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What are the Different Types of Line Marking?
Line marking is a versatile method of communication, achieved through the application of either paint or tape. It’s used to convey information, ensure safety or improve organisation in a variety of environments.
In this blog, you can explore the two primary types of line marking: indoor and outdoor. Armed with this knowledge, you can then make informed decisions about what option is needed to help your workplace thrive.
Types of Indoor Line Marking
Indoor line marking is pivotal to the daily operations in many environments, serving as a visual guide or safety precaution. Some of the line marking methods that can optimise your space include:
- Anti-Slip Line Marking – This line marking paint is gritted or applied with an anti-slip sealer to provide traction and prevent slipping. It’s ideal for slippery areas or spaces that are prone to moisture.
- Hatching – By creating cross or single-direction hatched lines, you can differentiate between spaces to provide clarity and organisation in a number of indoor environments.
- Walkway Line Marking – Walkway line marks can safely guide individuals by creating designated pathways. Typically, walking person symbols are positioned at 10m intervals – though this is of course dependent on your unique requirements.
- Pallet Loading Bay – Applying an indoor pallet loading bay is a great way to outline specific areas where vehicles can load (or unload) any of your palletised goods. It’s key to creating efficiency in your operations.
- Pallet Location – To provide further organisation and efficiency, we can apply pallet location markings. This line paint indicates specific locations, commonly storage areas, where pallets can be safely stored.
- Indoor Text & Symbols – Adding text or symbols to the floor in your space is a creative way to communicate important information. For example, an arrow line marker can create better wayfinding throughout your space, and adding company logos can reinforce your amazing culture.
- UV Line Marking – UV line marking offers exceptional durability wherever applied. It’s named so due to the UV light that’s needed for the curing process. For more information on our types of line marking paint, don’t miss our latest video.
- Warehouse Zebra Crossing – Similar to the pedestrian crossings we’ve all seen on UK roads, this type of line marking is used to identify safe walkways or crossings for individuals within such environments.
- Taped Line Marking – Using tape, we can make clear indoor line markings within your environment. This solution is perfect for spaces that need a temporary solution as the tape is easy to remove.
Outdoor Line Marking
Ourdoor line marking offers many similar benefits, providing demarcation and safety to many different environments. Let’s explore the options we offer at Line Mark:
- Car Parking Spaces – Car park markings can be used to create parking spaces outside. This includes designated disabled spaces, electrical vehicle charging and large vehicle parking such as lorry parking bays.
- Outdoor Hatching – Outdoor hatching line markings create visual zones that separate areas and improve safety or direct traffic in outdoor environments.
- Outdoor Walkway – Similarly to our indoor line markings, this type of line mark can create pathways as a type of navigation or safety caution.
- Zebra Crossings – Zebra crossings can be used in certain environments to provide safe pedestrian crossings. In general, they consist of white stripes, however, we can apply a pride crossing using colourful paint.
- Road Text – Applied to roads and streets, these texts and symbols can communicate a wide variety of information, such as indicating a visitor parking bay.
- School Sports – In leisure centres and school playgrounds, line marking is essential to create clear boundaries. From track lines to pitch markings, we can create accurate lines for your space.
Receive a Line Marking Quote
Looking to optimise your space with our line marking expertise? Whether it’s indoor or outdoor, we’ve got you covered. From anti-slip marlins to zebra crossings, we offer a wide range of solutions. Plus, if you ever need line removal services or restoration, our experts have that covered too!
Get in touch today for help or receive a quick quote for an indication of your line marking cost.
