{"id":353,"date":"2026-07-14T03:03:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T03:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qualitylinidev.wpenginepowered.com\/index.php\/services\/intumescent-coating\/"},"modified":"2026-07-14T03:03:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T03:03:17","slug":"intumescent-coating","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/qlapi.com\/index.php\/services\/intumescent-coating\/","title":{"rendered":"Intumescent Coating"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"353\" class=\"elementor elementor-353\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fca90a2 elementor-section-full_width qlp-elementor-section elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fca90a2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dc04b67\" data-id=\"dc04b67\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c75f94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c75f94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"qlp-slider\" aria-label=\"Service gallery\"><div class=\"qlp-slider-track\"><article class=\"qlp-slide is-active\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/qlapi.com\/wp-content\/themes\/qlp-child\/assets\/images\/services\/intumescent-coating.png');\"><div class=\"qlp-slide-content\"><h1>Intumescent Coating<\/h1><\/div><\/article><article class=\"qlp-slide\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/qlapi.com\/wp-content\/themes\/qlp-child\/assets\/images\/banners\/concourse_expansion-1.jpg');\"><div class=\"qlp-slide-content\"><h1>Passive Fire Protection for Structural Steel<\/h1><\/div><\/article><article class=\"qlp-slide\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/qlapi.com\/wp-content\/themes\/qlp-child\/assets\/images\/banners\/Home-3-DIA.jpg');\"><div class=\"qlp-slide-content\"><h1>Tested Fire-Resistance Systems<\/h1><\/div><\/article><article class=\"qlp-slide\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/qlapi.com\/wp-content\/themes\/qlp-child\/assets\/images\/banners\/tablemasa-2.jpg');\"><div class=\"qlp-slide-content\"><h1>Careful Surface Preparation<\/h1><\/div><\/article><article class=\"qlp-slide\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/qlapi.com\/wp-content\/themes\/qlp-child\/assets\/images\/banners\/stadium.jpg');\"><div class=\"qlp-slide-content\"><h1>Durable Protective Topcoats<\/h1><\/div><\/article><\/div><button class=\"slider-nav slider-prev\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Previous slide\">&#8249;<\/button><button class=\"slider-nav slider-next\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Next slide\">&#8250;<\/button><\/section><section class=\"section qlp-live-page\"><div class=\"container\"><h2>Intumescent Coating<\/h2>\n            <p>Intumescent coatings are specialized fire-resistant coatings designed to help protect structural components from fire damage. When exposed to high temperatures, the coating expands and forms a thick, insulating char layer. This barrier slows heat transfer to the underlying substrate, helping the assembly maintain its load-bearing capacity for the period required by the specified fire-resistance system.<\/p>\n            <h3>How intumescent coatings work<\/h3>\n            <p>The coating system contains components that react together under heat to create a stable char. Because intumescent material can be applied as a comparatively thin architectural finish, it is often selected when structural steel must remain visible while still meeting passive fire-protection requirements.<\/p>\n            <h3>Common coating types<\/h3>\n            <ul><li><strong>Water-based systems:<\/strong> low-odor, lower-VOC options commonly used for compatible interior and selected exterior assemblies.<\/li><li><strong>Solvent-based systems:<\/strong> durable systems used where the approved specification calls for greater environmental or moisture tolerance.<\/li><li><strong>Epoxy intumescent systems:<\/strong> robust coatings used for demanding industrial, marine and high-risk environments.<\/li><\/ul>\n            <h3>Typical applications<\/h3>\n            <ul><li>Structural steel beams, columns and exposed framing<\/li><li>Commercial buildings, transportation facilities and public infrastructure<\/li><li>Industrial and petrochemical facilities<\/li><li>Selected wood and concrete assemblies when supported by an approved system<\/li><li>Areas requiring a compatible decorative or protective finish coat<\/li><\/ul>\n            <h3>Choosing the right system<\/h3>\n            <p>Coating selection depends on the required fire rating, tested assembly, member size, substrate, primer compatibility, environmental exposure and finish expectations. Application thickness must follow the approved design and manufacturer requirements. QLP coordinates surface preparation, primer review, application and dry-film-thickness checks to support a consistent, inspection-ready installation.<\/p>\n            <p><a class=\"button\" href=\"\/index.php\/get-in-touch\/\">Discuss your intumescent coating project<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/section><section class=\"section qlp-live-featured\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"section-heading\"><h2>OUR FEATURED PROJECTS<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"qlp-featured-rows\">\n        <article class=\"qlp-featured-row\"><div class=\"qlp-featured-media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/qlapi.com\/images\/feature.jpg\" alt=\"Field Services\"><\/div><div class=\"qlp-featured-body\"><h3>Field Services<\/h3><p>We have the capacity to operate remotely and take our shop operations to field jobsites. Our mobile compressors, paint pumps, sand blasting equipment and rubber lining setup make this possible. We have worked with general contractors and owners since our company was founded in 1997.<\/p><a href=\"\/index.php\/services\/field-services\/\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/article>\n        <article class=\"qlp-featured-row is-reverse\"><div class=\"qlp-featured-media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/qlapi.com\/images\/Concourse_Expansion.jpg\" alt=\"Facility Services\"><\/div><div class=\"qlp-featured-body\"><h3>Facility Services<\/h3><p>QLP has the space to perform powder coating, painting, sand blasting and rubber lining at our headquarters. 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