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title: Asphalt Kingdom Blog | Line Striping
description: "Line Striping | Tips and tricks from the world of asphalt maintenance: sealcoating, line striping, crack repair and more."
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# The Asphalt Kingdom Blog
### Insights, how-to’s, and much more from the world of asphalt maintenance
## [What Are the Standard Parking Space Dimensions?](https://blog.asphaltkingdom.com/standard-parking-space-dimensions)
### Parking space dimensions vary from region to region, and even from property to property. They will vary depending on things like the amount of traffic in the parking lot to local laws.
[Continue Reading](https://blog.asphaltkingdom.com/standard-parking-space-dimensions)
Topics: [Line Striping](https://blog.asphaltkingdom.com/tag/line-striping)
## [Buyer's Line Striping Equipment Guide](https://blog.asphaltkingdom.com/line-striping-machine-buyers-guide)
### This buyer's line striping equipment guide will help you get started. Find the right machine suitable for your asphalt surface painting projects.
Asphalt [parking lot striping machines](https://www.asphaltkingdom.com/striping-machines.html) come in a variety of models with specific features best suited for certain projects.
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Topics: [Line Striping](https://blog.asphaltkingdom.com/tag/line-striping)
## [When to Restripe Parking Lot?](https://blog.asphaltkingdom.com/when-to-restripe-parking-lot)
### Knowing when to restripe parking lot, depending on your location and climate enhances curb appeal and the safety of your customers.
If you own a parking lot, it is important to make sure that the lot is always in the best shape possible, naturally. You want it asphalt to be intact and sealed, and you want the stripes and spaces in the lot to be clear and bright. It offers a range of benefits for your parking lot and business. There are many times that you should consider restriping the parking lot.
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Topics: [Line Striping](https://blog.asphaltkingdom.com/tag/line-striping)
## [Reflective Glass Beads for Paint](https://blog.asphaltkingdom.com/reflective-glass-beads-paint)
### Reflective glass beads for paint are necessary when it comes to improving night visibility of painted lines.
Reflective glass beads for paint are an essential part of the line striping process. Yet many people are unaware of these beads. Without them, headlights would not pick up painted lines and curbs. Asphalt sealcoating companies need to understand the proper application of these beads.
[Continue Reading](https://blog.asphaltkingdom.com/reflective-glass-beads-paint)
Topics: [Line Striping](https://blog.asphaltkingdom.com/tag/line-striping), [Property Management](https://blog.asphaltkingdom.com/tag/property-management)
## [How to Grow Line Striping Business](https://blog.asphaltkingdom.com/how-to-grow-your-line-striping-business)
### Some ways to grow line striping business include branching out into new markets, investing in new equipment, and enhancing your online visibility.
The [asphalt maintenance industry](https://info.asphaltkingdom.com/asphalt-sealing-strategy-guide?__hstc=45788219.631d3c13cd21460f7c794e92702a1421.1640262963094.1640262963094.1640262963094.1&__hssc=45788219.1.1640262963094&__hsfp=609292283) is full of opportunities for entrepreneurs to build successful businesses and become their own boss. One category of asphalt maintenance with great income potential, whether on its own or in addition to other blacktop services, is line striping. With any successful business, though, there comes a time when management must begin considering next steps, and how to grow their company even more.
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Topics: [Line Striping](https://blog.asphaltkingdom.com/tag/line-striping), [Asphalt Maintenance Business](https://blog.asphaltkingdom.com/tag/asphalt-maintenance-business)
## [Line Striping Tips and Tricks from the Pros](https://blog.asphaltkingdom.com/line-striping-tips-and-tricks)
### With these line striping tips and tricks from the pros, you can deliver high-quality results, obtain referrals and ultimately grow your business.
Getting the perfect line while line striping is a challenge. However, producing the ideal parking lot line every time helps you deliver quality work, obtain referrals, and grow your business as a line painter. Check below for tricks from a professional striper.
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## [How Restriping Parking Lot Benefits Your Property](https://blog.asphaltkingdom.com/restriping-parking-lot-benefits)
### Restriping parking lot benefits improve its curb appeal, organization, and compliance with accessibility requirements.
Line striping is one of the four major steps to asphalt maintenance. Oftentimes, it’s also the most overlooked. Sealcoating [protects the surface](https://blog.asphaltkingdom.com/sealcoating-protects-asphalt) from drying out and cracking, and repairing cracks [prevents them from growing](https://blog.asphaltkingdom.com/when-to-repair-asphalt-surface-cracks) into potholes, but the [necessity of restriping a parking lot](https://info.asphaltkingdom.com/parking-lot-lines-striping) is sometimes less obvious.
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Topics: [Line Striping](https://blog.asphaltkingdom.com/tag/line-striping)
## [Asphalt Line Striping Mistakes You Need To Avoid](https://blog.asphaltkingdom.com/common-asphalt-striping-mistakes)
### The three most frequent asphalt line striping mistakes people make when first beginning asphalt striping should be looked at.
Painting [parking lot lines](https://info.asphaltkingdom.com/parking-lot-lines-striping) is a great stand-alone business or add-on to an existing sealcoating or property maintenance business. It's fast, satisfying work and it helps improve traffic flow and a building's aesthetics.
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Topics: [Line Striping](https://blog.asphaltkingdom.com/tag/line-striping)
## [Choosing Parking Lot Line Paint: What You Need to Know](https://blog.asphaltkingdom.com/choosing-parking-lot-line-paint)
### Which hues are necessary for parking lot markings and lines? Your queries about parking lot paint are addressed here.
A parking lot or road without clear traffic lines and symbols where necessary can look incomplete or tired, but finding paint to [apply those important features](https://info.asphaltkingdom.com/parking-lot-lines-striping) requires more than grabbing just *any* can from your local hardware store. When choosing paint for your asphalt surface, it's important to know which kinds are best for your purposes.
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## [How to Stripe a Parking Lot](https://blog.asphaltkingdom.com/how-to-stripe-a-parking-lot)
### Painting professional lines on an asphalt parking lot requires the proper preparation, measurements, line striping machine, and cleanup.
## Table of Contents
- ### [Step 1: Preparation](https://blog.asphaltkingdom.com/tag/line-striping#chapter1)
- ### [Step 2: Measure & Plan Out the Lot](https://blog.asphaltkingdom.com/tag/line-striping#chapter2)
- ### [Step 3: Paint the Lines](https://blog.asphaltkingdom.com/tag/line-striping#chapter3)
- ### [Step 4: Let It Dry & Clean Up Your Equipment](https://blog.asphaltkingdom.com/tag/line-striping#chapter4)
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**Fresh lines can have a significant impact on the organization and curb appeal of any parking lot. Fortunately, achieving that professional look is also [a very simple process](https://info.asphaltkingdom.com/parking-lot-lines-striping) when you follow the four major steps below:**
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