Thermoplastic Line Striping Services in Maryland, Virginia, & D.C.

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Thermoplastic Line Striping Services

What is Thermoplastic Line Striping?

Ever driven around a parking lot to find a spot, but the markings are so worn that it becomes impossible? Imagine your customers in the same position. But don’t worry, there is an effective solution to keep traffic flowing smoothly and safely: thermoplastic line striping. 

Thermoplastic line striping is a unique pavement marking method that utilizes a dry powder mix comprising various resins, fillers, and glass beads. These are then heated to create pavement striping and markings. Unlike traditional paint, thermoplastic line striping is clearer and lasts longer.

Ready for longer-lasting pavement markings? Call Blue Curb, LLC for professional thermoplastic line striping services. Our striping contractors deliver the best quality paving services. From consultation to installation, everything is done with expert care and precision.

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Common Areas for Thermoplastic Pavement Markings

Roadways and Intersections

Clear and long-lasting markings to keep traffic smooth and accident-free.

Parking Lots

The durability of thermoplastic provides even the busiest parking lots with highly visible marking for smooth traffic flow.

School Zones & Cross Walks

The clear striping material provides high visibility vital for keeping students and pedestrians safe.

Bike and Bus Lanes

Create a visible division between lanes for safer travel.

Custom Traffic Symbols and Arrows

Due to its versatile nature, thermoplastic can be customized to suit your specific marking requirements.

How is Thermoplastic Traffic Paint Applied?

With thermoplastic line striping’s unique versatility, you may be wondering how this material is applied to pavement. 

The process is not all that complicated. The application process breaks down like so:

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Striping contractors prepare the asphalt surface for proper bonding (cleaning off debris, etc)

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The thermoplastic paint is heated to extremely high temperatures (between 400 and 450 degrees)

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Once the ideal temperature is met, the paint will be applied directly onto the pavement surface through an extruder machine

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The material then cures through releasing heat, slowly reverting to a solid form as it bonds to the asphalt surface

Our Thermoplastic Line Striping Process

Heating the Material

Utilizing a specialized kettle, Blue Curb, LLC, heats the thermoplastic material to a minimum of 400 degrees.

Preparing for Application

Once the material has melted fully, our contractors load the thermoplastic into a state-of-the-art extruder or sprayer. These tools allow us to efficiently and effectively shape the requested markings and stripes.

Apply Pavement Markings

Thermoplastic is then extruded or sprayed onto the paved surfaces, forming the requested shapes or markings. The material cools and solidifies in a durable bond to the surface. Once fully cured, it results in clear, highly visible, and long-lasting pavement markings.

Benefits of Thermoplastic Line Striping

Key Benefits of Preformed Thermoplastic Markings

As the owner of a commercial space, keeping your area a safe place for drivers and pedestrians comes with a lot of factors. 

From clear parking spots and visible signage to specified ADA markings, thermoplastic line striping offers practical and long-lasting solutions to ensure a safe and smooth operation.

Many other business owners are making the switch to thermoplastic line striping and road markings, and it’s plain to see why:

  • Designed to endure heavy traffic and extreme weather conditions
  • Consistent, bright colors that are long-lasting
  • Retroreflectivity for improved visibility at night
  • Strong bonding nature to asphalt, concrete, and cement
  • Fills in small cracks and breaks in the paved surface
  • Quick application process resulting in little disruption to your business
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Why Choose Blue Curb, LLC?

Experience

Since starting as Steam 360 back in 2008, our team has honed in on delivering unrivaled paving services in the industry. No matter the job we take on, our team executes each task with expert care and precision, honed by years of hands-on experience.

Quality

At Blue Curb, LLC, we believe a paving project’s quality relies on the quality of the materials used. For this, our striping contractors use only the industry’s best materials available, resulting in pavement marks that exceed expectations.

Customer Service

The customer is at the heart of paving projects. From consultation to installation, our team focuses on providing clear and concise communication throughout each step of the process, guaranteeing that the results are everything you want and more.

Affordable

While other contractors may try to sneak outrageous prices and hidden fees past you, we know our customers deserve better. Whether it’s line striping a small parking lot or entire roadways, we keep our services efficient, effective, and competitively priced.

Thermoplastic Line Striping FAQs

Thermoplastic line striping is a pavement marking method that utilizes a specialized heated material to create clearly defined, long-lasting traffic markings on paved surfaces.

When thermoplastic striping is installed correctly, the new pavement markings will last on average five to seven years, if not more. The lifespan of the markings will depend on factors such as the weather conditions and traffic volume.

While thermoplastic can be applied to surfaces like concrete, it is best used with asphalt. Concrete requires more surface preparation to guarantee enough adhesion. 

Asphalt, however, bonds the best with thermoplastic, resulting in more precise markings and long-lasting durability.

Yes, thermoplastic is considered environmentally friendly because it contains fewer harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and exhibits high reusability through heating and molding multiple times without affecting its surface.

Additionally, the material’s longer lifespan requires less repainting, thereby reducing waste and energy consumption.

Our Service Areas

Leading Commercial Property Services in the Mid-Atlantic

Blue Curb, LLC stands out as a premier provider of property maintenance solutions, comprised of a team of highly trained professionals. Our unwavering dedication lies in delivering top-tier maintenance solutions across the Mid-Atlantic region. At Blue Curb, we firmly believe that service matters.

Our Offices:

  • Warrenton

6801 Kennedy Road, Warrenton, VA 20187

  • Frederick

4861 Winchester Boulevard, Frederick, MD 21703

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Keep your commercial spaces from worn parking spots, fading crosswalks, and nearly invisible intersections with Blue Curb, LLC’s expert thermoplastic line striping. 

No matter the size of your commercial property, our expert line striping contractors execute efficient and effective marking procedures with little disruption to your business operations.

If your markings are starting to fade, it’s time to call us. Contact Blue Curb, LLC, or go online to schedule your thermoplastic line striping. Our team is ready to assist commercial properties across Western Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the D.C Metro area.

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