Striping, Bollards & Signage
A well-marked lot is safer, more organized, and less of a liability.
Striping and signage are the last step in a paving project and the most visible result. They're also where compliance requirements are sharpest — improperly marked ADA stalls, missing fire lane markings, and inadequate signage create real liability exposure for property owners.
We handle striping as part of larger paving and sealcoating projects, and as standalone work for lots that need a refresh. We also install bollards and parking signage — so the finish scope of a commercial lot project doesn't require a second contractor.
What our Striping, Bollards & Signage service covers.
- Standard parking stall layout and striping
- ADA accessible stall striping (current federal and WA standards)
- Re-stripe of faded lots (surface prep included)
- Directional arrows, crosswalks, and fire lane marking
- Curb painting (red, yellow, blue)
- Steel pipe bollard installation (surface mount and embedded)
- Bollard replacement and repair
- ADA parking signage, stop signs, directional signs
- Custom property signage installation
How Striping, Bollards & Signage works.
Layout planning
For new lots or re-layouts, we plan stall count, traffic flow, and ADA accessible stall placement before a line goes down. ADA requirements govern not just the stall itself but the accessible route from the stall to the building entrance — we design for the full compliance picture.
Surface preparation
We clean the surface before striping. Paint applied over loose debris, dust, or sealcoat residue doesn't last. On re-stripe jobs, existing line location is marked before cleaning so new lines go in the right places.
Layout and stripes
Lines go down with a mechanical striper — straight, consistent width, sharp edges. We don't hand-paint. ADA stall dimensions, access aisle widths, and slope requirements are verified against current standards.
Stencils, signage, and bollards
Handicap symbols, arrows, curb markings, and any stenciled text go in after the stall lines are down. Signs and bollards are installed at the correct location and height per applicable codes.
Why choose A-Team for Striping, Bollards & Signage.
ADA included, always
Handicap stalls, access aisles, and signage are part of every lot we stripe. Not an add-on.
Traffic-grade paint
We use commercial traffic paint, not hardware store latex. It lasts through Washington weather.
Full finish scope
Striping, bollards, signage, curb paint — one crew handles the complete finish.
ADA accessible parking stalls require a minimum 8-foot width with a 5-foot adjacent access aisle. Van-accessible stalls require either 11-foot width or an 8-foot stall with an 8-foot aisle. Slope within the stall and aisle must not exceed 2% in any direction.
Paint on a freshly sealcoated surface needs time to adhere — typically 24-48 hours minimum. If your contractor is doing same-day sealing and striping, the paint won't last.
Fire lane markings are governed by local fire codes, which vary by municipality. Tacoma, Auburn, Federal Way, and Puyallup each have specific requirements. We stripe to the local standard.
Bollards protect against low-speed vehicle impacts — storefronts, pedestrian zones, fuel islands, loading docks. If your property has areas where accidental vehicle incursion would create serious liability, bollards are worth a conversation.
We provide parking lot striping, bollard installation, and signage throughout the Puget Sound — Tacoma, Puyallup, Auburn, Federal Way, Sumner, SeaTac, Covington, Maple Valley, Bellevue, and the greater Seattle area.
Need your lot striped, marked, or protected?
Call us or fill out the form. We'll come out, assess the lot, and give you a straight quote. Free estimate.