Fire Rated Paint For Walls

Its industry name is type x drywall.

Fire rated paint for walls.

Flameoff fire barrier paint is tested and certified to astm e119 ul 263 fire endurance ratings that require 1 or 2 hour fire protection over multiple substrates. The thickness of this drywall is 5 8 inch including all layers. Fire rated type x drywall basics. This fire rated paint system provides necessary extra time to get a fire under control.

According to the engineered wood association a one hour rating indicates that a wall constructed in a manner similar to the one tested will contain flames and high temperatures and support its full load for at least one hour after the fire begins. Firefree 88 ff88 is a premium quality water based non toxic thin film intumescent fire retardant and resistant paint fully tested to provide fire ratings required by the international building code for wall assemblies floor ceilings assemblies roof ceiling assemblies and individual structural members. Get free shipping on qualified fire resistant drywall sheets or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. Cover wood framed walls with a single layer of 3 4 inch type x drywall rated for 120 minutes of fire resistance.

There are several requirements for fire rating of buildings especially commercial and public constructions. Glass fibers are added to the board to help it retard fire. Also because it is denser than normal gypsum and paper drywall it takes longer for the fire to degrade it. Check with the local fire inspector in your area to get the specifics regarding code.

Fire resistance ratings are expressed in the number of minutes or hours a structure can withstand a fire simulation test. Fire partitions are often made from successive layers of gypsum board or sheetrock. Intumescent fire barrier paint allows to achieve 1 or 2 hour fire rating on steel gypsum drywall wood. Any pipes or cables that travel through fire walls require fire stop assemblies while doors and windows contained within fire walls must be fire rated as well.

In stock at store today 2 shop in store only. All in one wall panel with light switch box model fg10026 84 69 84 69. Durable thin film fire resistant paint. Firetect fire poof 5 gal.

Clear interior fireproofing flame retardant liquid spray for fabric and raw wood clear interior fireproofing flame retardant liquid spray for fabric and raw wood model 333 5. Once the fire has exhausted the topcoat the undercoat kicks in. Fireproof drywall is the pejorative term. Fire resistant paint with the right fire rating for your structure.