Painting contractors looking to stand out from their competitors now have a unique opportunity to add bushfire protection to their services, thanks to FIRECOAT and the National Painting and Decorating Institute.
The institute’s new training course in intumescent coatings focuses on the groundbreaking FIRECOAT range of fire-resistant paints – the first coatings in the world to achieve a BAL-40 rating for bushfire protection.
The new, nationally recognised qualification equips paint contractors with the expertise to correctly apply these game-changing products and help customers protect their homes and properties from bushfire loss and damage.
FIRECOAT Exterior and Interior paints are the first products released to market in a range developed by Flame Security International and the University of New South Wales to combat the devastation and destruction caused by bushfires. Correct application of the undercoats provides buildings with an unprecedented level of resistance to damage if fire breaks out.
Even though FIRECOAT is as easy to apply as regular paint, not all home and building owners have the time, resources or confidence to do the job themselves. That’s where the National Painting and Decorating Institute’s certification course can give contractors a leading edge in business.
After 6 months in development, the Intumescent Coatings course launched in Victoria in August. Study consists of around 4 hours of theory, delivered online, plus 4 hours of practical training, and graduates achieve a nationally recognised certification.
Word is spreading rapidly about FIRECOAT, and the first trainees were quick to take up the opportunity to be part of the future of fire protection.
‘Some of Australia’s leading painting contractors – including G Weyers Painting Service, National Painting Group, Murphy Brothers Painting Services, Revive & Restore Painting and Maintenance, and Protecta Roof Painting Services – are now trained and certified to apply the world's first bushfire-resistant paint,’ says Daniel Wurm, Painters Institute.
‘The training prepares painting contractors to correctly apply paints that prevent houses burning down during bushfire events.’ - Daniel Wurm
With Australia being the most fire-prone country in the world, these specialist skills offer savvy painters the potential for business and reputational growth.
Give your business a leading edge: find out how you can become a certified FIRECOAT painting contractor here
