Anti-corrosion coatings

CG HeatShield™

A high-temperature inorganic sealant that marries with CeramycGuard™ to form a heat-tolerant glass-phase system, protecting concrete against fire, extreme heat and thermal radiance.

Concrete surface treated with Zirconia's ceramic system

Built for fire, heat and thermal radiance

Concrete under fire, intense sun or high-temperature industrial conditions faces thermal loads that standard coatings cannot survive. CG HeatShield™ is a high-temperature penetrating inorganic sealant formulated to handle exactly those conditions.

Applied over a cured CeramycGuard™ base, it marries with the ceramic surface to form a durable, heat-tolerant glass-phase system. It seals the concrete against corrosion at the pore level and shields that surface from fire, radiant heat and thermal shock, with a 77% Solar Reflective Index that keeps it from heating in the sun. Neither layer delaminates under thermal cycling.

CG HeatShield at a glance

  • High-temperature inorganic glass-phase sealant
  • Applied over CeramycGuard™
  • 77% Solar Reflective Index
  • Protects against fire and thermal radiance
  • Rated for extreme radiant heat
  • Chemically bonded to the substrate
  • Non-porous sealed surface
  • Corrosion resistant beneath the coat
  • No delamination under thermal shock

Two-product system

CeramycGuard™ base. CG HeatShield™ top-coat.

CG HeatShield™ does not work alone. It is the second layer of a complete protection system. CeramycGuard™ is applied first, bonding chemically to the concrete and sealing the pore network. Once cured, CG HeatShield™ is applied over it, adding the high-temperature glass-phase heat and fire resistance that standard coatings cannot provide.

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CeramycGuard™ base coat

Chemically bonds to the concrete surface, forming an alumina-silicate composite skin that seals the pore network and prevents corrosive agents from reaching the reinforcing steel beneath.

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CG HeatShield™ top-coat

Applied over the cured CeramycGuard™ coat, it marries with the ceramic surface to add a high-temperature glass-phase layer that resists fire, radiant heat and thermal shock without delaminating from the substrate.

Recommended uses

Where the CG HeatShield system is specified

Fire-exposed structures

Protects concrete surfaces in wildfire-prone regions and fire-risk buildings, preserving them against flame and thermal radiance.

High-heat industrial

Guards concrete plinths, hearths and floors adjacent to high-temperature furnaces, kilns and process equipment.

Solar heat reduction

A 77% Solar Reflective Index keeps treated surfaces from heating up in direct sun, reducing thermal load on the structure.

Petrochemical and refinery structures

Shields concrete in zones exposed to process heat, flaring events and accidental thermal release.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Does CG HeatShield™ work without CeramycGuard™ as the base coat?

No. CG HeatShield™ is designed as a top-coat applied over a cured CeramycGuard™ base. The two products work as a system: CeramycGuard™ provides the chemical bond to the concrete and seals the pore network, while CG HeatShield™ adds the high-temperature glass-phase heat and fire resistance layer on top.

What heat exposures is the system rated for?

The CeramycGuard™ and CG HeatShield™ system is engineered for extreme radiant heat, fire exposure and thermal radiance, and carries a 77% Solar Reflective Index. Contact our technical team for specific temperature ratings relevant to your application.

How is CG HeatShield™ applied?

CG HeatShield™ is applied by brush or roller over a fully cured CeramycGuard™ coat. Surface preparation and cure intervals between coats are specified in the Technical Data Sheet. Application follows the same contractor process used for CeramycGuard™.

Specify CG HeatShield for your project.

Request the technical data sheet or talk to our team about applying the CeramycGuard and CG HeatShield system to your concrete structure.