5 factors affecting the passive fire protection of epoxy paint for construction

 Fireproof epoxy paint is known for its passive fire protection function, colour fastness, and resistance to peeling. This paint is now widely used for all construction works. However, there are some factors that affect its function. Then what are those factors? Learn more below. 

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Ways to apply the passive fire protection function last longer

There are 3 popular ways to apply fireproof epoxy paint such as spray, roll and lamination. 

- Lamination method: Workers pour, scratch epoxy paint and apply self-leveling epoxy paint.

- Rolling method: This method is used to apply a layer of epoxy paint. The rolling method uses a specialized epoxy paint roller.

The method of spraying fireproof epoxy paint using an industrial paint sprayer. Spraying fireproof paint will give a better aesthetic and this is the best way to help the fireproofing (sơn chống cháy) function promote itself.

But this way also has the disadvantage that you have to cover everything up and it is also easy to generate dust during construction.

Choosing which epoxy coating application method depends on the paint product you use and the actual construction material.

5 factors affecting the passive fire protection of epoxy paint in construction

According to experts in the field of industrial construction, there are main factors affecting the passive fire protection of epoxy paint. Based on the condition of the construction, we divide it into 5 factors:

1. The good passive fire protection function depends on the quality of the concrete floor

Because fireproof epoxy paint is applied directly to the concrete foundation, the quality of the concrete floor greatly affects the result of the function in a straight way. Therefore, it is needed to prepare for the clean of concrete floor according to the process recommended by the paint manufacturer.

2. Passive fire protection is affected by the adhesion of the concrete floor

According to the construction process of fireproof epoxy paint, floors before construction need to be ground and treated to create roughness and grip for the fireproof paint layer. The function will have lasted longer than normal. In addition, the floor surface also needs to be cleaned and vacuumed to ensure the quality and aesthetics of the epoxy coating.

3. Applying fireproofing epoxy paint, it is necessary to handle defects on concrete floors

When the surface of the concrete floor is faulty, if you don't solve it, it may affect the visual or the quality of the result. To ensure the quality after applying epoxy paint, users need to process and clean the floor surface and then apply fireproof paint to the floor surface.

4. Quality of fireproof epoxy paint products used for construction

This is the factor that affects the quality of construction of fireproof epoxy paint the most because this is the main material that directly affects the results of the project. If you buy poor quality paint, the results after construction will not be as expected, maybe the passive fire protection function isn’t available too. So when choosing fireproof paint for your project, you should choose reliable paint companies, and professional epoxy paint manufacturers, with clear brands and places of production.

5. The quality of the finished product after the fireproofing epoxy coating depends on the workmanship of the contractor

In addition to the quality of paint, the contractor's craft will greatly affect the project's results. If the contractor is inexperienced or has weak skills, it can easily lead to poor quality, uneven paint or easy peeling. The solution is to choose a professional construction contractor in case you have no previous construction experience.

To ensure the quality after applying fireproof epoxy paint, users should note a number of influencing factors and find effective remedies.

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