Steel Fire Protection Specialists

FireCoatings is a specialist contractor delivering compliant intumescent coatings and passive fire protection for structural steel across commercial and industrial projects. Our work is defined by technical control, disciplined application and verified performance on site. We focus on doing the fundamentals properly — correct preparation, controlled application and documented quality — to ensure every system we install performs as designed under fire conditions.

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Specialists in structural steel fire protection

We work with main contractors, steel fabricators, fire engineers, developers and QSs to deliver compliant intumescent coatings and passive fire-protection systems for structural steel. From new-build steel frames to existing structures requiring upgrade or remedial work, we manage every stage with precision and accountability.

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FireCoatings & NuColour Ltd

FireCoatings.co.uk operates as a specialist brand within the NuColour Ltd business. NuColour sits at the core of the operation, housing the leadership, health and safety function, quality systems, training, compliance and accreditations that underpin all of our work.

This structure ensures every service delivered under the FireCoatings name benefits from the same consistent standards, professional management and disciplined approach to safety and quality.

From the founder

“FireCoatings exists to raise the standard of how structural steel fire protection is delivered, through technical control, clear communication and professional site practice. That commitment underpins every project we take on.”

Myles Howson

Managing Director

Origins

Our Journey into Structural Steel Fire Protection

FireCoatings is built on years of hands-on experience in protective coatings, with a clear progression into specialist structural steel fire protection. The timeline below highlights how the business has evolved, from its foundations in professional coating work to becoming a dedicated, process-led contractor delivering compliant intumescent systems on commercial and industrial projects.

Pre-2020 — Foundations in Painting & Coatings

Before forming NuColour, the business was built on years of hands-on experience working as a sole trader in painting and coatings. This period laid the technical foundations that still shape how we work today, attention to detail, disciplined preparation and pride in finish.

April 2020 — NuColour Is Founded

NuColour was established in April 2020 with a clear focus on specialist protective coatings for commercial and industrial environments. From the outset, the business was structured around airless spraying, controlled application and professional site delivery rather than general decorative work.

2021 — Move Into Structural Steel & Intumescent Coatings

The following year, NuColour began carrying out structural steel fire protection and intumescent coating works. A long-term client approached us for advice and delivery on an intumescent coatings project they were involved in, marking a key turning point in the business. From that point on, fire protection for steel became a core service.

2021 — Early Investment in QA & Compliance

From the start of intumescent works, NuColour invested heavily in quality assurance, Wet Film Thickness (WFT) control and compliance systems. Rather than treating QA as an add-on, structured monitoring, logging and documentation were embedded into daily site operations from day one.

2022 — Repeat Work From Main Contractors

By 2022, the business was delivering repeat intumescent and steel fire-protection works for main contractors, reflecting growing trust in NuColour’s technical approach, reliability and ability to deliver compliant outcomes on live construction projects.

Today — Specialist Steel Fire Protection

Today, NuColour operates as an established specialist in structural steel fire protection, delivering intumescent coatings across new-build and existing steel projects. FireCoatings.co.uk has been launched as a dedicated specialist brand, built on years of real-world experience, structured systems and a proven, process-led approach to fire protection.

Services Overview

Specialist Steel Fire Protection Services

We provide a complete range of structural steel fire-protection services, covering new-build construction, existing steel upgrades and certified intumescent coating systems. All works are delivered with the same focus on controlled application, quality assurance and documented compliance.

Intumescent Coatings

Multi-coat systems for structural steel meeting fire-rating requirements and building control standards.

New-Build Protection

Fire protection applied to steel frames during construction, ensuring compliance from the outset.

Existing Upgrades

Refurbishment and remedial works on steel structures requiring enhanced fire-rating or system replacement.

Full Certification

WFT verification, environmental monitoring and compliance documentation for building control and insurance approval.

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Methodology

How We Deliver Compliant Steel Fire Protection

Every project is delivered through a structured, process-led approach designed to ensure accuracy, compliance and consistency on site. From early engagement through to controlled application, our methodology focuses on planning, technical control and verification at every stage of the works.

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Early Engagement

We work closely with your team to understand project requirements, timelines and fire-rating specifications.

Detailed Surveys

Site assessment of steel sections, environmental conditions, substrate condition and compatibility with existing coatings.

Controlled Application

Precise intumescent coating application with WFT monitoring, environmental logging and layer-by-layer inspection throughout.

Assurance

Compliance & Accountability at Every Stage

We prioritise wet film thickness control, environmental logging, product traceability and layer-by-layer inspection throughout application. Comprehensive documentation ensures building control approval, insurance acceptance and assured project sign-off.

Partners

Who We Work Alongside

We work in close coordination with the wider project team to ensure steel fire protection is delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements. Our role often sits alongside principal contractors, steel fabricators, fire engineers, QSs and site managers, allowing fire protection to be integrated seamlessly into live construction environments.

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Main Contractors

We integrate seamlessly into your project delivery and compliance schedules.

Steel Fabricators

Pre-install and post-install intumescent application with full traceability.

Specialists

Fire Engineers, Developers and Project Managers

Clear communication and reliable delivery on every structural steel project.

Featured Projects

Steel Fire Protection Delivered

Representative projects demonstrating our methodology across sectors and steel types.

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Intumescent Fire Protection & Structural Steel Coating

297 Oxford Street, London

297 Oxford Street – Structural Steel Fire Protection Upgrade

Fire protection upgrade to exposed structural steel using intumescent coatings, delivered during night shifts to maintain programme continuity.

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Intumescent Fire Protection – Structural Steel

P&G Manufacturing Facility, Tilbury / Grays, Essex

Procter & Gamble – Structural Steel Fire Protection Upgrade

Application of a 60-minute intumescent fire protection system to structural steel within a live manufacturing environment.

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Intumescent Fire Protection & Decorative Coating

Devonshire House, 1 Mayfair Place, London, W1J

Devonshire House – Structural Steel Fire Protection Upgrade

Intumescent fire protection applied to exposed structural steel following mechanical preparation, delivering a 120-minute fire rating within a live office environment.

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Intumescent Fire Protection & Structural Steel Coating

297 Oxford Street, London

297 Oxford Street – Structural Steel Fire Protection Upgrade

Fire protection upgrade to exposed structural steel using intumescent coatings, delivered during night shifts to maintain programme continuity.

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Intumescent Fire Protection – Structural Steel

P&G Manufacturing Facility, Tilbury / Grays, Essex

Procter & Gamble – Structural Steel Fire Protection Upgrade

Application of a 60-minute intumescent fire protection system to structural steel within a live manufacturing environment.

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Intumescent Fire Protection & Decorative Coating

Devonshire House, 1 Mayfair Place, London, W1J

Devonshire House – Structural Steel Fire Protection Upgrade

Intumescent fire protection applied to exposed structural steel following mechanical preparation, delivering a 120-minute fire rating within a live office environment.

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Testimonials

“Working with Foster & Reeves was a completely different experience from other contractors we’ve dealt with in the past. From day one, they took the time to understand our operational needs.”

Sarah Donovan

CEO, Harborview Development

Testimonials

“Working with Foster & Reeves was a completely different experience from other contractors we’ve dealt with in the past. From day one, they took the time to understand our operational needs.”

Sarah Donovan

CEO, Harborview Development