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SUCCESSFUL LINE STRIPING
Thorough prep and consistent execution are key
By Jeff Winke
A carpentry axiom that encourages careful first steps in order to avoid extra work later on is measure twice , cut once . Actually , with the high cost of lumber these days and the cost in terms of gas and time , most carpenters measure thrice or more times because they can ’ t afford a mistake . The same cautionary planning is exercised by smart pavement line stripers . Nothing could be worse than completing a job and standing back to admire the parking lot grid and noticing it is askew or never accounted for handicap spaces or pedestrian walkways .
“ Laying out a new parking lot must be done right the first time ,” stated Luke Menear , 1-800-STRIPER , Rochester New York . “ You ’ ll want to start by squaring up the parking lot by measuring the length and width ( this will determine how many rows of parking and how many parking spots in each row ). Next , use a tape www . callape . com [ 10 ] 1.800.210.5923