Line marking is an essential aspect of sports field maintenance, ensuring clear and durable boundaries for football, rugby, hockey, and athletics. However, selecting the right paint depends on the type of surface—natural grass or synthetic turf. Fleet Line Markers Ltd offers high-quality paints, including Pitchmarker Super C and the STC Colour Range, specifically designed for different playing surfaces.
This guide will help you choose the best paint for your needs, ensuring long-lasting, vibrant lines while protecting the integrity of the playing surface.
Understanding the Key Differences Between Grass and Synthetic Surfaces
Before selecting a line marking paint, it’s important to consider how the paint interacts with different surfaces:
✔ Natural Grass: Absorbs moisture, meaning water-based paints must bond effectively while allowing the grass to breathe.
✔ Synthetic Turf: Non-porous and typically made of plastic fibres, requiring paints with high adhesion and flexibility to withstand wear and tear.
✔ Durability Requirements: Grass needs biodegradable paint that won’t damage the surface, while synthetic surfaces require resistant formulations that won’t crack or fade quickly.
Fleet Line Markers Ltd has developed Pitchmarker Super C and STC Colour Range to meet these specific needs.
Choosing the Right Paint for Grass Surfaces
For natural grass, a high-quality water-based paint is essential to ensure vibrant, eco-friendly markings that won’t harm the turf. Pitchmarker Super C is the ideal choice for grass fields, offering:
✔ Pitchmarker Super C – The Ultimate Grass Line Marking Paint
- Bright, Long-Lasting Colour – Provides high-opacity lines that remain crisp and visible.
- Eco-Friendly & Safe for Grass – Water-based and free from harmful solvents, allowing the grass to grow naturally.
- Fast Drying & Weather-Resistant – Dries quickly to maintain clear lines in wet or dry conditions.
- Easy Application – Works seamlessly with Fleet’s Kombi and BeamRider line marking machines for precision application and can also be applied by Transfer Wheel Machines.
Best Applications for Pitchmarker Super C:
✔ Football pitches
✔ Rugby and hockey fields
✔ Athletics tracks and training grounds
✔ Schools and grassroots sports clubs
✔ Any natural grass that needs painting
⭐ 5-Star Reviews from Our Customers
Jimmy Chapman:
“Excellent value. Have tried many different types of paint from different companies. This is the best one I have used.”
Jack Dean:
“Best on the market, tried them all and nothing better.”
Choosing the Right Paint for Synthetic Turf
Artificial pitches require a flexible and durable marking paint that adheres to synthetic fibres without cracking or flaking. STC Colour Range is the premium solution for synthetic surfaces, delivering:
✔ STC Colour Range – The High-Performance Synthetic Turf Paint
- Superior Adhesion – Specially designed to bond to synthetic fibres for long-lasting, durable markings.
- Flexible & Crack-Resistant – Withstands heavy foot traffic and extreme weather conditions.
- Wide Colour Range – Available in white, yellow, red, blue, green and black for multi-sport applications.
- Lines are often still acceptable after 12 to 18 months as long as the paint is applied in the correct conditions.
Best Applications for STC Colour Range:
✔ Sand-dressed, sand-filled, rubber crumb and water-based synthetic surfaces
✔ EPDM/PU surfaces
⭐ 5-Star Reviews from Our Customers
Alan Crowhurst:
“FANTASTIC PRODUCT. I've been using STC White on an artificial water-based hockey pitch for the past 5 years. Applied in the right conditions, I mark it in April and again in October. This is on a pitch which is constantly wet.”
Peter Wells:
“Used STC before as well as alternatives but STC colours are better and just last longer, I wouldn't order anything else anymore.”
Comparison Table: Grass vs. Synthetic Surface Paints
|
Feature |
Pitchmarker Super C (Grass) |
STC Colour Range (Synthetic) |
|
Base Formula |
Water-Based |
Water-Based |
|
Surface Type |
Natural Grass |
Synthetic Turf |
|
Durability |
Weather-Resistant |
Long-Lasting & Abrasion-Resistant |
|
Flexibility |
Grass-Safe |
Crack-Resistant & Flexible |
|
Application |
Spray or Transfer Wheel Machine |
Spray |
|
Colour Options |
White (Yellow, Red, Blue or Black Colouriser can be added if required) |
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Green and Black |
|
Environmental Impact |
Eco-Friendly |
High Adhesion |
Key Considerations When Selecting a Line Marking Paint
1️. Surface Type – Ensure compatibility with either natural grass or synthetic turf.
2️. Durability Needs – Grass markings need to be biodegradable, while synthetic surfaces require high-adhesion formulas.
3️. Weather Conditions – Pitchmarker Super C resists rain and wear, while STC Colour Range is designed to last on high-traffic synthetic surfaces.
4️. Application Method – Pitchmarker Super C is spray and Transfer Wheel friendly, while STC is spray application only.
5️. Colour Visibility – Choose from a range of bright, high-opacity colours suited for each surface.
Best Practices for Line Marking on Grass & Synthetic Surfaces
For Grass (Pitchmarker Super C):
- Apply when the grass is dry and freshly cut for optimal paint adhesion.
- Use a high-quality spray marker for crisp, precise lines.
- Avoid excessive paint build-up to allow grass to grow naturally.
For Synthetic Turf (STC Colour Range):
- Ensure the surface is clean and dry before applying the paint.
- Use a specialist spray system for even application.
- Ensure the paint is applied in the correct conditions for maximum longevity.
Why Choose Fleet Line Markers Ltd?
Fleet Line Markers Ltd has been leading the UK’s line marking industry for over 70 years, providing premium-quality paints for every type of playing surface. Here’s why our paints stand out:
✔ Proven Track Record – Used by Premier League clubs, national stadiums, and grassroots sports facilities around the World.
✔ Superior Performance – High-opacity, weather-resistant formulations ensure bright, long-lasting markings.
✔ Eco-Conscious Solutions – Pitchmarker Super C is a fully biodegradable, water-based paint safe for the environment.
✔ Next-Day UK Delivery – Get your paints when you need them, with fast shipping across the UK.
Take Your Line Marking to the Next Level
Choosing the right paint for your sports field is essential for maintaining professional-quality markings that are durable, vibrant, and long-lasting. Whether you're maintaining natural grass pitches with Pitchmarker Super C or synthetic sports surfaces with STC Colour Range, Fleet Line Markers Ltd provides the best solutions
