Guides
Parking lot striping guides
What it costs, how long paint lasts in this heat, the stall standards, and when bollards are worth installing — written for Phoenix property managers.
ADA
ADA parking requirements in Arizona
Most lots that fail an inspection fail on three things: too few accessible spaces, an access aisle that is too narrow, or a surface slope over the limit. Here is what the standard actually requires, and how to check your own lot.
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What parking lot striping costs in Arizona
Most striping quotes come as a single number with no explanation, which makes it impossible to tell whether you are being overcharged or underbid. Here is how the number is actually built.
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Parking lot striping standards
There is no single national striping code. What governs your lot is a stack: the ADA standard on top, your city's zoning and fire code underneath, and industry convention filling the gaps.
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The best paint for parking lot lines in Arizona heat
Paint that performs well in Oregon can fail in a single Phoenix summer. Surface temperatures past 150°F and year-round UV change which product is actually the right specification.
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Bollard installation cost and types
Bollards are usually bought after something has already been hit — a storefront, a gas meter, a utility cabinet. Knowing what they cost and which type you need beforehand is considerably cheaper.
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How often a parking lot should be restriped
In most of the country the answer is every three to five years. In Arizona it is closer to every two to three — and the reason is not traffic.
