How to remove road marking from tarmac

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...

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...

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...

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...

Line marking removal: what you need to know 

There are various reasons you might want to remove the line markings from the floor of your car park, warehouse, or factory. If you want to re-organise the space, for example, you’ll need to reapply your line markings in different places.This is crucial to helping...

What type of paint is used for road marking?

Choosing the right paint for the job is essential to ensure your road markings last. Get it wrong, and you may need to reapply your floor markings sooner than you thought.  Learn more about the different types of road marking paint and their applications in this...