If you’re planning to paint your parking garage this year, there are a few things you should consider before you start the project. We recommend you ask potential painting contractors about these concerns before you schedule any work. TruNorth Painting are the parking garage painting experts in the Twin Cities. Get in touch with us to discuss your project.
Traffic and Wear
Whether your parking garage does relatively light duty or is under constant use, it requires a durable paint job that can stand up to the daily wear and tear of heavy traffic, tire abrasions, and oil and gas spills. Heavy-duty coatings can protect the structure of your parking garage and make it easier to take care of scuffs, marks, and spills.
If your parking garage will be in operation during the painting project, TruNorth Painting can phase our work to minimize disruption to your parking operations. Our crew will move efficiently from section to section until your entire garage looks like new and is ready for years of hard work.
Temperature and Humidity
When planning your parking garage painting project, be sure to schedule the work when temperatures are temperate and humidity is relatively low. Our crews need to work within the recommend range of temperatures of our paint materials for the paint to cure properly. Often, this is in spring and early summer, when temperatures are above 50 degrees and humidity is not too high. Lower humidity is required for fast drying times and proper paint adhesion.
Safety and Code Compliance
There are a couple of safety considerations when you’re painting your parking garage. First, you can use your paint selections to make your parking garage a safe place for drivers and pedestrians. We may recommend reflective or high-contrast paints for parking lines, arrows, and to identify safety zones on the driving surface of your garage. Anti-slip coatings can make walkways, ramps, and high-traffic areas safer for pedestrians, too.
Your local building codes may have requirements for markings and signage in your parking garage, in addition to the ADA’s accessibility guidelines. The TruNorth Painting team is familiar with all relevant codes and regulations and will work with you to ensure our paint job will ensure safety and compliance.
Dampness and Moisture
After wear and tear, dampness and moisture are top concerns for most parking garage owners. As your painting pros, TruNorth Painting can help you keep dampness and moisture at bay, extending the life of your painting project. Since moisture can rise through concrete, we may recommend a vapor-permeable paint or moisture barrier to allow your garage to dry out and prevent moisture and dampness from building up.
Why We Recommend Drylok®
Moisture and dampness are the primary reasons we often recommend Drylok® products for parking garage painting projects. Drylok® offers a line of moisture protection coatings, including several concrete and masonry waterproofers, masonry penetrating sealers, and primers formulated for damp walls. When we need to seal off moisture and ensure our paint job will perform in damp environments, we trust Drylok® to perform.
If you’re painting a parking garage this year, it’s time to give TruNorth Painting a call. Our professional team will consult with you on your project, provide an estimate of the cost of the work, and get you on our schedule for the spring. Contact us today to get started
To discover more about TruNorth Painting or to inquire about a complimentary estimate, please explore their website at trunorthpainting.com or reach out via phone at (763) 370-2279.
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