An accidental fire can start and grow out of control in the blink of an eye. An oversight, an unfortunate coincidence, just a small action that we had no idea was even hazardous. In mere seconds, a fire can ignite and become the catalyst to a devastating event. Because the results of fire are so damaging, it’s so important to take every step in our power to prevent them. Some common fire prevention methods are smoke detectors, automatic sprinkler systems, and flameproofed items. But did you know there’s another layer of fire protection you can implement? It’s flame resistant paints and coatings.
The average person today can walk into Home Depot and purchase paints and coatings that have both Class A and Class B (A offers more protection) flame spread ratings. These special paints are offered in white and black, and they also can be custom-mixed to any color you want. These paints also work well as primers, too. That’s an amazing layer of protection you are adding to your home or workspace just by using these flame resistant paints.
Another great aspect of using these paints with built-in fire retardants is that they work on a variety of surfaces. The paints aren’t limited to be just being used on walls but can also be applied to wood and other items that you use for decoration. With that in mind, you can have many objects at your home or work protected in a way where if there is a fire, they won’t contribute to the spread of fire. On top of this, you are able to choose the sheen you want as well. This will add a Class B protection for a clear matte or clear semi-gloss finish. When you consider what actually may burn in a fire, this is an amazing additional fire shield.
And here’s another benefit of using the clear-coat paint: you can apply it to things you don’t really want to paint, but you just want to protect. It’s a clear coat of protection minus the color, and it works great on all kinds of surfaces, such as plasterboard, fiberboard, greenery, cardboard, and many others.
In general, when the term ‘flameproofing’ crosses our minds, we think of the process of treating textiles and fabrics, but when you include fire resistant paint to the mix, there really isn’t too much that you can’t flameproof. If you have questions about what kind of flameproofing would best suit your needs, we’d be happy to offer our assistance and answer any questions. Certified Flameproofing has been an industry leader for over 50 years, and we’d love to give you some guidance as well as a no-obligation quote if needed. Please call today 1-800-590-5530.