Fire protection coating is a broad term. The right coating depends on what you need to protect.
Fire protection coating for structural steel
Fire protection coating protects structural elements such as steel for a rated time, using intumescent paint or cementitious fire proofing.
Fire retardant coating for materials that burn
Fire retardant coating is applied to materials that burn, such as wood, fabric and wallpaper, to slow ignition and flame spread. See fire retardant.
Cables have their own system: fire retardant cable coating. Read more in fire retardant coating and fire protection coating and passive fire protection.
Quick answers
Fire retardant coating or fire protection coating?
Fire retardant coating is applied to materials that burn. Fire protection coating protects structural elements such as steel for a rated time.
Which one do I need?
It depends on the surface. Send us the project details and we will advise.
Evora Technical Services is approved by Dubai Civil Defence and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence and works across the UAE. Our office is in Al Garhoud, Dubai. Call or WhatsApp +971 52 6700 119 or request a quote.
Our main services: fire proofing · fire retardant · fire treatment · intumescent paint · cementitious coating · cementitious fire proofing · passive fire protection
See also: fire rated coating in Dubai and the UAE and fire resistant materials in the UAE.