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What Is Intumescent Paint and How Does It Protect Steel?

Intumescent paint is a fire protection coating for structural steel. It looks like paint, but when it is heated in a fire it swells into a thick insulating layer.

How intumescent paint works

Steel loses strength as it heats. Intumescent paint swells when the temperature rises and forms a layer that slows the heat reaching the steel. This gives the structure more time to stay standing. See our intumescent coating service.

Where intumescent paint is used

  • Exposed steel beams and columns that need a neat finish
  • Showrooms, atriums and commercial buildings
  • Steel that must keep a painted look

Intumescent or cementitious?

Intumescent paint suits steel that stays visible. Cementitious fireproofing is a thicker sprayed layer used where steel is hidden. Read intumescent vs cementitious fireproofing.

Fire resistance period

Steel is protected for a required period, commonly 60, 90 or 120 minutes. The period depends on the building and its fire strategy. See fire proofing for steel structures.

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Call +971 52 6700 119 or send us your project details. Evora is approved by Dubai Civil Defence and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence.