Parking lot striping and pavement markings are aesthetically pleasing, but they also play a major role in keeping your lot operating in a safe, efficient manner. Most drivers will attempt to comply with arrows indicating traffic patterns, refrain from parking in locations that block loading zones or fire lanes, yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and park within the lines of a single space. If your markings are missing or faded, spring is the ideal season to have them applied. Temperatures are just right to ensure that paint dries quickly — but not too quickly. Before your contractor’s crew arrives to start work, however, you might want to review this checklist on preparing to have your parking lot striped.
It’s Time For Parking Lot Striping – Decide on the Scope of the Work
Inspect your parking lot to see if you need to have your asphalt pavement repaired or asphalt sealing before markings are applied. Decide whether your current configuration is the best layout you can achieve. Determine whether you need the entire lot re-striped or just the areas with the highest volume of traffic. Ensure that your current configuration is ADA-compliant. Decide whether you need the work performed on holidays, during the normal working day, at night or on weekends.
Look for Things that Could Hinder Your Contractor
You will want to remove anything that straddles a line to be painted or is too close to an area that is to be painted. For example, make sure that landscaping has not overgrown the curbs, remove piles of gravel beside the curb, pick up tree limbs that have fallen on your pavement and have abandoned or non-operational vehicles towed.
Turn off Your Sprinklers
If you have a sprinkler system, turn it off in time for the pavement to be completely dry by the time your contractor starts work. In most cases, this means shutting down the sprinkles 18 to 24 hours before work is scheduled.
Communicate Your Plans
Let your employees, tenants or customers know that you have scheduled striping services. Tell them which areas of the lot will be unavailable during which time periods, let them know where to park during the work and ask them to stay off the wet paint for at least an hour after it is applied.
For More Tips on Preparing for Parking Lot Striping
If you need assistance in planning your striping project, contact the parking lot experts at MH Greeson Paving. We are an asphalt company that provides an extensive array of asphalt maintenance and repair services to customers throughout Atlanta, Marietta, Kennesaw, Canton and most counties in North Georgia. Our experienced crews can help you keep your parking lot looking its best whether you need striping, repairs or sealcoating. We offer free, no-obligation quotes, so request yours by completing our online form or calling us at 770-335-2983.
