What it is and what is flame retardant paint or varnish?

FIREPROOF VARNISH AND GLAZE, THE BEST FIRE

The use of fire retardant coatings has increased in recent years as a measure of prevention and fire protection.

These products offer similar to any varnish finish, with the advantage of being manufactured with resins that do not burn.

Thus, they have higher fire resistance and slow propagation and effects. That is, they provide passive protection against the possible danger but do not prevent the wood from burning.

Fireproof coatings can be applied both in furniture and in other media and parts of the house: doors, windows, floors, beams, etc.

They are frequently corrosive properties, so they are effective against wear that occurs over time or the action of other external agents other than fire itself.

Fireproof paints and varnishes not only used on wood (the fuel of the materials used for furniture or a building structures), but also on metal surfacessuch as steel and iron.

For local public use, theaters, schools, bars, restaurants, use flame retardants, for fire prevention or paint or varnish already built materials to make them fireproof.

HOW IS a varnish or enamel FIREPROOF?

In general, the application of fire retardant paint is performed in the same way that a common varnish.

You have to clean the wood, to get free from dust, grease or remains of other products.

It also sand the surface until it is as smooth as possible. The quality to finish also depends on the object in question (is not the same as a table or chair the beams supporting the roof, which can be much more rustic).

Regarding the method of application, manufacturers often indicate which one best fits each product: if the roller, brush or gun.

If it does not, you can choose the most appropriate according to the characteristics of the surface to be painted: small, corners, etc. spaces, should the brush, while for older and smooth sites, the roller is recommended. Always the best finishes will be achieved with a pistol or airless.

The number of layers to be applied varies according to the degree of protection sought for the surface, but also the desired finish and to other factors such as the degree of absorption of the wood.

Two coats of varnish or paint, is considered a minimum to ensure a good result. These hands, meanwhile, should not be too thick, and should be given the necessary time, so that each dry thoroughly before applying the back. In general, let a day pass is a good measure.

It is best to look at the data sheet for each product, the manufacturer's recommendations, in terms of waiting time between coats, diluting the material, etc ...

Typically, fireproof coatings, like common, are transparent, but can also be found on the market with such products varied, matt or bright shades, for various decorative results. They are durable and withstand the test of time, beatings and even lahumedad.