FAQ

When purchasing thermoplastic road marking paint, buyers often ask whether products manufactured according to China’s JT/T 280 standard can meet AASHTO M249 requirements.Both standards are related to road marking materials, but they are not identical. They use different classifications, test methods and acceptance requirements. Therefore, a product that complies with one standard should not automatically be described···

What Is the Difference Between Intermix and Drop-On Glass Beads?Intermix and drop-on glass beads are both used to improve the retroreflective performance of road markings, but they are added at different stages and perform different functions.Intermix glass beads are mixed into the road marking material, while drop-on glass beads are applied to the surface of the marking during construction.For thermoplastic road mar···

Can the Same Glass Beads Be Used for Thermoplastic, Acrylic and MMA Road Marking Paint?Not always.Some drop-on glass beads may be suitable for more than one road marking system, but buyers should not assume that one bead specification will provide the same result with thermoplastic, acrylic and MMA paint.These materials differ in application temperature, film thickness, viscosity, drying or curing process and bead-ap···

What Information Is Needed for a Road Marking Paint Quotation?To receive an accurate road marking paint quotation, the buyer should provide more than the general product name.Road marking materials differ in formulation, application method, color, packaging and performance. A quotation prepared without these details may need to be revised later.The most important information includes the product type, specification, ···

Can Thermoplastic Road Marking Paint Be Applied on Concrete Pavement?Yes, thermoplastic road marking paint can be applied to concrete pavement, but the surface must be properly evaluated and prepared before application.Concrete is different from asphalt. A smooth, contaminated or moisture-affected concrete surface may provide poor adhesion. In many projects, a compatible primer is used between the concrete pavement a···

Can Thermoplastic Road Marking Paint Be Customized in Different Colors?Yes. Thermoplastic road marking paint can be produced in different colours according to road type, project design and local technical requirements.White and yellow are the most common traffic colours. Red, blue, green, orange, grey and black can also be manufactured for bus lanes, cycle paths, parking areas, warning zones and other specialised app···

How Long Can Thermoplastic Road Marking Paint Be Stored?Thermoplastic road marking paint can normally be stored for an extended period when it remains sealed in its original packaging and is kept under suitable warehouse conditions.Many products are supplied with a typical shelf life of approximately 12 months from the production date. However, the exact shelf life depends on the formulation, packaging and manufactur···

What Information Is Required for a Bulk Acrylic Road Marking Paint Quotation?When purchasing acrylic road marking paint for a municipal road, highway, parking area or public infrastructure project, buyers usually need more than a simple price per kilogram. The final quotation depends on the paint formulation, performance requirements, packaging method, order quantity, delivery destination and commercial terms.Providi···

Does Thermoplastic Road Marking Paint Require a Primer?The short answer is that thermoplastic road marking paint does not require a primer on every road surface. However, a suitable primer is strongly recommended on concrete, aged asphalt, polished pavement and other surfaces where direct adhesion may be insufficient.Whether a primer is necessary depends on the pavement material, surface condition, environmental cond···

In recent years, highway expansion, rural road safety upgrading and traffic facility renovation projects have been continuously launched across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Central Asia, Africa and other emerging infrastructure markets. A large number of overseas importers and engineering contractors have consulted us about the selection, construction, quality inspection and after-sales service of thermoplastic r···