Intumescent Coatings for Structural Steel
Intumescent fire protection sprayed on site to your specification, with full film thickness records - across Sussex, Surrey, Kent and the South East.
Fire protection applied to specification
Intumescent coatings protect structural steel in a fire by swelling to form an insulating layer, giving the building the fire resistance it needs. Getting the right product to the right thickness on every member is what matters, and that is where a specialist applicator makes the difference.
Fixidea Coatings Ltd sprays intumescent coatings on new and existing steelwork, working to the system, fire rating and dry film thickness schedule set out in your specification. Our team holds TTP thin film intumescent and protective coatings and City & Guilds airless spraying qualifications, and we are an HD Sharman Ltd approved applicator.
Structural steel protection
Beams, columns and steel frames sprayed to the fire rating in your specification.
Water & solvent-based systems
We apply the intumescent system specified for internal or external steelwork.
Primers & topcoats
Compatible primers and decorative or protective topcoats as part of the full system.
New & existing buildings
Fire protection for new steel frames, extensions, alterations and upgrades.
Exposed decorative steel
Visible steel in offices, retail and fit-outs protected with a smooth finish. See interior spraying.
Remedial works
Damaged or incomplete coatings made good and brought up to specification.
How we apply intumescent coatings
- Specification reviewWe check the system, fire rating and dry film thickness schedule before starting
- PreparationSteel and existing primers checked for condition and compatibility
- Environmental checksDew point, humidity and steel temperature monitored before and during application
- ApplicationThe coating sprayed in controlled coats with wet film checks as we go
- Dry film thickness readingsReadings taken and recorded against the schedule
- Topcoat and handoverTopcoat applied where specified, with records and datasheets supplied
How we work
- Director-led - the same director oversees your project from quote to handover.
- Planned around your site - out-of-hours, night and weekend working available.
- Qualified operatives - IPAF-trained, City & Guilds airless spraying and TTP intumescent and protective coatings qualified.
- Paperwork in order - site-specific RAMS before we start, datasheets and records at handover.
- Careful protection - thorough masking of glazing, signage, vehicles and surrounding areas.
Related services: commercial interior spraying and steelwork rust treatment and surface repairs.
Intumescent coating questions
What fire rating can you achieve?
We apply the coating to the fire rating and thickness set out in your specification, which is usually determined by the manufacturer or fire engineer for each steel section.
Do you provide film thickness records?
Yes. Every intumescent application is documented with wet and dry film thickness records, product datasheets and topcoat certification.
Can you work in occupied or live buildings?
Yes. We plan the work around your site, including out-of-hours, night and weekend working where needed.
Can you protect external steelwork?
Yes, using a system suitable for external exposure as specified for your project.
Can you combine intumescent with decorative spraying?
Yes. On fit-outs and refurbishments we can apply intumescent protection and decorative finishes, so one specialist covers both.
Need fire protection on steelwork?
Send us the specification, drawings or steel schedule and we will come back to you promptly with a clear quote.
