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Line Marking tape out before painting
Why We Tape the Floor Before Painting
Precision matters in every warehouse or factory line marking job. Before painting begins, we carefully tape out the floor to achieve razor-sharp edges, prevent paint bleed, and allow multiple colours to be applied cleanly. Here’s why that step is crucial — and how it helps us achieve the flawless results seen in the video below.
Why Taping Matters
When painting warehouse or factory floors, accuracy is everything. Even a few millimetres of paint bleed can make a floor layout look uneven or unprofessional. That’s why we tape out every section of floor before painting — it ensures every line, zone, and colour boundary is perfectly defined.
By using a professional-grade tape, we can create crisp, straight lines that look as precise as if they were machine-cut. It’s especially important when working with multiple colours or when adjoining lines must meet perfectly at corners, junctions, or walkways.
The Importance of High-Quality Tape
Not all tape is created equal. To achieve clean, sharp edges, we use a high-tack, residue-free tape designed specifically for industrial floor coatings.
- Strong adhesion: It stays firmly in place during shot blasting, priming, and painting — even in high-dust or high-humidity conditions.
- Clean removal: The tape peels away easily after the paint cures, leaving no residue and no lifted edges.
- Temperature resistance: It holds tight even when epoxy or polyurethane paints generate heat during curing.
This balance of stickiness and clean removal is key to achieving a professional, long-lasting finish. Cheap or low-grade tapes can cause paint bleed, uneven edges, or tearing — leading to costly rework.
Perfect for Multi-Colour Floor Layouts
Many warehouse floors feature different colour zones — such as red for danger areas, yellow for walkways, and green for safe zones. To achieve these transitions cleanly, each colour section must be masked, painted, and peeled in sequence. Our high-precision taping process makes this possible.
When you see multi-colour warehouse markings that look as if they were printed directly onto the floor, that level of precision comes from meticulous taping, not just steady hands.
Our Process
- Measure and mark all line positions accurately using lasers or chalk lines.
- Apply high-tack tape to define each boundary.
- Seal the tape edges lightly with primer if required to prevent micro-bleed.
- Apply paint coats (usually two) inside the taped sections.
- Peel the tape once cured to reveal crisp, professional edges.
Results That Last
The result is a set of perfectly defined floor markings that stand up to heavy forklift use and daily cleaning. Sharp edges not only look professional — they also improve safety and visibility for everyone working on site.
If your facility needs factory floor painting or walkway line marking, our team can help deliver consistent, long-lasting results that meet the highest safety standards.
Ready for Precision Line Marking?
Tell us about your warehouse or site layout — we’ll provide a clear, fixed quotation with no hidden extras.
Or call us on 020 3369 2969 to discuss your project today.
