The length of time required for line striping will depend on the size of the parking lot and what lines need to be painted. Generally speaking, for 100 lines, it should take around two to three hours to complete. However, for smaller jobs and touch ups, the process could take as little as an hour

At EastCoat Pavement Services, we know that every parking lot is different. Each parking lot will require a unique number of spaces as well as features like drop off zones, no parking areas, and crosswalks.

As such, we provide a range of line striping designs that can be adapted to suit your individual needs. Chat with us today to discuss your requirements and we’ll be more than happy to help.

No. Line striping involves the use of paint and this should be applied to a dry surface. Applying it to a wet surface will have a negative effect on how the paint dries and could result in smears, running, and other imperfections.

Similarly, we prefer to apply parking lot line striping in Hartford, CT, on days where rain is not forecast for at least 30 to 60 minutes after application. This ensures that the paint has enough time to dry properly

Parking lot line striping may last up to three years before it needs a touch up. However, this largely depends on the level of traffic. If you have a very lightly used parking lot, you may not need to touch up the lines as frequently.

On the other hand, heavy traffic can result in faster wear and in the busiest parking lots, you may need to touch up the markings on an annual basis

Yes. We realize the need for different colors depending on the types of lines being applied. For example, yellow is often used to mark a no parking zone while white lines are common for dividing parking spaces.

We know that every customer is different and as such, we’re happy to talk through color options to find something that suits your needs.

Pavement markings are used for traffic coordination, creating safety for pedestrians and traffic. Properly marked traffic symbols and crosswalks helps to direct traffic effectively and safely. In your commercial lot, you want traffic to flow quickly, safely, and efficiently. Markings that are faded can lead to accidents (that the property owner could be held liable for due to not properly maintaining the lot), especially in winter when snow makes even the freshest of lines hard to see.

When planning your line striping project, your paving professional will structure a lot that maximizes the space of your property. Poorly positioned spaces can lead to minimized space. Additionally, if lines are not clear, cars are more likely to park inaccurately minimizing your lot space, even if the original format maximized it.

This is one of the most important reasons to properly and regularly have your parking lot painted. Your paving professional should be well versed in all ADA regulations for all areas that they service (as they may differ). For example, in 2017 CT passed into law Public Act 16-78 to replace the international symbol of accessibility with a new, modernized symbol that illustrates a more active wheelchair user. Updated laws and regulations often requires an update to your parking lot lines. In terms of meeting ADA regulations for your unique lot, there are many areas of compliance to consider like; size of accessible spots, number of accessible spots, signage, sidewalk regulations, route created, van accessible requirements, etc.

As with any other service-based product, the final price will vary per job, but to get an idea of an average price for line striping a lot you’ll need to consider; minimums, restripes vs. new layout, number of pavement markings, time project will take, etc. To give you an idea of average costs for standard parking lots we can review below.

• A typical gas station is about 5,000 square feet and may take about 2 hours = about $300.
• A restaurant storefront like McDonald’s may be about 10,000 square feet and may require 2 trips at 2 hours each = about $600.
• A small shopping center with around 100,000 square feet will take around 6 hours (at night) = about $1000.
• A large commercial lot like a Home Depot can take anywhere from 10-20 hours = about $1500-$3000.

The national average parking lot painting job will costs around $1100 – but again, this is a rough-ballpark estimate based on national averages. This is NOT an actual quote; click here to learn more about parking lot painting costs.