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Liquid Rubber for Decorative Concrete Stamps

Liquid Rubber for Decorative Concrete Stamps When it comes to making decorative concrete stamps, liquid rubber is typically the most desired material for the job.... Read More

Why Is My Urethane Foam Not Expanding / Collapsing?

Why Is My Urethane Foam Not Expanding / Collapsing? If you’re familiar with rigid or semi-flexible urethane foam, you know that each product has its... Read More

High-Quality Foam Coatings for Small Theming Projects

High-Quality Foam Coatings for Small Theming Projects Foam coats for theming projects like sculptures, props, and architectural shapes are desirable for small fabricators, scene shops,... Read More

Protect Work Trucks with Abrasion & Slip Resistant Coatings

Protect Work Trucks with Abrasion & Slip Resistant Coatings Construction, emergency, and utility vehicles are all integral parts of day-to-day life in various industries. Heavy-duty... Read More

What Is Causing Bubbles or Blisters in My Polyurea/Hybrid Coating?

What Is Causing Bubbles or Blisters in My Polyurea/Hybrid Coating? Once you’ve applied a fresh layer of polyurea or hybrid coating to a surface, the... Read More

How to Create Durable Foam Halloween Decorations

How to Create Durable Foam Halloween Decorations Since most Halloween and holiday décor or facades are meant for the outdoors, they must be strong enough... Read More

Do I Need a Protective Coating for My Trailer?

Do I Need a Protective Coating for My Trailer? Because trailers take a beating in transport, a protective coating is essential to keep them in... Read More

Why Isn’t My Polyurea or Hybrid Coating Adhering to the Surface?

Why Isn't My Polyurea or Hybrid Coating Adhering to the Surface? If you notice your polyurea or hybrid coating isn’t adhering to the surface, several... Read More

Why Is My Urethane Rubber Mold Sticky?

Why Is My Urethane Rubber Mold Sticky? Some urethane rubber users have come to us and are confused as to why their rubber is sticky... Read More

Liquid Rubber for Concrete Stone Molds

Liquid Rubber for Concrete Stone Molds Ensuring you have the right liquid rubber material to make concrete stone molds is important to the success of... Read More

Why Is My Urethane Mold Deforming?

Why Is My Urethane Mold Deforming? So, you’ve done everything right in the process of making your mold, but after you’ve demolded it, it’s begun... Read More

Why Can’t I Remove My Casting from My Urethane Mold?

Why Can't I Remove My Casting from My Urethane Mold? Some urethane rubber users have run into issues with being unable to remove their concrete... Read More

Why Is My Urethane Rubber Mold Not Drying?

Why Is My Urethane Rubber Mold Not Drying? VFI has had customers using two-component urethane rubber come to us saying their material is not drying... Read More

Do I Need to Use a Release Agent with Urethane Rubber?

Do I Need to Use a Release Agent with Urethane Rubber? Release agents are required for any application when making a two-part urethane rubber mold... Read More

Why Are There Bubbles in My Urethane Rubber?

Why Are There Bubbles in My Urethane Rubber? We’ve come across urethane rubber users in the past who have wondered why there are bubbles in... Read More

How Much Liquid Rubber Do I Need to Make a Mold?

How Much Liquid Rubber Do I Need to Make a Mold? Before making a mold, the most important thing to consider is how much liquid... Read More

Qwik Spray vs High Pressure Spray for Hard Coat: Which to Use?

Qwik Spray vs High Pressure Spray for Hard Coat: Which to Use? The two most common spray methods VFI hard coat products utilize are Qwik... Read More

How to Use a Brushable Hard Coat + Testing for Recoat Window

How to Use a Brushable Hard Coat + Testing for Recoat Window Knowing how to use a brushable hard coat can save you money on... Read More

Why Is My Hard Coat Cracking?

Why Is My Hard Coat Cracking? Hard coats are supposed to be durable protection over surfaces like EPS foam for theming, so why are customers... Read More

How to Fix Holes or Cracks in Urethane Hard Coat?

How to Fix Holes or Cracks in Urethane Hard Coat? Accidents can happen when using urethane hard coats over EPS foam shapes, signs, and props.... Read More

Why Is My Hard Coat Project Failing?

Why Is My Hard Coat Project Failing? In the past, we’ve had customers think they could use a hard coat in a casting capacity for... Read More

Why Isn’t My Urethane Hard Coat Drying?

Why Isn’t My Urethane Hard Coat Drying? Customers of urethane hard coats have called VFI asking why their urethane hard coat isn’t drying. Mix ratio,... Read More

Why Should You Hard Coat EPS Foam Props?

Why Should You Hard Coat EPS Foam Props? There are several reasons that you should hard coat EPS foam props. If they are being used... Read More

Why Is My Urethane Hard Coat Bubbling?

