Krylon Field Marking Paint: Colors for ALL Project Types, Private & Commercial
Written: Jan 08 '09 (Updated Jan 08 '09)
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Pros: Also Works on Darker surfaces like Asphalt, Manhole Lids, and Sewers
Cons: Clogged more frequently making the can useless
The Bottom Line: Highly useable for construction, field preperation, and utility marking around private and commercial properties.
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| DeRango's Full Review: Baseball - Aerosol White Field Marking Paint |
Highly visible as claimed by the manufacture, this particular Krylon color group provides brighter color easily seen from farther distances on construction sites, grassy field surfaces, or basically anywhere. This particular paint is not just for the basic grass markings on a field for baseball, but can be used as caution signs and warnings about dangerous or live buried cables, sewers, and pipes on commercial and private land areas.
Manufactures Description
For use on common indoor and outdoor surfaces, including roads, pavements, gravel, soil, grass, etc. Can be removed from hard surfaces with wire brush and water. Convenient Spray-Thru cap and non-clogging spray tip. Lasts up to 30 days. VOC compliant.
Specifications: Specially formulated with high solids to produce bright, bold, clearly visible markings. Convenient Spray-Thru™ cap and non-clogging spray tip. New tip design improves stripe widths up to 40%. One coat coverage.
Can Holster: Allows quick and easy one-hand application.
Marking Wand: Lets you spray from a comfortable upright position without back strain.
Suggested For: Surveying, public utility work, construction, hazard identification, athletic fields, golf courses, school grounds, nurseries, and landscaping.
Color Specifics
Krylon Field Marking High Visibility Yellow provides a well seen color to notify and caution anyone of possible buried NICOR gas lines beneath the earth’s surface. In addition yellow can signify other types of buried fuel lines for petroleum, fuel, oil, and even gasoline. One of the more serious markings on a construction site this particular color is of highest importance as striking these lines could have serious consequences. Most dangerous would be hitting a pipeline carrying pressured fuel to and from O’Hare international airport. This example was experienced at a job site where we were specifically working with roadway improvements requiring us to dig around and across these lines. Our job was to give depths of pipes while under the close supervision of a field expert appointed to this task by the highway engineering department. This was a bit terrifying considering the scraping of a machine bucket across a pipe would create a metallic spark that could ignite the entire pipe run. Again yellow markings typically signify gas or NICOR easements.
As for the color red, it is usually used to mark electrical underground cables. The rich color serves as a warning and a caution that certain electrical lines or structures are within 1.5’ of the marked or designated area. Typically these markings are complimented with little flags from Com Ed stating what kind of active line is buried within the vicinity. Electrical lines can run directly from pedestals in your own backyard, to transformers, and even up to power lines in the Right of Way. (Public Utility Easements) Again the information provided will be highly similar to any other color I review within this category, however each color has a specific use and importance.
White colored paint is a tool I specifically use to Station roadways for topographic purposes. This particular color works well on dark asphalt surfaces, bronze or metallic manhole lids, and even inconspicuous locations for personal hidden markings. When setting up a job for an Engineer to design, they must know exactly where we started shooting or locating the roadway. In addition measuring even intervals on a roadway will assist in determining where on a set of Roll Plans certain structures can be found, areas of interest, and definition to where something is in the field. So usually at a predetermined starting point we will begin with 0+00 then work our way up in 50' intervals 0+50 --> 1+00 --> so on and so forth. This can be done with a Measuring Wheel, Measuring Tape, or Instrument depending on accuracy requirements. Furthermore the color white did a good job of standing out on manhole lids and asphalt so marking and numbering these particular structures was much more visible on these surfaces.
Caution Blue paint provides a solid non-florescent marking paint, which can depict an important message of what is buried beneath the earth’s surface. Typically blue is used to signify waterlines or structures, and to caution construction workers to take care when working in these particular areas. Water symbolizes life for many of us and if a main line was struck, it could have a catastrophic effect for those living in the vicinity. Mainly because without water toilets won’t flush, showers cannot be taken, food will not be prepared, and fire hydrants will not be active. Anyway most blue paint markings on a construction site in my years of experience simple states caution of buried waterlines. One other worthy note would be Northern Illinois requires most water mains to be buried 4.5’ below Finished Grade or the (elevation of the ground when construction is complete), so those of you worried about hitting a line with your shovel while planting some bushes should be alright.
Green is specifically for sewer and underground public drainage utilities found on nearly every street in any subdivision or road. Most storm sewers are marked with a bright green paint delineating direction and pipe type beneath the surface, usually these storm lines are made of RCP (Reinforced Concrete Pipes), or PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) pipes that run from your sump pump to a storm sewer or inlet. Initially these warning markings can be determined from direction of pipe between structures, or from a city underground utility map. Keeping in mind the color is a Fluorescent so it will appear much brighter and more visible than standard pain colors within the same class.
The Can Design
Some people refer to this as upside down painting; this usually works well when trying to paint surfaces you walk on rather than a vertical object. I find the tip does clog occasionally so it is a good idea to hold it straight up and spray a quick shot away from your face and let the air in the can blow any debris away from the tip. I typically keep the can in a holder in my side pouch when using in the field.
Experience
Unfortunately my experience with the Krylon Field Marking Paint has been met with mixed circumstances. First and foremost the paint does deliver a bright yellow that is fairly visible, but this is met with oppositional issues as the color fades rapidly and can usually be completely eliminated with a good hard rain. My main concern is the claim for “up to 30 days” is somewhat unlikely, as surfaces like asphalt that received a good rain faded damn near that day. Another minor issue would be the paint sticking to certain surfaces, as it worked fairly well on asphalt and grass areas, but it failed to stay on glossy or standard metal surfaces. By sticking I basically mean never really drying or creating a bond between the surface and the paint.
Personal Warning
Markings are increasing important for anyone looking to do digging for home improvements, layout for construction job sites, or any other warning sign that something in that area needs special attention. Paint marks on the ground will signify countless vital underground utilities; they also serve as a forceful “look at me” attention grabber.
Final Thoughts
The can works fairly well, but it does have some issues with the actual product itself, even though it works, the time it remains on visible is highly limited for an “outside paint.” We currently use a different brand of paint that last much longer than “up to 30 days.” So personally do not make a high recommendation of the Krylon Field Marking Paint.
Price & Availability
Hardware stores everywhere (Lowes Menards, Ace Hardware, Home Depot).
Warning from the Can
MSDS: Contents are extremely flammable. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Vapors will accumulate readily and may ignite explosively. During use and until all vapors are gone: Keep area ventilated - Do not smoke - Extinguish all flames, pilot lights, and heaters - Turn off stoves, electric tools and appliances, and any other sources of ignition. Consult NFPA Code. Use approved bonding and grounding procedures. Contents under pressure. Do not puncture, incinerate, or expose to temperature above 120F. Heat from sunlight, radiators, stoves, hot water, and other heat sources could cause container to burst. Do not take internally. Keep out of the reach of children. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents can be harmful.
Recommended:
Yes
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