Grass paint is a non-toxic dye used for painting dormant or dead grass green.
Does Grass Paint Stain Concrete?
Yes, grass paint can stain concrete, but that stain can easily be removed with some dish soap, water, and a wire brush. Keep in mind that it is best to try and scrub away the grass paint from the concrete as soon as possible in order to prevent it from drying. While grass paint can still be removed once the paint is dried, it is a lot easier if it’s still wet. Another way to prevent the grass paint from sticking to the concrete is to wet the concrete before you begin painting the lawn. This is what we do on all of our jobs.
Can You Walk on Painted Grass?
Yes, you can walk on painted grass after you have given the grass an hour or two to dry. At that point you can walk on it as you would a normal healthy lawn.
How Long Does Grass Paint Last?
Based on our years of experience painting lawns, we have come to the conclusion that lawn paint lasts about 2-3 months in most cases and this is confirmed by paint manufactures like LawnLift. That being said, it can last up to 6 months given the right factors.
These factors include: the condition of the lawn, how fast your lawn grows, the type of grass, how the paint was applied, the local weather, how often your lawn gets walked on, etc. That being said, we find that all of the grass paints that we use for our clients last about the same amount of time. We also find that watering painted grass or rain doesn’t really wash away the grass paint. That being said, it can cause the grass to grow which changes how the paint job will look. For example, let’s say that your grass grows and you mow away the dyed part of the grass. In that case your lawn will obviously no longer be painted.
What Are The Ideal Conditions for Grass Paint?
The ideal conditions for grass paint is a dry climate where the lawn is dormant but still pliable (not crunchy). In those conditions the lawn paint could last up to 6 months.
How to Apply Grass Paint Properly so That it Last Longer
If the paint was not applied properly it will not last as long. More specifically, it’s important to have the right paint to water ratio. If you add too much water to the mix, the lawn paint won’t have enough binder to stick the blades of grass.
Can You Water Painted Grass?
States like California are experiencing record droughts and that is not going to change anytime soon. One of the biggest benefits of painting your lawn green is that you save lots of water. That being said, many of our clients ask us if they can stop watering their grass after getting it painted and the short answer to that question is no. You should still water your painted grass because if you stop watering your lawn altogether, the roots of your grass will die and fall out. Also, you shouldn’t worry about the water washing off the paint. After allowing about 1-2 hours for the grass paint to dry it is waterproof and can withstand rain or being watered.
That being said, you can still water your lawn less than half of what you would have if you were trying to keep your lawn healthy and naturally green. In fact, should be able to water your lawn only once per week and have it still stay alive. This is great because it will save you tons of time and money that you would have had to spend watering your lawn. Not to mention that you will be saving the environment in the process by saving all of that water.
Just keep in mind that if you water your lawn it will obviously grow a little bit and the painted part of the grass will be above the new grass. For this reason, we recommend just keeping the water to a minimum in order to make sure that the paint lasts as long as possible.
Does Grass Paint Hurt the Grass?
Many people ask us all the time if grass paint will kill their grass, and the good news is that grass paint won’t damage your grass at all. Grass paint is totally safe and 100% non-toxic. It is actually more of a hair dye than it is a paint, and you can even make homemade grass paint using a few simple ingredients.
Is Grass Paint Safe for the Environment?
Once lawn paint is fully dried (about 2 hours after it is applied), it’s 100% safe and non-toxic for pets and people. As you can imagine, this also means that it doesn’t harm insects, wild animals, or our waterways either.
Can I Use Regular Spray Paint on Grass?
The short answer to this question is that spay paint will not kill your lawn. You can use spray paint on your grass safely as long as you allow it to dry before any pets or kids walk on it. That being said, if you are going for a realistic look, proper grass paint is a lot more realistic than regular green spray paint. Also, it is going to take you forever to apply spray paint using a can. It will be much faster, easier, and more realistic to just use a sprayer and grass paint.
What is the Best Grass Paint?
Although we have not tried every green grass spray paint on the market, we have tried many of them. All of the paint brands mentioned in this article are 100% non-toxic paint and we have personally used before.
LawnLift Review
Lawnlift has been around for a long time and they make solid paint. Also, they are based out of San Diego county so if you’re in California they usually ship to you really quickly. Their prices are also quite reasonable, so they are a solid choice.
