Fire Retardant Paint & Intumescent Coatings

Fire Retardant Paint

The main purpose of fire retardant paint is to stop the flame and fire from spreading over the surface, this is achieved by releasing a flame dampening gas when they become too hot. Here at Promain we have a range of fire retardant coatings that are suitable for use internally on a number of different surfaces, we ensure that all of the fire retardant paints we supply are tested against the British Safety Standards and comply with building regulations. The team at Promain can help no matter what type of fire retardant you are looking for, we regularly supply:

• Fire retardant paint for wood
• Fire retardant paint for steel
• Fire retardant paint for walls

Don’t worry if you don’t see what you are looking for above, they are just a handful of the fire safety paint we supply. You can rest assured that our high quality paint and products will offer a protective layer for the surface they are applied. Promain takes great pride in ensuring that customers safety is at the forefront of our minds with all of the fire retardant paint we sell that is why we only sell the best fire resistant paints available.

Intumescent Paint and Fire-Retardant Coatings

Intumescent means a coating or sealant which swells up when heated, protecting the material underneath or sealing a gap in the event of a fire. This works by a chemical reaction generated by heat.

This form of coating is very cost-effective as well as an efficient and practical solution for fire protection and corrosion protection. As well as preventing the spread of flames on more flammable items, it also helps to insulate steel surfaces from further thermal attack. In the case of fire, some coatings soften, react and decompose to form a carbon barrier. A foaming agent produces foam and a non-flammable gas; thus the layer expands tremendously to create an effective barrier.

Fire Resistant Paints

Here at Promain we have supply a range of fire resistant paints to customers throughout the UK. This range of fire resistant paints are all intumescent coatings which means that they provide a quality protective layer to the surface that they are applied. Intumescent coatings insulate surfaces from heat and oxygen, therefore helping to control the spread of flames. Using fire resistant paint ensure that the material below is protected which will help to maintain the structural stability of the building. Our range of fire resistant paints can be used on steel and cast iron, timber and wood, fabric, and we have coatings available that can be applied to walls and ceilings. Using fire resistant paint will help to prevent the spread of a fire if one occurs.

Fire Retardant Paint for Wood

Fire retardants are used to control the outbreak of a fire and can be used on walls, ceilings, floor and many other surfaces. Their main purpose is to delay or even stop the spread of fire over your surfaces. There are many different types of fire retardant paint, with some having chemicals that emit gases that are designed to reduce the spread of flames. Others will form a protective char layer which will help protect the surface for a specific length of time.

It is important to use these paints in an environment where there is a lot of fire exposure or high risk of the spread of fire with flammable products, as it will delay the spread of the fire and allow for more time to stop the fire from causing further damage.

Fire Retardant Paint for Steel

Fire retardants are used to control the outbreak of a fire and can be used on walls, ceilings, floor and many other surfaces. Their main purpose is to delay or even stop the spread of fire over your surfaces. There are many different types of fire retardant paint, with some having chemicals that emit gases that are designed to reduce the spread of flames. Others will form a protective char layer which will help protect the surface for a specific length of time.

It is important to use these paints in an environment where there is a lot of fire exposure or high risk of the spread of fire with flammable products, as it will delay the spread of the fire and allow for more time to stop the fire from causing further damage. We have plenty of different fire retardant paint and so you can be assured that whatever structure or object you want to be protected from fire or heat, we have the product for you.

Buy Fire Retardant Paint

When you are buying fire retardant paint be sure to buy from Promain Paint, the UK’s leading fire retardant paint supplier. Our team have years of experience and a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all types of fire retardant paint and intumescent coatings, whether you are looking for grey fire retardant paint or white fire retardant paint, you can rest assured that have your needs covered, whether you are looking to paint a commercial or domestic property. What’s more when you choose to buy fire retardant paint from Promian you can trust all of our products are available at great prices.

Promain Paint - Fire Retardant Paint Suppliers

If you are looking for fire retardant paints and coatings then make sure you take a look at the fantastic and high quality products that have available at Promain. We understand how upsetting the damage caused by a fire can be, and that is why we want to do as much as possible to make sure that your property is as fire resistant as possible. For this reason we make sure that we only sell the highest quality of fire resistant paint from leading paint manufacturers. If you need any help or advice referring to our range of fire resistant paints then please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us as the team will be more than happy to help. If you do decide to purchase fire retardant paint, please consider buying a sprinkler system for your building too, along with any extra safety measures possible that will help your cause in the event of a fire.

(We do not supply Intumescent Paint for Doors.)

IMPORTANT INTUMESCENT PRODUCT NOTE: Always contact Promain’s technical team prior to purchase to obtain a tailored project specification and the advice necessary. The information displayed on this website should only be used as a guide. Promain UK Limited will not be held liable for any resulting damage to property, human life or monetary costs incurred due to incorrect specification, preparation, application or maintenance that has occurred due to negligence by either the purchaser or applicator. This includes your failure to have contacted us to obtain the relevant advice/specification.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fire Retardant Paints & Intumescent Coatings

What is fire retardant paint?

Fire retardants are used to control the outbreak of a fire and can be used on walls, ceilings, floor and many other surfaces. Their main purpose is to delay or even stop the spread of fire over your surfaces.

There are many different types of fire retardant paint, with some having chemicals that emit gases that are designed to reduce the spread of flames. Others will form a protective char layer which will help protect the surface for a specific length of time.

It is important to use these paints in an environment where there is a lot of fire exposure or high risk of the spread of fire with flammable products, as it will delay the spread of the fire and allow for more time to stop the fire from causing further damage.

How do you apply fire retardant paint?

Application of Intumescent steel paints is very easy. You can apply the paint using a brush or spray machine. Typically brush application is up to 500 microns per coat and spray is 1000 microns per coat. It is important that drying times are adhered to before application of the second or third coat to ensure the paint will protect the steel. During application a Wet Film Gauge is used to measure the thickness of each coat of paint. These gauges are supplied free of charge to all of our customers.

How does intumescent paint work?

An intumescent coating is basically a paint-like material which is inert at low temperatures – under 200 °C – but reacts with heat. As the temperature rises, during a fire event, the intumescent coating swells and forms a char layer that covers the steel.

How much does intumescent paint expand?

The typical expansion ratio of a thin film is 50:1, meaning that a coating 1 mm thick will expand to approximately 50 mm when in contact with fire. The advantages of thin film are that both solvent and water-based coatings can achieve decorative and bespoke surface finishes, and can easily cover complex shapes.

What is intumescent paint?

Intumescent paints are what we refer to as “Reactive Paints”. When the paint is subjected to heat it will react. In the case of an intumescent paint, when subjected to temperatures exceeding 120°C the paint will intumesce (swell up to 50 times the thickness of the paint) and form an carbon layer (Char) which, in the case of intumescent steel paint, thermally insulates the steel substrate and maintain a temperature below 550°C or 620°C for a given period of time: 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.