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The FIRETEX® Application Process

FIRETEX® isn’t just designed to provide up to 2 hours' protection during a cellulosic fire. It saves time and money too. Our products, such as the FX6000 series, are designed around the common challenges faced by contractors, applicators and steel fabricators, with the aim of supporting a quick and easy application, inspection and handover process.

Whether you're looking to reduce delays in the application process or achieve a high-quality finish on-site using standard single-leg spray equipment, we have a FIRETEX® coating to suit your needs.

Flexible application methods

On-site or off-site application - it's entirely up to you. FIRETEX® coatings are designed for rapid, easy application for a maximised throughput, with strong mechanical properties providing damage resistance during transportation and erection on site, for shop-applied steel.

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Rapid Drying Times

Time is money, and when you’re up against a tight construction schedule, you need to reduce delays and ensure a fast application process. With drying times as low as 1 hour for FIRETEX® FX6002, our intumescent coatings can transform your in-shop application throughput or offer optimised on-site productivity with reduced overcoating, inspection and hand-over times.

Improve the efficiency of your application process with FEET

Our Fire Engineering and Estimating Team (FEET) can support your application process, offering dry film thickness (DFT) and carbon equivalent (CO2e) estimations using our third-party certificated FIRETEX® Design Estimator (FDE) software.

Find out how FEET can help you take the guesswork out of your intumescent coating application activities:

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Intumescent coating technical support

Our Technical Services Department is always on hand to deliver product and equipment demonstrations, best practice recommendations and customised training packages supported by our veteran industry subject matter experts. Our specialists are also able to provide on-site assistance to help you achieve the best possible results.

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FIRETEX® Passive Fire Protection

Cellulosic Fire Protection

Discover the Sherwin-Williams difference with our comprehensive and uniquely innovative FIRETEX® range of passive fire protection coatings - designed to save time and maximise application throughput without compromising on high-quality aesthetics.

Class Leading Fire Protection

Discover how the FIRETEX® range's durability and outstanding aesthetics provides a ‘go to’ solution for architects, specifiers, building owners and engineers.

Hydrocarbon Fire Protection Solutions

From deeper drilling to higher operating temperatures and extended equipment lifespans, the demands placed on your exploration and production assets have never been higher. Find out how our hydrocarbon fire protection solutions can help minimise maintenance downtime, extend the life of assets and provide a safe environment for workers on site.

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