Line Striping & Signage

Striping is the cheapest way to make a lot look maintained, and the layout underneath it determines how many cars you can actually park.

Layout is worth revisiting

Lots striped decades ago often use dimensions that no longer match how people park or what code requires. A restripe is an opportunity to recover spaces — we regularly find usable capacity in lots that were laid out for smaller vehicles or before current accessibility ratios applied.

Paint versus thermoplastic

Traffic paint is inexpensive and appropriate for most parking areas. Thermoplastic costs more up front and lasts several times longer, which makes it worthwhile in drive aisles, fire lanes, and anywhere subject to heavy turning traffic.

Common questions

What paint should be used for parking lot striping?

Waterborne paints are the common choice — easy to apply, low odour, and suitable over coal-tar-sealed lots — but they perform poorly below about 50°F. Chlorinated rubber costs more and offers faster drying and better durability. Thermoplastic costs the most and lasts several times longer, which makes it worthwhile in drive aisles and fire lanes.

Can restriping recover parking spaces?

Often. Lots striped decades ago frequently use dimensions that no longer match how people park or what current code requires. A restripe is a good opportunity to revisit layout, and we regularly find usable capacity in older lots.