Painting your Building Fire Escape in Chicago

A well maintained fire escape is critical to a building’s emergency plans. Fire escapes are required to be painted every 3 years in the city of Chicago. Painting can improve the look of your fire escape and building overall. 

If properly maintained, a fire escape should last as long as the building. A properly prepared surface will get you the most longevity out of your paint job. Selecting the appropriate protective coating, surface preparation and expert application are critical for achieving the desired performance of these coatings. Here’s how we paint a fire escape:

• We remove rust and old paint (loose, blistering, peeling or flaking) by using mechanical grinders and chipping hammers
• Our team collects and disposes of loose paint debris
• We wash the surface thoroughly to prep for new treatment
• Apply high quality performance primer
• Apply two paint coatings from Carboline, allowing it to dry completely

Why Carboline? Carboline protects steel and concrete from corrosion, abrasion and weathering. It is the ideal product for providing passive fire protection for industrial and commercial applications. We also supply a three-year warranty. 

As you know, fire escapes are key to survival in an emergency. Keeping it well maintained is the best insurance you can have. Fireproofing is recognized to play a crucial role in establishing building safety.