Ductile Fireproof Coating is more economically efficient than cementicious coatings. The material is spray-applied to primed structural steel or wood in either a factory setting or on site. No pre-heating is required, and no wire mesh is used.

This application method, as well as the material’s consistency, allows applicators to use less material over a greater coverage area. This also means lower transportation costs, a smaller column footprint and less weight on the structure.

Ductile Ceramics trains applicators in the proper application of Ductile Fireproof Coating to ensure the minimum number of passes per square foot of coverage area. And because of its high resistance to abrasion, Ductile Fireproof Coating will not need to be reapplied during the life of the product. This results in significant labor cost savings.

Architects who choose Ductile Fireproof Coating also benefit from its thin, smooth texture and aesthetically appealing white surface. Pigment can also be added to the material prior to application, or it can be painted to complement a structure’s color palette once applied.

In the event of a fire, Ductile Fireproof Coating releases no VOCs and creates zero flame, smoke or toxicity – extremely important benefits for enclosed accommodations. It is a non-intumescent coating, so it will not swell or char like intumescent materials. 

In addition to its extreme level of fire protection, Ductile Fireproof Coating provides powerful corrosion and rust protection for the underlying substrate. The material does not spall and is weather, blast and high-impact resistant. It is also resistant to chemicals within a wide pH range.