Fire Barrier Paint

FlameOFF Fire Barrier Paint

Application Guide
FlameOFF® ment. This document may not be altered by anyone other than FlameOFF Coatings, Inc.

The data and suggested formulations in this bulletin are based on information believed to be reliable and are

Coatings, Inc. products are sold with the understanding the purchasers will make their own tests to determine
the suitability of these products for the particular use. We assume no liability or responsibility for any damage
to person or property resulting from or incident to the use of our products. Statements concerning the use of
FlameOFF Coatings ,Inc. products are not be construed as recommending the infringement of any patent, and
no liability for infringement arising out of any such use is assumed.
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last revised: 6/10/20

ment. This document may not be altered by anyone other than FlameOFF Coatings, Inc.

The data and suggested formulations in this bulletin are based on information believed to be reliable and are

Coatings, Inc. products are sold with the understanding the purchasers will make their own tests to determine
the suitability of these products for the particular use. We assume no liability or responsibility for any damage
to person or property resulting from or incident to the use of our products. Statements concerning the use of
FlameOFF Coatings, Inc. products are not be construed as recommending the infringement of any patent, and
B no liability for infringement arising out of any such use is assumed. FlameOff Coatings, Inc.
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions 2

About Intumescent Fire Protection 3

Planning the Intumescent Application 4

Humidity

Temperature

Personal Protection

Substrate Preparation

Application Methods

Intumescent Coating - Mixing

Job-Site Down Time

2
Applying Multiple Coats of Intumescent Paint

Application Thickness

Mils and Microns

Wet Film Thickness

Dry Film Thickness

Intumescent Coating - Sagging / Over-applying

Intumescent Coating - Over Spray / Dry Spray

Intumescent Coating - Maintenance and Repair

Intumescent Coating - Storage

Intumescent Coating - Troubleshooting

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Temperature

play a very import role during the application process.

emperature and humidity can cause a product to not adhere to the substrate
adequately, and can cause problems with the curing process.

Temperature
Drying/curing times may require adjustment depending on the conditions of the job
site. Use the following as a guide:

at least

n enclosure to heat
and maintain the proper installation temperatures.

Application during low temperatures will cause the coating to thicken. If applied in very
low temperatures, the intumescent coating will not cure, resulting in poor adhesion
between coats and an unsatisfactory appearance.

temperature conditions. However, take caution when applying in higher temperatures, as

they can cause the intumescent coating to dry/cure very quickly if the coating is applied
at large Mil

coating on the inside, which can cause a mud crack appearance.

high temperatures, apply the coating

in small mil thicknesses to prevent flash drying from occurring.

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Personal Protection

To Ensure Personal Protection:

Wear suitable protective clothing and safety gear

Eyes

Breathing

and keep

Hands

Hearing

Body d

To ensure
personal safety
wear suitable
protective clothing

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Preparing the Substrate

Safely removing old paint

Paint stripper

Alternative to paint stripper

state.

Pre-cleaning (if required)

or degreaser to clean the substrate
oil, grease, wax, or similar materials. If using a degreaser, be careful not to damage any
existing coatings.

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Application Methods
Recommended Application Methods

Brush
Advantages

• Use a good quality brush that’s as large as possible for the job.
• Don’t use a new brush for the final coat, they tend to shed bristles.
• Use a criss cross motion; brush from side to side and then up and down.
• Continue until the paint is evenly distributed over the area.
• Angle the brush at a 45° angle to minimize brush marks.
• During application the paint will start to dry on the brush. It is recommended that
you clean the brush every 30 minutes to keep good painting consistency.

Spray equipment
Advantages
uniform coats.

Airless Paint Sprayer

provide an operating pressure of

**Remove rock catcher from siphon tube.**

Spray Gun

Spray Tips 21 5

Fan Size

Hose Length

Material Hose

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Intumescent coating – mixing

slotted .

Mixer

Thinning

Job-site downtime

application coats. If this occurs, he

open product

able finish.

Applying multiple coats of intumescent paint

of intumescent paint
Film Thickness The thickness per coat is based on the applicator's
, and environmental conditions.

achieve

APPLICATION AND COATS ARE BASED ON EXPERIENCE

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Mil
•

Exact conversion
Mils to Microns: 30 762

Microns to Mils: 762 30

Wet Film Thickness (WFT)

Wet film gauge; or

Calculated method with checks.

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Film Thickness
Dry film thickness is a measure of the thickness of
cured. It dried, using a calibrated Dry Film
Thickness gauge.
If the DFT
DFT must be taken
. The DFT
DFT of the intumescent inches. For

The average thickness of the intumescent coating

should be equal to, or greater than the required
thickness. The thickness at any given point must
not be less than or equal to a
required dry film thickness. If the intumescent

the required dry film thickness.

testing dry film

thickness with a
calibrated gauge

WFT and DFT Conversion

FlameOFF Coatings Intumescent Paint is 70% solids by volume. Therefore, to
convert between Wet and Dry Film Thickness, use the following:
DFT = WFT x 0.70
WFT = DFT / 0.70

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Intumescent coating –

agging
can cause adhesion loss,

Intumescent coating – over-spray / dry-spray

Intumescent coating – maintenance and repair

maintenance
that the substrate has been damaged or altered, or the
intumescent coating has been compromised, the coating must be repaired.

Intumescent coating – storage

Shelf life -

Storage

Packaging

Shipping weight 64 lbs per 5 Pail

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Intumescent coating - troubleshooting

up

Intumescent coating not spraying or flowing properly

c
ensure
equipment is
or spray gun is clean for best
application

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