Water-Based Paint Use Summary
Table 2-10 summarizes the recommended uses of paint pavement markings.
- | Concrete | Asphalt | Surface Treatments | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- | AADT <1,000 | AADT 1,000 –10,000 | AADT >10,000 | AADT <10,000 | AADT 10,000 –50,000 | AADT >50,000 | AADT <1,000 | AADT 1,000 –10,000 | AADT >10,000 |
Use 1 | Y | Y | L | Y | L | N | Y | L | N |
Thickness | 15–25 mils | 15–25 mils | 15–25 mils | ||||||
Surface prep. | Clean & dry. | Clean & dry. | Clean, dry, & remove loose stones. | ||||||
Expected service life | Up to 1 year | Up to 1 year | Up to 1 year 2 | ||||||
Approx. bid price (per lf) | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | ||||||
Estimated cost per year of service life (per lf) | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | ||||||
Footnotes: 1. Y = suitable for use; N = not recommended; L = limited use. 2. On new surface treatments, paint should only be used as a temporary marking for up to 6 months. | |||||||||