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MARK“ CAPTAIN STRIPER” ESTRADA JR.
FEATURE

BACK TO THE BASICS:

Measure Twice, Stripe Once

The Art( and Science) of Estimating and Executing a Flawless Parking Lot Striping Job

Y ou’ ve heard the old carpenter’ s saying—“ measure twice, cut once.” In our world of parking lot striping, it might be a different setting, but the meaning is tried and true. When it comes to estimating a job and laying down those clean, crispy stripes, there’ s no room for guesswork. Whether you’ re a seasoned vet or just getting your boots wet in a fresh bucket of paint, getting“ back to the basics” is how you stay sharp, innovative and profitable. So, let’ s roll out a fresh coat of logical thinking, dust off the fundamentals and dive into the best practices that keep your estimates accurate, your jobs tight and your customers impressed.

MARK“ CAPTAIN STRIPER” ESTRADA JR.

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