Parking Stencils for ADA Spaces: Buyer's Spec Sheet

A complete ADA parking stencil bundle for an Oregon property covers three markings: the 36-inch wheelchair symbol per ADA Std 703.7.2.1, the access aisle diagonal hatching, and the "VAN ACCESSIBLE" word marking per ADA Std 502.6.1 on the 1-in-6 van-accessible stalls. Properties that buy these as separate items end up with mismatched LDPE thicknesses, missing van-accessible coverage, or non-compliant access aisle stripe widths. This guide assembles the complete bundle Cojo recommends for routine ADA stall maintenance.

What does an ADA stall need on the pavement?

ADA Std 502.6 and its sub-sections set out what every accessible space needs on the pavement:

Marking	Spec citation	Stencil needed?
International Symbol of Accessibility (wheelchair)	ADA Std 703.7.2.1	Yes -- 36 in. minimum
Stall lines (typically blue)	ADA Std 502.2	No -- striping cart
Access aisle boundary lines	ADA Std 502.3	No -- striping cart
Access aisle diagonal hatching	Industry standard, not strictly ADA	No -- striping cart
"VAN ACCESSIBLE" word marking (van stalls only)	ADA Std 502.6.1	Yes -- 8-in. letter height

The wheelchair symbol and the van-accessible word are stencil-applied; the lines are striping-cart-applied. Together they constitute the on-pavement portion of an ADA-compliant stall. The vertical R7-8 sign is a separate item.

What's in a typical ADA stencil bundle?

For a property maintaining 14 ADA stalls (3 of which are van-accessible per the 1-in-6 ratio in ADA Std 208.2.4):

1. 36-inch wheelchair symbol stencil, 1/8-in LDPE

The base ADA marking. Used on every ADA stall (standard accessible and van-accessible). Industry baseline range $85 to $185. Service life 200 to 400 applications.

2. "VAN ACCESSIBLE" word stencil, 8-inch letter heights

Required on every van-accessible stall per ADA Std 502.6.1. Standard size 12 inches by 36 inches with 8-inch tall letters. Industry baseline range $55 to $115.

3. Blue-field stencil (optional)

For properties wanting the framed blue-field-with-symbol composition rather than wheelchair-on-bare-asphalt. Industry baseline range $65 to $145 per stencil.

The three-piece bundle covers a property's ADA stencil needs in perpetuity, with the LDPE amortizing across multiple seasonal restripes.

How do you size the bundle to your property?

Two stall-count thresholds drive bundle sizing:

ADA stall count	Recommended bundle
1 to 5 ADA stalls (typically 1 van-accessible)	1 wheelchair stencil + 1 van-accessible stencil
6 to 25 ADA stalls (typically 1 to 4 van-accessible)	2 wheelchair stencils + 1 van-accessible stencil + 1 blue-field stencil
26 plus ADA stalls (institutional/medical)	3 wheelchair stencils + 2 van-accessible stencils + 1 blue-field stencil + alphanumeric letter set for stall numbering

A second wheelchair stencil isn't strictly necessary -- the first one survives 200 to 400 applications -- but having a backup speeds up multi-day ADA restripe projects because the stencil rotation prevents downtime when one is being cleaned.

What does the bundle apply to in a typical Oregon ADA stall?

For each ADA stall, Cojo's application sequence is:

1. Pressure-wash and dry the stall area (24 hours)
2. Layout the wheelchair symbol position with chalk line
3. Apply the blue-field stencil if used; spray Pantone PMS 294 blue traffic paint at 18-22 wet mils
4. Allow the blue paint to skin (5 to 10 minutes)
5. Position the 36-inch wheelchair-symbol stencil over the blue field; spray white traffic paint at 18-22 wet mils
6. For van-accessible stalls, apply the "VAN ACCESSIBLE" word stencil; spray at 18-22 wet mils
7. Lift all stencils, clean with mineral spirits within 5 minutes
8. Cure 4 hours before returning the stall to service

Total per-stall application time: 30 to 45 minutes once the prep and layout are complete. For a 14-stall ADA restripe, the full project runs 6 to 10 crew-hours plus the 24-hour prep dry time.

How does the bundle pair with line striping?

The stencil work covers the symbol and word markings; the line striping covers the stall boundaries, access aisle boundaries, and access aisle diagonal hatching. A complete ADA restripe combines both:

Component	Method	Per-stall cost (contracted)
Stall boundary lines	Striping cart, 4-inch blue paint	$35 to $85
Access aisle boundary	Striping cart, 4-inch blue or white paint	$45 to $115
Access aisle hatching (5 to 8 stripes per aisle)	Striping cart, 4-inch white paint	$85 to $215
Wheelchair symbol	36-in stencil + paint	$75 to $165
"VAN ACCESSIBLE" word (van stalls only)	8-in letter stencil + paint	$25 to $55
Blue field around symbol (when used)	Stencil + paint	$25 to $55

Total per-stall cost for a complete ADA restripe ranges from roughly $265 to $635 depending on whether the stall is standard or van-accessible and whether a blue field is included.

How does the bundle work on a real Oregon property?

For a Hillsboro medical office park Cojo restriped in March 2026, the property maintained 18 ADA stalls (3 van-accessible) across 4 separate building entrances. We dispatched a 3-person crew with one wheelchair stencil, one van-accessible word stencil, and one blue-field stencil rotating across all 18 stalls over 1.5 working days. Total stencil amortization across the 18 stalls was under 1 percent of the project total -- the stencils are still on the route for the next quarterly maintenance pass.

Industry Baseline Range

Bundle	Industry Baseline Range
Small lot bundle (1 wheelchair + 1 van-accessible word)	$140 to $300
Medium lot bundle (2 wheelchair + 1 van-accessible + 1 blue-field)	$290 to $610
Large lot bundle (3 wheelchair + 2 van-accessible + blue-field + alphanumeric set)	$675 to $1,250

These figures reflect published industry averages. Current market pricing varies significantly and actual quotes may fall well outside these ranges based on site-specific conditions, material costs, and project complexity.

Current Market Reality

LDPE resin prices climbed 12 to 20 percent in 2025. Bundle pricing reflects the full-set premium plus the per-piece raw material cost. The medium-lot bundle is the most common pick for Oregon retail and office properties, and Cojo bundles it with a 5-year warranty on the LDPE that effectively makes the stencils a long-term asset.

Get an ADA stencil bundle quote for your Oregon property

Cojo can sell the bundle for in-house application or apply it as part of a full-service ADA restripe with line striping, traffic-control, and ADA compliance verification. Get a custom quote, or read our ADA parking lot striping guide before you order.