Surface preparations are steps taken prior to sealcoating to prepare the asphalt for treatment.

To clear off loose sand debris and prepare the asphalt for sealcoat, we blow off the pavement surface with commercial-grade walk-behind blowers in combination with minimal isolated brooming.

Oil primer is another surface preparation when we apply oil-saturated asphalt may be required to help sealer adhere to the pavement surface. Please note that standard surface preparation will not correct or clean years of the neglected pavement surface. For more neglected areas, pressure washing may be necessary.

It is recommend to sealcoat new pavement between 1 and 2 years after installation and every 2-3 years following. With the exception of small patchwork, new asphalt should never be sealed over. If asphalt is prematurely sealed over, it will never fully cure and sealer is likely to delaminate from the pavement as oils rise to its surface. New asphalt will retain its black appearance for roughly 1 year until it has oxidized from sun, water and tire abrasion.

ADA stands for The American with Disabilities Act of 1990. This civil rights law prohibits discrimination based on disability. Since passed, this act has developed to promote accessibility for those of all abilities.

Nearly every sector of our society has accessibility standards for handicapped individuals. Parking lot striping is one of many which presents itself in the form of widened van/wheelchair accessible parking spaces and access aisles.

The ADA has precise requirements that if not kept up to code can result in hefty fines. We are thoroughly familiar with ADA accessibility standards.

Beyond the aesthetic outcome of a completed project, it is impossible to know if everything was done properly and with quality materials unless you know the right type of questions to ask.

One of the few way to gague your projects' quality and durability, is to request a post-project summary from your contractor with the application rate of sealcoat/striping materials.

Federal specifications and manufacturers specify the recommended and standard application rates for their materials. Striping should be between .012-.017 gallons per linear foot and sealcoat should be between .18-.22 gallons per square foot. A project that will stand the test of time will have these application rate ranges or higher.

We are open Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Sealcoat jobs will be completed during normal business hours only. If necessary, exceptions can be made to complete striping projects on Sundays or evenings. Sealcoat requires direct midday sunlight to cure best.

To ensure sealcoat has enough time to be applied and dry prior to striping, we must have access to the site or section area no later than 7:30am the day of scheduling. The site must be clear of cars and other obstructions such as dumpsters.

We primarily use water-based latex paints but have the ability to use solvent and alcohol based paints if specs require. It is important that your contractor is aware of the difference and when to use each type. The application and base can drastically affect the life of your lines.

We offer applications to match current configurations, new layout based on provided plans, and in cases where site maps or plans are unavailable, our professional design recommendations based on standard and county standard guidelines.

A common mistake that inexperienced contractors or lazy employees make when asked to adjust striping layout is to sealcoat and then stripe the changes. This becomes problematic when sealcoat wears down and reveals the preexisting configurations. This is prevented by "blacking-out" any/all layout set to be adjusted prior to sealcoat. Although this adds extra cost, it will prevent “bleed-through” of pre-existing striping and it extremely important.

There are a couple ways applicators may try to take advantage of clients by "cutting" their materials. This is often done in an effort to extend its application area which increases the jobs profit margins.

Some contractors may also reduce or entirely neglect to add manufacturer specified durability additives. We mix and apply our products exactly as manufacturers specifications outline. This ensures the best possible application and final outcome for our clients.