Warehouse Line Marking Paint

Warehouse Line Marking Paint to Keep Your Warehouse Floor Tidy

Your warehouse floor needs to tell your employees where to walk. It also needs to show your drivers where to drive and where to store your goods.

By marking out your warehouse floor, you can create an organised layout. You can mark out pallet bays, working areas, and show where to keep clear.

When choosing your paint, consider where it will be applied. A line marking a pallet bay may not get as much wear as a line running through your forklift lane. Choose a paint that suits this, and you will know what to expect when maintaining your lines.

Know Your Warehouse Layout

Pedestrian Walkways and Driving Lanes

Clearly mark areas where your staff will walk and where vehicles will drive. This increases warehouse safety and efficiency.

Take note of where pedestrians will enter and exit your warehouse and identify areas where they will cross driving lanes.

Once you know this, you can mark out your warehouse floor. Try to keep the layout similar throughout the warehouse. You can also use arrows and words to help direct traffic.

Pallet Bays and Working Areas

You can use line marking paint to show where pallets, machinery and stock should be placed. Line marking paint can also be used to separate stock that needs to be checked, returned, or shipped.

Use the size of the items you will be storing and how much room you need to manoeuvre around them as a guide to decide your pallet bay sizes.

You can purchase line marking stencils to number your bays and add arrows and words to your warehouse floor.

Keeping Areas Clear

You may want to show where to keep clear around doors and certain working areas. Make sure everyone knows what you are trying to show with your markings.

Try not to overdo it with too many colours and markings on your warehouse floor when creating warning markings.

What Paint Should You Use on Your Warehouse Floor?

Check Your Warehouse Floor Coating

Know what you are painting on. It could be bare concrete, coated concrete or even epoxy. Each will require different materials when applying your line marking paint.

Just because a paint says it can be used on concrete doesn't mean it will stick to every coating on top of that concrete. Check your line marking paint instructions to see if it can be used on your current coating. Some may require you to clean, abrade or prime your floor before painting.

If you don't know what coating is on your floor, find out before ordering. You can also test your chosen paint system to ensure it will work before purchasing your line marking equipment.

Think About Your Forklifts and Pallet Trucks

Consider where your forklifts and pallet trucks will be driving over your lines. Where will your goods be dragged across your lines? When comparing paints, you can use this information to help you choose.

Also think about how your warehouse floor will be cleaned. If you use certain chemicals or wash down your floor often, you can use this information to help you choose the right paint.

All line marking paint will need to be renewed at some point. Make sure you check your lines regularly and repaint where necessary.

Should You Use Liquid Paint, Aerosol or Temporary Line Marker?

Liquid Line Marker Paint

If you have long walkways and multiple pallet bays to paint, you may want to consider using liquid line marker paint.

We sell Zebra Hard Surface Line Marking Paint, which is water- and acrylic-based. It comes in 5 litre tins and can be used on concrete, tarmac and warehouse floors. Check if it is suitable for your floor coating before using.

Always check what method of application is suitable for your line marker paint. Some can be applied with a brush, roller or sprayed on.

Aerosol Line Marker Paint

Line marker paint in aerosol form is great for smaller areas and maintenance.

We have many aerosol line marker paints for warehouses from brands such as ProSolve, Ampere System and PlastiKote. Check what can size and applicators are compatible with your line marking equipment.

You can find our aerosol line marking applicators here.

Temporary Line Marker Paint

If you want to try out a new warehouse layout, you can use temporary line marker paint.

ProSolve Temporary Spray Paint will last around 4-6 weeks, depending on how it is applied, weather conditions, and warehouse traffic. It can be removed by brushing off with water or pressure washing.

If you are using this inside your warehouse, make sure the paint and removal method are suitable for your floor. Don't expect it to wear away at a certain time.

Colours of Line Marker Paint for Warehouses

We have line marker paint in white, yellow, red, blue, green, orange, and black.

Use colours that will stand out on your warehouse floor. If you already have colours that represent certain areas, keep this in mind when repainting your warehouse floor.

Allow Time for Your Line Marking Project

Allow enough time to clear your warehouse floor and prepare it. Don't just allow time to apply the paint.

Check the return to service time for your line marker paint. It may be touch dry but not ready for foot or vehicle traffic.

If you are doing your line marking in stages, make sure you have a plan for when each stage is complete.

Not sure what line marker paint to use? Contact us with your requirements, and we can help.

Warehouse Line Marking Paint FAQs

Can I use line marker paint on my epoxy warehouse floor?

Yes, but you need to make sure the paint is suitable for your floor coating. Find out what coating you currently have on your floor and follow the instructions on your line marker paint.

What line marker paint should I use on my forklift lanes?

Use a line marker paint that is suitable for your floor and the amount of traffic it will receive. Think about where your forklifts will turn and how your floor is cleaned. Also, how long you need the lines to be dry for.

How long until I can use my warehouse after applying line marker paint?

Follow the instructions on your line marker paint. Just because it is touch dry doesn't mean you can start driving over it.

Can I repaint my line marker paint where it has worn?

Make sure your new line marker paint is suitable for your old line marker paint. Prepare your old lines and use the same width and colour as before.

Can I use temporary line marker paint to try out a new layout?

Yes, if the paint and removal method are suitable for your floor. If you want to make sure it removes cleanly, you can test it on a small area first.