--- title: How to Optimize Your Coloring Process description: Optimizing your coloring process can only benefit your production. 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Take a moment to consider the following steps. Monitoring these points should help simplify the optimization of your coloring process. ###### ![How to Optimize Your Coloring Process_Step 1-1](https://blog.chromascape.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20to%20Optimize%20Your%20Coloring%20Process_Step%201-1.png?width=731&name=How%20to%20Optimize%20Your%20Coloring%20Process_Step%201-1.png)Colorant Application Rates - Verify your colorant application rates are still in place - Check if your production rate has changed (production rate directly affects per-yard application rate) - Check your hoses for wear or cracks ###### ![How to Optimize Your Coloring Process_Step 2-1](https://blog.chromascape.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20to%20Optimize%20Your%20Coloring%20Process_Step%202-1.png?width=731&name=How%20to%20Optimize%20Your%20Coloring%20Process_Step%202-1.png)Water Use Rates - Water is the driver of coverage - Too much water can lead to longer drying or curing time which could lead to "[spring wash](https://blog.chromascape.com/what-is-spring-wash-and-how-to-avoid-it)" - Be sure to check if the correct amount of water is being used ###### ![How to Optimize Your Coloring Process_Step 3-1](https://blog.chromascape.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20to%20Optimize%20Your%20Coloring%20Process_Step%203-1.png?width=731&name=How%20to%20Optimize%20Your%20Coloring%20Process_Step%203-1.png)Raw Material - Confirm your raw material didn't change in size or shade - Finished product shade is directly related to raw material shade - Higher percentage of fines can affect water use rates and amount of colorant needed --- ##### *Like what you see?* Download the How to Optimize Your Coloring Process Infographic [![DOWNLOAD THE INFOGRAPHIC](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/6040864/1f7f333b-aefc-4e20-91e1-1a285c05c43d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/6040864/1f7f333b-aefc-4e20-91e1-1a285c05c43d) ![How to Optimize Your Coloring Process-1](https://blog.chromascape.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20to%20Optimize%20Your%20Coloring%20Process-1.png?width=731&name=How%20to%20Optimize%20Your%20Coloring%20Process-1.png) --- ##### *Want a printable version?* Download below ##### [![DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE VERSION](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/6040864/781beb31-9591-4426-8cd5-a4a0ecfecf72.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/6040864/781beb31-9591-4426-8cd5-a4a0ecfecf72) --- ##### *For more ways to optimize your mulch production business, [contact your ChromaScape](https://info.chromascape.com/contact-us) representative today.* Topics: [mulch colorant](https://blog.chromascape.com/tag/mulch-colorant), [raw material](https://blog.chromascape.com/tag/raw-material), [colorant application rates](https://blog.chromascape.com/tag/colorant-application-rates), [optimize coloring process](https://blog.chromascape.com/tag/optimize-coloring-process), [water use rates](https://blog.chromascape.com/tag/water-use-rates) ![chromasights-posting-image-1](https://blog.chromascape.com/hubfs/chromasights-posting-image-1.png "chromasights-posting-image-1") ### Subscribe Here! ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Tag - 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