How to paint grass: DIY

Dec 01, 2015
Learn how to paint grass from the makers of Endurant How to paint grass: A DIY guide for the Do-It-Yourself homeowner

Instructions on how to paint grass: A Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Project

What you need:

  • Select the grass paint that wins every time in professional trials, Endurant.
  • Choose the best grass color for your lawn or turfgrass area. Turf Colorant from Endurant is available in multiple shades, concentrations and larger quantities OR for try the new 8 oz. Home Lawn Blend making green grass available to everyone for just $19.95.
  • Obtain a garden sprayer for application. Most home lawns or smaller jobs require either a handheld pump sprayer or backpack sprayer. (Large jobs such as golf courses have slightly different recommendations for how to paint turfgrass most efficiently. Professionals can learn more here on how to paint grass when a small job versus a large job.)
  • You’ll need some water for mixing with the concentrated Endurant colorant.

Preparation of the lawn or grass area:

  • Consider taking a before picture (remember an after picture will look best in the same place, from the same angle and lighting.)
  • Mow the lawn if it’s been growing (drought-stricken or dormant grass may not need mowing).
  • Clean up leaves, sticks and debris.
  • Clear the lawn of furniture, decorations and any items that might cover the grass.

Have you checked the weather?

  • You want to paint the grass on a clear day so the grass has plenty of time to dry for at least two hours before precipitation. Avoid rain, snow, hail and similar conditions.
  • Avoid a particularly windy day, which can make even coverage a challenge and lead to accidental overspray.
  • It is OK if there is light dew on the grass such as might occur in the early morning. A morning dew can even provide optimal results, but it is not necessary.

Mixing your lawn paint:

  • Mix 8 oz of Endurant turf colorant per gallon of water.
  • Buy an 8 oz. Endurant Home Lawn Blend available for just $19.95.
  • A full line of Endurant colorants are available to suit your desired shade of green and in quantities and concentrations to fit your project size.
  • Mix Endurant grass paint and water well.
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Application tips:

How to paint grass for optimal, natural looking results
  • Turn the nozzle tip of the sprayer to a spray pattern that is conical for optimal coverage.
  • Test the sprayer’s pattern in a low visibility area so you can get a feel for how your sprayer works and test how it looks.
  • Move sprayer wand in a circular motion, eliminating streaks or patterns.
  • Consider using a piece of plywood, plastic, snow shovel, thick paper, cardboard or other object to use for cutting in the paint. This will help keep the colorant off concrete, pavers and other unwanted areas around the edge of your lawn.
  • If paint gets on anything unintentionally, rinse immediately with water. A wire brush and window cleaner may help if the stain is stubborn.
  • Hold the nozzle tip directed away from the surface you don’t want painted when working on edges.
  • Work backwards so you don’t paint yourself in a corner. You don’t want to have to walk on the wet paint.
  • Wear clothes you don’t mind getting stained just in case.
  • Take your time and enjoy the painting process.
  • Let grass dry for two hours before you or your pets walk on it to avoid tracking and marks.

Results!

  • Colorant will last up to 3 months and sometimes longer depending on how fast the grass is growing, frequency of mowing the lawn and other environmental conditions.
  • We know it looks fantastic! Neighbors noticed too!
  • Share before and after pictures on Facebook or Twitter.
  • Get more Endurant!
after-before-endurant-turf-colorant Love to Do It Yourself so much that you want to help others by painting lawns and launching a business? Contact Geoponics to learn how to launch your own business painting lawns with Endurant or offering Endurant or other products as a distributor.  Call 1-877-ECO-GROW or email info@geoponicscorp.com today.

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Want more color descriptions of all that is available from Endurant for the most professional look? Click here for more descriptions of the colorant options, including shades of green to match the most common turfgrass species as well concentrations and quantities to suit all sizes of jobs from the home lawn to the sod growers.

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