Two factors to consider before having car park lines added to your premises
Posted on: 11 January 2021
Before you have a painter add car park lines to your premises, here are two factors you'll need to consider.
What paint you should use and how much of it
There are a few types of paint you can use for this project and it's important to consider which type would best suit your premises. For example, if you have a car park shelter or an indoor car park on your premises, then you might want to pick a water-based paint, as you won't need to worry about the paint getting wet from the rain.
Whilst water-based paints are not always as long-wearing as oil-based ones, the ease with which you can remove them could be useful if you think you may need to change the layout of your car park lines in the coming months. On the other hand, if you have an outdoor car park, your painter might advise you to use oil-based paint, which won't wear off even if it's rained on regularly.
Additionally, you must consider the quantity of paint the project will require. To determine this, you may want to lay a measuring tape on the ground in the car park and use this to decide how long and wide each parking line needs to be. Then, work out how many parking spaces you would like to create. If you pass these figures onto your painter, they should be able to calculate how much paint you will require. If you're also going to paint symbols for those with disabilities and 'parents with prams' parking spaces, you also should factor this in and perhaps buy an extra tub that the painter can use solely for creating these symbols.
What prep work you may need to do
You will need to consider the ways in which you'll have to prep your car park before the painter can add the lines. For example, if there are potholes on or adjacent to the ground where the lines will be added, you must fill these in, as the fresh paint will pool in these holes and the lines that run across or beside them will not turn out straight.
You'll need to fill these potholes a few days before the lines are added, as it will take a while for the paving material to cure. If you try to add lines whilst this material is still wet, the paint may mix with it and the lines will look patchy. Additionally, make sure that any paving debris that's left behind after filling in the hole is all swept away so that it doesn't get stuck in the wet paint.
Contact a company that provides car park line services for more information.
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