Stripe A Parking Lot In Four Easy Steps!

A parking lot is an important part of commercial property and it is essential to maintain the proper condition. A parking lot is often the most overlooked part of your property but keeping it maintained is highly essential to maintain the safety of anybody that visits the building and also to prevent unnecessary chaos. Parking lot striping in Denver is especially important, as it marks out the clear areas for parking the vehicles and the area for pedestrian traffic flow, etc.
A neat and clean striped parking lot not only increases the functionality and convenience but also improves the curb appeal of your commercial property. Achieving the professional parking lot look is also quite easy and with the help of these four steps, your parking lot will look nice and shiny once again.

Plan And Prepare

Before you dive into striping the lot you need to carefully plan and prepare so that the work is done with the least effort and in the best time, while also being effective. To have a good look at your parking space, you can take the help of an aerial drone. This will give you a clear idea of the layout of the lot and make it easier to plan the striping and it also gives a clear idea of where to start and where to finish.

Next, organize your tools and equipment. Properly organizing the tools will make your work much more convenient and quick. Pint, tools, stencils, cloths, brooms, and whatever else you will need, arrange them in the right order and keep all of them close to the worksite, so you do not have to run back and forth again and again.

Another, important preparation tip is to mix your paint beforehand, which will save you a lot of time and do not forget to clean the area before starting.

Make The Measurements

You do not want to paint the entire parking lot only to find out at the end that the stripes are crooked and uneven. So, carefully measure out every space before marking them. A standard parking space measures about 18 feet in length, 9 feet in width, and has a 24 feet wide driving lane between each row. Using a measuring tape measure the dimensions accurately and do not forget to chalk marker the area before you start working with paint.

Also, mark the locations where you will be placing the symbols like handicap spaces or directional arrows, etc., and take a look at the local parking lot striping codes to avoid any mistakes and abide by the regulations.

Begin Painting

After you have strategically marked the parking spaces and the symbols, it is now time to start painting the lot. If you’re a skilled painter and have some prior experience then you can do it by hand, or you can take the help of stencils or a line stripping machine as well. Covering the entire parking lot may be quite tiring if painted manually, so a stripping machine is the best solution if you want to get the work done quickly.

A simple line stripping machine is enough for striping a parking lot but there are other complex and more intricate machines available as well. Regardless of the type of machine, your work will be done quickly and improve your commercial landscaping in Denver.

Let It Dry

Once the painting work is done, now is the time to sit back and relax and allow the paint to dry. Use cones and attention ribbons to indicate that the area is wet and should until it completely dries. The paint containers will give you information on how long the paint will take to dry and in the meantime, you can begin cleaning your equipment. Clean the line striping machine, while your paint dries so that it will be nice and ready for your next project.

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Brittany Wolfe https://www.reddashmedia.us/ Hi, I am Brittany. I am a writer, illustrator Joined: October 21st, 2019