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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

Qwik Spray vs High Pressure Spray for Truck Bedliner: Which to Use?

Qwik Spray vs High Pressure Spray for Truck Bedliner: Which to Use? VFI offers several products to accommodate the application of spray-on truck bedliner. The... 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Is Polyurea?

What Is Polyurea? Polyurea is a two-component polymer produced through a process known as step-growth polymerization. This process is the chemical reaction between an isocyanate... Read More

Spray-On vs Drop-In Bedliner: Which is Better?

Spray-on vs Drop-in Bedliner: Which Is Better? Spray-on and drop-in bedliners offer truck beds extra protection from daily use and abuse. Whether you’re using your... 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

Polyurea vs Polyurea Hybrid: How to Tell the Difference

Polyurea vs Polyurea Hybrid: How to Tell the Difference Polyurea and polyurea hybrids are used for a similar purpose, as they are both sprayable coatings... 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

New Fire-Retardant Hard Coat System

Volatile Free, Inc. formulated the industry’s first polyurethane hard coat cartridge system with fire retardant qualities. The hard coat was designed for long-lasting protection of…

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