Intumescent Fireproofing for Nebraska's Most Demanding Projects
K and M Painting is one of the few painting contractors in Nebraska certified by both Cafco/Isolatek and Albi Protective Coatings — trusted by general contractors, architects, and institutional owners including military, school, and university facilities.
Protecting Structural Steel from Fire — Without Sacrificing the Look
Intumescent coatings are engineered fireproofing systems that expand when exposed to high heat, forming an insulating char layer that slows the transfer of heat into structural steel. That delay buys critical time — for occupants to evacuate and for first responders to do their job — by keeping steel below the temperature at which it loses structural strength.
Built for Institutional- Grade Requirements
Exposed structural steel in lobbies, atriums, and open ceilings
Steel columns and beams in commercial, institutional, and mixed-use buildings
Military and government facility construction and renovation
School and university buildings, including occupied-campus projects
Fire protection retrofits on existing structural steel
Projects requiring a 1-, 2-, or 3-hour fire-resistance rating on steel members
Architecturally exposed structural steel (AESS) where finish quality matters
General Contractors A subcontractor who shows up with manufacturer certification in hand, meets your schedule, and hands you documentation your super doesn't have to chase.
Military & Government Facilities Experience working within the documentation, inspection, and quality-control expectations of military and government-funded construction, including USACE and installation-level projects.
Dual Manufacturer Certification K&M holds active certifications with both Isolatek and Albi Protective Coatings — the two leading intumescent coating manufacturers. Few painting contractors in the region carry both.
Code-Driven Application Every project is applied to the manufacturer's UL/ULC-tested dry film thickness (DFT) requirements, with documentation to support inspection and sign-off.
One Contractor, Full Scope As a full-service painting contractor, K&M can pair intumescent fireproofing with your architectural coatings, wall coverings, and specialty finishes on the same job — one point of contact, one schedule.
Field-Verified Documentation DFT readings and application records are logged in the field and available for your project file and AHJ inspection.
Unlike spray-applied fireproofing (SFRM), intumescent coatings can be finished to look like a standard architectural paint system, which makes them the preferred choice for exposed steel in lobbies, atriums, and other visible structural elements where appearance matters as much as code compliance.
Architects & Specifiers A certified applicator you can name in the spec with confidence, backed by DFT documentation that supports your fire protection narrative through inspection and closeout.
Schools & Universities Fireproofing work scheduled and sequenced around occupied campuses, summer shutdown windows, and the compliance standards institutional owners require.
Certified. Experienced. Accountable.
Common Applications
How a Project Comes Together
Get Your Project Specified Right the First Time
Review — We review your structural drawings, fire protection schedule, and specified DFT ratings.
Surface Prep — Steel is prepared to the coating manufacturer's specification for proper adhesion.
Application — Coating is applied in controlled lifts to reach the required dry film thickness.
Verification — DFT is measured and documented throughout application, not just at the end.
Sign-Off — Documentation is provided to support inspection and closeout.
Whether you're a general contractor, architect, or facilities owner at a military installation, school, or university, K and M can help you scope, bid, and execute intumescent fireproofing correctly — the first time.