The PavementPros Journal

Striping, sealcoat & lot upkeep.

Maintenance guides, cost breakdowns, and property-manager playbooks from the crew keeping Indianapolis parking lots striped, sealed, and safe.

Split view: cracked, stained lot vs professionally sealed lot with sand additive and crisp striping at golden hour.
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Common Mistakes in DIY Lot Sealing

DIY parking lot sealer can save money on a small lot, but only if you avoid the usual mistakes. Here's what goes wrong in Indianapolis and when to call a pro.

Split close-up of fresh two-coat black sealcoat vs worn gray patchy sealcoat on an Indy asphalt driveway in golden-hour light.
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How Long a Sealcoat Actually Lasts

A friend in Broad Ripple learned the hard way that sealcoat doesn't last forever. Here's what actually determines sealcoat life in Indianapolis—and how to make yours last longer.

Van-accessible sign on galvanized post, breakaway base, crosshatched access aisle stenciled 96 in, warm golden hour Indianapolis lot.
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When a Lot Fails an Inspection

Why Indianapolis parking lots fail inspection and how to fix ADA signs, striping, and fire lane issues fast. Book a free audit with PavementPros.

Aerial suburban parking lot split between accessible and freshly thermoplastic-striped areas in warm golden hour light.
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Thermoplastic vs Paint Striping Durability

Ever watched your parking lot stripes vanish after one hard Indy winter? Thermoplastic striping lasts years longer and stands up to plows and salt. Here's what to know before you choose.

Split-view driveway: oxidized gray left and fresh black sealcoat right, curb and bungalow in warm golden hour.
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How Often Should You Seal a Driveway in Indiana?

Learn the truth about how often to seal a driveway in Indianapolis, when to reseal after new asphalt, and the local weather factors that affect your sealcoating schedule.

Close-up pavement core slice revealing layered asphalt, wet base, ruler and tagged sample bag in golden hour, empty Indianapolis parking lot.
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What a Pavement Core Sample Tells You

Thinking about repairing potholes but tired of repeat failures? A pavement core sample reveals what's underneath—thickness, moisture, base condition—so you get the right fix, not just another patch.