When a project calls for fire protection, contractors need two things: a coating that is properly tested, and a manufacturer who supports them from the first question to the final coat. Firefree Coatings, Inc., a California-based manufacturer of intumescent and fire-resistant coatings, offers both through its contractor partnership.

Finding the Right Fire Protection Partner

Firefree’s partnership works in two directions.

Property owners and project teams can contact Firefree for help finding contractors near them who specialize in Firefree’s intumescent and fire-resistant coatings. Contractors, in turn, gain access to Firefree’s products, training and technical team.

What “Premium Intumescent Paint” Means at Firefree

Firefree describes Firefree 88 as a premium intumescent fire-resistant coating. It has been put through two types of testing:

  • Fire resistance testing: measures a product’s ability to prevent fire penetration over a period of time
  • Fire retardant testing: such as ASTM E84 and room corner tests including NFPA 286 and UBC 26-3, which measure a product’s ability to limit flashover

Firefree 88 is:

  • listed and labeled by FM Approvals, a division of FM Global
  • listed by the International Code Council (ICC ESR 4271)
  • classified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL R14654, on OSB and Douglas fir)
  • accepted by the New York Material and Equipment Acceptance Division (MEA)

Manufactured to Meet Rigorous Standards

Firefree products are manufactured to meet standards including ASTM E119, ASTM E1354, ASTM E84, FM 4470, ASTM E662 and FM 4975.

Firefree describes its products as a reliable solution to enhance property safety from wildfires. For exterior wildfire projects, the Firefree Exterior System is a two-step coating for areas where cities meet wildlands. It is applied to exterior wood, siding, eaves and decks.

Why Partner With Us

The Firefree contractor program is built around six benefits.

Third Party Certified & Accredited

Firefree products carry independent testing and listings from organizations including FM Approvals, the International Code Council and Underwriters Laboratories. This gives contractors clear documentation when a project is reviewed.

Supply & Lead Time Priority

Contractors in the program receive priority on supply and lead times. Talk to the Firefree team to plan orders around your project schedule.

Technical & Engineering Support

Firefree’s technical and engineering team helps contractors with questions about substrates, assemblies and application. Product pages include technical specifications and safety data sheets, and the Firefree 88 page also includes assemblies and drawings.

Quality Products

Contractors can choose from three products:

  • Firefree 88®: for walls, floors, ceilings, assemblies and structural members
  • Firefree Class A: for wood surfaces such as OSB, plywood and Douglas fir
  • Firefree Exterior System: for exterior wildfire protection
Product Training & Preferred Contractor’s List

Firefree provides product training to contractors. Program contractors can also be added to the Preferred Contractor’s List, which Firefree uses when property owners ask for help finding specialists near them.

100% Customer Care

Firefree’s team stays available to contractors throughout their projects, by phone, email or the contact form.

Key Benefits of Firefree Coatings

Firefree lists the following benefits for its coatings:

  • High performance
  • Easy to use and apply
  • Fully tested and certified
  • Usable on multiple substrates and assemblies
  • Lightweight

Industries and Projects

Firefree coatings are used across aerospace, commercial, energy, construction, health care, insulation, light rail, maritime, schools, transportation, wildfire protection and data centers. Firefree’s project portfolio includes work in schools, healthcare, historic buildings, food facilities, transportation and hospitality.

Common Questions from Contractors

Who can apply Firefree coatings?
Firefree states that its coatings must be applied by a qualified professional.

How are Firefree coatings applied?
They are applied in multiple layers using a brush, roller or spray equipment. The number of layers and the thickness depend on the substrate and the level of fire protection needed. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

Can Firefree Class A be used outdoors?
Yes, but only as a system with Firefree Exterior Topcoat.

Become a Firefree Contractor Partner

If your company works on construction, renovation or fire protection projects, partnering with Firefree Coatings, Inc. gives you tested products and direct support from the manufacturer.

Learn more about intumescent paint for professional contractors and submit the project form, or email [email protected] to connect with the Firefree team.