Pavement markings help deliver important safety and navigation information to drivers and pedestrians. Whether it’s striping on a parking lot, a pedestrian crosswalk or a truck loading zone, you must always keep these markings visible. While traditional liquid paints get the job done, thermoplastic pavement markings are a more robust alternative that lasts. Southwestern Ohio Services is available to apply thermoplastic pavement markings in Cincinnati and surrounding communities in the Tri-State area.

What Are Thermoplastic Pavement Markings?

Thermoplastic pavement and road markings are lines, symbols and other shapes applied to paved surfaces. They serve the same role as traditional striping, providing crucial safety and navigation information. However, thermoplastic line striping is a more premium alternative to standard traffic paint. The standard choice for striping parking lots, crosswalks and loading docks is water or solvent-based liquid paints.

Thermoplastic line markings utilize something different. Thermoplastic paint is not a liquid at all. It’s a dry mix containing plastic resins, pigments and other additives. Thermoplastic pavement markings are applied using entirely different application method to use this unique paint formula. Creating road markings and stripes requires specialty equipment and plenty of expertise.

What Benefits Do Thermoplastic Markings in Cincinnati Provide?

Cincinnati thermoplastic striping and pavement markings have many benefits. While it’s a more premium option than low-cost alternatives, thermoplastic line striping paint offers many advantages.

• Faster Dry Times: After extruding or melting thermoplastic, it cures in as little as five minutes. That means teams can work faster, minimizing disruptions to your property.
• Better Visibility: Thermoplastic markings and stripes are vibrant. We apply reflective additives to make them easy to see in any lighting condition.
• Impressive Longevity: Thermoplastic pavement markings last much longer than the alternatives. They hold up well to wear, maintaining vibrancy for up to five years.
• Cost Savings: Because thermoplastic markings are so durable, they require less frequent reapplications. Unlike cheaper formulas, thermoplastic paint won’t fade quickly.

How Do We Apply Stripes and Symbols?

Contractors apply thermoplastic line markings with heat. After performing some light surface preparations, teams melt the dry powder mix. Kettles heat the resins, pigments and additives to around 400 degrees Fahrenheit. The plastic becomes molten, allowing us to then apply it to the pavement to create road markings, stripes and more. Once applied, thermoplastic line markings cool down rapidly, bonding to the pavement. Before they cool completely, additives like reflective glass beads are used for long lasting visibility.

Why Choose Southwestern Ohio Services for Thermoplastic Markings in Cincinnati?

S.O.S. wants to be your go-to thermoplastic pavement markings contractor. We have the experience needed to complete projects, big and small. For over four decades, we’ve served clients like you, marking parking lots, pathways, roads and more. When you turn to us, you can expect top-quality results with five-star customer service to match. We operate with integrity in everything we do, ensuring we provide you with the great experience you deserve. In addition to thermoplastic line markings, we’re available for traditional parking lot striping, asphalt sealcoating, crack filling, warehouse striping, sports courts, running track repairs, playground game design, power washing, bollards, wheel stops, signage and more.

Ready to invest in long-lasting thermoplastic striping? Call Southwestern Ohio Services today at (513) 623-2313 to learn more about what we can do and receive a free project quote. The team is also available at estimating@wepaintlines.com or through our online form.