How Much Paint Do I Need to Mark a Pitch?
A full-size football pitch takes 1.5L to 2.5L of paint, depending on the paint (for concentrates, that's before adding water). A rugby pitch takes about 10% more, and a GAA pitch, the largest, roughly a quarter more. Use the table below for your paint, then multiply by how often you mark.
Paint per full-size pitch
| Paint | Type | Per football pitch | Per rugby pitch (approx.) | Per GAA pitch (approx.) | Football pitches per 10L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clubline White | Concentrate | 2.5L paint + 4L water | about 2.8L paint | about 3L paint | 4 |
| Lumen White | Concentrate | 2L paint + 4.5L water | about 2.2L paint | about 2.5L paint | 5 |
| Extreme White | Concentrate | 1.5L paint + 5L water | about 1.7L paint | about 1.9L paint | 6 |
| Direct | Ready to use | 2.5L | about 2.8L | about 3L | 4 |
| Edge | Ready to use | 2.5L | about 2.8L | about 3L | 4 |
| Ecoline+ | Ready to use | 1.5L | about 1.7L | about 1.9L | 6 |
Football figures are our standard coverage. GAA figures are scaled from Clubline, where 10L marks up to 4 football pitches or about 3–3.5 GAA pitches. A rugby pitch falls between the two, so 10L of Clubline marks about 3.5 rugby pitches. For an unusual layout, send us the dimensions and we'll work it out.
Work out a season's order
Paint per pitch × pitches × markings per week × weeks in the season = litres needed. Divide by 10 for the number of 10L containers.
| Example | Sum | Order |
|---|---|---|
| One GAA training pitch, Clubline, marked once a week for 30 weeks | 3L × 1 × 1 × 30 = 90L | 9 x 10L Clubline |
| One GAA match pitch, Lumen, marked twice a week for 30 weeks | 2.5L × 1 × 2 × 30 = 150L | 15 x 10L Lumen |
| One rugby pitch, Lumen, marked once a week for 30 weeks | 2.2L × 1 × 1 × 30 = 66L | 7 x 10L Lumen |
| Two football pitches, robot with Direct, marked once a week for 30 weeks | 2.5L × 2 × 1 × 30 = 150L | 15 x 10L Direct |
Orders of 13 or more containers go on a pallet and take 2–3 working days. Smaller orders placed by 3pm Monday to Friday arrive the next working day. Delivery is included in the price.
Ways to use less paint
- Move up a grade. Lumen and Extreme mark more pitches per 10L than Clubline, so they cost less per pitch.
- Don't over-dilute. Weak lines fade fast and need re-marking sooner, which uses more paint in the end.
- Use the right nozzle. A worn or wrong nozzle wastes paint. See the nozzle guide.
- Mark dry, short grass. Paint on long or wet grass is mown or washed off within days. More in why pitch lines fade.
Frequently asked questions
How much paint does a GAA pitch take compared with a soccer pitch?
Roughly a quarter more. 10L of Clubline marks up to 4 full-size soccer pitches or about 3 to 3.5 GAA pitches.
How much paint does a rugby pitch take?
About 10% more than a soccer pitch and less than a GAA pitch. 10L of Clubline marks about 3.5 full-size rugby pitches.
Do I add water to ready-to-use paint?
No. Direct, Edge and Ecoline+ go straight into the machine.
How much paint for junior pitches?
Less than a full-size pitch, in proportion to the line length. See the FAI small-sided pitch dimensions and use Clubline Blue for 7v7 and 9v9 lines inside a full-size pitch.
Dimensions for every sport are on our pitch dimensions page. Not sure how much to order? WhatsApp John on 086 817 4112 with your pitches and marking schedule.