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Marking Paint Guidelines
Water Based Traffic PaintThis paint is bright and very visible. Glass beads are sometimes added in some brands to increase reflectivity. Best used for paved surfaces with lighter traffic, like parking lots and other slower traffic areas.Latex Traffic PaintDries very quickly when heated. Glass beads can be added for extra reflectivity. Great for use in projects that require quick dry times and more resistance to humidity. Often used in permanent marking for cross-walks,streets, highways and airport runways.Acrylic Traffic PaintMay come in regular or fast drying which typically dries in less than 5 minutes. Traditionally solvent based with low VOC formulations. This can also be combined with glass beads for extra reflectivity.Designed for use on concrete, asphalt, and other surfaces. It should not be used on uncured asphalt (found for example on tennis courts and some driveways).Thermoplastic Traffic Paint PaintThis paint is unique because it starts as a solid and then when heated turns liquid, then dries as a solid again.This type of paint is a common choice for road striping in areas that get high traffic.It is more time consuming to apply but extremely durable.Inverted Traffic PaintTypically acrylic based. It is formulated to be used in an inverted position. Often used for utility marking, ground marking, athletic fields and in construction. Fast Dry Traffic PaintThis refers to drying speed only and not to formulation. It can come in acrylic or latex form. Typically dries in less than 5 minutes.May be used for striping interior or exterior asphalt and concrete surfaces. Back to Pavement Marking Products |