Parking Lot Striping in Alexandria, VA

Parking lot striping marks stalls, aisles, arrows, crosswalks, fire lanes and accessible spaces. Faded lines make a lot look neglected and confuse drivers, and every repaving or sealcoat covers them completely. We restripe existing layouts and lay out new ones for apartment communities, condo and townhouse lots, churches, offices and small retail centers.

Accessible parking

The Department of Justice explains that restriping a parking lot is an alteration, which means the accessible parking must then meet the 2010 ADA Standards. That covers the number of accessible spaces, how many are van-accessible, the width of spaces and access aisles, and signs. On older lots the existing layout may not comply, so restriping is the moment to fix it. We check the count against the total spaces and mark the plan before painting.

Restripe or new layout

Restriping follows the existing lines. A new layout changes stall angles, widths or traffic flow to fit more cars, improve circulation or add accessible spaces. HomeGuide notes that a new layout typically costs 20 to 50 percent more than restriping, because it has to be measured and marked from scratch.

Fire lanes and curbs

Fire lanes, loading zones and no-parking curbs need clear markings. Requirements for wording and color can come from the fire marshal or the local code, so for fire lanes we confirm what your jurisdiction expects before painting.

Timing with sealing and paving

After sealcoating, the sealer must cure before paint goes on. After new paving, the asphalt needs to cool and set. We schedule striping as the last step of a paving or sealing job, or as a standalone visit when the lines have simply worn out.

Townhouse and HOA lots

Many townhouse communities around Alexandria have numbered or assigned spaces, visitor spaces and tow-away signs. We reproduce numbering and stencils so residents know their spaces when the lot reopens.

Paint and visibility

Water-based traffic paint is common for lots and dries quickly in warm weather. On heavily used lots, lines wear fastest at entrances and turning areas, and a light restripe every year or two keeps them visible. We note where wear is heaviest so you know what to expect.

Signs and wheel stops

Accessible spaces need signs mounted at the right height, and some lots use wheel stops to protect walks and buildings. We can point out where the layout calls for them during the survey.