Before parking lot pavement can be restriped or repainted, the previous markings and stripes must first be thoroughly removed. There are a few different effective pavement marking removal methods that professionals typically employ.
Grinding Pavement Markings
This method requires the use of high-quality road line removal equipment and a very skilled technician because it entails carefully stripping away and scraping at layers of the asphalt with a pavement marking grinder until all of the paint is removed from each specific spot. If done incorrectly or carelessly, this can damage the asphalt, which will end up costing more money in repairs.
Pavement Marking Removal by Waterblasting
Waterblasting is another widely used and effective method to remove pavement markings in the pavement and asphalt industry. In fact, it is one of the better preferred methods of pavement marking removal because it is extremely environmentally friendly and it results in minimal scarring or damage to the asphalt itself.
