Greenhouse Shading Paint
Vari-Shade screens out excess summer sun but becomes transparent during rainy weather to allow more light into the greenhouse. When Vari-Shade dries, it turns white, resuming its shading effect. The wet/dry-clear/shade cycle can repeat indefinitely as weather conditions change. Vari-Shade can be thinned with water to provide the shading density desired. Apply with roller or brush. Concentrated 1 quart covers approx. 800 sq. ft.
Note: We may not be able to ship when destination temperatures are below 25° F because the product contains water and may freeze. We will hold your order until it is safe to ship.
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VariShade 2® coating has been specially produced for glass or plastic greenhouses. It can also be applied to fiberglass. It is usually applied to the outside of the panels.
INSTALLATION:
- Thin with water to satisfy methods of application and/or shading density by mixing in clean equipment one part VariShade 2® with one to six parts of water or as required to achieve desired shading.
- For very intensive shading, a Solar Sunstill color additive can be added to VariShade 2® before application. Available from Mfg.
- Test mixture on a small area with a mister or fine spray. It can also be applied by brush, roller or cloth.
- Be sure to apply VariShade 2® during dry weather as fog or humid climate may alter your desired affect and cause streaking. The product requires time to dry thoroughly and cure.
- Product is a concentrate; dilution with water to achieve desired shading is required.
TROUBLESHOOTING:
- VariShade 2® concentrate will thicken with storage but it will become less viscous with stirring or shaking.
- According to manufacturer you can use the product without diluting it, the only negative result is that VS-2 will not be as transparent when it is in the wet stage.
- If the water you are using to dilute is not at the correct ph you may have issues, manufacturer suggested using store bought water and trying a test with and without store bought water.
MAINTENANCE:
For removal apply a 3% mixture of an alkaline cleanser such as Soilax® or Spic and Span® in water. Let this mixture soften the VariShade 2® and then flush with water.
COMMON RECOMMENDATIONS:
Can be used on glass, plastic or fiberglass. Can be applied by brush or spray. SHAKE WELL. AVOID FREEZING. Concentrate should be protected from freezing. The dry/wet, shade/clear cycle will repeat continuously as weather conditions change, cooling on hot days yet speeding growth and helping to eliminate disease in dull wet conditions.
Fall 2024 update: Shortage of raw materials is continuing to cause mfg delay. We'll keep checking for availability.
