with technologies that are designed to make application easier and more accurate . Most are walk-behind push or self-propelled units .
The expected advantages of a line-painting machine versus manual painting using spray paint , brushes , and rollers are time savings , materials savings , and better accuracy -- a line painting machine is designed to make straight lines and curves neatly and consistently with little difficulty .
With supplies and equipment in hand , a contractor should be ready for striping .
“ To prepare for a line striping job we employ the three Cs ,” stated Luke Menear , vice president at United Striping Company , Rochester , NY . “ These are ( 1 ) Communicate with the customer about important job details like when , where , and what they would like to have done to their parking lot , ( 2 ) Coordinate with your striping team about essential details like what type of paint and color will be used for the job , specific stencils that will be needed , etc ., and ( 3 ) Collaborate with your team to make certain the right equipment , materials , and manpower get to the job site to ensure the project is completed to the customer ’ s satisfaction .”
Planning is critical for any new pavement striping project .
“ Whether it is a Re-Stripe , a Re- Stripe Over Seal , or a New Layout , my first concern is the paint quantity I will need to complete the project ,” stated Dan Zurcher , owner of The American Striping Company , Columbus Ohio . “ I always figured 300 yards per gallon . In 29 years , using that calculation , I have never run out of paint . My next concern is establishing
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