• Blacking Out

This is a very cost-effective line marking removal solution in low traffic areas. Our team uses black or grey paint to cover over existing line marking. This isn’t a permanent solution like grinding or blasting, but is often used as a temporary solution. Over time the blackout paint will wear down, just like normal line marking does, and the old lines will start to show through.

• Surface Grinding

This is exactly as its name describes, removing line marking by grinding it away. This is one of the main techniques used for line removal (especially if new lines will be painted over the top) and can be done indoors or outdoors. This line marking removal technique is usually used on smaller line removal jobs and when the surface finish afterwards is not a key concern. While it is successful in removing the lines completely it usually leaves some scaring on the surface. As our machines include vacuum recovery for any dust and debris there is limited mess.

• Water Blasting

Using water or a mix of sand and water, our team blasts the surface to remove the existing line marking. This is an effective method and our machine blasts and recovers the water with a machine at the same time, reducing any mess. It’s also chemical free. As the machine is mounted on a large truck there are height restrictions for access.

While this is a permanent form of line marking removal it does leave damage to the surface after treatment. The machines can be adjusted to lower pressures, however these lower pressures can impact the line removal.

• Shot Blasting

Shot blasting blasts small metal beads onto a concrete surface to chip away at line marking. The machine used is self-contained, and it vacuums up the metal beads as it goes. This line marking removal technique is often used in car parks and warehouses.