Do it yourself or farm it out ? That becomes a critical question for contractors to wrestle with in respect to some of the services they offer customers . One area of an asphalt paving contractor ’ s world where the question is particularly relevant is … when does it make best sense to contract out the striping , pavement marking , and stencil tasks versus doing it yourself ? But first , let ’ s establish the importance of pavement marking . It ’ s not just for aesthetics , but also ensures better safety , reduces liability , eliminates chaos , and boosts curb appeal . Parking lot striping provide benefits . They can organize and maximize the available space for optimum parking . Parking spaces need to accommodate vehicles of all sizes , from sedans to SUVs . If the parking grid is faded or covered by snow , people park further apart other to avoid dinging their car doors . Clearly marked parking spaces are important because they show drivers how much room they have to park . Commercial property owners need to maintain