One of the most important parts of any line striping job is keeping the lines straight and applied well so they last a long time. If the lines aren’t properly set, then your striping job integrity is compromised and any pavement markings you applied will not last. The right equipment ensures a great looking striping project and a happy client!
What Types Of Pavement Marking Tools Are Necessary For A Striping Contractor?
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Every day contractors are faced with the daunting task of marking hundreds of miles of roads, city streets, and highways. Its not always a pretty sight, but it is part of the job of many. To ensure proper paint application and eliminate a potential mix-up between different products, its necessary to have a variety of marking tools at your disposal. With this in mind, we are going to explore the different types of pavement marking tools that are needed to do the job the right way.
The first type of line striping tool is the manual line painting tool. The manual line painting tool is the most basic line striping tool and one that should be every contractor’s “go-to” tool for every project. Not only does it allow you to paint a straight line, it allows for making the associated radius, as well. It is also easier to use than the other types of line painting tools that require a different type of attachment.
The second type of line striping tools are semi-automatics. A semi-automatic line painting tool is a paving tool that allows you to control the width of a line with a semi-automatic system. This is useful when you want to form a line of a specific width (for example, the width of a parking lane) or if you want to change the width of a line as you are painting (for example, a painted lane that will be widened once it is finished). It is also useful if you want to skip the step of manually drawing a line. The semi-automatic system allows you to change the width of the line with a quick twist of the trigger. This is extremely valuable because it allows you to change the width of the line even while you are painting.
