Completing a 345,000-square-foot parking lot maintenance project requires careful scheduling, experienced crews, and a coordinated plan. In May 2026, Eckles Paving completed sealcoating and parking lot striping at Costco in Orem, Utah.
Costco needed the entire parking lot sealcoated in a single day. To meet that demanding schedule, Eckles Paving brought together every sealcoating team in the company. By coordinating our crews, equipment, materials, and work areas, we successfully sealcoated all 345,000 square feet within the requested one-day window.
Our striping team returned the following day to repaint the parking stalls, create rounded stall edges with stencils, and mark the required accessible parking spaces. The completed parking lot looks clean, crisp, and ready for the steady traffic experienced by one of Orem’s busiest retail properties.
Fresh sealcoating and crisp new striping.
A 345,000-Square-Foot Parking Lot in Orem
Costco parking lots serve a large number of shoppers, employees, delivery vehicles, and cart crews each day. Because of their size and traffic volume, completing maintenance efficiently is essential.
The Orem Costco parking lot covered approximately 345,000 square feet. The project included two primary services:
- Sealcoating the entire parking lot in one day
- Restriping the parking lot the following day
- Repainting standard parking stalls
- Using stencils to create rounded parking-stall edges
- Marking ADA-accessible parking spaces
Although the schedule was tight, maintaining the quality of the finished work remained a priority throughout the project.
The Costco parking lot before sealcoating and fresh parking lot striping.
Completing the Sealcoating in One Day
Costco asked Eckles Paving to complete all 345,000 square feet of sealcoating in one day. Accomplishing that goal required more than simply adding workers to the site. Every part of the project had to be organized so multiple crews could work efficiently without interfering with one another.
Eckles Paving brought together all of the company’s sealcoating teams for the project. The crews divided the large parking lot into planned work areas and coordinated the movement of equipment, materials, and personnel throughout the property.
This company-wide effort allowed us to complete the full sealcoating scope within Costco’s requested timeframe. It also demonstrated the value of having multiple experienced crews and the resources needed to handle a large commercial property.
Learn more about our commercial asphalt sealcoating services in Utah.
Why Sealcoating Was Important for the Costco Parking Lot
A commercial parking lot is continually exposed to sunlight, vehicle traffic, moisture, automotive fluids, and changing weather. Over time, these conditions can cause asphalt to oxidize, fade, and become increasingly vulnerable to deterioration.
Sealcoating places a protective layer over suitable asphalt. In addition to creating a darker, more uniform appearance, it helps reduce the pavement’s exposure to several damaging elements.
Professional sealcoating can help:
- Protect asphalt from oxidation and UV exposure
- Reduce the effects of water and surface contaminants
- Slow surface deterioration
- Preserve maintainable pavement
- Create a smoother, more uniform appearance
- Provide a dark background for new parking lot markings
Sealcoating does not correct structural pavement failures. However, when asphalt remains in maintainable condition, it can be an important part of a long-term pavement maintenance plan.
Property managers can learn more in our guide explaining how often asphalt should be sealcoated in Utah.
Fresh sealcoating and striping across 345,000 square feet.
Why May Was a Good Time for the Project
May provided a practical seasonal window for the Orem Costco project. Sealcoating requires suitable temperatures, dry pavement, and favorable weather during application and curing.
Completing the work in late spring helped prepare the parking lot for summer traffic and intense sunlight. It also allowed the pavement to receive added protection well before another Utah winter brought freezing temperatures, snow, and repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Weather conditions still need to be evaluated for each individual project. Surface temperature, overnight lows, rain, wind, shade, and the selected sealcoat product can all affect scheduling and curing.
Restriping the Parking Lot the Following Day
After the sealcoat had been applied and allowed to cure, the Eckles Paving striping team returned the next day. Fresh pavement markings were then installed across the property to restore an organized parking layout.
The dark sealcoated surface created a strong contrast for the new striping. As a result, the completed stalls appeared clean, bright, and easy for drivers to recognize.
The striping work included:
- Standard parking stalls
- Rounded stall edges created with stencils
- ADA-accessible parking spaces
- Clearly defined parking rows
- Consistent line placement across the property
Using stencils for the rounded ends helped produce a consistent finish throughout the large parking lot. These details contributed to the crisp, professional appearance Costco expected.
Learn more about parking lot striping in Utah.
Rounded Parking-Stall Edges Made With Stencils
The rounded edges of the parking stalls were an important visual detail in this project. Rather than ending each line with a standard square edge, our crew used stencils to create a uniform rounded shape.
On a 345,000-square-foot property, small inconsistencies can become noticeable when repeated across hundreds of parking spaces. Stencils helped the striping team maintain the same shape and appearance throughout the lot.
