Parking Lot Striping in Arlington Heights, IL

Parking lot striping turns pavement into an organized, safe lot: stall lines, accessible spaces and aisles, arrows, stop bars, crosswalks, fire lanes and stenciled markings. Faded lines lead to crooked parking, lost spaces and confused drivers, and Chicago-area plows and salt wear paint down quickly. Most lots here need restriping every few years.

Accessible parking

Under the 2010 ADA Standards, restriping is treated as an alteration, so the new layout must meet current requirements for the number, size and location of accessible spaces, their access aisles and signs. Under the Justice Department's guidance, one in six accessible spaces, at minimum, has to be van accessible. We count stalls and check the layout before painting, not just trace old lines.

New layouts

After paving or resurfacing, or when a lot's use changes, a fresh layout can add stalls, improve circulation or create pickup and EV spaces. HomeGuide notes a new layout can cost 20 to 50 percent more than restriping existing lines.

Timing

Paint needs a clean, dry surface and mild temperatures. New asphalt and fresh sealcoat must cure first. Striping season runs from spring into fall.

Common items

• Stall lines and double lines
• Accessible stalls, aisles and symbols
• Arrows and stop bars
• Crosswalks and fire lanes
• Stenciled words and numbers
• Curb painting

High-wear areas

Paint wears fastest at entrances and drive aisles where tires turn and plows scrape. Some owners refresh just those areas between full restripes.

Curb paint and signs

Fire lanes often need curb paint and stenciled wording, and accessible spaces need signs mounted at the right height. We include those in the quote.

Wheel stops

Wheel stops at stalls facing a walk or storefront keep bumpers from overhanging the sidewalk. Loose ones can be re-anchored while we restripe.

Layout changes

If parking demand has shifted, with more compact cars, delivery pickups or EV charging, a new layout can make the lot work better. We sketch options before painting.

Paint durability

Paint wears fastest at entrances and turning areas. Some owners refresh just those zones between full restripes, which keeps the lot readable for less.

Scheduling

We stripe early in the day or on weekends so the lot is ready when customers arrive. Fresh paint dries quickly in warm, dry weather.

New pavement

Striping on new asphalt or fresh sealcoat waits until the surface has cured enough to hold paint.

Associations and private streets

Condo and townhome associations often have guest stalls, fire lanes and private streets to stripe. We work from the association's site plan where one exists and check accessible spaces against current rules.

What to have ready

A site plan, the number of stalls you want and any accessible-space count from the last layout make the estimate faster.