How Do You Line Mark a Live Car Park Without Closing It?
It’s the first thing most facilities and property managers want to know when line marking comes up: “Do we really have to shut the whole car park?” On a retail park, hospital, or busy commercial site, closing the entire car park for marking works often isn’t realistic. Customers still need to park, tenants need to […]
What Is Shot Blasting and When Is It Needed?
If you’ve ever been told a surface needs shot blasting before any coating or marking work can go ahead, your first question was probably: “What actually is shot blasting, and why can’t we just clean the surface and get on with it?” It’s a fair question. Shot blasting is one of those things that gets […]
Who Is Responsible for Line Marking in a Retail Park?
It’s one of those questions that sounds like it should have a simple answer, but rarely does: “Whose job is it to maintain the line marking on a retail park?” The landlord? The managing agent? The individual tenants? The facilities management company? It depends on the lease, the management structure, and sometimes on who shouts […]
Are Anti-Slip Coatings a Legal Requirement?
It’s a question that comes up fairly regularly, usually after a near miss or when someone’s reviewing their site risk assessments: “Do we actually have to have anti-slip coatings, or is it just a nice to have?” The answer isn’t a straightforward yes or no, which is probably why there’s so much confusion around it. […]
How to remove road marking from tarmac
[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Removing line marking paint from tarmac can be a bit tricky, but it’s doable with the right approach. Whether you need to refresh old lines or remove incorrect markings, here are a few methods you can try: 1. Mechanical Removal Grinding: One of the most effective methods is using a grinder or scarifier. […]
What is the difference between hot and cold line marking?
Line marking is critical for safely managing the flow of traffic and pedestrians. There are lots of paints suited to the job of white lining and road marking; this blog looks at the difference between hot and cold line marking techniques. An introduction to hot line marking Hot line marking is a robust method for […]
How long do road markings last?
When you dig up the roads, you have no choice but to replace the road markings you’ve disturbed. But it’s not the only time you’ll have to re-lay these lines. Road and car park markings inevitably fade over time. Line markings typically last between one and four years under average conditions. Of course, there are […]
Factory floor markings: 5S colour standards
Floor markings make it easy for employees and visitors to get around their workplace smoothly. Every business requires something slightly different to accommodate its processes, protocols and space. If you’re wondering how to choose the design of your floor markings, the Japanese lean principles of 5S are a good place to start. So, let’s dive […]
Surface preparation – shot blasting vs. hydroblasting
Surface preparation is a critical step in floor and road marking. It ensures that the surface of the road or factory floor is clean and primed for painting. The two most commonly used methods are shot blasting and hydroblasting. Read on to find out more about each technique. Why do you need surface preparation? Shot […]
EV charging bays – upgrading your car park
The number of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations increases every year in the UK. With restrictions on the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles on the horizon, the number of charging points for EVs is expected to continue growing rapidly. If you look after a car park, then the chances are you’ve considered installing charging […]