Striping
How often should a parking lot be restriped?
There is no universal repainting schedule. Traffic, turning movements, sunlight, surface condition, cleaning practices, and the type of coating all affect wear. We recommend reviewing the markings periodically and restriping when visibility or layout clarity has noticeably declined.
Can you stripe asphalt, concrete, and paver surfaces?
Yes. Parking-lot markings can be applied to asphalt, concrete, and many paver surfaces when the appropriate preparation and coating system are used. Asphalt sealcoating does not apply to concrete, but striping may still be available.
Do you handle accessible parking markings?
Yes. We stripe accessible parking spaces, access aisles, and pavement symbols according to the property's approved layout or project specifications. ADA compliance also depends on other features, such as signs, slopes, space dimensions, and accessible routes, so striping alone is not a complete compliance review.
Can you repaint or change the existing layout?
We can repaint the existing layout or help coordinate a revised one. Changes involving stall dimensions, accessible spaces, fire lanes, traffic flow, or local requirements may require a plan prepared or approved by the appropriate owner, design professional, or authority. We will identify that before quoting a redesigned layout.
How long does striping take, and when can the lot reopen?
Project duration depends on the size of the lot, the number and type of markings, access requirements, weather, and crew availability. Before work begins, we will provide a proposed schedule and explain when each completed area may reopen to traffic.
What colors do you use?
We provide white, yellow, blue, red, and other colors required by the property plan, customer specifications, or applicable local requirements. The proposal will identify the paint colors and materials included for the property.
Can you provide custom stencils and lettering?
Yes. Available markings may include reserved-tenant names, stall numbers, visitor spaces, loading zones, curb text, and property-specific stencils. The proposal will identify the requested wording, dimensions, colors, and materials.
Sealcoating and crack repair
What does sealcoating do, and when is it appropriate?
Sealcoating places a protective coating over suitable asphalt pavement. Depending on the product and pavement condition, it can help reduce surface oxidation and water penetration, resist certain petroleum spills, and restore a more uniform dark appearance. It is a preventive surface treatment, not a repair for structural pavement failure.
How often should a commercial lot be evaluated for sealcoating?
There is no fixed schedule for every property. Timing depends on the age and condition of the asphalt, prior treatments, traffic, drainage, weather exposure, and the product used. New pavement generally should not be sealed immediately. We will recommend sealcoating only when the surface condition and product requirements support it.
Why should pavement cracks be addressed?
Suitable cracks should be treated to reduce water entering the pavement layers. Moisture, traffic, and temperature changes can enlarge pavement damage over time. The proposal will identify which cracks appear suitable for sealing, the preparation required, and the material proposed. Recurring or interconnected cracking may indicate a deeper pavement or base problem.
Can concrete be sealcoated?
No. Asphalt sealcoating is not applied to concrete or paver surfaces. Those materials require different products and repair methods, although BetterLot may still be able to assist with pavement markings.
How long before a sealed lot can reopen?
Sealcoat usually requires a longer closure than traffic paint. The actual reopening time depends on the product, pavement temperature, humidity, sunlight, wind, and weather. We will provide the proposed reopening time before work begins.
North Texas conditions
How do North Texas sun, heat, and soils affect asphalt?
Intense sunlight and prolonged heat gradually age asphalt binder, making the surface stiffer and less flexible. Much of North Texas also has expansive clay that changes volume as moisture conditions change. Both surface aging and movement beneath the pavement can contribute to cracking and deterioration.
Why do cracks sometimes return in the same places?
Recurring cracks may indicate movement or weakness beneath the pavement. Much of North Texas has expansive clay that changes volume as moisture conditions change. When the underlying soil or base moves, a surface-only repair may crack again along the same area.
Crack sealing and sealcoating may help limit water intrusion, but they do not correct an unstable base or moving subgrade. If the pattern appears to indicate a deeper problem, we will explain that and recommend the appropriate next step.
How do weather and season affect scheduling?
Spring, summer, and fall can all provide workable conditions in North Texas. There is no single best month for every product or property. Dry pavement, pavement temperature, humidity, rain, and the manufacturer's requirements determine whether a particular day is suitable. Summer work remains possible when the product and schedule are appropriate for the conditions.
Work may need to be postponed when rain is expected or the pavement is damp. We will monitor the forecast, confirm whether conditions are suitable for the proposed product, and provide as much notice as reasonably possible if the schedule needs to change.
Working with BetterLot
Will the entire lot have to close?
Access requirements depend on the property and scope. Some projects may be completed in sections or during lower-traffic periods, while others may require a temporary closure of the work area. We will review the property's operating needs and provide a proposed access and scheduling plan before work begins.
How are traffic control and cleanup handled?
Before work begins, the proposal will explain the planned closures, cones or signs, access arrangements, and site-cleanup responsibilities. It will also identify whether BetterLot, a subcontractor, or the property is responsible for each item.
How do you price a project?
Striping quotes generally consider the existing layout, stall count, arrows, symbols, stencils, curb work, surface condition, mobilization, and access requirements. Sealcoating quotes generally consider square footage, pavement condition, required crack repair, surface preparation, materials, mobilization, and scheduling. We will inspect or review the property and provide a written scope and price.
Do you provide sealcoating and striping together?
Yes. When both services are included, sealcoating is generally completed first. Striping follows after the surface has cured sufficiently for the proposed marking product. Either service may also be performed separately, depending on the property's needs.
Do you handle multiple properties?
Yes. We can review several properties together and coordinate the proposed scopes, schedules, and communication across the portfolio. Combining projects may create mobilization or scheduling efficiencies, but pricing depends on the locations, quantities, timing, and work required.
Still have a question?
Call or text and we will answer it. If we cannot help with what your lot needs, we will tell you.