Frequently Asked Questions

Top Fire Stop Frequently Asked Questions

Top Fire Stop Paint is probably the worlds best performing fire retarding paint.

When applied correctly in two coats, or where required with its primer, it outperforms all other competitors in the market today. With additional coats only extending its performance.

Fire retardant paints are most frequently used in large scale industrial spaces, public buildings and facilities, or on new builds. They can also be used on smaller DIY projects. Especially now as Top Fire Stop is applied in the same way as any other paint for interior decorating use but with its added protective elements.

Whether you’re looking to comply with safety legislation for your building, including complying with steel structure requirements to use intumescent coatings for structural steels, or just want to make sure your home, café, restaurant, hotel,

guesthouse, warehouse or office has a dependable, reassuring extra layer of fire protection.

Please note that to achieve a correct assessment of your fire risk you must include assessments on doors, windows, curtains and all furnishings of any space being assessed.

Fire protection doesn’t have to be hard work so we are happy to address any queries to assist you in achieving correct fire and smoke protection in your buildings.

Yes. Top Fire Stop Paint can be ordered in almost all colours but not transparent. Just quote us the code from the RAL colour charts and we will confirm a match.

At the moment New Nano Tech UK is supplying a minimum of ½ a container per order. In due course once our warehouses are completed we will be able to supply smaller orders.

We can supply tins in a size to suit your requirements, 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 litre tins.

Top Fire Stop must be kept out of direct sunlight and always above 1 degree Celsius for long term storage. If stored correctly the paint has a shelf life of over 4 years.

Yes. Wooden Fire doors and wooden window frames can be painted with the Top Fire Stop paint to upgrade the fire ratings.

A rule of thumb is that the primer and or the paint must be applied to a dust free, oil free, clean dry surface and that the paint must be completely dry to the touch prior to the next coat being applied.

On average we expect 2 hr drying times per coat in a room of normal temperature and humidity. Ensure dryness by touching.

The paint can be applied for interior and exterior use. However it must be applied in dry conditions and allowed to dry prior to further coats being added.

No. Top Fire Stop comes ready to use and only requires simple manual mixing to ensure conformity. The paint must not be mixed with other additives nor should any water be added to it as this will degrade its fire and smoke retarding properties.

Please send us an email with your requirements and details and we will respond with specific pricing and delivery schedules for your order.