Intumescent Paint for Steel Structures
Intumescent paint delays flame spread on combustible and non-combustible materials. Under the effect of heat, it forms a thick non-combustible and insulating layer that protects your steel structures and delays material combustion.
Fireproof or intumescent paint is a passive fire protection solution that reduces fire spread by forming, under flame heat, a carbonized insulating layer. This chemical reaction protects metal structures and helps meet the requirements of the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC).
Why Choose Intumescent Paint?
Passive Protection
Forms an insulating barrier under heat to protect structures.
Delays Combustion
Increases the fire resistance time of steel structures according to required standards.
Aesthetic Finish
Regular paint appearance allowing structures to remain exposed.
NBCC Compliance
Meets the requirements of the National Building Code of Canada.
Minimal Thickness
Thin application compared to traditional cementite coatings.
Various Colors
Available in multiple colors to integrate with your architectural design.
Intumescent Paint Applications
Exposed Steel Structures
Intumescent paint is ideal for visible steel structures. During a fire, it expands up to 50 times its thickness to form an insulating carbonized layer.
- Steel beams and columns
- Professional aesthetic finish
- 1h to 3h fire resistance
Commercial and Institutional Buildings
Meet strict fire protection requirements while preserving the architectural appearance of metal structures.
- NBCC compliant
- ULC certified
- Inspection and report
Renovation and Code Compliance
Practical and non-invasive solution for bringing existing steel structures up to code during renovations or change of use.
- Heritage preservation
- Non-invasive installation
- Reduced timelines
Where to Apply Intumescent Paint?
Beams and Columns
Protection of exposed structural steel elements.
Stairwells
Protection of metal structures in evacuation routes.
Industrial Structures
Hangars, warehouses and industrial buildings with metal frames.
Heritage Buildings
Code compliance for historic buildings with exposed metal structures.
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