Intumescent Paint

Intumescent paint is a reactive coating that swells and expands when exposed to high temperatures, like those of a fire, to protect buildings from fire damage. The word "intumescent" comes from the Latin word intumēscere, which means to swell or expand. The paint's chemical composition, which includes a binding polymer, blowing agent, and carbon, causes it to swell up to 100 times its original thickness, forming a dense, spongy layer that acts as an insulating barrier.

Surface Prepration

Each project has own surface requirements from acrylic, alkyd, epoxy and zinc primers

Scale

Regardless of the scale of a project House of Color has you covered.

Protection

We only us Isolatek International’s family of thin film water-based Intumescent coatings that provides designers the flexibility to showcase exposed structural steel.

Measuring DFT

Using Elcometer we confirm the approved fire rating is being reached.

The Right Coatings

1. Spray applied Cafco SPRAYFILM WB3 water based intumescent coating, thickness in accordance with the required critical temperature and section factor
2. Spray, brush or roller applied approved topcoat a for humid applications and use in moisture laden conditions or wet areas
3. Primer approved by Promat - a range of primers and top sealers.
4. Structural steel column and beam. Clean, dry and free from dust, oil, loose mill scale or rust and any other condition preventing good adhesion AND blast cleaned in accordance with the requirements of AS 1627.

The Equipment

Having the right equipment is imperative to giving a high quality finish.

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