Keeping up with your parking lot\u2019s maintenance is essential to having an inviting and safe business exterior. As you likely know, your business\u2019s exterior is a potential customer\u2019s first interaction with your business. A great-looking exterior with a well-painted parking lot leaves a great first impression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If a parking lot is left unpainted, your business risks liability for vehicular and pedestrian accidents. This is why keeping up with your parking lot\u2019s maintenance is so essential. With that in mind, here are some tips for restriping your building\u2019s parking lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Before restriping your parking lot, you\u2019ll need to clean the area you\u2019ll be painting. The best way to do this is to sweep with a long-handled broom. A wire attachment will clean away any stubborn debris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Avoid power washing your parking lot if possible. If your parking lot is wet, you\u2019ll need to wait at least 24 hours for it to dry before you can begin painting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We recommend planning your layout before drawing the chalk guidelines. Mapping out your parking lot\u2019s layout will minimize the chance of mistakes and simplify the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Based on the proportions of your parking lot, you\u2019ll need to plan out how many parking spaces you can fit, leaving room for a path of travel for vehicles. Don\u2019t forget to plan for ADA-accessible parking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you begin painting, walk in a straight line at an even pace. This will help you get the straightest lines. Do not stop or overpaint one spot. Spraying an area multiple times will not make the paint last longer; instead, it will puddle or become cakey. Spray only one even layer of paint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n