Parking Lot Striping in Tumalo, Oregon: 2026 Service Guide

Parking Lot Striping in Tumalo

Tumalo is a small high-desert community in Deschutes County, just northwest of Bend. The lots that need striping are small-commercial and community properties: businesses along Highway 20, the church and community-building lots, and the occasional shop or event property. The lots are modest, but they answer to the same ADA and fire-code rules as any lot in Bend or Redmond. Accessibility and fire-lane access do not get a pass because a property sits out in the high desert.

This guide covers what striping a Tumalo-area lot involves, what affects the cost, and the durability factors that come with the Central Oregon climate.

What Parking Lot Striping Costs in Tumalo

Industry baseline ranges shown below. Actual costs vary with lot size, surface condition, paint type, layout complexity, and ADA scope.

Service	Industry Baseline Range
Per-space restripe (existing layout)	$3–$6 per space
50-space lot restripe	$300–$600
New layout (measure + design + paint)	40–60% more than restripe
ADA-compliant space (complete)	$200–$350 per space
Fire-lane curb painting	$2.00–$4.75 per linear foot

Per-space pricing drops on larger lots, but small lots often carry a minimum mobilization charge. These are reference baselines, and actual market costs frequently run higher, especially when prep is needed. Our parking lot striping cost in Oregon guide breaks down the line items.

ADA Stalls and Access Aisles

This is what small properties most often get wrong. Federal ADA standards set a minimum accessible-space count based on total lot size, with specific dimensions:

• Standard accessible stalls are 8 feet wide with a 5-foot access aisle.
• Van-accessible stalls need an 8-foot access aisle, and at least one of every six accessible spaces must be van-accessible.
• Each accessible space needs the International Symbol of Accessibility on the surface and a posted sign.

A small business or church lot still has to meet its required count. This is a real liability and code issue. Our line striping basics guide covers layout fundamentals.

Fire-Lane Striping

The local fire district enforces fire-lane access, and in the high desert, where summer fire risk is taken seriously, access markings matter. A designated fire lane needs clear marking, usually red curb paint with "NO PARKING FIRE LANE" stencils at intervals. The fire marshal sets placement and wording and does inspect. A contractor familiar with Deschutes County standards will mark lanes to the district's requirements.

High-Desert Durability: Paint Choice Matters More Here

The Central Oregon climate is hard on striping. Intense high-elevation UV fades paint faster than the cloudy valley, and freeze-thaw works at the surface. That makes paint selection a real decision:

• Water-based latex is the common, lower-cost choice, but in full high-desert sun it may fade toward the shorter end of its 12 to 24 month life.
• Oil-based costs more, adheres better, and holds color a bit longer.
• Thermoplastic is the premium, longest-lasting option, worth considering for high-traffic commercial lots that want to minimize restriping frequency under the strong UV.

A contractor who knows the area can match the paint to your lot's exposure and traffic.

Prep the Surface First

Paint only lasts on a sound, clean, dry surface. Before striping a Tumalo lot:

• Old, sun-oxidized asphalt may benefit from sealcoating first, giving a smooth dark base for the lines. See sealcoating in Tumalo.
• Cracked or freeze-heaved lots should be repaired first, or fresh stripes just highlight the damage. Serious cases need asphalt paving in Tumalo.
• Faded existing lines restripe easily; missing layouts need full measurement and design.

Timing

Striping needs dry weather and temperatures above about 50°F so the paint cures. Tumalo's dry summers are good for this, but the season is shorter than the valley because cool nights arrive early in fall. Late spring through early fall is the window. See completed lots on our portfolio page and our professional striping services.

DIY vs Hiring a Contractor

Renting a striping machine rarely turns out well. Straight lines, correct spacing, accurate ADA dimensions, and proper paint application take the right equipment and experience. A botched DIY job often has to be ground off and redone. A contractor who serves Central Oregon brings the proper machine, the right paint for the UV exposure, and knowledge of Deschutes County parking lot striping compliance.