Applications / What is Flame Retardant Surface Protection?

June 15, 2020

Different jobs have different demands and regulations. For some construction sites, fire safety standards require flame retardant (or fr-rated) products on-site to help prevent or slow the spread of fire. These include electrical wires and cables, fr clothing, and insulation materials, such as polystyrene and polyurethane foams. These specially treated products are especially important in healthcare facilities where a high level of protection from fire is needed to keep patients safe.

What does Flame Retardant mean?

What exactly is flame retardant? It is the process of adding a chemical substance to materials during the manufacturing process. It decreases a product’s flammability, and reduces the spread of fire on the jobsite (in the case of construction or renovations). These chemicals are added to many items such as baby products, construction and building materials, different types of surfaces, and flame resistant clothing.

Trimaco FR Products

Trimaco has you covered if you’re working on a jobsite that includes safety codes that require fr-rated products. We manufacture reliable fr-rated heavy-duty surface protection products that stand up to the demands of your job and reduce the risk of fire. These are perfect for floors and other surfaces during the construction and renovation processes.

Aqua Shield

Aqua Shield surface protector is a flame retardant, reusable floor protector that is leak-proof, maximum strength, and slip-resistant, making it extra safe for your jobsite. This dust-free, and easy to install protective floor covering is ideal for healthcare facilities and large construction jobs.

• Flame retardant surface protection
• Slip resistant, leak resistant, dust free
• Available in 10, 25 and 40mil options
• Durable and reusable
• Great for hospitals and data centers

Aqua Shield Spray Booth

Aqua Shield Spray Booth features all the great qualities of our original product but is anti-static and white for better visibility.

• Flame retardant surface protection
• Slip resistant, leak resistant, dust free
• Available in 10mil options
• Durable and reusable
• Great for hospitals and data centers
• White in colo

Flame retardant surface protection

Jobs that have strict fire safety standards require detailed planning, risk assessment, and implementation from experienced construction professionals. Trimaco offer’s two excellent options, dependent on your job’s needs. Feel free to contact us during your planning process to help make your jobsite as safe as possible, or explore our full line of surface protection products.