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FEATURE final product . Take your time at the beginning . Then when you start to feel your flow , it ’ s go time !
But beware , my friend , it ’ s not just

“ stripes and lollipops ”

for there are some potential headaches that could arise during your striping escapade .
But beware , my friend , it ’ s not just “ stripes and lollipops ” for there are some potential headaches that could arise during your striping escapade . Mother Nature may decide to rain on your parade , quite literally . So make sure you are up-to-date on the forecast . Let your team know to keep their head on a swivel and watch out for one another . Pay attention to those pesky uneven surfaces which can throw off your perfectly straight lines . Talk to your customer to make sure irrigation will be turned off and lights will stay on , if working at night . Document these communications ! Now , as you put the finishing touches on your freshly striped parking lot , lift your barricades . After the paint is fully cured , take a step back and admire your hard work . You ’ ve just transformed a bland expanse of pavement into a well-organized and visually appealing piece of art . For successful layout , It ’ s the littlest details that make up the biggest difference . RISE TO THE CHALLENGE …. and hey maybe you can even manage to have a little fun along the way . Who knew striping a parking lot could be so thrilling ? Until next time , Happy Striping ! -Captain Striper
Mark Estrada , Jr . is a Co-founder and Director of Operations at Marathon Solutions Group , a Rose Paving company based out of Houston , Texas . He can be reached at mark . estrada @ rosepaving . com
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