Specialist spray application of intumescent coatings to structural steel — keeping commercial and industrial buildings compliant, safe, and on schedule.
Intumescent paints are highly engineered fire-protective coatings designed to expand significantly when exposed to extreme heat. This expansion creates a thick, insulating layer of "char" around the steel — dramatically slowing the rate at which it loses structural integrity during a fire.
This critical protection buys valuable time (typically rated for 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes) for safe evacuation and emergency response. It is a mandatory requirement for exposed structural steel on most modern commercial, mixed-use, and industrial developments.
Get a quote for your projectTraditional brush or roller application for intumescent paint is slow and can result in uneven film thickness — risking a failed building control inspection.
Fire regulations require a specific dry film thickness (DFT) to achieve the certified rating. Our airless spray systems deliver a consistent, measurable build across all flanges and webs of the steelwork — making compliance easier to verify and demonstrate.
We can cover large expanses of steel in a fraction of the time compared to brush application. This is critical on commercial builds where structural steel must be protected before follow-on trades can proceed.
Modern exposed steel designs demand more than just compliance. Our spray application delivers a clean, uniform texture that looks as good as it performs — ideal for architect-specified "exposed services" aesthetics.
Applying intumescent coatings is a specialist trade. Our team holds the relevant qualifications and strictly adheres to manufacturer application guidelines and passive fire protection standards.
Throughout application we carry out wet film thickness checks, and on completion we verify the dry film thickness (DFT) to provide full documentation for building control sign-off.
Steel beams are often in ceiling voids, at height, or in complex geometric configurations. Our spray equipment and working-at-height experience allows us to reach and coat areas that brushwork simply cannot achieve consistently.
A ground-floor commercial unit being converted to luxury flats — requiring full intumescent protection of exposed structural steel as a critical path item for building control.
We work with contractors, developers, and project managers across London, Kent, and Surrey. Get in touch for a fast-track quote.
