Striping is the first thing customers see
A faded, crooked parking lot says one thing about the business inside: nobody's paying attention to the details. Fresh, crisp striping costs less than a single missed customer would and signals immediately that the property is well-maintained.
Beyond aesthetics, striping is a safety and compliance issue. ADA accessibility markings, fire lanes, no-parking zones, and traffic flow arrows aren't optional — they're code. Faded compliance markings expose the property owner to liability.
What we stripe
- Standard parking stalls — single or double-line layouts, 8.5–9 ft widths per Idaho commercial standards
- ADA-compliant accessible spaces — including the access aisle, signage, and stenciled accessibility symbol
- Fire lanes — yellow striping with stenciled "NO PARKING — FIRE LANE" markings per local fire code
- Loading zones, drop-off zones, and reserved spaces
- Traffic flow arrows, stop bars, and crosswalks
- Numbered or lettered stall stencils for tenant assignments
- Custom stencils — EV charging, compact, employee-only, etc.
Our striping process
1. Layout & measurement
For new lots, we lay out the stall plan to maximize parking density while meeting ADA, fire-code, and accessibility-aisle requirements. For restripes, we follow the existing layout unless you want to change it (now is the cheapest time to redesign).
2. Surface prep
Lots get blown clean of dirt and debris before we paint. Stripes painted over dust will lift in three months. If we're striping right after a sealcoat job, we wait the full cure (24+ hours) before painting.
3. Paint application
We use commercial-grade traffic paint — high-pigment, weather-resistant, and rated for vehicle traffic. Two-pass application on heavily worn lines for full opacity.
4. Stencil work
ADA symbols, fire lane text, arrow markings, numbered stalls — all done with proper stencils, not hand-painted approximations.
Most lots need 1 accessible space per 25 standard spaces, with at least one being van-accessible (8 ft access aisle). Faded ADA striping that's no longer recognizable can be cited as non-compliant. We re-mark these whenever we restripe.
How often should you restripe?
For a commercial lot with normal traffic, plan to restripe every 12–18 months. Lots that get sealcoated every other year typically restripe at the same time — sealcoat first, stripe over fresh, dark surface for maximum contrast and longevity.
FAQ
How long does the lot need to be closed?
Traffic paint cures enough to drive on within 30–60 minutes per coat. We typically schedule striping after-hours or on weekends — the lot is back in service before customers arrive Monday morning.
Can you stripe a brand-new asphalt lot?
Yes — once the asphalt has cured (typically 30 days for striping, 90 days before sealcoat). We'll layout and stripe new construction or new commercial lots to your specs.
Do you handle re-numbering for tenant changes?
Yes. Property managers often have us out for tenant re-assignments — we paint over the old number, restripe, and stencil the new number. Quick and clean.