GMoore Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Just built a quench tank frame (actual tank is metal) and am looking for a fire resistant paint for the wood. Suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaperPatched Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Your local Benjamin Moore dealer will have access to Insul-X LFR-110 fire retardant latex paint. Most paint dealers order once or twice a week this time of year. Price will vary from approx. $ 75.00 to $110.00 or so. So, I'd call more than one dealer and see what they will do for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Why do you need fire-retardant paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy k Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 JHCC - re-read the original post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 19 minutes ago, jeremy k said: JHCC - re-read the original post. I read the original post. I'm still wondering why someone would need fire-resistant paint for a quench tank frame -- and that's speaking as someone who uses a coal forge with a wooden frame. In other words, a quench tank isn't an application that's generally exposed to flame, unless the OP is planning to use it for oil quenching. In that case, I'd recommend a metal frame anyway, but without knowing the OP's intent, it's hard to make a recommendation -- and that's why I asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy k Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 I understand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 He's just being over cautious which is a lot better than taking risks he doesn't need to. Keeping flammable debris cleaned up like papers, wood shavings, etc. is a lot better precaution than treating lumber with flame retardents. Lumber takes a little work to get burning so if you do't leave HOT steel on it for a while it's not a problem. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Soak the wood with a saturated Borax solution. No other coating needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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