Fire-resistant coating

When fire breaks out, every second counts.

A well-protected steel or concrete structure can make the difference between controlled evacuation and collapse. Fire-resistant coating helps critical building elements remain intact for longer under heat – allowing people to escape safely and limiting damage. At Vibol, we guide you to a paint system that meets all requirements. Functional, aesthetic and compliant with regulations.

How does a fire-resistant coating work?
Most are intumescent coatings – a type of flame-retardant paint that swells at high temperatures to form an insulating layer. This layer slows the heating of the steel or concrete underneath, allowing the load-bearing structure to hold out longer. That “time gain” is crucial: it enables safe evacuation and intervention. The required protection is expressed in minutes (e.g. RF30, RF60, RF120), depending on the building type and function. The thickness of the fire-resistant layer depends on that standard and the steel section’s profile thickness.

Our approach

We analyse your situation: indoors or outdoors? Profile type? Thickness? Desired protection?
We compose a complete paint system: primer, fire-resistant layer and finish
We ensure full regulatory compliance
We support you during execution with clear guidelines and technical data sheets

OurFire-resistant coating products

For fire-resistant projects, products are available on request. Please contact us — we’ll be happy to assist you.

Where do you apply fire-resistant coating?

Fire-resistant systems aren’t off-the-shelf solutions. They are prescribed based on a fire safety study and are often mandatory in, among others:

Steel structures in warehouses, factories or car parks
Columns, beams and stairwells in public buildings
Technical rooms and escape routes
Buildings with large crowds or elevated ris

They often form part of a broader passive protection solution, in combination with compartmentation, fire doors or other measures.

Coach in coating: make use of our expertise

Fire-resistant coatings demand precision. You can’t just combine any paints or apply them in any order. Build-up, layer thicknesses and finishing coats must be correct. And that’s exactly where Vibol makes the difference: we guide you at every step – from analysis to handover. We think along, ask the right questions and deliver a paint system that’s both fire-resistant and durable. You get not only protection, but also the certainty that everything is technically and legally compliant.

Fire-resistant coating

Our approach

OurFire-resistant coating products

Where do you apply fire-resistant coating?

Coach in coating: make use of our expertise

Looking for a reliable solution for your fire-protection application?