Frequently asked questions.

Paint drying times depends on the surface to be line marked. For Asphalt / Bitumen surfaces, we will use a fast-drying water-borne paint which takes up to 1 hour to dry. For concrete surfaces, we will use a slower-drying chlorinated rubber OR acrylic paint which takes 4+ hours to dry. Please contact us directly for more information on which paint is best for a particular application.

Whilst our Line Markers are certified Traffic Controllers, our pricing excludes Traffic Control unless requested. Whilst we will control traffic and pedestrians onsite with the use of Traffic Control Devices (signage, witches hats, bollards, caution tape etc as per MUTCD), our pricing doesn't include larger-scaled Traffic Control unless specifically requested.

The moisture content of concrete needs to be below 4% in order for paint to stick. As a general rule, the following rules applies to concrete curing times: • A slab up to 150mm deep requires 4 – 6 week curing. • For each additional 50mm of thickness, add 2 week of curing time. • Please note that wet / dry weather may affect the above curing times.

Yes. Unfortunately, paint does not stick to a wet surface. If the surface is damp / wet at the time of your line marking booking, your job may need to be postponed.

You can line mark a new asphalt surface after 48 hours.

Depending on the surface to be line marked, how soon the area needs to be trafficable and the extent of wear the line marking will be subject to determines the most appropriate paint for the application. However, we will use one of the following paints: • Water-borne Paint • Chlorinated Rubber Paint • Acrylic Paint • Highway Antiskid

It depends. All surface contaminants such as oil, grease, petrol, diesel, mould, mud will need to be removed prior to line marking. Loose debris such as dirt, sand, leaves etc don't need to be removed; we will remove loose debris on the day of line marking with a blower and/or broom.

Our line marking is only as good as the surface it is applied on. If there is an undercoat of peeling / flaking paint, then our paint will peel off with the peeling / flaking paint underneath.

Yes. Grinding will leave scarring marks on both concrete and asphalt.

It is highly unlikely that our stencils will be an exact match to what is on your site. As such, we usually apply a background to our stencilling to cover up anything existing prior to re-stencilling. Obviously, if there is nothing stencilled on the ground already, we don't need to apply a background.

Yes we can! We can have any stencil made up, all you need to do is provide us with the artwork digitally and we'll have a stencil cut!

We stock factory colours – White, Yellow, Red, Green, Blue & Black. However, we can get "almost" any colour made up in a line marking paint. Please contact us for more info if you're after a custom colour.

Yes. We hold $20 million Public Liability insurance, unlimited Workers Compensation insurance and our vehicle fleet is comprehensively insured.

Yes, quotes are free. How we quote depends on the job. New line marking for a new build or development can be quoted from plans. A refresh of existing line marking can be quoted from aerial imagery and/or a site visit. Where you need advice or recommendations, we will arrange a site visit.

Yes. We provide a workmanship warranty, however we cannot warrant paint adhesion or longevity, as these variables depend on factors outside our control such as the surface and surrounding surface condition, degree of wear from traffic & pedestrians, chemical exposure, concrete additives etc. We're unable to get an adhesion or longevity warranty from our suppliers for this same reason. However, our paints are compliant with APAS specifications for degree of wear & durability.

Yes, a minimum charge applies. It is not financially viable for us to mobilise a crew, vehicles and equipment for a very small job, so a minimum charge keeps every job workable.

Our site establishment fee covers the cost of mobilising our team, vehicles, trailers, equipment and materials to your site so work can be completed safely and efficiently. This fee helps offset expenses associated with: Cost of labour associated with staff travel time (including overtime rates if held up onsite or stuck in traffic). Fuel and vehicle operating costs (including tolls). Transportation and mobilisation of specialised machinery, tools and equipment. Wear and tear on vehicles, trailers, machinery, tools & equipment during transport and operation. The allocation of equipment and resources to your project, which prevents their use on other jobs during that time. The site establishment fee varies depending on the location of the project, travel distance and the resources required to complete the work.

Yes, within reason. We stock our suppliers' factory colours: white, yellow, red, green, blue, black and grey. We can supply custom colours if needed, though we generally recommend against them. Layouts can be matched without issue.