Striping or Marking is the "finishing touch" on a freshly paved or sealed parking lot. Since Marking is the most noticeable part of the parking lot, it is imperative that the job is neat, as well as efficiently laid out. The term "finished" must be placed in context. Marking should never be considered the end of maintenance. All surfaces, especially those made of asphalt, need to be maintained continually. Rather, striping indicates that all surface repairs are complete and the pavement is ready for efficient use by both the public and property owner.