Carpark line marking is more than painting bays. A well-designed layout maximises the number of spaces while maintaining safe traffic movement, compliant aisle widths and the correct number of accessible disabled bays for your facility type. We design layouts and mark them, or work from your approved drawing.
All carpark line marking is applied using professional line marking equipment. Line width, retroreflectivity, and durability are significantly better with proper equipment than with rollers or brushes. Our thermoplastic markings in particular provide a durable, bright finish suited to high-traffic commercial applications.
We mark carparks for commercial properties, strata and body corporate complexes, schools and community facilities across the Central Coast. Where an existing carpark is being resurfaced, we coordinate the line marking to follow immediately after the asphalt, delivering the completed carpark in a single site visit.
Bay Layout Design
Full carpark layout design and marking to maximise spaces while maintaining compliant aisle widths.
Disabled Bays
Accessible bays marked to AS/NZS 2890.6 with correct dimensions, symbols and signage.
Thermoplastic Option
Thermoplastic markings for high-traffic areas requiring maximum durability and retroreflectivity.
Directional Arrows
Traffic flow arrows, pedestrian crossings and fire-truck access markings applied as required.
Asphalt Coordination
Line marking coordinated to follow immediately after new asphalt for single-visit carpark completion.
Car Park Line Marking: Plan View
Seen from above, a compliant car park is geometry before paint. These are the figures that separate a legally marked lot from one that earns a notice from council.
- Sealed Pavement Surface
Existing asphalt or concrete, swept clean and dry before marking. Surface must be at least 10°C. Client provides surface condition report prior to works. Line adhesion tested to AS/NZS 4049.3.
- Standard Parking Bays 2500 × 5400mm
White 100mm lines in two-pack polyurethane or MMA thermoplastic, 0.6mm DFT minimum. Retroreflective glass beads at 350–450 g/m² (AS 4049.3 Class N or H). Dividing lines stop 500mm short of kerb for pedestrian passage.
- Drive Aisle: 90° Two-Way 6000mm clear
6000mm clear aisle at 90° per AS 2890.1 Cl. 2.4.2. Directional arrows (2500mm long, 100mm stem, 300mm head) at entries and every 20m in long aisles. One-way minimum 5500mm.
- ACROD Accessible Bay 3800mm + 2400mm shared
AS 2890.1 Cl. 2.6 + AS 1428.1 require 3800mm bay plus adjacent 2400mm shared lateral transfer zone, hatched at 45°/600mm spacing. ISA symbol 1200×1200mm centred in bay. R5-1 regulatory sign + ACROD permit notice per RMS TCD. Max 1:100 crossfall across bay and aisle (AS 1428.1 Cl. 6).
- No-Stopping Lines and Entry Threshold
Yellow 100mm continuous lines (AS 1742.2 / RMS TCD) along kerbs, crossovers, 10m from intersections and 3m from hydrants. Entry threshold: single yellow line across full aisle width at the parking area boundary.
Ask them whether their ACROD bay is 3800mm or just a standard bay with a blue sign bolted to the kerb.
Diagram shows typical construction sequence for standard site conditions on the NSW Central Coast. Actual scope, depths, and materials are determined on-site, as conditions vary by substrate, drainage, and access. Speak to our crew for an assessment specific to your project.
The Process
Every job follows the same standard. No steps skipped, no quality shortcuts.
Layout Review
Site dimensions measured and layout confirmed. Disabled bay count verified for facility type.
Surface Preparation
Surface swept and contamination removed. Old markings assessed for removal or cover.
Set-out and Mark
Bay positions set out precisely before marking machine runs lines to the confirmed layout.
Symbols and Signage
Disabled symbols, directional arrows, bay numbers and pedestrian markings applied.
Frequently Asked
Questions specific to Carpark Line Marking on the Central Coast.
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Do you mark disabled bays to the current Australian Standard?
Yes. All disabled bay markings comply with AS/NZS 2890.6, which specifies dimensions, symbols, hatch markings and approach paths. The number of required disabled bays depends on your total bay count and facility type, which we can advise on during layout design.
How long does line marking take to dry before the carpark can reopen?
Standard two-component road paint is typically dry enough for light vehicle traffic within 30 to 60 minutes in normal conditions. Thermoplastic is trafficable within minutes of application. We schedule marking to minimise operational disruption.
Can you remove old line marking before applying new layouts?
Yes. Old markings can be ground or water-blasted off before new lines are applied. This is recommended where the new layout differs from the old one to avoid confusion from ghost lines showing through the new markings.
- Bay layout designed in the office without measuring the actual site
- Disabled bay count wrong for the facility type, non-compliant on day one
- Paint applied to a wet or contaminated surface, adhesion fails within months
- Lines not set out before marking, distances eyeballed by the operator
- Ghost lines from old layout showing through the new markings
- No compliance documentation provided for body corporate or council records
Wrong disabled bay count. Council notice. Remark the whole carpark at your cost.
Glenn and his team were terrific. Such a difficult job made to look easy.
Garry Parnell
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