User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE – PLEASE READ FIRST!
Thank you for purchasing the top selling and most
highly regarded landscape color concentrates available
today. By taking the time to read this in its entirety
you’ll be fully equipped to get the very most out of your
EnviroColor purchase. If at any point you have
questions, please feel free to call us at 678-648-5620.
Please visit our website for tutorials, videos and tips.
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1 – SHAKE CONCENTRATE WELL EACH TIME BEFORE OPENING
2 – ADD WATER TO YOUR SPRAYER
3 – ADD CONCENTRATE TO SPRAYER
4 – SHAKE SPRAYER WELL, THEN SPRAY ONTO SURFACE
5 – RINSE SPRAYER AND NOZZLE IMMEDIATELY WHEN FINISHED
Start out right
The right equipment is key to making it easy to use
EnviroColor. We recommend a high quality backpack
pump sprayer or a one gallon pump type sprayer. There
are several types available ranging in price and
features. You'll want to use a sprayer with high quality
components, especially a fan type nozzle tip. The fan
nozzle will allow you to get the most coverage out of
your EnviroColor and allow for even, accurate
application.
Once you have decided on your sprayer it's time to get
started. We always recommend the use of disposable
gloves anytime you are handling EnviroColor to prevent
staining on your skin. In the event you get EnviroColor
on your hands, wash quickly with soap and water. If it
dries, you can clean off any stains on your skin or
sprayer with water and Krud Kutter, Gojo, Simple Green
or a similar type cleaner. EnviroColor is highly likely to
stain your clothing so please keep this in mind when
handling it.
Preparing your area to be sprayed
By properly preparing your mulch, pine straw or lawn
to be sprayed you'll make the process much simpler
and ensure a desired result. Clear any areas to be
treated of debris, sticks, leaves, pine cones and other
materials that don't belong. If your mulch, pine straw
beds or lawn contain any figurines or statues that are
easily moved, we'd recommend doing this first to avoid
over spray possibly coming in contact with those items.
Next you will want to prepare unmovable items such as
plants, trees, shrubs, concrete walk ways, driveways,
downspouts, pavers and home foundations by wetting
them with water from a hose or an additional sprayer.
EnviroColor will only adhere to dry surfaces therefore
maintaining a wet or moistened surface on areas you
don't wish to be colored, you'll avoid unwanted color
adhesion.
If you have areas that are bare or have very little mulch
or pine straw we would recommend filling those areas
in with material from other areas that have a thicker
coverage to ensure a uniformed look. EnviroColor will
not color dirt, sand or soil. With the area prepared you
are ready to get started!
Mixing EnviroColor
Read the label carefully to ensure the right amount of
EnviroColor is added to your sprayer. For our pine
straw and mulch colors 3 to 4 ounces to a gallon of
water should be used. Our 4EverGreen turf colorant
should be mixed at 6 to 12 ounces per gallon of water
depending on the shade of green desired. Be certain to
shake the EnviroColor container well and carefully open
the cap. Fill your sprayer with water to the appropriate
level, then add the correct amount of EnviroColor to
your sprayer. Next, secure the lid of your sprayer and
shake it well to ensure that the EnviroColor concentrate
is mixed well into the water. Pressurize your sprayer by
pumping several times and listen for any air leaks. If
you hear any air leaking from the sprayer, stop, and
make certain the lid is securely fastened to the
reservoir. When your sprayer is properly pressurized
and your EnviroColor is well mixed, you are ready to
begin transforming your landscape.
Applying EnviroColor
Start in an inconspicuous area of mulch or pine straw to
ensure that the color you have chosen matches your
expectations. If you would like to lighten the color or
darken the color, add a little more water or
concentrate, shake your sprayer and test again. With
the sprayer nozzle approximately 6-8" from the surface
to be colored, activate the trigger releasing the
concentrate. You'll want to keep in the wand in motion
at all times to ensure for even coverage.
We recommend using two passes to apply EnviroColor
for mulch and pine straw. Spray a small area using a
left to right motion; then spray the same area
perpendicular to the first the pass. This pattern ensures
that as much surface area as possible is evenly covered.
While spraying grass color, spray in a single motion left
to right in rows; avoid overlapping spray in order to
avoid stripes. Exercise caution when spraying near
plants, shrubs, trees and other items you don't wish to
have treated with EnviroColor. To avoid overspray, you
can use a small piece of cardboard to cover any objects
from being colored. If you encountered over-spray
onto any plants, concrete or buildings, immediately
rinse the object with fresh water to prevent the color
from sticking.
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