Our Services
Fire Escape Painting
Specialist anti-corrosion painting for fire escapes and external metalwork
About This Service
Fire escapes and external structural steelwork are safety-critical components that must be maintained to a legal standard. Corroded, poorly maintained fire escapes are not only a safety hazard but also a liability. We provide specialist anti-corrosion painting systems for fire escapes, external staircases and other structural metalwork.
What Fire Escape Painting Involves
- Wire brushing or mechanical preparation to remove existing corrosion
- Application of rust converter to any remaining corrosion
- Application of zinc phosphate or zinc-rich primer
- Application of intermediate and finish coats in required colour
- Painting of all handrails, stair treads, platforms and connections
- Application of anti-slip coating to stair treads where required
Why Use a Professional?
Fire escape painting is a safety-critical operation requiring knowledge of the correct paint systems for structural steel. Using the wrong products will lead to rapid corrosion and failure. We use professionally specified anti-corrosion systems that comply with current standards.
Our Process
Preparation
We wire brush or mechanically clean all steel surfaces to remove corrosion, mill scale and failing paint.
Rust Treatment
We apply rust converter to any remaining corrosion to stabilise it before priming.
Priming
We apply an anti-corrosion zinc-rich or zinc phosphate primer to all prepared steel surfaces.
Finish Coats
We apply two coats of finish paint in the required colour, plus anti-slip coating to tread surfaces.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should fire escapes be repainted?
Typically every four to six years for exterior steel in normal conditions, though coastal locations may require more frequent maintenance.
Do you carry out a condition report?
We can provide a written condition report on the state of a fire escape before commencing work, which may be required for insurance purposes.
Can you paint fire escapes at height?
Yes — we have full access equipment for working at height on fire escapes and external metalwork.
Are your anti-corrosion systems tested and approved?
We use industry-standard anti-corrosion systems from leading suppliers including Sherwin-Williams, Rustoleum and Jotun.
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We provide free, no-obligation written quotes for all fire escape painting work across Somerset, Bristol, Bath and the surrounding area.
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“Our commercial building's fire escape had become badly corroded. Decorama prepared and repainted it to a very high standard. The work has been sign off by our facilities manager.”
— Building Manager, Bristol
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Contact Decorama Ltd today for a free, no-obligation quote for fire escape painting. Serving Somerset, Bristol, Bath and surrounding areas.