What type of paint can be used to fireproof steel structures?

 One of the greatest fear and threat to the safety of Buildings is a breakout of fire. No one wants a fire to spread but we need to take precautions in case a fire breaks out. Several approaches are taken as a precaution like the use of fire extinguishers, emergency exits etc and there is an emerging approach towards fire precaution, that is the use of fire-resistant paints. Steels are widely used in the construction sector because they are tough and provide durability and strength to the Buildings, but with the breakout of fire, there comes a temperature when even the steel breakout and that is exactly when the catastrophe takes place that leads to the collapse of structures. JPSC Solutions Pvt Ltd is one of the most trusted names when it comes to Fireproofing paint for steel structure and other solutions.

There are two major ways to use fire retardant paints upon the steel structures and those are - Vermiculite fireproofing Coating, which is passive resistant and is done with the help of vermiculite spray, and, Intumescent Structural Fireproofing which also promises better corrosion resistant abilities.

There are several other benefits of using fire retardant paints over steel structures. Firstly, they limit the spread of fire. This works in two broad ways depending upon the product you have chosen. In one approach, the layer of fire-resistant paint can either emit a gas that slows down the spread of fire or another approach in which a protective layer of char is formed that prevents structural damage to the building. Secondly, Apart from slowing down the spread of fire, these paints also protect the surface to the maximum extent possible. In general, they can extend the protection from anything between 30 minutes to 120 minutes depending upon the product you have chosen. In absence of the paint, the damage to steel structures could be done 40-50 minutes before, and the existence of these paints, provide an additional buffer time for the help to reach and douse the fire. We all acknowledge the fact that during the spread of fire, every second counts and with a buffer time of half an hour to 2 hours, it can be a game-changer in the true sense. Thirdly, The paints manufactured and supplied by JPSC Solutions Pvt Ltd can be applied over a range of surfaces and is not only limited to brick and mortar material but also includes softwood, hard wood, plasterboard, chipboard etc. Fourthly, one doubt that might prop up in your head is that suppose your walls and structures are already painted and you are not having a fresh structure to paints, so can the fire-retardant paint be applied over the non-fire-retardant painted surface? So the answer to this question is an absolute Yes! Applying the fire-resistant paint over a normal painted surface in no way impacts the fire fighting ability but one thing needs to be ensured that the layer of coating of the newly applied fire-retardant paint must be thick enough to operate. 

We understand you might be having a plethora of queries and clarification related to fire-retardant paints and their application. Feel free to reach out to us with any of your doubts, and have no confusion over the fact that JPSC Solutions Pvt Ltd provides the highest quality products at the most affordable rates. We are always there to assist you.