A.C. Moate Industries is a commercial parking lot striping contractor serving Washington, Oregon, and Nevada — striping, restriping, and laying out parking lots for property managers, retail centers, and industrial sites since 1996 (CCB #246397).
When property managers search for parking lot striping contractors, they’re usually solving one of three problems: a lot whose markings have faded to the point of liability, a new or repaved surface that needs a fresh layout, or an ADA-compliance gap that an inspection or tenant complaint just exposed. A.C. Moate handles all three, across four operating yards covering the I-5 corridor in Washington, the Portland metro and Willamette Valley in Oregon, and the Reno–Sparks area in Nevada.
A parking lot striping contractor lays out and paints the pavement markings that make a lot safe, legal, and efficient to use. That includes stall lines, ADA-accessible stalls and access aisles, fire lanes, loading zones, directional arrows, stop bars, crosswalks, and curb painting. A good contractor doesn’t just repaint what was there — they evaluate whether the existing layout maximizes compliant stall count and traffic flow before committing paint to asphalt.
The work splits into two broad categories. Restriping refreshes an existing layout where the lines have faded but the design still works — the fastest, most straightforward job. New layout and design is required after repaving, or when a lot needs to be reconfigured to add stalls, meet current ADA requirements, or improve circulation. New layouts are a larger undertaking because they involve measurement, design, and often layout chalk work before any paint goes down.
Faded striping is rarely just cosmetic. Once stall lines and ADA markings wear past a certain point, a property carries real exposure: accessibility violations that can trigger complaints or legal action, reduced usable stall count, and liability if poor markings contribute to an incident. For property managers responsible for multiple sites, striping is one of the simplest maintenance items to stay ahead of — and one of the highest in compliance stakes.
Striping is also the visible finish on every other pavement service. Sealcoating, crack filling, and asphalt repair all happen *before* striping — so the lines are the first thing tenants and customers notice, and the last thing a contractor applies. Sharp, accurate markings signal a well-maintained property; faded or crooked ones signal neglect regardless of the asphalt’s actual condition.
Not every contractor who owns a striping machine is equipped for commercial work. When evaluating parking lot striping contractors, property managers should confirm:
A.C. Moate provides complete commercial striping across all operating regions:
Because A.C. Moate also handles asphalt paving, sealcoating, crack filling, and repair, striping is scheduled as the final step in any larger maintenance project — so the markings are applied to a fresh, sound surface and last as long as the work beneath them.
Commercial parking lot striping is quoted per project, because no two lots are alike. The factors that shape a quote include lot size and stall count, whether it’s a simple restripe or a full new layout, the number of ADA stalls and fire lanes required, paint versus thermoplastic markings, and whether sealcoating or repair needs to happen first.
The most accurate way to get a number is a free estimate. A.C. Moate evaluates the lot on site, confirms the layout and compliance requirements, and provides a fixed quote before any work begins — no obligation.
A.C. Moate stripes commercial lots across three states from four yards:
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A.C. Moate provides free, no-obligation estimates for commercial parking lot striping across Washington, Oregon, and Nevada.
Carlos Moate · kartzt@acmoate.com · 253-887-9501
How often should a commercial parking lot be restriped?
Most commercial lots benefit from restriping every one to two years. High-traffic retail, heavy weather, and snow-removal abrasion can shorten that interval.
Do you handle ADA compliance?
Yes. Every layout A.C. Moate stripes meets current ADA requirements for accessible stall dimensions, access aisles, and signage.
How long does striping take to dry?
Water-based striping paint is typically dry to traffic within about an hour, though contractors plan around weather to protect the cure. Thermoplastic markings set faster.
Can you stripe a lot you didn’t pave?
Yes. A.C. Moate stripes both its own newly paved lots and existing lots that need restriping or a new layout.
Should sealcoating be done before striping?
Yes — sealcoating, crack filling, and any repair should all be completed before striping, so the markings are applied to a fresh, protected surface.