Fire retardant is a special type of paint that is designed for the control of fire spread. This paint is used in offices, hospitals, schools, and even homes. Fire-retardant paint is not only used in the prevention of fire spread but also provides protection against inhalation of smoke.
The main function of fire-retardant paints is to reduce the total amount of time it takes for a fire to spread and extinguish itself. Using this paint in your building reduces the likelihood of fire damaging your property when there is a fire accident.
Fire Retardant Coatings
A variety of fire-retardant coatings and treatments are used for timber, metal, and fabric. Fire retardant paint for cables also come in coating form. Using these products can help you maintain the natural quality of your timber. Doors and other materials are protected but retain a clear finish.
Fire Resistant paint
Spray painting has the advantage of spraying large surface areas faster. Flame-resistant paints are designed to limit the flames spreading by slowing them down. Flame-resistant paints are used where there is a risk of a fire starting. These areas include kitchens and bathrooms. These places have increased risk as people are likely to set candles and other items on fire in these places. For places involving electricity, fire retardant cable coating is used to prevent fire accidents.
Intumescent Paint
When there is a fire, the intumescent paint generates a thick layer of foam that insulates the materials from fire. It suffocates the fire and contains it and prevents the building from structural damage.
When fire retardant paint is used on any surface, it reduces the flammability of the building material on which it is applied. There are different types of fire retardant paints for timber, steel, and walls.
How to use fire retardant products
Fire retardant paint is applied to a particular surface of a building, including walls, floors, and ceilings. The paint coat blocks the fuel, which is a part of the fire triangle. Fire retardant paint reacts when it comes into contact with fire or extremely high temperatures. It reacts by discharging a flame-moistening gas, so the spread of flames is delayed. It slows down the fire spread by 30 to 120 minutes which is more than enough time in most cases to escape the building when there is a fire. Different products work differently when exposed to fire, and they have different purposes.
Working on fire retardant paint
These paints are usually applied on both sides of the surface you want to protect. Fire resistant paint contains flames and helps prevent extensive damage. They do this with the help of their ingredients, like corrosion inhibitors and rust inhibitors. Some have flame-retardant materials like boric acid and ammonium phosphate esters. In commercial paints, mostly borates (boric acid), ammonium phosphate esters, halogenated compounds (chlorinated paraffin), silicates (calcium silicate), and organics like cellulose are used.
Final words
All main categories of fire retardants are available at Vijay Systems. Fire-retardant coating compounds and fire penetration sealing systems are affordable at Vijay Systems. They provide all types of Fire doors and partitions, general-purpose doors, and fire sealants for your building.