Before you use the result
Re-striping a faded lot is one of the cheapest ways to make a property look maintained and to keep traffic flowing safely. This calculator estimates the line paint and rough budget for a stall layout based on how many standard and accessible spaces you're marking and whether it's a fresh re-stripe or a new two-coat layout.
It covers stall lines and accessible symbols. Extras like fire lanes, directional arrows, crosswalks, and custom stencils add paint and labor, so treat the result as a planning number to check striping bids against — not a quote.
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How this calculator works
Stalls become linear feet. Each standard stall is estimated at roughly 18 linear feet of shared line; accessible stalls add paint for the symbol and hatched access aisle.
Linear feet becomes paint. A 4-inch line covers on the order of 300–350 linear feet per gallon per coat; the calculator divides total footage by that coverage and multiplies by your number of coats.
Budget two ways. A per-stall installed rate captures the way striping is usually quoted, and the paint estimate is added so you can see the material component separately.
Formula used
- Total linear ft = (Std stalls × ~18 + ADA stalls × ~24) × Coats
- Paint (gal) = Total linear ft ÷ ~320 ft per gal
- Budget = Total stalls × Price per stall + Paint gal × Paint price
Quick reference
Striping cost by lot size
National planning ranges for a straightforward re-stripe of existing layout at roughly $4–$8 per stall. New layouts, stencils, and two coats cost more.
| Lot size | Approx. stalls | Re-stripe planning range |
|---|---|---|
| Small (retail pad) | 25 stalls | $100 – $200 |
| Medium | 75 stalls | $300 – $600 |
| Large | 150 stalls | $600 – $1,200 |
| Big-box / anchor | 400 stalls | $1,600 – $3,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to stripe a parking lot?
A straightforward re-stripe of an existing layout commonly runs about $4–$8 per stall as a national planning range, so a 100-stall lot might be roughly $400–$800. New layouts, two coats over faded lines, ADA symbols, arrows, and stencils raise the price. Enter your stall counts above for a preliminary budget.
How much paint do I need to stripe a parking lot?
A 4-inch stall line covers roughly 300–350 linear feet per gallon per coat. A typical stall uses around 18 linear feet of shared line, so a 100-stall lot needs on the order of 5–6 gallons per coat. Faded lots often need two coats.
How often should a parking lot be re-striped?
Most lots benefit from re-striping every 1–3 years, sooner for high-traffic or sun-exposed pavement where paint fades faster. Re-striping is also the natural finishing step after sealcoating, which covers the old lines.
How many ADA spaces do I need when I re-stripe?
The federal minimum is based on the total number of spaces in the lot — for example, one accessible space for up to 25 total, and more on a sliding scale above that. Use the ADA Parking Space Calculator to find the minimum for your lot, and confirm against state and local code.
Does striping cost include layout and stencils?
Not necessarily. A re-stripe follows existing lines, but a new layout requires measuring and laying out the field, which adds time. Accessible symbols, directional arrows, fire lanes, and custom stencils are usually priced as add-ons. Ask for them to be line-itemed so you can compare bids fairly.
Before you hire: Costs vary by region, project size, access, materials, labor, traffic control, disposal, site conditions, and scope. Use written proposals and contractor-specific pricing before making decisions.
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