Keeping employees and visitors safe has to be the number one priority for any business. Nowhere is this more important than in factories, warehouses and distribution centres. In an environment where there are people vehicles and machinery, it is vital that everyone is safe and working efficiently. Internal line markings are the ideal way to […]
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When you enter a car park you want it to have clear signage so you know where you are meant to park and clearly marked out parking spaces that are wide enough to park in. Sadly this is not always the case. As a business it’s important your clients and customers to know where they
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Over the last ten years Parallel Lines have painted many parking bay lines. The majority of bays we paint are the standard size of 2.4m wide by 4.8m long. However, there is now a greater need for different sizes and types of parking bays. We have always tried to encourage shopping centres; especially, to introduce
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Hazard lines on roads are not a new thing. They were first introduced in the UK in 1918 and became more widespread in the coming years. It wasn’t until 1926, that road markings became a legal requirement. By the 1930s white lines on roads had become commonplace across the country and other measures such as
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Why do we Add Glass to Line Markings? Glass is frequently used as an additive to line marking paints. But what are the reasons for adding glass to line marking? There are two main uses for glass in line marking, firstly and probably the most obvious reason to add glass to line painting is for
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From the beginning of the pandemic, with all its challenges, to now be in the position of hiring a Contracts Manager, I am pleased that we can now move forward and be excited for the future of Parallel Lines. The restructuring of Parallel Lines has kept me busy for almost two years. We now have
Shot blasting and hydroblasting are two commonly used methods of line marking removal on concrete floors. Floor preparation is key in line marking to ensure the best possible results for laying the new markings – both in terms of appearance to ensure the markings are as clear as possible and also in the longevity of the markings
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It is hard to believe this July marks our nine year anniversary for Parallel Lines. It’s incredible that we made it to nine years. And I have many to thank, as we wouldn’t be here without the support and business from our clients. So, thank you. Running a business is never easy and we have
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Not all jobs we complete will require shot blasting before we start. We always make sure the surface is clean and clear, ready for line marking, but in some cases shot blasting is necessary and highly recommended. What is Shot blasting? Shot blasting is a mechanical cleaning process that uses tiny spheres of material to
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A car park should meet the wants and needs of the business, in terms of capacity, whilst making a customer’s experience a safe and positive one. Your car park will most likely be the first part of your business that a customer will see, so it is important that your car park makes the best
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If you have any questions or would like any general information please don’t hesitate to contact us as we will be more than pleased to help in any way we can.
