Intumescent paint is applied in a series of coatings which build up to the thickness required to correspond with the level of protection.
Intumescent paint for steel black.
Intumescent paints for structural fire protection the most common use for intumescent paint in architecture is to provide an aesthetically pleasing finish on exposed structural steel members.
A water based intumescent paint system providing fire resistance to structural steel and cast iron that may be applied by brush roller or airless spray.
The basic principle of intumescent coating fire protection of structural steel is attained by painting the steel structures with a special protective paint an intumescent coating.
Fireguard e 84 intumescent coating is more cost effective than other solutions without sacrificing protection as low as 0 75 per square foot.
Up to 60 minutes of fire protection can be obtained for timber and dependant on the thickness of the steel up to 120mins protection can be achieved from applying an intumescent paint system.
Typical spray applied fireproofing provides a thick and spongey surface that requires a finished surround to hide and protect the steel member.
Thick and thin film intumescent coatings.
By protecting steelwork with intumescent paint for steel you can provide up to 120 minutes of fire protection can mean the difference between a near miss and destruction.
The intumescent coating expands at high temperatures and forms a protective insulating layer on the surface of the steel.
A compatible decorative overcoat system ensures the system will enhance the building s architectural and design features.