There are factors that determine the kind and type of road marking paint to use such as the drying time, type of road surface and amount of expected traffic.
Examples of road marking paints are: centre lines, cross walks, edge lines and pavement messages.
Centre lines as the name implies are lines drawn on the centre of the road to demarcate it, in order to separate traffic approaching in opposite directions. Crosswalks are lines specially marked for pedestrians and are usually found at intersections or busy roads. Crosswalks are majorly used to indicate to vehicle drivers to stop for pedestrians to safely cross over or pass the road. Edge lines come in the form of solid white lines at the right or solid yellow lines at the left, and are used as traffic guidance and help drivers in weather conditions like rain, fog and snow. In a situation where messages are to be passed to drivers and pedestrians about the condition of the road ahead, pavement markings are used.
There are various classifications of road marking paints depending on their suitability for different road safety projects which are; water-based paints, solvent-based paints, thermoplastic, e.t.c. Water-based paints have characteristics of high level of brightness, visibility, quick dry time and are anti-slip and low-profile. They are environmentally friendly and have a lesser tendency of fire risk. Solvent-based paints are economical and easy to apply. They are considered to be a special breed because they are most times required to be heated to a certain temperature for best results.
Thermoplastic road marking paints are also called hot melt marking paint. They have quick drying properties, adhesion properties, visual visibility; colour stability and can resist harsh weathering and climatic conditions. One vital importance of road marking paint is that it gives directions to both drivers and pedestrians by marking and defining their lanes at all times.
They are also used to officially communicate vital information and warnings to road users. Road marking paints improve how the road is being utilized by demarcating what part of the road is reserved for traffic flow and what part is restricted for vehicles.
At Morven Industrial Ltd, we are aware of the difficulty associated with knowing the right road paint for what purpose and its application and we provide you with an expertise solution with our superior quality and durable road marking paints fitting for your needs.