Specialist Fire Protection: Intumescent Coatings for Tauranga Steelwork.

Passive Fire Defense

Intumescent coatings look like paint, but act like a shield. When exposed to extreme heat, the coating creates a chemical reaction, swelling up to 50 times its original thickness to form a carbonaceous "char."

This char layer insulates the steel core, preventing it from reaching the critical temperature where it loses structural integrity. This buys precious time for evacuation and gives firefighters a chance to save the building.

Our Application Process

Step 1: Analysis & Calculation. We don't guess. We take the Loading Charts provided by your Fire Engineer and calculate the exact Wet Film Thickness (WFT) required for every specific beam size (e.g., 30mins, 60mins, or 90mins FRR).

Step 2: Surface Prep. Adhesion is critical. We ensure the steel is blast-cleaned and primed with a compatible anti-corrosive primer before we start.

Step 3: Application & Testing. We apply the coating using high-pressure airless spray units. During application, we perform continuous WFT gauge tests to ensure we are hitting the micron targets.

Step 4: Topcoating (Aesthetics). Intumescent coating is functional, but usually matte white/grey. We can apply a compatible aesthetic topcoat (in your brand colours) to protect the fire coating from moisture and make the steel look architectural.

Why Developers Choose Tomar

• Manufacturer-Trained Applicators: We are trained by the manufacturers (e.g., Resene/Fireshield, Nullifire) to apply their systems correctly.
• QA Documentation: We provide a full Quality Assurance folder upon completion, including daily logs, weather records, and micron readings, everything the Council needs.
• Speed: Leveraging crews from our Tauranga and Rotorua branches, we can tackle large Tauriko warehouses efficiently to keep your critical path moving.