Must Dos for a Top Notch Line Marking Job

Line marking is an important aspect in any neighbourhood, business facility and home. You can count on it to give directions on the premises, especially during down time when you have no work force to direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Direction line marking will help you point people to the right direction while instructional marking gives specific instructions to a person about what they should do when they get to a certain point. For instance, it can tell drivers not to exceed a certain speed when driving beyond a certain point. Here are the top tips to help you get the job done right when marking paved surfaces.

Preparing the Surface

The first thing you must do is to prepare the surface in readiness for the paint that you want to apply. Begin by removing any obstacles on the surface, including vehicles and furniture. After that, clean the surface thoroughly to remove excess dirt, debris, dead leaves and mud. Sweeping with a concrete wire brush and scrubbing with a hard-bristled brush will give you the immaculate clean that you desire. Thereafter, leave the surface to dry while using alternative devices to limit the flow of traffic on the surface.

Working on Bitumen

Bitumen is one of the common materials used in paving these days because of its bonding attributes. It produces a durable paved surface. However, it is a sensitive surface when it comes to line marking. Freshly laid bitumen reacts with solvent-based road marking paint. Additionally, such bitumen does not bond well with water-based road marking paints. You should let the bitumen surface dry for at least 24 hours before you apply the paints mentioned. 

Working on Concrete

If you are marking the lines on a concrete surface, you must keep some important factors in mind. Freshly built concrete should cure completely before you begin the line marking process. Give it a few weeks before it is ready for the marking. To add on that, wet concrete surfaces should be allowed to dry for at least two days before marking. Lastly, do not pressure wash the concrete surface at least two days to marking. There are chances of interfering with the surface and weakening the bond between the paint and surface.

Working on Thick Markings

If you intend to make wide markings (as wide as 200 millimetres), there is a risk that vehicles can lose traction when their tyres come into contact with the painted areas, especially on a rainy day. Therefore, make sure that you add reflective glass beads and anti-slip grit to prevent such incidences. Use the proper line marking products to ensure the markings are accurate and made to last.


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