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Fireproof coating/paint for rebar rods [Oregon] 

November 18, 2007 Hello, I am starting a business which will use rebar rods in a consumer environment. It will be exposed to very high heat (wood fire). Rebar by itself is ugly and rusts easily. I want to paint/coat it with a fireproof covering (preferably black). Or, even better (and this is a stretch), a glow in the dark, flame-proof coating. Can anyone give me any ideas? I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you, Greg Bassine Manufacturer of secondary products - Tigard, Oregon, USA November 20, 2007 Hi Greg, As far as I know there are two types of coating, fire retardant and intumescent paints. Type these two names into Google to obtain a vast array of information and names of contacts who can supply the right product for your new project. Best of luck. Terry Hickling Martex Paints Ltd    Birmingham, UK November 20, 2007 Porcelain coatings, although not actually paint, would be ideal for this. And if the re-bar is red hot they will glow :-) But that's not something you can field apply, you would need to contract with a porcelaining jobshop. Ted Mooney, P.E.  finishing.com Brick, New Jersey