Take the first step to safer domestic premises
It’s no surprise that fires in the home tend to be more common during the colder seasons. According to data from the UK government, domestic fire incidents occur more frequently in December, particularly during the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Given how quickly a fire can spread, it’s really important when redecorating to think about taking steps to safeguard your property and minimise the risks, especially the hidden danger of flame spreading on painted surfaces.
What you may not realise is that the paint itself could have the alarming potential to ignite and fuel a fire, so choosing the right fire-safe and flame-retardant paint is absolutely essential for ensuring safety within your premises.
Why use specially formulated flame-retardant paints?
Did you know that multiple layers of conventional paint can actually make a surface more flammable? It’s pretty surprising, but it’s true! In the unfortunate event of a fire, these layers can cause a fire to spread quickly along corridors, halls, stairwells, communal areas and external walls, with the resulting risk of harm to people and property. Applying flame retardant paints minimises this likelihood by adding an extra layer of protection to your buildings.
Fire safety
Since the Fire Safety Act 2021 came into effect in May 2022, responsibility for lowering fire hazards associated with the building’s framework and exterior walls (including cladding, balconies, windows, and individual unit entrance doors that lead into communal areas) rests firmly with building developers, who are required to ensure fire safety. However, that should not discourage those of you who are thinking of repainting your home or premises from doing so like a professional.
Paints, future regulations, and specifications
For starters, when choosing paint, it’s really important to make sure that the ones you buy are compliant with all current British and European fire test standards. Paint manufacturers should also be very conscientious about ensuring their paint will meet future regulations and, for good measure, they should explain which paint is best for the job. When paint manufacturers give extra care and guidance, it adds another layer of protection if the unthinkable should happen.
Fire-resistant paints may do some or all of the following:
- create a thick insulating char layer in case of a fire, so they need to be coated with an additional layer to ensure a long-lasting decorative finish for walls and ceilings
- improve existing coatings and upgrade to class 0 fire rating
- provide a smooth matt finish — perfect for usage on woodwork and metal, skirting, panelling, or even radiators, and in public spaces
- offer a flame retardant anti-graffiti top coat that can be applied over vinyl matt to upgrade existing coatings.
Choosing the right fire-resistant paint is an important element in making sure a building is really protected from fire risk. It goes along with all the other regulations that are in place for keeping people safe and making sure that buildings are as fire-resistant as possible. Together they play a crucial role in protecting your family and the public.
Say goodbye to fire risks and hello to peace of mind.
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