Fire resistant paint is a term used for coatings that slow the spread of fire on a surface. The right product depends on whether the surface is a wall, structural steel or wood.
Types of fire resistant paint
- Fire rated paint for walls and ceilings. See our fire rated paint page.
- Intumescent paint for structural steel, which swells into an insulating char when heated. See intumescent paint.
- Fire retardant treatment for wood, fabric and wallpaper. See fire retardant.
How to choose
The system is chosen by the surface and the required fire rating. We review drawings or the site, check the substrate and the fire rating, and recommend a system for each element. No paint makes a surface fireproof: it slows ignition and flame spread, or protects steel for a rated time.
See also fire retardant paint in the UAE and fire retardant coating and fire protection coating.
Quick answers
Is fire resistant paint the same as fire retardant paint?
The terms overlap. In practice the system is chosen by the surface and the required fire rating.
Which fire resistant paint 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.