curbs with sidewalks

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Discussion in Striping & Marking started by pattywagon (unclaimed legacy handle), May 16, 2005. 3 replies, last reply May 18, 2005.

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I have consistently tried many different methods to paint curbs with sidewalks next to them. Some have turned out great, and others have looked like a 3 year old did it. What can I do to be fast and avoid under/overspray?

pattywagon, Report#1
rrlineUnclaimed legacy handle
rrlineUnclaimed legacy handle

Paint the top side of the curb with your striper on the sidewalk to get a nice straight edge on the toip side then come down off the sidewalk and angle the gun and spray the sides. A two gun steup will work too if the pavement is flat and doesnt have any big dips or bumps.

rrline, Report#2
GerzieUnclaimed legacy handle
GerzieUnclaimed legacy handle

I do it the same way rrline does, but if the pavement is bumby or uneven then you might want to put some tar paper or cardboard along the bottom edge at those spots. Also, make sure you use a small tip .319 for example so the paint does not build up and run.

Gerzie, Report#3
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The gun on the back wheel will reduce most of the "bumps"!

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