If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s possible to paint over fire retardant paint, you’re not alone. Many people face this question when redecorating or ensuring their surfaces remain protected while achieving a desired finish. The answer, however, depends on various factors, including the type of paint, the surface in question, and the compatibility of topcoats. By the end of this ...

If you have interior timber, it’s likely you’ll worry about safety. If you’re in something like a commercial building, you’ll also have to think about fire safety. It can sound like a big job, but there are different ways you can protect your timber easily and for minimal expense. Try one of these three fire-retardant coating methods! Fire Retardant Paint ...

In order to keep your building up to regulation standard, you may need to consider fire resistant paints and fire retardant varnishes. This may be something you’ve been asked to do by an authority or you may have chosen to do it simply as an additional precaution. Something you may see when considering these types of systems is the timing ...

Extensions are extremely useful, on residential and commercial properties alike. They can be used to create space for storage, offices, workrooms, playrooms and much more. If your extension has exposed steelwork, you will need to protect it from potential fire damage. Exposed steelwork can either be practical or make an interesting design feature. Although steel is a sturdy material, you ...

Fire safety is something you should always be thinking about – everything from fire resistant paints on internal walls and ceilings, exterior cladding, structural steel to interior doors should be considered. Avoiding fire safety measures, and the maintenance that comes along with them can result in serious accidents, fines and building regulation violations. If you are updating or beginning a ...

Fire retardant paints are most frequently used to provide fire resistance in large scale industrial spaces, public buildings and facilities, or on new builds. They can also be used on smaller DIY projects, but not for those tasks that simply require heat resistant paint, like BBQs and exhaust pipes. Rawlins Paints is one of the UK’s largest stockists of fire ...