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Fireproof coating/paint for rebar rods  

+++++++ 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 +++++++ 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 +++++++ 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