How to Prepare for Parking Lot Striping
28 Sep 2021 Cleaning Services
How to Prepare for Parking Lot Striping
When it comes to parking lot efficiency and safety, defined and easily visible lines are crucial. These lines help visitors navigate your lot and park in a safe and efficient manner, enhancing the experience of customers and employees alike. As leading providers of parking lot maintenance solutions and lot striping services, the team at Atlas Power Sweeping understands how detrimental faded lines can be. That is why their team has provided some information detailing how to prepare for parking lot striping to ensure a smooth and efficient experience.
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What is Parking Lot Striping?
Also known as line striping, parking lot striping refers to the process of painting lines on parking lots, roadways, and other commercial spaces that require markings. These lines are necessary to show directions, highlight handicap zones, and to mark parking areas. To ensure the best possible results, it is worth hiring a professional to perform parking lot striping for your business as they utilize high-quality paint and equipment.
Steps to Prepare for Line Striping
After hiring a professional, you will likely need to prepare your lot for line striping. To help ensure optimal efficiency and results, perform the following steps:
1. Check for Cracks and Potholes
Cracks and potholes will affect the appearance and condition of any lines in your parking lot. Even a small crack can spread and cause significant damage. Before any painting is performed, all cracks, potholes, and other damage must be filled or repaired to create a smooth surface.
2. Sweep Dirt and Debris Away
Business parking lots often fill up with dirt, rocks, gravel, oil, fluids, and even trash due to the number of vehicles that pass through them. Though dirt and debris can be handled on your own, oil and other fluids will require professional cleaning equipment and expertise to be removed.
3. Turn off Sprinkler Systems
Before paint can be applied to your parking lot, you will need to be sure that the asphalt is completely dry. If your parking lot features gardens with sprinkler systems, they must be turned off until the job is done. In addition to sprinkler systems, it is recommended to wait for a clear and warm day with a minimal chance of rain.
4. Arrange for Parking at Another Location
Employees and customers will not be able to use your parking lot while the line striping job is performed. Be sure to alert both groups well in advance that they will need to park elsewhere during the project. Signs should also be placed to alert customers and pedestrians of the job so they do not accidentally ruin the lines.
To learn more about preparing for parking lot striping or to inquire about their other parking lot maintenance services, get in touch with Atlas Power Sweeping. Their team can be reached through the online contact form and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
