Posted on March 12, 2010.
A great day with the field of paint! Spring is the time the flowers begin to bloom and the temperature continues to climb higher. The snow on the ground and the trees regain their leaves. True, it's almost spring. It is now time to start painting your fields for all sports next spring.
So how do you choose the right color for the job? Well, we have some suggestions to help you.
- Stick to water-based paints
based paints, solvents can kill the grass or putting harmful chemicals into the water. The best paintings are water-based paints. They do not damage the grass or pollute the local groundwater supply. They are VOC compliant and free of lead hazards. And you can wash the paint easily, which is very convenient for fields used for more than one sport.
- Get more paint for your money
Do you know how much paint you get from each can you use? Most people do not. Make sure you always know before you buy your paint. Krylon Line-Up brand of paint on the sports field provides one of the longest duration of paint cans on the market. Each 20 oz may be good for approximately 300 linear feet with a 4 "thick and 600 linear feet with a very impressive 2" thick.
- View Swatches
Some teams have trouble finding the right color for their logo. Never buy paint without trying to find the best possible match color. It is much easier to do than most people think. Choose a brand that offers a variety of colors, and watch each of them on a color code. For example, line-up on the ground scratching paint has thirteen (13) of different colors, including green turf to cover all errors, and their color charts are readily available online.
- Make sure the paint can play in your machine
Do you hate when you buy a can of paint and your machine or the stick is not compatible with the nozzle? This does not happen to you. If you already striping equipment, buy paint with universal advice. If you do not have a machine striping wand, buy your paint. Some stores even offer machines for free with your purchase of paint.
- Do not hand your property free
good brands of athletic field striping paint stencil kits offer. Make sure you get one so your numbers still look neat and clean. Stenciling is very easy to do, and it makes a big difference in the appearance of your property.
It is easy to make your domain look great. Just keep these five tips in mind next time you buy your paint athletic field. Your team will thank you for it when they notice the difference.