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How to Seal Foam for Durability on Theming Projects

How to Seal Foam for Durability on Theming Projects Do you have to repeatedly replace your foam props, sculptures, custom signs, and other structures due... Read More

7 Benefits of Using a Urethane Hard Coat for EPS Theming

7 Benefits of Using a Urethane Hard Coat for EPS Theming Using EPS foam to build props, statues, architectural forms, and more is becoming more... Read More

How To Determine Coverage Rates for Coating Projects

How To Determine Coverage Rates for Coating Projects Before applying a protective coating, the most important thing to consider is how much material you will... Read More

Why Is My EPS Foam Bending After Applying a Hard Coat?

Why Is My EPS Foam Bending After Applying a Hard Coat? If you’re working with long, thin EPS boards and urethane hard coats for your... 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What Is Polyurethane?

What Is Polyurethane? Since the 1930s, polyurethane has become a popular material used in a handful of applications. Polyurethane is chains of urethane linkages called... Read More

What Can You Spray on Styrofoam to Make It Hard?

What Can You Spray on Styrofoam to Make It Hard? There are plenty of sprayable materials you can use to harden Styrofoam. Styrofoam is a... Read More

Is Polyurethane Rubber or Plastic?

Is Polyurethane Rubber or Plastic? While there has been some confusion on the matter, polyurethane is neither rubber nor plastic. It often looks and feels... Read More

Thermoset vs Thermoplastic: Which is Better?

Thermoset vs Thermoplastic: Which is Better? When looking at thermoset vs thermoplastic, choosing the best material for your project will highly depend on the application,... Read More