For parking lot striping Garland TX property managers rely on, C & D Commercial Services has been painting commercial lots since 1981. Garland is the manufacturing and industrial backbone of eastern Dallas County. The city sits along IH-635 and Highway 78, with manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, and industrial parks lining the Jupiter Road corridor and the Forest Lane area. But Garland is also a community of 240,000 people with retail centers, restaurants, and medical offices along Garland Road and Northwest Highway. The split between heavy industrial and residential retail means the striping approach changes depending on which side of town you’re on.
C & D has been working in Garland for decades. We’ve striped manufacturing facilities along Jupiter Road, restriped retail centers along Forest Lane, and handled commercial buildings near the downtown Garland area. The industrial lots along Jupiter Road are some of the toughest we work on — loaded truck traffic, forklifts, and chemical exposure that breaks down standard paint faster than any retail lot.
Garland’s commercial lots fall into two categories — industrial/manufacturing and residential retail — and the striping materials and approach are completely different.
Manufacturing and industrial lots along Jupiter Road and the IH-635 corridor handle loaded truck traffic, forklifts, trailer staging, and loading dock operations. Diesel spills, hydraulic fluid, and forklift tire marks create surface conditions that standard acrylic paint can’t survive. We use solvent-based paint on these surfaces because it bonds tighter to asphalt and resists the chemical breakdown that petroleum products cause. For loading dock approaches and the highest-traffic zones, thermoplastic is the right choice — it fuses directly to the asphalt at a molecular level and lasts three to five times longer than any paint.
Retail and restaurant lots along Garland Road and Northwest Highway serve the residential community. These lots see moderate traffic — customers, delivery vans, and local commuters. Standard acrylic traffic paint holds up for about 18 to 24 months in these conditions. The traffic is steady but not punishing, which makes standard paint a good value choice.
Downtown Garland near the DART rail station has a mix of older commercial properties and newer developments. The older lots need aggressive surface prep — old paint removal, crack filling, and power cleaning — while newer properties can be striped with standard prep.
We start by walking the property with you. On industrial lots, we’re looking for chemical contamination — diesel, oil, hydraulic fluid — that has soaked into the asphalt and will prevent new paint from bonding. We check for surface damage from heavy loads, drainage issues, and ADA compliance gaps. On retail lots, we check for old paint buildup, surface cracking, and layout problems.
Then we prep the surface. For industrial lots, we use industrial-grade degreasers to break down petroleum contamination, power clean with high-pressure equipment, and fill surface cracks. For retail lots, we blow off debris, power clean oil stains, and remove loose paint from previous restripes. We lay down chalk lines for the layout.
The striping is done with an airless striping machine. For industrial lots, we apply solvent-based paint as a minimum and recommend thermoplastic for loading dock areas. For retail lots, standard acrylic traffic paint is the right call. We match the material to the traffic — that’s the key.
When it comes to parking lot striping Garland TX properties need, we also handle fire lane striping to Garland Fire Department specifications. Industrial properties have specific fire lane requirements including wider emergency access lanes for fire trucks. We handle the whole thing so you pass inspection.
ADA striping isn’t just about painting a blue symbol on the ground. Learn more about ADA compliance requirements on the official ADA website. Texas requires van-accessible spaces with 96-inch wide access aisles, signage mounted at the correct height, and specific slope requirements on the path from parking to your building entrance. Manufacturing facilities in Garland sometimes overlook ADA compliance because the lots are used by employees rather than customers. But ADA inspections apply to every commercial property — the requirements don’t change based on who uses the lot.
We bring lots into compliance. For industrial lots, that means ensuring accessible spaces exist, are properly positioned near building entrances, and have correct signage and access aisle dimensions. For retail lots, it means the standard compliance work. If you’re not sure whether your lot is compliant, we’ll walk it with you and tell you straight.
We don’t put prices on a website because every lot is different — and in Garland, the range is wide. A retail lot along Garland Road costs differently from a manufacturing facility along Jupiter Road. The material costs differ — solvent-based paint costs more than standard acrylic, and thermoplastic costs more than both. What we can tell you is this: we’ve been buying striping paint and materials from the same DFW suppliers for over 40 years. Those relationships mean we get better material pricing than smaller contractors, and we pass that along. Property managers who compare our quotes typically find we come in lower.
Call us for a free estimate. We’ll walk your lot, measure it, and give you a straightforward number with no games attached.
What paint do you use for manufacturing lots along Jupiter Road?
For lots that handle loaded truck traffic and forklifts, we use solvent-based paint. It bonds tighter to asphalt and resists diesel, hydraulic fluid, and chemical breakdown. For loading dock approaches, we recommend thermoplastic — it fuses to the asphalt and lasts three to five times longer than any paint.
What's the difference between solvent-based paint and standard acrylic?
Standard acrylic paint is cost-effective and works well for retail lots. Solvent-based paint bonds tighter to asphalt and resists diesel, oil, and chemical breakdown — it’s designed for industrial lots where standard paint fails in months. Thermoplastic goes beyond both — it fuses to the asphalt and lasts three to five times longer than any paint.
Do manufacturing facilities need ADA compliance?
Yes. ADA requirements apply regardless of whether your lot is used by employees or customers. We ensure accessible spaces exist, are properly positioned near building entrances, and have correct signage and access aisle dimensions.
Do you handle fire lane striping for industrial properties?
Yes, to Garland Fire Department specifications. Industrial properties have specific fire lane requirements including wider emergency access lanes for fire trucks. We handle the whole thing so you pass inspection.
Need this service for your commercial property in DFW? C & D Commercial Services offers fast, free quotes with responses within 1 business day. Call us at 972.475.2271.
