Preparation is an important part of the pavement painting process. Before the first line is marked, the pavement surface should be thoroughly cleaned to remove surface oils, dirt, grit and any loose or flaking paint.
Did you know that each color is associated with feelings and emotions? Yellow is a happy color that helps our imagination thrive, while blue brings tranquility and calm.
Over time, pavement lines in parking lots and on roadways deteriorate and wear away. In fact, as soon as the paint is applied to the surface it begins to deteriorate, and this is only sped up by such factors as severe weather, the amount of traffic, and the thickness of the paint when applied.
If you’re painting a barn, a basketball court, or another large, outdoors space, it may be worth investing in adjustable extension poles for those hard-to-reach corners.
Need help designing your parking lot spaces? Our highly experienced staff can analyze your lot and create a parking space layout schematic that maximizes parking and promotes efficient movement of traffic, while meeting safety codes and regulations.
When determining what type of stain to use on your deck, one thing your staining crew will look at is what type of stain was used on the deck in the past. This is important, as water-based deck stains will stick to oil-based stains, but oil stains won’t stick to water-based ones.
If you are looking for a uniform application of paint, your best choice is an airless pump sprayer. It is equally effective for both smooth and textured walls.
Selecting an oil or water based paint for a project is a matter of personal preference these days, but that wasn't always the case. Back in the 17th century, paints weren't so flexible. Specific pigments worked best with either an oil or water base, so the desired color often determined which type of paint was used.
Do you know what makes airless pump sprayers so versatile? Well, they can be used for a variety of applications, including interior and exterior jobs. Moreover, they can be easily transported from one job site to another.
Your deck has been recently stained, but water isn’t beading on the surface after a rainfall. Don’t worry. In fact, some of the most effective products are designed to sheet water instead, so it flows off rather than sitting on the decking.
There are only two basic types of paint brushes. Can you name them? If you guessed straight and angled, you're right. Both are available in multiple sizes and with a variety of bristle types. An angled brush is designed to offer more precise control when painting trim, edges and corners.
If you have just installed a new wooden deck, you will want to budget in a professional treatment of weather coating stain. It is usually advised to let the wood weather a few months before applying the stain, as the wood needs to dry out.
You may already know the color wheel can help you choose contrasting and complementary colors for your indoor or outdoor painting project. Care to guess in what century the color wheel was developed? If you guessed the early 18th century, you're right.
Did you know that the first paint production facility in America was put up in Boston in 1700 by Thomas Child? This was followed much later by D.R. Averill of Ohio who patented the first ready-mixed paints in 1867.
If there is any danger there is lead paint on the structure you are painting, the last thing you want to do is to sand or scrape - the normal types of preparation - because that will release toxic lead into the air. This is a job best left to professionals.
When it comes to our pavement line painting services, we will ensure that you have all your bases covered. This includes fire lanes and no parking areas that are clearly marked, as well as adequate and correctly painted disabled parking.
How often should you have your deck restained? A typical deck that receives an average amount of sunlight and precipitation should be restained every two to three years. Decks that receive constant, direct sunlight or significant rainfall may need to be treated every year.
Does the circular driveway in front of your business turn into a free for all when people don’t pull close enough to the curb? By painting traffic lines on the driveway, your visitors will understand that there’s more than one lane.
Are you wondering what exterior paint color will look best with your home's architectural style? Most experts agree that neutral colors and classically contrasting trim look good on almost any home.
So when did pavement markings become standardized in the United States? The first document that established a national standard for traffic control devices was the “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices,” published in 1935.
Paint delivered through an airless spray offers a number of advantages. One of these advantages is that fewer coats of paint are needed because of the uniformity of the coating.
In some cases, black paint may be used in painting pavement lines and markings. If the pavement is particularly light, then a contrasting black marking can be placed next to the white marking to make the white line stand out.
