What Is Foamcoating?
Foamcoating is a specialized manufacturing process that involves the application of a polyurethane coating onto a foam substrate, resulting in a durable, seamless surface. The foam substrate can be made of various polyurethane foams and can be shaped into a variety of forms and sizes. The polyurethane coating provides a protective layer that is resistant to impact, abrasion, and weathering, making it an ideal material for furniture, décor, and architectural elements. Foamcoating can be customized to achieve different textures and finishes, ranging from a smooth and glossy surface to a rough and tactile finish. This process is widely used in the design industry to create unique and visually striking products that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Foamcoating Type
SoftFlex®
Very thin and super flexible coating, colored into the mass with a UV stable pigment, 3-6 layer system. Indoor usage, semi strong, slightly bumpy surface and has a “soft touch” feeling.
FlexPlus®
Flexplus is an advanced 3 layer coating system, with an elastic PU, the endlack has a special soft touch feeling, also here a UV stable pigment, very strong, indoor / outdoor usage, smooth surface.
HardCoat®
Based onto the same technique as Proflex but with different chemicals it provides a solid hard topcoat to be compared as polyester. Indoor / outdoor usage, also with a UV stable end lack, slightly bumpy surface, extremely strong and hard.
ViroFlex Additive®
VIROFLEX formulation is a one-component polyurethane-polysiloxane additive which has the characteristic of being a disinfectant and has a mechanical and non-chemical effect on micro-organisms.
Technological process
1. Design input
Design / create your seating element or object. We need a DXF or DWG for this.
2. Foam cutting
Based on the supplied DXF / DWG the CNC cutting machine will cut the foam towards your designed shape. Different types of foam density are possible.
3. Coating
Spraying the coating that is decided for this project and usage.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Regular cleaning (weekly) is needed to keep your product in a nice condition. Use warm water with a soft detergent and cotton cloth. We advice the FlexPlus cleanerTM , a special universal cleaner for maintenance and keeping your product fresh.
Advice for outdoor usage for FlexPlusTM products:
Weekly cleaning is needed to keep your product clean and avoid staining
Storage: keep your furniture inside and dry during extreme weather conditions.
Remark: dirt that is left onto the furniture will settle into the skin of the coating and leaves marks
Things that should be avoided on FlexPlusTM products:
