A well-built parking lot does more than look good. It helps cars move smoothly, prevents damage, and makes your property safer for everyone. Whether you own a store, office, or apartment building, it helps to know the basics of parking lot paving. Three parts matter most: striping, drainage, and ADA compliance. When these are done right, your lot lasts longer and works better every day.
Striping: Lines That Keep Order
Striping is the painted layout of your parking lot. It includes parking spaces, arrows, crosswalks, stop bars, fire lanes, and loading zones. Good striping makes the lot easy to use and helps reduce the risk of accidents. It also helps you fit the right number of spaces without crowding people in.
Fresh striping should be bright and easy to see, even at night or in the rain. Over time, the sun and traffic fade the paint. That is why restriping is part of normal upkeep. If the lines are hard to see, drivers may park crooked, block lanes, or miss walkways.
Drainage: The Part You Can’t Ignore
Drainage is one of the most important parts of paving, even though you may not notice it at first. If water sits on your lot, it slowly breaks down the asphalt. Puddles seep into cracks, weaken the base, and lead to potholes or sinking.
A good parking lot is built with the right slope so water flows toward drains or safe runoff areas. The base under the asphalt also needs to be packed and shaped the right way. If drainage is poor, even a new lot can fail early.
Signs of bad drainage include standing water, large puddles after rain, or water flowing toward buildings instead of away.
ADA Compliance: Access for Everyone
ADA rules make sure people with disabilities can use your property safely. This affects how parking lots are designed. You need a certain number of accessible spaces based on lot size. These spaces must be the right width and placed close to entrances.
Accessible spaces also need clear signs and painted symbols. Many must include an access aisle next to the space so people can load wheelchairs safely. Ramps and paths from the space to the building must be smooth and not too steep. If ADA rules are not followed, your property may face fines or complaints.
Get Parking Lot Paving Done Right with All About Concrete Paving
Parking lot paving works best when striping, drainage, and ADA details are planned together, not added later. If you want a lot that looks clean, drains well, and meets every code, get the service from All About Concrete Paving. We handle the full paving process, from proper grading and smooth asphalt to sharp striping and compliant layouts—so we can deliver a parking lot your customers can use safely and confidently for years.
This post was written by a professional at All About Concrete. At All About Concrete, paving is our specialty. Since 1970, we’ve been proudly delivering top-quality commercial and residential asphalt and concrete paving services across the DFW Metroplex. Whether your project is large or small, we offer customized solutions to match your needs and budget. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation estimate, or visit our website to request your estimate online. We look forward to bringing your paving project to life!
