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Fire Retardant Paint - Flat

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A high-quality latex intumescent coating that retards flame spread and minimizes smoke generation.

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  • High hiding decorative finish
  • Applies like a regular paint
  • For Interior use
  • Low VOC
  • Soap and water clean-up

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This product provides a high-hiding flat finish that retards flame spread by reacting to heat and forming a thick cellular char blanket (intumescence).

  • This product may also be top coated with a conventional acrylic paint without affecting the flame spread rating.
  • For use on primed or previously painted wood, drywall, cellulose tile, cured plaster, masonry, or metal
  • Slows the spread of fire and smoke
  • Available in white
Key Feature(s)TintedLow VOCFire RetardantHigh Build1 PartMulti-Substrate
Interior/ExteriorInterior
Recommended For Use OnCeiling Tile, Drywall, Masonry, Metal, Concrete, Plaster, Composite, Composite Wood, Non-Ferrous Metal
SurfaceConcreteDrywallPlasterCeiling TileCompositeNon-Ferrous MetalComposite WoodMetalMasonry
VOC Range< 50
Compliance & CertificationsMPI #64Class “A” when tested in accordance with ASTM E84 / UL 723, CAN/ULC S-102 & ASTM E2768VOC compliant in all areas
Coverage (Sq. Ft./Gal)13.9 sq. m. (150 sq. ft.)
Number of Recommended Coats2
Dry Time30 Minutes
Recoat Time2 Hours
Resin Vehicle TypeLatexWaterborneAcrylic
Clean UpSoap and Water
Application MethodSprayBrushRoll
Application Temp Range (°F)10-32.2 °C (50-90 °F)
SegmentResidentialCommercial
ProjectBedroomBathroomBathroom CeilingCeilingBasementKitchenTrimGarageLiving Room
Recommended For Use OnCeiling Tile, Drywall, Masonry, Metal, Concrete, Plaster, Composite, Composite Wood, Non-Ferrous Metal
Key Feature(s)TintedLow VOCFire RetardantHigh Build1 PartMulti-Substrate
Interior/ExteriorInterior
SurfaceConcreteDrywallPlasterCeiling TileCompositeNon-Ferrous MetalComposite WoodMetalMasonry
VOC Range< 50
Compliance & CertificationsMPI #64Class “A” when tested in accordance with ASTM E84 / UL 723, CAN/ULC S-102 & ASTM E2768VOC compliant in all areas
Coverage (Sq. Ft./Gal)13.9 sq. m. (150 sq. ft.)
Number of Recommended Coats2
Dry Time30 Minutes
Recoat Time2 Hours
Resin Vehicle TypeLatexWaterborneAcrylic
Clean UpSoap and Water
Application MethodSprayBrushRoll
Application Temp Range (°F)10-32.2 °C (50-90 °F)
SegmentResidentialCommercial
ProjectBedroomBathroomBathroom CeilingCeilingBasementKitchenTrimGarageLiving Room

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