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Traffic & Zone Marking Paints

Aexcel's Traffic Paint

Aexcel's specially engineered traffic paints hold up in even the harshest environments, from Florida’s hot asphalt parking lots to Alaska’s frigid roadways. To address our customers’ diverse needs, we offer both oil- and water-based high-grade traffic paints to suit a variety of environmental conditions. Most of our traffic paints result from the custom product development and formulations of our long-term customers.

Here, you'll learn more about the high-quality street marking paint products we offer, their benefits, and common applications.

Types of High-Quality Traffic Paints

Oil- and water-based traffic paints offer unique advantages in certain applications.

Oil-Based Traffic Paint Benefits

Solvent- or oil-based traffic paints consist of multiple chemicals that, when mixed, develop into solvents. Many traffic and line striping applications tend to use petroleum-based oil paints, while other paints contain organic oils.

Oil-based traffic paints are water-repellant when wet. These paints work well in locations with high humidity levels, and they must be cleaned up using mineral spirits, toluene, or other solvent thinners. Since the oil in oil-based paints does not freeze, many construction companies and municipal crews prefer to use solvent-based paints on parking lots and roadways in areas that experience freezing temperatures.

Water-Based Traffic Paint Benefits

Water-based traffic paints, also called acrylic or latex paints, are more environmentally sustainable alternatives to oil-based paints. These paint materials consist of various surfactant-dispersed synthetic pigments and resins, culminating in minimal volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and less environmental impact than solvent-based paints.

Water-based traffic paints dry as the water in the paint evaporates. These paints contain minimal levels of solvents, which allow the acrylic or latex resin to coalesce as the water dries.

Traffic Paint Use Cases & Applications

There are many uses for oil- and water-based traffic paints, including:

  • Water- or Oil-Based Parking Lot Paint: Depending on whether the paint is water- or oil-based, these parking lot paints comprise three primary materials: binders or resins, solvents or water, and pigments. In either case, the result is a paint that workers can easily apply to parking lot surfaces.
  • Street Marking Paint: Most street markings use water- or solvent-based paints because of their ease of application and removal and overall cost-effectiveness.
  • Crosswalk Marking Paint: Water- or oil-based crosswalk marking paints are most common for existing roads and projects that require fast turnarounds. Alternatives to crosswalk marking paint include preformed tape, polyurea, epoxy, and thermoplastics.
  • Field Marking Paint: Most field marking paints consist of glue, pigment, and water, as well as biocides, thickeners, surfactants, or other additives for improved adhesion and longevity.
  • Asphalt Line Paint: Most asphalt line paints are either yellow or white paints. Yellow paints typically consist of yellow lead that can resist high temperatures, while white paints tend to use lithopone, zinc oxide, or titanium to achieve their color.

Traffic & Zone Marking Paints by Aexcel

Looking for high-quality solvent-based or waterborne paints? We offer multiple types of paints for traffic and zone markings, providing you with the solution you need for long-lasting results. For more information about our high-quality traffic paints and other products, contact us today to connect with a member of our team.

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