Why Parking Lot Markings Matter
Line painting does more than improve the appearance of a parking lot.
A clearly marked lot helps define parking spaces, traffic lanes, loading areas, pedestrian zones and other designated areas.
Parking Stall Layout
A good parking layout should make efficient use of the available pavement while still allowing vehicles to enter, park and exit comfortably.
Existing layouts can often be refreshed, while new or redesigned parking areas may require a completely new layout.
Traffic Flow
Directional markings can help guide vehicles through commercial properties.
Arrows, lane markings, entrance and exit areas can help create a more predictable traffic pattern.
Loading & Service Areas
Commercial properties may also need dedicated loading areas, delivery zones, no-parking zones or service access areas.
Clearly identifying these spaces can help keep normal customer parking separate from operational areas.
Accessible Parking Markings
Properties with designated accessible parking should maintain clear, visible pavement markings and signage appropriate to the site.
If a parking lot is being redesigned, property owners should confirm the applicable accessibility and local requirements for their property.
When Should Lines Be Repainted?
Parking lot markings gradually fade from vehicle traffic, weather, sun exposure and winter maintenance.
When stall lines and directional markings become difficult to see, repainting can improve both appearance and organization.
Prepare the Asphalt First
Painting over badly damaged pavement does not correct the underlying asphalt problem.
Potholes, failed patches and significant cracks should be evaluated before line painting.
Where appropriate, asphalt repairs can be completed first and the repaired pavement marked afterward.
New Asphalt Parking Lots
New commercial asphalt provides an opportunity to establish a clean parking layout from the beginning.
Parking stalls, traffic flow, loading areas and other markings can be planned around how the property is actually used.
Commercial Maintenance Packages
Line painting can also be combined with other pavement maintenance services.
A commercial maintenance project may include parking lot cleaning, crack filling, pothole repair, localized asphalt patching, sealcoating and fresh pavement markings.
Crax Asphalt provides parking lot line painting, commercial asphalt repair and pavement maintenance throughout Salmon Arm and the Shuswap.
Shuswap Phone: 250-253-2859
Shuswap Line Painting Service Area
Our BC service area includes Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Enderby, Mabel Lake, Grindrod, Tappen, Blind Bay, Eagle Bay, Sorrento, Scotch Creek, Sunnybrae, Canoe and North Shuswap.