FAQs
If you are looking at any products from of our Vi Tools range you can do so by visiting our sister website, www.vidistribution.co.uk or find one of our trusted distributors in our distributor list
No, we only supply the consumables for laying your coatings but if you head on over to the Resin Flooring Association, www.ferfa.org.uk you will find a list of FeRFA accredited contractors.
Before proceeding with any resin paint installation, it’s crucial to assess whether your surface requires preparation. Inadequate surface preparation can result in application failure. Determine if grinding or sanding the floor is necessary.
Vi Tools provides a range of double faced sanding discs suitable for STR machines , diamond grinding discs and PCD grinding discs to facilitate thorough preparation. Additionally, consider whether priming your floor is needed before resin application.
Vi Tools Polyester Primer/Liquid DPM rollers are the perfect rollers for priming your floor before resin application and are available in a range of sizes, from 9” to 18” and available in a medium and long pile.
A resin floor is an extremely hard-wearing surface that involves applying multiple layers of liquid resin material to a floor surface to create a seamless, durable, and visually appealing finish.
Resin flooring is used in various settings including industrial warehouses, manufacturing plants, garages, hospitals, schools, retail spaces, and residential homes. The specific type of resin flooring used depends on factors such as the desired finish, durability requirements, chemical exposure, and budget. Professional installation is recommended to ensure proper application and long-lasting performance of resin flooring systems.
There are 5 types of resin flooring all with different properties.
Epoxy
Polyurethane
MMA
Polyurea
Polyaspartic
To learn more about the different types of resin, check out our blog page or visit FeRFA The Resin Flooring Association.
Yes, our products can be used to lay most types of garage floor paints.
Common garage floor paints include epoxy-based paints, acrylic paints, and latex-based paints. Epoxy paints are highly durable and resistant to chemicals, making them popular for garage floors. Additionally, there are specialised garage floor coatings like polyurea and polyaspartic coatings known for their quick drying times and high durability. When choosing a paint, consider factors such as the level of traffic in your garage, desired durability, and ease of application.
You will need to decide on what type of coating you will be using and purchase from your desired supplier and then decide on which of the Vi Tools products will be most suitable for you for application. You often find that manufacturers will provide specific guidelines on how and what to use to lay your resin or paint, please refer to the manufacturers guidelines of your chosen material.
We commonly recommend that for smaller jobs such as garage floors rollers such as our 9” or 12” Nylon Blue Stripe Resin Rollers are used alongside the relevant roller frame and poles and that either our 9” paint tray or 12” scuttle can be used to hold the material.
Vi Tools products to consider would be;
Plastic Paint tray or Scuttle
Spiked Shoes
Mixing Buckets
Mixing Paddle
Nylon Blue Stripe Resin Roller
9” Cage Roller Frame
12” Clip Release Double Arm Paint Roller Frame
Extension Poles
Before proceeding with any resin paint installation, it’s crucial to assess whether your surface requires preparation. Inadequate surface preparation can result in application failure. Determine if grinding or sanding the floor is necessary; Vi Tools provides a range of sanding discs, diamond grinding discs, or PCD discs to facilitate thorough preparation. Additionally, consider whether priming your floor is needed before resin application. Utilize the Vi Tools Polyester Roller for priming purposes.