Safety marking
Precisely and clearly marked parking spaces help avoid misunderstandings and increase safety in parking lots and parking garages. In a properly marked and labeled production facility, work processes are smoother occupational safety is improved. Our safety marking service provides line painting, marking, and labeling services, and provides your work and traffic environment with traffic management equipment.
Why choose SOL Parkimisjoon?
- The whole solution in one place.
- Long-term experience.
- Thoughtful solutions from idea to execution.
- Innovative.
We ensure a high-quality and long-lasting solution
Our safety marking service helps you achieve the best results by marking parking areas, industrial buildings and other traffic management areas. Our trained team ensures a high quality, long-lasting solution that meets all traffic safety and practicality requirements. The service is available throughout Estonia.
First we clean and then draw
To achieve a long-lasting and durable marking of parking lots and parking garages, initial surface cleaning is a crucial part of the service. We have a unique solution on the market – we clean before and then mark.
We carry out line painting and marking works on various public and commercial sites
Our safety marking has extensive experience in the field as well as a skilled team. A significant proportion of our customers are companies seeking comprehensive solutions for the indoor and outdoor marking of their commercial properties. We offer valuable advice and utilise high-quality materials to ensure that the results are long-lasting and that our clients are always eager to return.
Frequently asked questions
Should you choose thermoplastic or coloured marking?
Our general recommendation is to use thermoplastic marking on high-quality asphalt. Thermoplastic markings last significantly longer than paint markings, making them more advantageous in the long term. Although the initial cost of using thermoplastic is higher, its superior durability (compared to pavement paint) renders it a more cost-effective solution over the years.
How long will the paint last on the pavement?
In most cases, the paint will last for 2-4 years on good quality asphalt with medium traffic. However, there are some parking lots where the marking has lasted for more than 6 years. The durability of the paint depends mainly on three factors:
- The traffic density of the parking lot – in busy parking lots, the paint will wear significantly faster than in less busy areas.
- Quality of asphalt – decaying and poor quality pavement will crumble and the paint will wear off with the asphalt layers.
- Cleanliness of the surface to be painted – before painting, surfaces must be stripped of any adhesion inhibitors such as sand, dust, clay or loose old markings.
How long will thermoplastic last on a tarmac?
Thermoplastic pavement markings last longer on good quality asphalt than paint markings. In Estonia, there are several high-traffic parking lots where thermoplastic lines have retained their quality for at least 4 years, and remarking is only necessary after 2-3 years. We have seen thermoplastic lines marked over 15 years ago still performing their function.
On older asphalt, the thermoplastic may not last much longer as it degrades and peels away with the asphalt surface. Poor quality asphalt will also leave thermoplastic lines with uneven edges.
Is it necessary to obtain approval from the local authority before marking roads?
If the parking space to be marked is located on the contracting authority’s private land, the approval of the local authority is not required. However, coordination is mandatory if the parking space is located on municipal land. No consent is required to repaint old lines. Although coordination is not compulsory for parking spaces on private land, it is highly recommended that the marking of parking spaces follows the requirements of the Estonian Standards Centre.
How important is prior surface cleaning for marking?
It is very important to remove loose dust and dirt before marking the parking lot. Cleaning is necessary to achieve good quality and long-lasting marking.
Can you draw and mark in all weathers?
Marking work can only be carried out on dry ground. In addition, it must take place when the air temperature is above 5°C and the humidity is below 80%. Failing to comply with these conditions may diminish the quality and durability of the marking.
Suggested markings according to the seasons:
(Click on the month to see the suggested works)