Before using the bottle with pigment concentrate, it is necessary to shake it thoroughly until achieving a homogeneous consistency. After use, tightly close it to prevent the formation of lumps or films as the paste dries.
Add the required amount of DECOTONER pigment to the material intended for tinting and mix until a uniform consistency is achieved. For convenience and precise dosage of the required amount of pigment, we recommend using a medical syringe. After mixing, ensure that the paste is evenly distributed throughout the material, especially in the "dead zones" at the bottom of the container. If the material needs to be diluted before use, tinting should be done in its original, undiluted state. Before tinting products containing organic solvents, it is advisable to test the compatibility and check the color after drying.
The type and quantity of pigment concentrates are chosen based on the catalogs of decorative coatings of the ELF DECOR brand, which provide color recipes with natural samples of coatings, calculated in cubic centimeters (cc) per 1 kg of material. Depending on application conditions and techniques, there may be a deviation in shade and color saturation within ±10%.
Depending on the type of material being tinted, DECOTONER can be added up to a maximum of 10% by weight. For obtaining lighter shades, a smaller amount of pigment paste should be used.
For calculating the consumption of pigment concentrates, it is recommended to follow the following examples:
- When adding 1 bottle of tinting paste (20 ml) to 1 liter of paint, you will achieve a pigment concentration of 2%.
- When adding 1 bottle of tinting paste (20 ml) to 10 liters of paint, you will achieve a pigment concentration of 0.2%.
