Intumescent paint contractors for structural steel
We apply intumescent paint to structural steelwork in warehouses, industrial units, schools and commercial buildings. It protects the steel in a fire, giving the frame more time before it loses strength.
We're a Constructionline Gold member and CHAS accredited, and every job is covered by our six month workmanship guarantee.
Pricing a tender? Send it to us.
What we coat
Steel beams and columns
Portal frames in warehouses and industrial units
Exposed steel in offices, schools and shops
Mezzanine floors and other steel structures
How we apply it
We apply intumescent coatings by airless spray, brush or roller, to the manufacturer's specification and the fire rating set out for the job.
The steel is cleaned and primed with a compatible primer before the intumescent coat goes on. A top coat goes on where the specification needs one, including in the colour you need.
Inspected and signed off
Once the coating is done, an independent inspector checks it and signs it off, so you have the paperwork for building control and your fire strategy.
One contractor on site
We can apply the intumescent coating alongside the rest of the painting on site, so you have one painting contractor rather than two.
How we work
Painters are usually the last trade on site, so the programme is often tight by the time we arrive. We plan for that, and we finish.
Safety first
Safety is our priority. We complete RAMS and COSHH assessments on site, in line with health and safety law, and we're CHAS accredited.
A clear record of every job
Every job runs through our own digital system, so you get a clear record of the work, not just our word for it. We pinpoint all of our work on the building's plans, our team take photos on site as the work goes on, and we know who last worked in each area. Our clients get a daily update from it too. It saves everyone hours of admin, and it's there for health and safety as well.
Six month guarantee
Every job is covered by our six month workmanship guarantee. Read the guarantee
Paid properly
We're an accredited Living Wage Employer, so our staff are paid at least the real Living Wage.
Accreditations
Constructionline Gold member, registration 1439221
CHAS accredited at Standard level, membership 168619
Accredited Living Wage Employer
Registered with CITB, registration 5198182
Where we work
We're based in Warrington. We take on commercial work across the North of England and the Midlands, and larger projects anywhere in the UK, for main contractors, housing providers, facilities managers and businesses.
- Warrington
- Liverpool
- Manchester
- Chester
- Cheshire
- Merseyside
- St Helens
- Widnes
- Runcorn
- Knutsford
- Birchwood
- Stockton Heath
- Winwick
- Westbrook
- Padgate
For main contractors
Pricing a job and need a painting and decorating price? Email us the tender package at tenders@trinitypaintworks.com and we'll price it. We'll aim to reply within 24 hours to confirm we've received it.
How to send us a tenderQuestions we get asked
What is intumescent paint?
It's a fire protection coating. It stays thin in normal use, and in a fire it swells into a thick char that insulates the steel.
How does intumescent paint work?
As the temperature rises in a fire, the coating expands many times over and forms an insulating layer. That slows down how fast the steel heats up, so the frame keeps its strength for longer.
How thick does intumescent paint need to be?
It depends on the size of each steel section and the fire rating needed. The manufacturer's specification sets the thickness for each section, and we apply it to that.
What fire rating can intumescent paint give?
Ratings of 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes are common. We apply the system to whatever rating the specification asks for.
Who certifies the work?
Once the coating is done, an independent inspector checks it and signs it off.
Can intumescent paint be a colour?
Yes. A top coat can go over the intumescent coating in the colour you need, where the system allows. We can colour match, including to RAL and BS colours.
Can you work while our building is in use?
Yes. We plan the work around how your building is used.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We're a Constructionline Gold member (registration 1439221), CHAS accredited at Standard level (membership 168619), an accredited Living Wage Employer and registered with CITB (registration 5198182).
Where do you work?
From our base in Warrington across the North of England and the Midlands, and on larger projects anywhere in the UK.
Are you insured?
We hold £10 million public liability and £10 million employers' liability insurance.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes. Every job is covered by our six month workmanship guarantee.
Get a free quote for your intumescent coatings project
Send us the drawings, the spec or a few photos and we'll come back to you with a price.