{"product_id":"fire-retardant-paint-flat-fr-210","title":"INSL-X Fire Retardant Paint, Class A Intumescent Coating, FR-210","description":"\u003ch2\u003eINSL-X FR-210 Fire Retardant Paint, Class A Intumescent Coating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSL-X FR-210\u003c\/strong\u003e is a flat latex \u003cstrong\u003eintumescent fire retardant paint\u003c\/strong\u003e for interior ceilings, walls and trim. It goes on like ordinary paint. When it's exposed to heat, it swells into an insulating char layer that slows flame spread and cuts smoke. It is \u003cstrong\u003eClass A rated\u003c\/strong\u003e under \u003cstrong\u003eCAN\/ULC S-102\u003c\/strong\u003e and ASTM E84.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass A flame spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e flame spread index 0 and smoke developed index 35.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCanadian rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e tested to CAN\/ULC S-102.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30-minute extended test\u003c\/strong\u003e (ASTM E2768) with two coats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative flat finish\u003c\/strong\u003e with high hide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow VOC\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% acrylic with soap-and-water clean-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan be topcoated\u003c\/strong\u003e with a regular acrylic paint without affecting the flame spread rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior walls, ceilings and trim over primed or previously painted drywall, wood, plaster, cellulose ceiling tile, masonry and metal. Basements, utility rooms, garages, stairwells, corridors and commercial interiors. \u003cem\u003eNot for exteriors or floors, and not a substitute for fire-rated drywall or assemblies that need an hourly fire-resistance rating. For exteriors, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/flame-control-exterior-guard-basecoat-20-20a\"\u003eFlame Control Exterior Guard Basecoat\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColour and Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite only, in 3.79 L (150 sq ft) and 18.9 L (750 sq ft).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFR-210 or Flame Control 20-20A?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are water-based, interior, Class A intumescent paints. FR-210 is made by Benjamin Moore, with a flame spread index of 0. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/flame-control-20-20a\"\u003eFlame Control 20-20A\u003c\/a\u003e also comes in black. See every option in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fire-retardant-flame-retardant-intumescent-coatings\"\u003efire retardant coatings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecs \u0026amp; Coverage\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFire rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass A: ASTM E84 \/ UL 723 and CAN\/ULC S-102 (1 coat). ASTM E2768 30-minute (2 coats)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlame spread \/ smoke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 \/ 35\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 sq ft per 3.79 L per coat. Don't exceed it\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.7 mils wet, 5.2 mils dry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat (under 10 at 85°)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry time (25 °C, 50% RH)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTouch 30 min. Recoat 2 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApply at\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–32 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrush, roller or airless spray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVOC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 50 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean-up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoap and water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eApplication Guide\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, scrape loose paint and dull any gloss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrime bare surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aqua-lock-plus-primer-sealer\"\u003eAqua Lock Plus\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/inslx-prime-lock-plus-primer-sealer\"\u003ePrime Lock Plus\u003c\/a\u003e on wood that bleeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStir well.\u003c\/strong\u003e Don't tint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply one full coat\u003c\/strong\u003e at 150 sq ft per 3.79 L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor the 30-minute rating,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a second coat after 2 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eHow much fire retardant paint do I need?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the calculator above. Each 3.79 L covers 150 sq ft per coat, and an 18.9 L pail covers 750 sq ft. For 1,000 sq ft of walls and ceiling, one coat takes about 7 gallons (a pail plus two gallons), and two coats take about 14. Apply it at the full rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eOne coat or two?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne full coat gives the Class A rating under ASTM E84 \/ UL 723 and CAN\/ULC S-102. Two coats give Class A in the 30-minute extended ASTM E2768 test. Check which one your project calls for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eHow does intumescent paint work?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen it's heated, FR-210 swells into a thick, cellular char layer. That layer insulates the surface underneath, slows the spread of flame and cuts down smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eWill it meet building code for a basement or rental unit?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFR-210 gives a Class A flame spread rating, which is what many flame-spread requirements ask for. It is not an hourly fire-resistance rating and doesn't replace fire-rated drywall separations. Requirements vary by municipality, so confirm with your building inspector before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eHow do I make sure I get the rating?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply it at no more than 150 sq ft per 3.79 L, which is 10.7 mils wet and 5.2 mils dry. Don't stretch it, and don't thin it with more than 236 mL of water per can. A wet film gauge is the easiest way to check as you go. Rough or porous surfaces use more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eCan I paint it over my existing paint?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, if the old paint is sound, clean and dry. Scrape anything peeling, sand glossy areas dull and prime any bare spots first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eDo I need a primer?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn bare surfaces, yes. Use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aqua-lock-plus-primer-sealer\"\u003eAqua Lock Plus\u003c\/a\u003e on drywall, plaster, wood and masonry, Prime Lock Plus on wood that bleeds, and a metal primer on metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eCan I tint it or paint over it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Moore says not to tint FR-210. To get a colour, topcoat it with a regular acrylic paint. That won't affect the flame spread rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eCan I use it outside or on floors?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. FR-210 is for interior walls, ceilings and trim only. For exterior wood, look at \u003ca href=\"\/products\/flame-control-exterior-guard-basecoat-20-20a\"\u003eFlame Control Exterior Guard Basecoat\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eFR-210 or Flame Control 20-20A?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth are interior, water-based, Class A intumescent paints. FR-210 is made by Benjamin Moore, with a flame spread index of 0 and a CAN\/ULC S-102 rating. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/flame-control-20-20a\"\u003eFlame Control 20-20A\u003c\/a\u003e also comes in black.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INSL-X","offers":[{"title":"3.79L (150 sqft) \/ White","offer_id":40162983673911,"sku":"FR21009F-01","price":147.93,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18.9L (750 sqft) \/ White","offer_id":40162983706679,"sku":"FR21009F-05","price":699.93,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/5400\/2231\/products\/Insl-X_Fire_Retardant_Paint_Flat_FR-210_600x_a26de051-f82f-4281-8695-6628781d949a.png?v=1681867143","url":"https:\/\/thepaintpeople.com\/products\/fire-retardant-paint-flat-fr-210","provider":"The Paint People","version":"1.0","type":"link"}