Farm Supply Store Parking Lot Striping in Gresham, Oregon: 2026 Service Guide

Striping a Farm Supply Store Lot in Gresham

Gresham sits right where the east metro gives way to the farmland of east Multnomah County and the nurseries of the Sandy River corridor — which makes it natural farm-supply territory. Berry and nursery growers, equestrian properties, and weekend ranchers pull pickups and trailers to the dock for feed, fencing, soil, and field supplies. The same lot off Powell Boulevard or near downtown Gresham that serves a walk-in shopper also has to give a loaded gooseneck room to maneuver. Striping the lot like a standard retail strip locks up the first time a 24-foot flatbed rolls in.

This guide covers the layout decisions that matter for a Gresham farm supply store, the industry baseline cost ranges to plan around, and the local conditions that shape a striping project here.

Why a Farm Supply Lot Needs Specialized Striping

Farm supply stores sell heavy, bulky goods that customers load themselves. The lot has to move trailers and forklifts safely while still serving walk-in shoppers — a balance ordinary retail striping never has to strike.

Bulk-feed and fertilizer loading pull-through. The most important feature is a marked pull-through loading lane near the warehouse or dock, so a customer can pull a truck and trailer alongside the building, load, and exit forward without reversing. A striped pull-through stops the gridlock a loaded rig creates when it has to three-point-turn in a busy lot.

Trailer and flatbed staging. East Multnomah County growers arrive towing. Designated oversized stalls — longer and wider than standard — give trailers somewhere to sit while their owners shop, instead of straddling three field stalls.

Livestock-trailer turning radius. Stock trailers and goosenecks need wide swing room. Drive aisles and corners must be striped with enough radius for a long trailer to clear without clipping parked vehicles or curbs, which usually means wider aisles in the loading zone.

Forklift keep-clear aisle. Staff move pallets with forklifts between the dock and the loading lane. A striped keep-clear aisle — painted yellow and separated from customer traffic — defines the forklift path and cuts near-misses on a busy Saturday.

ADA storefront path. Accessible spaces have to reach the entrance by a marked route that does not cross the loading lane or forklift aisle. On a lot full of trailers and freight, a clearly painted ADA path matters more than usual.

Seasonal-overflow lot. Demand swings with the Sandy River corridor's nursery and growing calendar — spring planting and fall harvest both bring surges. Striping a flexible overflow area, even with simple perimeter lines, gives you peak-weekend capacity without paving more lot than you need year-round.

Gresham Striping Costs: Industry Baseline Ranges

The figures below are industry baseline ranges from national surveys and contractor databases. They are a starting reference, not a Cojo quote. Real Gresham projects often run higher depending on lot condition, complexity, and materials.

Restriping an Existing Layout

Lot Size	Spaces	Industry Baseline Range	Per Space (Baseline)
Small store lot	20–50 spaces	$350–$600	$3.00–$6.00
Medium store lot	50–100 spaces	$550–$1,000	$2.75–$5.50
Large store + yard	100–200 spaces	$950–$1,800	$2.50–$5.00

Per-space pricing drops as the lot grows because setup and mobilization spread across more stalls. Oversized trailer stalls and wide loading aisles shift these numbers, since they cover more painted surface per stall.

Specialty Markings Common to Farm Supply Lots

Marking	Industry Baseline Range
ADA-compliant space (complete)	$200–$350 per space
ADA access aisle	$75–$150 each
Forklift / keep-clear aisle striping	$0.30–$0.65 per linear foot
Loading-zone or trailer stencil	$30–$75 each
Directional arrow (each)	$25–$50

New layout work — first-time striping or a full redesign with measurement and ADA planning — typically runs 40 to 60 percent above restriping the same lot. See our parking lot striping cost in Oregon guide for a deeper breakdown.

Local Factors That Shape a Gresham Project

Climate and curing. The east metro catches the valley's wet shoulder seasons, and Gresham's proximity to the Gorge can mean a touch more wind and weather variability. Traffic paint needs dry pavement and temperatures above 50°F, so the reliable striping window runs roughly late spring through early fall.

Heavy-load wear. Loaded trailers and forklifts grind on pavement harder than passenger cars. Lines in the loading lane scuff and fade faster than field stalls, which can justify a more durable paint or thermoplastic in the high-traffic zones.

Paint durability options. Standard water-based latex traffic paint is the most common and lasts roughly 12 to 24 months in Gresham conditions. Oil-based paint costs more and lasts longer. Thermoplastic is the premium choice for loading lanes, forklift aisles, and ADA markings, lasting three to five years even under heavy traffic. Many stores mix systems — thermoplastic where the trailers run, latex on the field.

Sealcoat timing. If the asphalt is due for sealcoat, do it before striping. Fresh lines on oxidized, oil-stained pavement fade faster and bond worse — and farm supply lots collect plenty of oil. Bundling the two saves a mobilization; see our sealcoating and striping package.

What a Contractor Cannot See Until Work Starts

A walk-through still misses conditions that only show once the old paint comes up:

• Oil and fuel saturation in the loading lane, where trailers and equipment leak, keeping new paint from bonding
• Cracking and base failure beneath faded lines, often worse in heavy-load zones
• Drainage flow that washes paint before it cures
• Old sealcoat condition that rejects new paint and needs prep
• ADA spaces below current standards that need reconfiguration rather than a refresh

This is why a site visit beats any price chart. Oregon's parking lot striping regulations set the ADA and fire-lane rules every Gresham farm supply lot must follow.

When to Restripe Your Farm Supply Lot

• Field lines have faded past 50 percent visibility
• Loading-lane and forklift-aisle markings are worn or gone
• ADA markings or signage are faded or missing
• Trailers and forklifts conflict with customer traffic
• The lot was recently sealcoated and needs fresh lines

For a broader look at the area, see our overview of parking lot striping in Gresham, and review our professional striping services and paving and asphalt services to see how the pieces connect.