Road Markings in Las Vegas, NV

Road markings enhance safety for everyone who walks, drives, or bikes on any type of thoroughfare. Without the right markings, confusion and chaos would reign. There are many different types of markings that are in use in the Las Vegas area. There are also several types of materials that the experts at Affordable Striping & Sealing can use to apply those markings.

What Are Some Common Types of Road Markings?

Even a short drive around town will allow you to see a number of different markings. Lines are highly prevalent, and they can indicate bike lanes, shoulders, railroad crossings, or crosswalks. They may be lane lines, centerlines, or stop lines. Sometimes, lines indicate whether drivers are allowed or forbidden to pass. You will also notice a number of arrows. Some point to the left or right to indicate that traffic in that lane must turn in that direction. Arrows that point straight ahead indicate that traffic must continue in the same direction.

What Are Some Common Materials for Road Markings?

For decades, paint has been the standard material for most road markings. However, over the last 30 years or so, companies have developed new materials and methods that provide exceptional results.

1. Polyurea liquid markings are one of the more recent developments. Due to their exceptional reflectivity and longer life, they are ideal for highways and other roadways requiring the utmost visibility. Polyurea can be track-free in under two minutes, and this, combined with the longevity, can help reduce traffic disruptions.
2. Raised pavement markers are available in several colors and shapes. We often install white reflective markers to indicate lane lines or delineate a bike path. Red markers typically indicate that drivers are heading the wrong way on a one-way street. They may also indicate a closed area. Orange or yellow markers may mark the left edge of a one-way roadway, or they may supplement a yellow centerline on a two-way roadway.
3. Traffic tape is a common product for installing temporary road markings. Most traffic tape has an adhesive backing that requires only pressure to secure, making installation and removal fast and easy. There are also traffic arrows and words that have similar pressure sensitive adhesives that we can use. Traffic tape does not protrude above the surface, so there is virtually no chance that it could trip a pedestrian or unseat a cyclist. We normally reserve temporary markings for special scenarios. For example, during pavement repairs, contractors may need to close one or more lanes for safety. An important special event might require detouring traffic temporarily. Road work might require turning a divided boulevard into a two-lane street with two-way traffic.

Whatever you need in the way of road markings, Affordable Striping & Sealing can help. We can explain all of your options, including the advantages and disadvantages of each. We also offer parking lot striping, bumper blocks, sealcoating, traffic signage, and asphalt crack repairs as well as parking lot design, maintenance, and layout. We have an exemplary reputation for integrity, high-quality work, and extraordinary service. For a free quote, you can either fill out the online request form, or you can call us at 702-222-9009.