Intumescent Coatings for Fire Protection

At Flux Fire Protection, we specialise in the application of intumescent paint to structural steelwork. Being IFC-accredited intumescent paint contractors, Flux Fire Protection can offer intumescent paint to steelwork for times ranging from 30 to 120 minutes. Contact our team of passive fire protection experts using the link below to get started today.

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Intumescent Paint Contractors: Structural Steel Protection

Intumescent coatings, often referred to as intumescent paint, are a cost-effective and ideal solution to protect structural steel from the damage caused by fire. Intumescent coatings are designed to react to heat by expanding and creating a charred insulating layer around the substrate to protect the steel, and it’s load bearing properties in the event of a fire.

Flux Fire Protection provides intumescent paint for steelwork, offering 30 to 120 minutes of protection. We can offer our own specifications for a more cost-effective approach or work to our clients‘ specifications. Our team of dedicated employees work across the country offering bespoke intumescent paint services in Yorkshire, the Midlands, the North East and beyond.

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Benefits of Intumescent Coatings for Your Property

Increased Fire Protection to Structural Steel

We can provide fire protection to structural steel for times ranging from 30-120 minutes.

Maintaining The Load Bearings of Structural Steel

Intumescent coatings react with fire to create a charred layer, helping to maintain the load bearing properties of steel in a fire.

Slowing The Damaging Effects of Fire

Intumescent coatings help to slow the damaging effects of fire .

A Range of Top Coat Colours Available

With a wide range of top coats available, intumescent coatings are an ideal choice if your project requires particular aesthetics.

Proven Experts in Fireproofing Solutions

We provide intumescent coatings across a range of industry sectors, from commercial to residential. During our years of operation, we’ve provided professional passive fire protection services to businesses of all sizes, helping properties maintain compliance and stay protected. Learn more about some of the projects we’ve worked on by taking a look at our case studies below.

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Why choose Flux Fire Protection? 

  • Compliance: We understand the importance of adhering to fire safety regulations and standards. At Flux Fire Protection, we ensure that our intumescent painting services are fully compliant with the relevant industry codes and guidelines. We work closely with our paint manufactures technical teams to ensure the correct product and amount is applied to meet the needs of your project. You can have peace of mind knowing that your structural steel will meet the necessary fire protection requirements.
  • Quality Assurance: Flux Fire Protection maintains stringent quality control measures throughout the intumescent painting process. We use high-quality materials and employ skilled professionals to ensure that the fire protection coating is applied with precision and meets the highest standards of durability and effectiveness.
  • Customisation: We recognise that every project has unique requirements. Flux Fire Protection offers customised solutions tailored to your specific needs. Our team works closely with you to understand your objectives and provide personalised fire protection strategies that align with your goals.
  • Competitive: We offer competitive pricing without compromising on the quality of our services. Flux Fire Protection believes in providing cost-effective solutions that meet your budgetary constraints while maintaining the highest standards of fire protection. You can trust us to deliver value for your investment.
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What Our Customers Say

Don’t just take our word for it; have a look below at what some of our previous customers have to say about a partnership with Flux Fire.

Our Commitment to Quality

Flux Fire Protection are third-party certified by the International Fire Consultants for their intumescent paint applications. We ensure the best possible results for our clients by exclusively stocking and utilising high-quality products for every service we deliver. As a team, we’ve invested substantially in our compliance and quality assurance procedures, processes that we seek to continuously improve.

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Our Suppliers for Intumescent Coatings

Sherwin Williams

Sherwin Williams

Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine has been leading the industry to mitigate threats, and to protect and preserve lives with advanced fireproofing coatings

jotun

Jotun

Jotun is one of the world's leading paints and coatings manufacturers, combining the best quality with constant innovation and creativity.

Nullifire

Nullifire

Offering both intumescent coatings and fire-stopping products, Nullifire boasts nearly 50 years of experience in the Passive Fire Protection Industry.

Locations We Cover

We offer our full range of firestopping services to businesses across the country, in areas including:

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Get In Touch

For any enquiries or questions regarding intumescent paint for structural steel, please call 0330 175 9109 or contact our team at info@fluxfire.co.uk.
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Intumescent Coating FAQs

While ultimately dependent on a number of environmental factors, substrate condition, and specific product formulation, intumescent coatings can last up to 25 years. The life expectancy of coatings is shortened due to exposure to UV radiation, moisture, and temperature fluctuations.

Yes, you can paint over intumescent coats. However, due to the carefully-designed nature of fire-retardant systems, all components such as basecoats, primers and topcoats must be compatible.

Yes, intumescent coatings require space to expand. When exposed to high temperatures, the paint is formulated to expand to a number of times its original thickness, forming a carbon layer to protect the substrate.