This additional detail gave the completed striping a more refined and consistent finish while meeting Costco’s requested parking layout.
Stencils create clean, consistent rounded edges.
ADA-Accessible Parking Spaces
Accessible parking spaces are an essential part of a commercial parking lot. These areas must be clearly marked and positioned according to the property’s approved parking plan and applicable accessibility requirements.
As part of the Costco restriping project, the Eckles Paving team refreshed the designated accessible spaces. Bright pavement markings help drivers recognize these areas and support a more organized parking environment.
Businesses and property managers can review additional information through ADA.gov’s accessible parking guidance.
Coordinating Work at a Busy Retail Property
Large retail parking lots present different challenges than smaller commercial properties. Costco experiences substantial vehicle and pedestrian traffic, along with deliveries, shopping carts, employees, and customers moving throughout the site.
Because Costco wanted the sealcoating completed in one day, efficient coordination was central to the project. Every crew needed a clear work area, a reliable supply of material, and a plan for moving equipment through the lot.
The project required:
- Coordinating all company sealcoating teams
- Organizing a very large work area
- Maintaining consistent sealcoat application
- Managing equipment and material movement
- Allowing appropriate curing time before striping
- Completing detailed restriping across the property
Careful planning made it possible to meet the requested schedule without sacrificing the quality of the finished parking lot.
The Completed Orem Costco Parking Lot
Once the sealcoating and striping were complete, the Costco parking lot had a clean, uniform appearance. The dark pavement provided a strong background for the bright new lines, rounded stall edges, and accessible-space markings.
Most importantly, Eckles Paving completed the full 345,000-square-foot sealcoating scope in the single day Costco requested. Our striping team then returned the next day to complete the detailed parking layout.
The project shows how the right crews, equipment, and planning can make it possible to complete large-scale commercial asphalt maintenance efficiently while maintaining a high standard of workmanship.
Why Costco Trusted Eckles Paving
Large commercial properties need asphalt contractors capable of coordinating complicated projects and meeting firm schedules. Eckles Paving has more than 35 years of experience completing asphalt paving and pavement maintenance work throughout Utah.
For the Orem Costco project, our company had the crews and resources needed to mobilize every sealcoating team for one coordinated effort. That capacity allowed us to meet the one-day sealcoating deadline and return promptly for striping.
Eckles Paving is a licensed and insured Utah asphalt contractor with more than 1,300 five-star reviews and a 5.0 Google rating. Our services include sealcoating, crack sealing, asphalt repair, paving, striping, milling, grading, drainage improvements, and concrete work.
Commercial Parking Lot Maintenance in Orem and Utah County
Eckles Paving provides commercial asphalt maintenance in Orem and throughout Utah County. We work with retail centers, grocery stores, gyms, healthcare facilities, schools, office properties, HOAs, industrial sites, and other commercial properties.
Our Utah County service area includes Provo, Lindon, Vineyard, Pleasant Grove, American Fork, Lehi, Springville, Mapleton, Spanish Fork, and surrounding communities.
Visit our Utah asphalt service areas page to learn more about where our crews work.
Orem Costco parking lot with a clean, finished appearance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What work did Eckles Paving complete at Costco in Orem?
Eckles Paving sealcoated the 345,000-square-foot parking lot in one day. Our striping team returned the following day to repaint the stalls, rounded stall edges, and ADA-accessible spaces.
How did Eckles Paving sealcoat such a large parking lot in one day?
Every Eckles Paving sealcoating team came together for the project. The parking lot was divided into coordinated work areas so crews, equipment, and materials could move efficiently across the property.
Why are large retail parking lots sealcoated?
Sealcoating helps protect suitable asphalt from sunlight, oxidation, moisture, and surface contaminants. It also restores a darker appearance and creates contrast for new pavement markings.
Why was the parking lot striped the next day?
The sealcoat needed time to cure before new markings could be applied. Once conditions were suitable, the striping team returned to restore the parking layout.
How were the rounded parking-stall edges created?
The striping team used stencils to produce consistent rounded ends on the parking-stall lines throughout the lot.
Can Eckles Paving handle other large commercial properties?
Yes. Eckles Paving provides asphalt paving, repair, sealcoating, crack sealing, and striping for large retail, industrial, institutional, municipal, and commercial properties throughout Utah.
Request a Free Commercial Parking Lot Estimate
If your commercial property needs sealcoating, striping, crack sealing, asphalt repair, or a complete pavement maintenance plan, Eckles Paving can evaluate the site and recommend services based on its condition and operational needs.
Request a free estimate from Eckles Paving for commercial parking lot maintenance in Orem or elsewhere in Utah.
