Line Marking Paints
Waterborne or solvent-based? Fast-dry or maximum durability? The right paint depends on your surface, traffic, and conditions. We select and apply the correct product for lasting results.
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What is Choosing the Right Paint for Your Application?
Quick answer: Line Marking Australia uses waterborne line marking paint to AS 4049.3 for most car parks, warehouses and indoor sites, because it dries fast and has low odour. Solvent-borne paint to AS 4049.1 suits some roads and rough outdoor surfaces, and thermoplastic to AS 4049.2 suits high-traffic areas. We match the product to your conditions.
Why paint choice matters
Not all line marking paint is the same. Walk into a hardware store and you'll find one or two options. We work with dozens of products, each suited to specific conditions.
Waterborne and solvent-based paints
Waterborne (water-based) paints are the modern standard for most applications. Fast drying, low odour, environmentally friendly, and excellent adhesion to properly prepared surfaces. Most carparks, warehouses, and indoor facilities get waterborne paint.
Solvent-based paints still have their place. Better penetration on rough surfaces, excellent adhesion in marginal conditions, and superior durability in some applications. Roads and high-traffic outdoor areas often benefit from solvent-based products.
A mistake we learnt from
We made an expensive mistake early on when we used indoor waterborne paint on an exposed outdoor basketball court. Six months later, UV had degraded the pigment and traffic had worn through in high-use areas. We repainted with UV-stabilized exterior product at our cost, around $3,200.
Now we always match the product to the conditions. Indoor/outdoor, traffic levels, surface type, expected life, all factor into our recommendation.
Which standards cover line marking paint?
Pavement marking paints in Australia are covered by AS 4049: Part 1 for solvent-borne paint, Part 2 for thermoplastic and Part 3 for waterborne paint. Glass beads for night-time reflectivity are covered by AS/NZS 2009. Road authorities add their own specs, such as VicRoads Section 721, MRWA Specification 604 and TMR MRTS45. See our glass beads page for more.
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AS 4049.1
Pavement marking materials - Solvent-borne paint.
AS 4049.2
Pavement marking materials - Thermoplastic.
AS 4049.3
Pavement marking materials - Waterborne paint.
AS 1318
Safety colours (withdrawn in 2017; its colour conventions are still common practice for industrial colour matching).
State Road Authority Specs
TfNSW, VicRoads (now the Department of Transport and Planning), MRWA, and other authorities have specific product approval requirements.
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AS 1742
Traffic Control Devices
Specifies line colours, widths, arrow designs, and placement for road markings. Ensures all traffic control devices meet national safety standards.
AS/NZS 2890
Parking Facilities
Covers bay dimensions (2.4m × 5.4m standard, 2.4m × 5.4m accessible plus a 2.4m shared zone), aisle widths, and traffic flow requirements for compliant parking areas.
AS 4586
Slip Resistance
Defines slip resistance classifications (P rating) for pedestrian surfaces. Critical for wet areas, ramps, and high-traffic zones.
AS/NZS 1428
Access & Mobility
Sets requirements for accessible parking bays, tactile indicators, and mobility access. Essential for DDA compliance and accessibility audits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Waterborne uses water as carrier, dries faster, low odour, easier cleanup. Solvent-based uses chemical solvents, often more durable, better adhesion on difficult surfaces, stronger odour.
Most carparks use waterborne paint. Fast drying means minimal closure time, low odour suits occupied buildings, and durability is excellent with proper preparation.
Depends on traffic and conditions. Indoor carparks typically 3-5 years. Outdoor 2-3 years. Heavy traffic warehouses 12-24 months. We recommend appropriate products based on expected wear.
Yes, we can match existing colours or supply to specific colour codes. We stock the AS 1318 safety colours as standard (the standard was withdrawn in 2017, but its colours are still common practice).
Modern waterborne paints are highly durable. In many applications they match or exceed solvent-based products. The key is selecting the right product for your conditions.
Waterborne paints have much lower VOC emissions than solvent-based. Important for indoor applications and environmentally sensitive projects.
Line marking paint in Australia is covered by AS 4049. AS 4049.1 covers solvent-borne paint, AS 4049.2 covers thermoplastic and AS 4049.3 covers waterborne paint. Line Marking Australia uses products that meet the right part of AS 4049 for your surface, traffic and location.
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