Envirocolor Grass Paint Review
We started out using Envirocolor back in 2015, and it has never let us down. We have even texted with the staff of Envirocolor and they were really nice and helpful.
Lawnstar Paint for Grass Review
This is another solid choice for turf paint that has not let us down over the years. Their prices are right on par with all of the other companies on this list, so it’s up to you which one you try.
What is Grass Paint Made Out Of?
EnviroColor says that their grass paints are made out of crushed kaolin (a soft natural stone) and natural pigments to get the green color.
How to Paint Your Lawn Green With Grass Paint
Before you get started painting just keep in mind that most people will need to buy about $400 worth of materials in order to paint their lawns. We charge about that same amount to professionally paint an average lawn, so it may not make financial sense to do it yourself. If you would like us to do it for you, contact us for a free lawn painting quote from a pro in your area.
Step 1: Get the Needed Lawn Painting Equipment
Here’s the lawn painting equipment that you will need:
– An electric paint sprayer with an extension tip wand
– Grass paint
– A water hose
– Painter’s tape
– A pice of cardboard
– A mower
– An edger
– A wire brush
– Dish soap
– A measuring cup
Step 2: Prepare the Lawn
Before you can begin painting you will need to do a few tasks in order to prepare your lawn for painting. Here is what we recommend that you do:
1. Make sure that your lawn is mowed to an even length and all of the debris are removed off of it.
2. Edging your lawn
3. Tape off the edges of your lawn with painters tape to make sure that it is safe for painting.
4. Wet the hardscaping around the lawn so that any paint overspray will not easily stick to the hardscaping.
Step 3: Prepare Your Sprayer
If this is the first time your are using your sprayer you will need to follow the setup instructions from your manufacture to get it assembled and ready to load with grass paint.
Step 4: Loading Your Sprayer With Lawn Paint
Once your sprayer is fully assembled it is time to load it with grass paint. In order to do this you will need to dilute the grass paint concentrate with the recommend ratio of water. Follow the instructions on the back of your grass paint in order to find the optimal ratio of lawn paint to water. In most cases, 1 part paint to 6 parts water is a good ratio to use, but you can use as little as 1 part paint and 10 parts water if you want to go with a lighter shade of green. Just make sure to use a measuring cup and keep the paint to water ratio consistent across the entire lawn so that the color is uniform. Once you have decide on a ratio that you’re going to use, combine the paint and water into a 1 gallon water jug and cap the top. Then shake for at least 30 seconds in order to make sure that the paint and water are properly mixed, and put them into the sprayer or into a paint bucket depending on what type of sprayer you have. We suggest that you make a test batch at your decided paint to water ratio and spray a little bit of the mixture onto your grass just to see if the color is to your liking before you begin painting the entire lawn. If it is not, you can simply adjust the paint ratio until you achieve your desired shade of green.
Step 5: Painting
We recommend that you paint from the inside out and hold a piece of cardboard as added protection for the edges as you paint to prevent overspray. Just be carful as the cardboard can get saturated with paint at some point and that paint can spread to your hardscaping. We also recommend that you keep the sprayer on the lawn while you’re painting in order to avoid any accidental leaks on your hardscaping. You can also lay out a tarp for your sprayer if you prefer. If you accidentally get any overspray on your hardscaping, you should clean it up as soon as possible before the paint dries. The paint can be cleaned off of hardscaping even after it dries, but it be a lot easier to clean it when it is still wet. To clean it we recommend applying a mixture of dish soap and water and cleaning it with a wire brush.
Once you have gone over the lawn one time, it can be a good idea to look at it from a far to see if you missed any spots. We often find that a little bit of touch up work is needed for most lawns. That being said, be careful not to do too much extra painting as it may cause your lawn to be darker than you initially wanted. Keep in mind that lawns naturally have some lighter and darker spots, so a little bit of variation is totally fine.
Step 6: Cleanup
You should have been cleaning the overspray as you were painting, but if missed a few spots, no problem. Now is the time to clean them by with the same soap, water, and wire brush method that was discussed in the last step. Once you have gotten all of the overspray, it is time to clean your sprayer by running some water though it until all of the paint is gone. If you don’t clean your sprayer properly it can clog up and cause issues the next time you need to paint.
Conclusion
Grass paint is a very versatile thing that is non-toxic and great for saving money and time on grass maintaince.