Avoid Misconceptions and Choose the Right Fire Retardant Coating: Different spaces and materials have varying requirements for fire retardant properties. Therefore, when selecting coatings, consult experienced sales staff at stores. Only by using the appropriate fire retardant coating in the right place can the fire-retardant effect be achieved.

Misconception 1

Apply wood-structured fire-resistant coating to steel structures

Due to the fact that both wood-structured and steel-structured fire-resistant coatings are indistinguishable to the naked eye, consumers must be aware of the detailed properties of fire-resistant coatings when making their selections. If steel structures are coated with wood-structured fire-resistant coatings, the adhesion will significantly decrease, and they are prone to peeling off, which cannot ensure fire safety.

Misconception 2

Unspecified solvent-based and water-based fire retardant coatings

There are two types of fire-resistant coatings for steel structures: solvent-based and water-based. In terms of adhesion, solvent-based coatings have greater strength than water-based ones. Therefore, solvent-based fire-resistant coatings should be used for outdoor steel structures, while indoor steel structures can utilize either solvent-based or water-based coatings.

Some fire-resistant coatings produced by domestic manufacturers release toxic gases when exposed to fire. If such coatings are used on fire-resistant electrical products, they will emit toxic gases upon a fire. For instance, the obsolete G60 chlorinated polyethylene fire-resistant coating, which releases toxic chlorine gas upon ignition, should not be selected.

The quality of fire-resistant coating application affects the fire-retardant properties of the material, hence, the coating quality of fire-resistant coatings should be given due importance. There may be slight differences in the application methods of different fire-resistant coatings, but their basic construction points are similar.