The usual timeline
Painted lines in Florida usually stay sharp for about 12 to 18 months, and sometimes up to 24 on a quiet lot. Busy lots, drive lanes, and entrances wear faster than the back rows.
What wears lines out
- Sun: UV breaks down paint and fades the color.
- Traffic: tires turning and braking grind the paint off at entrances, drive-thrus, and turns.
- Rain and standing water: water sitting on the lines speeds up wear.
- Surface: paint on old, gray, crumbly asphalt doesn't last as long as paint on sound or freshly sealed pavement.
ADA and fire lanes come first
Handicap stalls, access aisles, and fire lanes are about compliance, not just looks. If the blue or red has faded, don't wait for the rest of the lot.
Time it with sealcoating
When you sealcoat, the lines get covered, so striping always follows sealing. Planning seal and stripe together means one lot closure instead of two.
Not sure where your lot stands?
Send us the address and we'll tell you whether it needs a full re-stripe or just the ADA and fire lane areas refreshed. (407) 707-6837 · estimate form