Applying intumescent paint is a common procedure when protecting a structure against fire.
Intumescent paint reacts to an increase in temperature, swelling and forming an insulating char which helps protect the beam underneath.
Primer painting prepares a metallic surface for further painting using coats of paint which is typically high in zinc phosphate, helping protect the metal against corrosion.
These finishes are particularly common ways of protecting and ensuring structural steel is suitable for its application, and are thus offered by Bromsgrove Steel to help to extend the potential and longevity of our steel structures within their applications.
How do you prepare steel for painting?
Steel can be prepared for painting through the preparation of its surface. This may include processes such as shot blasting and grinding to remove any imperfections on the surface which may affect the quality of the paint coat.
Ferrous metals, including steel, are susceptible to rusting because of their iron content. Steel can be prepared for painting through the use of a primer, which helps the paint stick to the metal, as well as protecting it against corrosion.
Should structural steel be painted?
What are the methods of applying paint to steel?
Structural Steel Painting Services
Alongside painting, Bromsgrove Steel supplies several other finishing services, including shot blasting, hot dipped galvanising, stainless steel polishing, and powder coating.
Finishing services are provided in conjunction with our full fabrication services, manufacturing steel structures from initial detailing processes to the coded welding of components. The engineers at Bromsgrove Steel hold years of experience, working closely with architects and structural engineers to provide design assistance and advice nationwide. Aided by our own transportation, Bromsgrove Steel further extends delivery and onsite services, including installation and erection of products.
We work only with UKCA marked steel, certified up to execution class 2, and perform quality checks on components to ensure our clients receive a safe and reliable structure. Bromsgrove Steel can do this for all types of steel, with material choice borne from project requirement determinations.
Bromsgrove Steel specialise in steel structures, such as the framing for buildings; ingress and egress features, including stairs and handrail systems, ladders, and fire escapes; steel flooring; steel gates, fencing, and doors; as well as bespoke structures.
