PARKING LOT STRIPING & TRAFFIC MARKINGS

Parking lot striping, also referred to as traffic markings, facilitates orderly traffic flow and clearly designates parking stalls and areas for vehicles. A well-executed parking striping layout includes vivid and long-lasting line striping for stalls, directional arrows for entrances and exits, indicators for traffic flow within parking lots, designated handicap parking spaces, and clearly delineated fire lane areas, among other features. Professional parking line striping contractors typically undertake parking lot striping tasks. Water-based acrylic traffic paints represent the predominant type of line striping paints utilized in contemporary applications.

Multiple varieties of traffic paints are accessible for parking lot line striping, encompassing water-based acrylics, solvent-based alkyd resin paints, solvent-based chlorinated rubber, and others. Among these options, water-based acrylic paint stands out as the most prevalent choice for parking lot striping. Water-based acrylic line striping paints boast exceptional durability, high brightness, and visibility, while also being environmentally friendly. Due to these advantages, water-based acrylics are preferred for use in most parking lots, as well as on roads and highways. SealMaster provides a comprehensive selection of premium-quality traffic paints tailored for parking lots, roads, and highway applications.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) mandates that all parking lots, irrespective of their size, must allocate the appropriate number of handicapped-accessible parking stalls. This entails implementing handicap blue and white pavement markings, alongside metal handicap signs at each designated handicapped parking stall. Standard ADA guidelines dictate the provision of one handicapped parking stall per every 25 regular parking stalls.

For further insight into the regulations applicable to your locality, it is advisable to consult the ADA website. Additionally, numerous state and local governments maintain their own sets of requirements, which may be more detailed or stringent in certain aspects.

Specific zoning regulations may necessitate the establishment of a designated fire lane in front of buildings. Usually, the words “Fire Lane” are stenciled onto the pavement using traffic paint within the designated area. Additionally, the curb may be spray painted with fire lane red traffic paint.

SealMaster boasts a nationwide network of striping professionals who are equipped to offer parking lot striping services.