Why Timing Matters
Fresh sealcoat needs time before traffic paint is applied. If the surface is still soft, damp, dusty, or tracking, the new lines can lift, smear, or cure unevenly. Heat helps in some cases, but humidity, shade, and evening work can slow the window.
Before sealcoating starts, it helps to document the old layout with photos, counts, measurements, and notes about ADA stalls, fire lanes, arrows, stop bars, reserved spaces, and loading zones. Once the lot is black, guessing the layout wastes time.
Operational Notes
- Confirm cure time with the sealcoating contractor before striping.
- Plan tenant notices before the old markings disappear.
- Keep photos of numbered stalls, reserved spaces, and ADA locations.
- Schedule phased reopening if apartments, retail, or restaurants need access.