Which method is right for you?
Aerosol Paint Stripers
PROS
- Best choice for use by league volunteers for lining fields
- Easy portability of both the sprayer unit and the paint
- Compact spray unit can fit into any vehicle
- No mixing of paint or cleaning of sprayer needed
- Easy changeover from color-to-color in sprayer unit
CONS
- In the long run, aerosol is more expensive than bulk paint
- Time-consuming for painting large logos and end zones
- Some aerosol field paints use propellants that are harmful to turf
- Limited choice of colors available
Bulk Paint Sprayers
PROS
- Lower cost for paint
- Unlimited choice of colors
- Can vary the concentration of paint per application
- Paints are formulated specifically for turf applications
- Pressurized tanks use zero propellants eliminating the risk for turf damage
- Quicker more efficient way to paint large areas such as end zones and logos
CONS
- This system is not meant for weekend volunteers
- Thorough cleaning of the sprayer unit after each use of color is vital
- Not as easily transported from field to field or facility to facility
- Need to have water available for both mixing paint and cleaning
