | 2 Hour | High-rating assemblies | Doubled fire integrity — for 2-hour rated ceiling assemblies. |
| FF109 FRSC | 6-8" recessed speaker | 1 Hour | Ceiling speakers | Preserves ceiling STC around the driver cutout. |
| FF130 2×2 | 2×2 grid troffer | 1 Hour | Drop-down lay-in | Stone-wool shell folds through the ceiling grid opening. |
| FF130 2×4 | 2×4 grid troffer | 1 Hour | Drop-down lay-in | Combines thermal, acoustic, and fire performance in one cover. |
Applicable Assemblies
See where the FF109-300 fits — from budget baseline to studio-grade isolation.
Best — Decoupled Ceiling + MLV + Damped Drywall + FF109-300 at every recessed fixture
Every ceiling penetration is enclosed so flanking paths around the light do not undo the assembly.
Better — Damped Ceiling + Insulation + FF109-300 at every recessed fixture
Preserves both the STC and the fire rating of the ceiling assembly.
Good — Standard Insulated Ceiling + FF109-300 at every recessed fixture
Even a simple insulated ceiling performs meaningfully better when fixture cutouts are enclosed.
