The Culprit

Methylene Bisphenyl Isocyanate (MDI) is used in hundreds of materials, such as fire retardants, protective coatings, automobile bumper components, and rigid foams found in almost every refrigerator and freezer in existence. It is also an essential part of any spray-on bed liner.

This extremely useful chemical must be used with caution. As a vapor, it is a very powerful respiratory sensitizer, as well as an eye, skin, & mucous membrane irritant. Exposure to high concentrations cause cough, shortness of breath, increased secretions, and chest pains. OSHA’s maximum amount or concentration of MDI that a worker may be exposed to is 20ppb.

The Claim

Some bedliner companies have been making big claims about the safety of application when it comes to their products. Even going as for as commissioning independent labs to conducts MDI level tests of their spray areas. They are even so bold as to tell you how effective their ventilation system removes vapors from the workplace. This should be a big red flag.

The Truth

A system that requires a custom ventilation system not only doesn’t sound safe, it also definitely doesn’t sound portable. This doesn’t even take into account the extra air compressor and air dryer that have to go with the system, not to mention the size of the generator needed to operate everything for real portability. Be careful about systems that make these types of claims. These alleged low pressure systems still require at least 50psi in order to move enough air to effectively spread the liner effectively. Only Vortex has the patented Whisper-Jet™ technology which can move higher volumes of air with only 8psi.

The extra pressure these systems require greatly increases atomization and spreads a cloud of overspray into the spray area. A Vortex system does not require a spray booth or special ventilation system in order to achieve a safe work environments. With only 8psi of pressure, Vortex virtually eliminates overspray and mess.

When your looking at a spray on bed-liner system, think what safe really is, as well as what it costs to achieve safe. When looking at the costs to start a business, ask about the need for a special spray environment and additional startup costs in order to even operate at what is considered legally safe.

The Problem

The garage of most homes is an inhospitable place where your car sleeps at night in the company of your Christmas decorations and other rarely or never used items. Of course you do see garages where there is no room for the car at all, where the space is occupied by so much stuff that garage is turned into a dead area of your home which is wasted. This may be due to the fact that a dingy garage is never going to be an inviting place to spend your time.

Where to start

When a part of your home looks good, your more likely to keep it clean and organized not to mention actually utilizing it. When you first step into your garage, look down. If you’re like many homeowners you see a dirty, stained, maybe even cracked floor. Granitex not only protects your garage floor, but keeps it looking great so you will actually want to be there. You garage can be a functional part of your home where you can park, service, and show off your mechanical wonders, such as ATVs, PWCs, and automobiles. Depending on the layout of your home, many garages also make excellent pantries.

Don’t wast one of your home’s great assets. turn your homes darker side into a valuable & attractive space that you and your family can use & enjoy. There are endless color choices, and chip combinations that can match any theme. Contact a dealer in your area to see how Vortex & Granitex can transform the look of your garage.

Home improvement has always been one of the biggest facets of the “do it yourself” world, among other things such as car repair, electronics and even healthcare. This has allowed people to find ways to use their own ingenuity to produce results rather than paying a professional. People do home repair or improvement in order to save money or even as a hobby. This trend has led to the great success of home improvement superstores such as Lowe’s or The Home Depot. Many projects are great to keep busy on the weekends and involve little risk. Other projects can be a little more tricky, sometimes requiring reading a “how to” book or watching a video.

Some home improvements such as long term floor coating can be more difficult or dangerous than others. The higher quality products require mixing materials which will then harden to form a protective coating over the surface, these substances can be very unforgiving if used improperly. Vortex offers a hands on training to every new dealer so that every chemical is handled properly to ensure the safety of the workers and the homeowner as well as insuring the quality of the end result. Specific surface preparation techniques are demonstrated to ensure that the Granitex will perform at it’s best (Granitex can easily last over 10 years when applied correctly). Nothing takes the satisfaction out of a home improvement project like watching it deteriorate, sometimes in less than a year. Not to mention all of that money you thought you were saving by doing it yourself, lost to recoating your floor every couple years.

In 1998 Kott Koatings put its decades of experience in chemical engineering into a new venue and developed the Vortex Sprayliner material. In less than 6 years the incredible Granitex product and GTX roller system were added to the Vortex line of products, offering incredible application flexibility that set Vortex Sprayliners far apart from the competition. Vortex not only tailors the chemical makeup of their products for optimum performance. The also manufacture all of their own application equipment specifically for each material. In less than 10 years Vortex Sprayliners has grown to over 1500 independent dealers in the coatings business.

Vortex offers an amazing business opportunity to anyone with the desire to succeed. Starting at under $5 thousand for entry level and under $30 thousand for the complete package, Vortex Sprayliners has taken the market by storm. Check us out and see why.