If you are responsible for an asphalt parking lot, one of the items included in your routine maintenance program is probably an occasional application of fresh stripes and pavement markings. You may also want to consider having your contractor review your parking lot design as part of this effort to ensure that your lot is efficient, safe, and compliant with all federal and local regulations. You may also want to consider the colors that you choose for your parking lot striping and marking. Many people assume that there are only two or three colors from which to choose, but the options are almost endless.
What Colors Are Available for Parking Lot Striping and Markings?
Which Colors Are Used the Most Often for Pavement Striping and Marking?
For striping the individual parking stalls, the two colors that are used the most often are yellow and white. Directional traffic arrows, pedestrian crosswalks, wording to warn of upcoming stop signs or speed bumps, and other markings painted on the surface of the pavement are typically white. Blue paint is commonly used to apply the ADA stencils that identify handicapped parking spaces. Red paint typically warns drivers of where they should not park, including fire lanes or loading zones. Most car stops are painted either yellow or white, and these colors may also be used to mark access aisles or pedestrian travel routes.
How Much Creativity Can Property Owners Exercise When Choosing Colors for Their Parking Lot Markings and Stripes?
Unless a specific color is mandatory for specific markings under federal law or a local ordinance, you can choose any color that your striping contractor can secure from his paint supplier. Since experienced striping contractors can source virtually any color, your choices are vast. You can choose colors that match your company logo, coordinate with your exterior colors, or identify which spaces are reserved for your customers or for special purposes. For example, if you offer curbside delivery, you could use orange paint to denote the area in which your customers should wait. If your logo is teal and pink, you could incorporate those colors in your asphalt striping and marking.
Are Certain Colors Becoming More Common for Parking Lot Markings?
One color that is becoming increasingly common is green. Typically, green is used to help identify parking spaces with charging stations for electric vehicles or to reserve certain spaces for cars using alternative fuels. Green is sometimes used in large parking lots to mark travel lanes for bicycle traffic or to identify parking spaces that only allow drivers to park for a limited time.
Contact MH Greeson for Your Paving Maintenance Needs
MH Greeson is an asphalt maintenance contractor, and we serve customers in North Georgia from our office in Marietta. We are known for providing exemplary work and superior customer service at affordable prices. In addition to lot striping and marking parking lots, we offer a variety of other paving services. Our asphalt services include patching, sealcoating, and crack repair, and we also install car stops, bollards, and traffic signs. You can request a free quote by using the online form or calling 770-335-2983.
