What is parking lot line painting?
Parking lot line painting is when a painting crew paints lines on a parking lot. The purpose of this practice is to help drivers know where to park their cars correctly to avoid getting parking tickets or damaging their cars. Parking lot line painting originated in Michigan in the early 1900s. Parking lot line painting in Vancouver is very commonplace because of strict parking requirements and laws in BC.
How is the parking lot line painting done?
This process starts when a parking lot is leveled and cleared of debris. The whole parking lot is then cleaned thoroughly to eliminate all dirt, oil, or other particles that may be there before the line painting can begin.
Once the lot is prepped:
- We mark off traffic with cones to separate where cars are allowed to park from where they are not allowed to park. Pro tip: By doing this, we save time by not having to paint on both sides!
- Then parking lot line painters begin their work by putting down a stencil covering an area of about two meters wide by three meters long.
- Now the fun part begins by spraying a line of paint across the stencil afterward.
- The last step is repeated until the painting crew is finished the entire parking lot. Of course, they take breaks and enjoy the friendly banter of working on a job site.
How long does it take to do parking lot line painting?
A parking lot line painting project can be done within a day since marking off an entire parking lot requires only a little time. It is saving you time, money, and downtime! However, if many car spots need to be painted or if there is more than one parking lot, then this job could take several days.
Who usually conducts parking lot line painting?
Typically, workers who receive training on how to conduct such activities are people with experience in the construction field. They know what safety precautions to take when painting near-moving vehicles. Parking lot line painters may also be people with experience in the automotive industry since they would know how to mark off cars without affecting them too much while still getting the job done.
And of course, painting companies are also quite adept at doing parking lot line painting. However, only a few painting companies have the range and talent depth to paint a swanky home in Shaughnessy and do a killer job of painting parking lot lines. Check out the lines we painted in the parking lot of Gleneagles Elementary School in West Vancouver.
PLE Crew at Gleneagles Elementary Parking Lot in West Vancouver
Why do parking lots need lines to be painted?
This practice helps car owners prevent any legal troubles such as parking tickets, and it also helps avoid damage that the car’s paint job may receive from accidental scratches from other drivers. Parking lot line painting/re-painting is helpful for:
- Keeping parking lots fresh! The paint is not indestructible and does weather away over time, and the oil in the concrete eats at the paint over time
- Preventing damage. Parking lot lines are the guidelines that prevent drivers from parking too close to each other
Best Parking Lots in Vancouver, BC
A discussion about parking lot line painting in Vancouver, BC, is not complete without discussing some of the best parking lots in Vancouver. Here are some of the best painted, scenic, and secure parking lots in Vancouver.
# 1 – False Creek
It is one of the most scenic parking lots in Vancouver as it has a great view of Stanley Park and Georgia Street. It also has high-quality outdoor security lighting, a multi-level parkade with easy access to ground level, an on-site car wash facility that is open 24 hours, audio speakers in the parkade, and a car charging station for electric vehicles.
# 2 – Olympic Village Parkade
This parking lot is perfect for parking your car or bike in Vancouver if you are looking for convenience and maximum security. It has over 600 spaces which means no more worries about not having a place to park your vehicle whenever you need it.
# 3 – The Tunnel
This parking lot is located at Hamilton Street between Davie Street and Burrard Street in Downtown Vancouver. It has over 650 spaces of high-quality parking equipped with features like video surveillance, security fencing, concrete barriers, lighting, battery backup siren, and fire extinguishers.
# 4 – Pacific Centre Parkade
This parking lot is one of the most convenient places in Vancouver to have your vehicle parked at night since it is just a few blocks away from Robson Street, Yaletown and Gastown.
# 5 – Cambie Street Parking Lot
This small but high-quality parking lot is located near New Westminster and can accommodate up to 16 vehicles at a time, and it has an on-site car wash facility as well. It is open 24 hours, and you can use your wireless device to access it.
# 6 – China Town Parking Lot
The Chinatown parking lot is very close to the sky train and is one of the most secure places in Vancouver because it has a steel gate with an automatic door.
The last line
We hope that next time you drive into a parking lot in the lower mainland BC, you’d take a moment to appreciate the effort people and companies put into parking lot line painting. It might seem that parking lot line painting is easy and doesn’t require skills, but that is not the truth. It requires attention to detail, mad stenciling skills, patience, and years of painting experience.
Don’t hesitate to call us if your residential/commercial properties need parking lot line painting. We are just a few clicks away. You can also hit the call button on the right-hand side on the top.