Hello Azharr
NO…! The trouble with “rolling” the line is two fold…:
1) It’s uglier than the Upside Down Spray Can job…and…
2) It is sooo hard…it’s back breaking.
On the perfect lot…which does not exist…it MAY work…maybe.
BUT…almost all lots have irregularities. It would be like trying to roll Stucco.
Yes…you could use a roller with a “Nap” of 3/4″ = …a big floppy roller…to get into all the cracks…tiny holes…ruts…etc.
BUT…the edges would be too ugly.
AND…you will pick up debris like…pine needles…or just plain ol’ gritty grit.
…don’t do it.
Next…here’s the first answer…RENT. Only some Tool Rental Shops carry Airless Line Striping Machines. Try that though. You may be one of the lucky ones…who finds a rental nearby.
Next…both Graco and Titan have a 1300.00 to 1500.00 machine. Graco = the Field Laser and Titan = the PL850. ( PL = Parking Lot. )
Both have bike tires and you can only walk 1 MPH while spraying…but…at least you know.
Next…keep this in mind…the reason you cannot find a good used Line Striper…is because they are precious. Buying one isn’t a bad idea.
IF…if…you RENT one and try it … then…if…if…you BUY one to stripe yourself…I really doubt you’ll let it go. It’ll make you a living.
Last…that said…rent the Field Laser or the PL 850. Try it. Then…if you have the cash…BUY the next machine UP = Graco’s 3400…or Titan’s 2850. Both machine can do anything. Both machines allow you to walk 3 MPH = you’ll get done…!
Bottom line…don’t “roll”. Sub…if you need to. Rent if you can…just to see what you may learn.
How’s that?
Let me know.
Keep in touch.
Dan