Why Is My Urethane Hard Coat Bubbling? Customers of polyurethane coatings have called VFI about bubbles forming while mixing their material or when the material... Read More

Differences Between Silicone, Latex, and Urethane Molding Rubber

Differences Between Silicone, Latex, and Urethane Molding Rubber Learning the differences between silicone, latex, and urethane molding rubbers can help you determine which material is... Read More

VFI Coatings to Protect Flexible Surfaces

VFI Coatings to Protect Flexible Surfaces Volatile Free, Inc. has formed a niche line of softer coatings that provide certain applications with much-needed flexibility and... Read More

Understanding the Properties of Industrial Polyurea and Hybrid Coatings

Understanding the Properties of Industrial Polyurea and Hybrid Coatings Understanding the properties of industrial polyurea and hybrid coatings is essential for proper use. Some industrial... Read More

When to Upgrade a Qwik Spray Gun to a High Pressure Spray Rig

When to Upgrade a Qwik Spray Gun to a High Pressure Spray Rig For those who have been spraying two-component polymer coatings for a while,... Read More

Understanding the Properties of Urethane Hard Coats

Understanding the Properties of Urethane Hard Coats Understanding the properties of urethane hard coats is essential to picking the best material for theming projects. They... Read More

Sprayable Plastic Coating for Theming & Attractions

Sprayable Plastic Coatings for Theming & Attractions The main job of a sprayable plastic coating for theming and attractions is to protect foam surfaces from... Read More

What Is Polyurea Hybrid?

What Is Polyurea Hybrid? Polyurea hybrids have been closely confused and mistaken for a polyurea. While they have some components of polyureas, they are vastly... Read More

Cast Stone vs Manufactured Stone Veneer: Which Should You Use?

Cast Stone vs Manufactured Stone Veneer: Which Should You Use? You may think the architectural elements you see on commercial and residential buildings are made... Read More

Urethane Molding and Casting Materials

Urethane Molding and Casting Materials Industry professionals can greatly benefit from various molding and casting materials when it comes to making structural and architectural concrete... Read More

What Is a 2 Part Polyurethane Rubber Kit?

What Is a 2 Part Polyurethane Rubber Kit? A 2 part polyurethane rubber kit, or 2K polyurethane, is commonly used in the construction industry as... Read More

Advantages of Using a Form Coating Epoxy

Advantages of Using a Form Coating Epoxy There are several advantages of using a form coating epoxy over expensive precast forms, surfaces, and molds. Forms... Read More

Why Is My Urethane Rubber Mold Expanding?

Why Is My Urethane Rubber Mold Expanding? Liquid urethane rubber molds shrink from low temperatures, but problems also arise if they are used in warm... Read More

Understanding the Properties of Liquid Urethane Rubber

Understanding the Properties of Liquid Urethane Rubber It is always essential to look at the properties of liquid urethane rubber when choosing a material for... Read More

What Is Shore Hardness & Why Does It Matter?

What is Shore Hardness & Why Does It Matter? Shore hardness is a property that determines how hard a material is, or rather, its resistance…

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How to Seal Styrofoam for Outdoor Use

How to Seal Styrofoam for Outdoor Use There are several ways to seal styrofoam for outdoor use. You should prioritize weather-resistant materials to seal the... Read More

How to Use a Form Coat Epoxy

How to Use a Form Coat Epoxy Learning how to use a form coat epoxy is important for generating multiple quality castings when using abrasive... Read More

Volatile Free, Inc. Releases Form Coat Epoxy for the Protection of Precast Forms

Volatile Free, Inc. Releases Form Coat Epoxy for the Protection of Precast Forms Brookfield, Wisconsin – (May 16, 2024) – Volatile Free, Inc. announced the... Read More

Fire Tested Foam Hard Coat for Indoor and Outdoor Use

Fire Tested Foam Hard Coat for Indoor and Outdoor Use Fire tested foam hard coats are designed to protect and harden foam sculptures, parts, and... Read More

What Is a Brushable Hard Coat for Foam?

What Is a Brushable Hard Coat for Foam? A brushable hard coat for foam is a coating formulated to be applied by brush or trowel... Read More

VFI Styrofoam Hard Coating to Protect Against Elements

VFI Styrofoam Hard Coating to Protect Against Elements Volatile Free, Inc. has been manufacturing styrofoam hard coatings since the start of the company almost 30... Read More

Why is UV Stability Important for Spray-in Bed Liner?

Why Is UV Stability Important for Spray-in Bed liner? UV stability is important to prevent your spray-in bed liner from deteriorating. Spray-in bed liners provide... Read More

How to Repair Spray-in Truck Bedliner

How to Repair Spray-in Truck Bedliner Spray-in truck bedliner is a useful accessory for protecting pickup truck beds, work trucks, and recreational vehicles from damage... Read More

Differences Between Spray-on Bedliners

Differences Between Spray-on Bedliners Understanding the differences between spray-on bed liners is important to determine the best protection for your truck. No matter the type,... Read More

VFI Is More Than Just Spray in Truck Bedliner

VFI Is More Than Just Spray in Truck Bedliner Volatile Free, Inc. has been manufacturing polyurea hybrid spray in truck bedliner since our beginning—which was... Read More

Volatile Free, Inc. Releases New Polyurethane Rubber Line with Best-In-Class Release Characteristics

Volatile Free, Inc. Releases New Polyurethane Rubber Line with Best-In-Class Release Characteristics Brookfield, Wisconsin–(Newsfile Corp. – January 18, 2024) – Volatile Free, Inc. today announced…

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Vacuum Degassing vs Pressure Potting: Are They Necessary?

Vacuum Degassing vs Pressure Potting: Are They Necessary? Vacuum degassing and pressure potting are techniques professionals use to get clear, bubble-free molds and castings. Either... Read More