Our project teams are able to forecast, with a good level of accuracy, installation times of all products we produce and the floor markings we create.

Many factors come into the calculation as you might expect, such as quantities, dimensions, etc, so a detailed discussion will be needed to develop the time frame.  We use this framework for all our project planning as we know our speedy completion is often the last in the larger process.

You will find that recoating is only needed where lines are driven over or turned on. Floor markings along the length of bulk storage lanes for example, typically remain as good as when they were installed.

Striping applied directly to the floor in busy areas may need a recoat within the first month or two in heavy traffic areas or more typically the first year of use. Shot blast prepared lines should reach 3 to 5 years and diamond shaved around 5 to 6 years.

These are estimates and very based on facility use, traffic levels and floor conditions.

Keeping the floor area clean and clear of debris is the easiest thing any facility can work on, however we strongly recommend customer work on their training programs to encourage the following:

• ‘Lift Clear’ – Ensure the forklift truck drivers and warehouse operatives lift pallets clear off the floor before maneuvering.
• ‘Turn Clear’ – Only turn the MHE steering when the wheels are clear of the lines. Twisting on the line will wear the paint surface and pull it off the concrete in some cases.
• ‘Clean Feet’ – Entrance mats can reduce the amount of dirt and debris carried in on shoes.
• ‘Floor Watch’ – Instill awareness in the workforce to remove debris and harmful objects when they are spotted.
• ‘Pallet Care’ – Removing or repairing damaged pallets will prevent them being dragged and gouging the coating.
• ‘Clean Care’ – The cleaner the floor is, the less abrasive items there are to wear the lines, maintain a cleaning regime to suit your operation.

For the most accurate price and planning, it is best to give us as much as possible, having a drawing helps you visualize and us to plan and quote.  CAD are easiest as we can use them to pull measurements from, while PDF with measurements added is another great way to provide us with the information.

However this is not essential, we can help with basic depictions or arrange for a partner firm to visit site and create a much more detailed drawing, contact us for pricing.

Combining your storage markings with passageways or safety markings can help save money over time. This comes from shared demarcation boundaries and downtime during installations, plus reduced mobilization, plant hire and material costs.

The most common dimensions are in walkway widths (4ft), pallet lane widths (pallet type dependent plus the line width) and line widths (4”), but every facility is different and may need custom sizes.

OSHA provide the following:

“The lines used to delineate the aisles may be any color so long as they clearly define the area considered as aisle space. The lines may be composed of dots, square, strip or continuous, but they too must define the aisle area.

The recommended width of aisle markings varies from 2 inches to 6 inches; therefore, any width 2 inches or more is considered acceptable.

The recommended width of aisles is at least 3 feet wider than the largest equipment to be utilized, or a minimum of 4 feet.”

Standard Number: 1910.22(b) – Compliance with Aisle Markings (Part 1910.22(b)) – [Corrected April 17, 2009] – Read Compliance with Aisle Markings.

OSHA recommends the following:

• Yellow. – Yellow shall be the basic color for designating caution and for marking physical hazards such as: Striking against, stumbling, falling, tripping, and “caught in between.”
• “DANGER” – Red, or predominantly red, with lettering or symbols in a contrasting color.
• “CAUTION” – Yellow, or predominantly yellow, with lettering or symbols in a contrasting color.
• “WARNING” – Orange, or predominantly orange, with lettering or symbols in a contrasting color.
• “BIOLOGICAL HAZARD” – Fluorescent orange or orange-red, or predominantly so, with lettering or symbols in a contrasting color.

Most work carried out by ASG Services is done with yellow and/or white. Occasionally we will be asked to use red, green, blue and grey. If in doubt ask what we can provide, almost any color is available.

Preparation helps improve durability, so if you are operating a very busy facility or moving items which are heavy, you will likely need a preparation method.

There are several options to consider:

• Heavy traffic areas – consider embedded striping,
• High traffic – consider shot blasted,
• General and low level traffic – it may be possible to use an epoxy directly on a cleaned surface, however this has a low durability rating as with tape.

It is typically more cost effective to have a preparation method when compared to several years of recoating and touch ups which will be needed.

Embedded floor labels are the most durable we can provide.  Embedded labels are less likely to become damaged as they are below the surface of the floor, so they are driven onto and into the side of, so they are also less likely to be ripped off through impact.

Embedded labels are not a cheap options, and must be cleaned regularly, but they can withstand steel stillages being dragged across them, which is the most damaging action we could test against.

Other options include floor label frames and floor label protectors and where possible, we strongly recommend warehouse hanging signs.  All are available from our online store, or if your project is large, contact us for quantity based pricing and installation if needed.

We produce self adhesive floor labels which are of a durable grade for use on warehouse floors, and we have combined these composite labels with special low temperature adhesive, which work in extremely low temperatures.  They are ideal of use in cold store facilities and freezer chambers.  We recommend you thoroughly clean the floor surface prior to application and only take the labels into the freezer once you are ready to apply them for maximum performance.

Our high performance freezer adhesive is suitable for application at  -65ºF or -54ºC.

Contact us and request samples.