If you offer parking for patrons or visitors to your building, you may wonder how often you should repaint the line striping in your parking lot.

Like all things, this paint wears down over time and can cause various issues for visitors who don't know where to park their car.

But how do you know if it’s time to repaint the lines? And is line striping required for your parking lot?

Ultimately, there are several ways to tell if it’s time to redo the line striping in your parking lot. And if you notice any of the following signs, it’s worth your time to connect with a good pavement specialist. Not only will clear, bright pavement stripes help your patrons park correctly, it will also keep your property safe from unintentional damage.

Here are a few ways to tell if it’s time to redo or add line striping to your parking lot.

You notice patrons aren’t parking within the lines

Patrons may have difficulty parking correctly if they’re unable to see clear parking lines. You may notice cars parked at an odd angle or cars parked over lines throughout your parking lot. This is a sign that it’s hard to tell where the designated parking spots are and likely time to repaint the line striping.

People aren’t honoring handicap spots

Handicap spots are crucial to providing ample parking opportunities for those who need closer access to your building. However, this true-blue paint fades over time, and if it’s not prominent, some drivers may not notice they’re parking in a handicap spot. If you get complaints that people were parking in the handicap spot, it’s worth reapplying the line striping.

You notice people driving through your parking lot

If you don’t have line striping in your parking lot, you may see people drive through your parking lot or use it as a spot to turn around. Clear, defined parking spots will deter drivers from using your parking lot as a side road. If this is something you see on a frequent basis, it’s time to add stripes to your parking lot.

There’s surface damage on the parking lot

Pavement surface tends to break down over time, especially after a harsh winter. If you see potholes, cracks in the pavement or missing line stripes, it’s time to have a professional assess your parking lot. These seemingly minor issues can cause major damage to cars and may cause patrons to complain about parking. Connect with a pavement specialist to review your options so you can offer your customers a smooth, clean place to park.

It’s been five years or more since you last striped your parking lot

Even if you don’t have harsh winters or heavy traffic in your parking lot, you need to repaint your line stripes every five years. If it’s been five years or more since you striped your parking lot, it’s time to refresh the paint.

While parking lines may seem like a small issue, it’s something that dictates how your visitors use the parking lot. And if the lines have faded or are missing altogether, you’ll start to notice issues with drivers parking incorrectly or misuse your parking lot.

By working with a professional pavement service, like Pavement Transformations, you can ensure you have clear, defined parking spaces throughout your parking space. If you’re in need of adding line striping to your parking lot or want to refresh existing lines, contact us today! We’d be happy to help address any pavement needs you may have.