It is important the design of a chosen textured surface is correct and that it is installed and maintained appropriately. When done so, textured surfaces can enable blind and visually impaired people to move about with freedom and confidence. They can be used to warn of hazards, provide directional guidance and identify the location of an amenity.
Tactile Grip
Tactile Grip is a 4mm pre-manufactured GRP sheet incorporating raised profiles to warn people when they are approaching changes in elevations. Such as, railway platforms, pedestrian crossings, start of ramped areas and many other tactile paving areas. Available in blister and corduroy patterns, both incorporate aluminium oxide into the top for increased wear and slip resistance. The Tacile Paving product can be fixed to existing surfaces without the need for time consuming and costly excavation.
Types available:
Corduroy Tactile
Picture
The purpose of the corduroy surface is to warn blind and partially sighted people of the presence of hazards, such as stairs, level crossings or the approach to on-street light rapid transit (LRT) platforms. Consisting of rows of parallel half-round bars, it conveys the message "hazard, proceed with caution".
Blister Onstreet Tactile
Picture
The purpose of the blister surface is to provide a warning to blind and partially sighted people who would otherwise, in the absence of a kerb upstand, find it difficult to differentiate between where the footway ends and the carriageway begins. The surface is therefore an essential safety feature for this group of road users at pedestrian crossing points.
Blister Offstreet Tactile
Picture
This design has flat topped domes set in evenly spaced rows parallel to the direction of travel along the platform. The offset of the domes indicates the direction of travel to the train. Used adjacent to safe carriageway crossings, the surface can be any colour other than red, but should provide a good contrast with the surrounding area to assist partially sighted people.
Dimensions:
400mm x 400mm
Last updated: 06/07/2006
Tread Alert®
Picture
Tread Alert is a rubber tile with raised ribs that acts as a tactile surface warning for blind and partially sighted people to recognise a change in level. Tread Alert should be used at the approach (top and bottom), to a flight of internal stairs.
Tile Availability:
Tile size 500mm x 500mm. Gauge 8.5mm nominal.
Finishes/Environment:
Tread Alert suitable for interior dry conditions.
Installation:
Last updated: 04/07/2006
Tactile Tiles
Picture
Tactile
floor tiles are used as warning features for stairs, ramps and platforms. Tactile tiles are offered in two colours - graphite and stone, and two surface finishes - Blister and Corduroy.
Corundum within the porcelain body provides anti-slip properties and the wearing properties exceed concrete paviours by four to one.
Dimenions:
400 x 400 x 10mm
Last updated: 04/07/2006
Takpave® Tactile Surfaces
Picture
A range of surface mounted rubber tiles providing Tactile Surfaces for the guidance of blind and partially sighted people:
Pedestrian - A blister pattern indicates pedestrian crossing points;
Cycle - A ribbed pattern for segregated shared cycle track/footpaths;
Dash - A pattern of rounded bars, in the direction of travel, provide a guidance path surface around obstacles or between facilities;
Corduroy - A ribbed pattern warns of a hazard requiring caution, such as steps, a ramp or level crossing. Ribs now with rounded ends;
Platform - An ‘offset’ blister pattern warns of Platform Edge (offstreet).
Takpave is made from a uniquely formulated, mineral filled elastomer, to give high durability, abrasion and skid resistance. It is supplied in 400mm square tiles and can be adhered to most firm surfaces. Standard colours are red (controlled crossings), buff, grey, blue and black. Other colours are available, subject to quantity.
Last updated: 06/07/2006
Tactile Tiles
Picture
Shackerley offers a hardwearing range of specially profiled ceramic granite tactile tiles to alert blind and partially sighted people to the presence of hazards such as staircases, ramps, platform edges, pedestrian crossings, etc. There are 2 types available: Corduroy Tile for steps, ramps in on-street light rapid transit (LRT) stations and level crossings and the Blister Tile for platform edges in off-street railway stations. Available in two colours: T3 Beige and T14 Anthracite to provide the required contrast to the surrounding flooring. The Tactile Tiles can be used internally and externally to achieve a clear contrast to asphalt, terrazzo, concrete, quarry tiles and other flooring surfaces.
Dimensions:
400 mm x 400 mm
The domes on Platform Edge Tile 5 mm +/- 0.5 mm and the raised ribs on the Corduroy Hazard Tiles - 6 mm +/- 0.5 mm.
Last updated: 06/07/2006
Tactile Concrete Paving
Types available:
Corduroy Paving Slab
Red and Yorkstone finish.
Tactile Dome Paving
Picture
Red and Yorkstone finish.
Tactile Rib Paving
Picture
Red and Yorkstone finish.
Dimensions:
400 x 400 x 65
Last updated: 23/06/2006
Tactile Plates
Picture
Tough GRP tiles with raised profiles to warn pedestrians of a change in elevation or a hazard ahead. The surface is coated with aluminium oxide grit for slip-resistance and high wear-resistance. Tiles are glued and screwed to the existing substrate to avoid costly excavation. Only 4mm thick. Three grades available: Corduroy Tactile; Onstreet Tactile and Offstreet Tactile.
Corduroy
Colour: Buff
Dimensions: 400mm x 400mm x 4mm
Price: £31.06 each; £107.12 pack of 4
Blister Offstreet
Colour: Buff
Dimensions: 400mm x 400mm x 4mm
Price: £31.06 each; £107.12 pack of 4
Blister Onstreet
Colour: Buff or Tile Red
Dimensions: 400mm x 400mm x 4mm
Price: £31.06 each; £107.12 pack of 4
Last updated: 02/08/2006
Last updated: 02.10.2008 © Copyright reserved
