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Tactile Paving

Tactile paving is designed to guide and warn visually impaired persons in public areas, including access to buildings and transport facilities. The British Government's Department for Transport and Building Regulations require local authorities to provide tactile surfaces to comply with the Equality Act 2010; The guidance on the use of these tiles states, 'It is therefore important that it's used correctly and consistently so that conflicting and confusing information is not conveyed'.

These paving tiles are manufactured from extremely durable, slip resistant polyurethane or GRP (glass reinforced plastic). They are also quick and easy to install on many different surfaces, such as concrete, asphalt and steel, using a choice of adhesives. For more information, please see our availability section below.

We offer these products on our e-commerce site, PAR Direct, where we offer free shipping for over £50.

Applications

Tiles are applied to surfaces to warn visually impaired people of highway crossings, kerbs, roads, rail platform edges, built environments, paths and cycle tracks.

Availability

Highway Blister Tactile Paving

Highway blister tactile paving is used to warn and identify pedestrian crossing points. It is seen where vehicle traffic meets pedestrian traffic or a lowered kerb is installed as a crossing point. Red tiles are fitted at controlled crossings, and buff is used on non-signalled crossing areas.

Product Code	Size (mm)	Paving Thickness* (mm)	Tactile Material	Colour
TBPOL-400BF	400 x 400	3.5	Polyurethane	Buff (Beige)
TBPOL-400RD	400 x 400	3.5	Polyurethane	Red
TBPOL-450BF	450 x 450	3.5	Polyurethane	Buff (Beige)
TBPOL-450RD	450 x 450	3.5	Polyurethane	Red
TBGRP-400BF	400 x 400	4	GRP	Buff (Beige)

*Blister tactile circular studs are 5mm (± 0.5mm) thick for both polyurethane and GRP options.

Rail Blister Tactile Paving

Blister rail paving tiles can help warn and identify an approaching railway platform edge. The pattern is usually set parallel to the direction of the platform to help visually impaired travellers locate the direction of the train and how to access it.

Product Code	Size (mm)	Paving Thickness* (mm)	Tactile Material	Colour
TRPOL-400BF	400 x 400	3.5	Polyurethane	Buff (Beige)
TRPOL-400YE	400 x 400	3.5	Polyurethane	Hazard Yellow
TRGRP-400BF	400 x 400	4	GRP	Buff (Beige)

*Blister rail tactile circular studs are 5mm (± 0.5mm) thick for both polyurethane and GRP options.

Corduroy Tactile Paving

Corduroy paving tiles warn of hazards ahead on a footpath. It also conveys the message to proceed cautiously near steps, a level crossing, approaching a light rapid transit (LRT) platform or when a footpath joins a shared route.

Product Code	Size (mm)	Paving Thickness* (mm)	Tactile Material	Colour
TCPOL-400BF	400 x 400	3.5	Polyurethane	Buff (Beige)
TCPOL-400CH	400 x 400	3.5	Polyurethane	Charcoal Grey
TCGRP-400BF	400 x 400	4	GRP	Buff (Beige)

*Corduroy rounded running bars are 6mm (± 0.5mm) thick for both polyurethane and GRP options.

Cycleway Tactile Paving

Our cycleway tactile paving offers safety for the visually impaired when using shared cycle footways. The segregated surface advises of the correct side to use when pathways are not physically separated to avoid collisions with cyclists.

Product Code	Size (mm)	Paving Thickness* (mm)	Tactile Material	Colour
CYTPOL-400BF	400 x 400	3.5	Polyurethane	Buff (Beige)

*Cycleway raised running bars are 5mm (± 0.5mm) thick.

Guidance Path Tactile Paving

Our guidance path surface is ideal for the visually impaired when traditional cues, such as property line or kerb edge, are unavailable. It offers guidance around obstacles in a pedestrianised area by walking on the tactile surface or maintaining contact with a long cane.

Product Code	Size (mm)	Paving Thickness* (mm)	Tactile Material	Colour
GTPOL-400BF	400 x 400	3.5	Polyurethane	Buff (Beige)

*Guidance path circular bars are 5.5mm (± 0.5mm) thick.

Adhesives

We offer a solvent-free, highly flexible polyurethane filling adhesive with great bond strength. It has non-slump characteristics and also does not require a primer. It is available in 3.5-litre tubs and comes in two different grades: A summer grade and a winter grade. Be sure to check the technical and safety data sheets for more information.

Summer Grade

Product Code	Colour	Size (mm)	Material	Tile Coverage
TPADPU-SGG-3.5L	Grey	3.5 Litre Tub	Polyurethane	6 to 8
TPADPU-SGB-3.5L	Red	3.5 Litre Tub	Polyurethane	6 to 8
TPADPU-SGB-3.5L	Buff	3.5 Litre Tub	Polyurethane	6 to 8

Winter Grade

Product Code	Colour	Size (mm)	Material	Tile Coverage
TPADPU-WGG-3.5L	Grey	3.5 Litre Tub	Polyurethane	6 to 8
TPADPU-WGB-3.5L	Red	3.5 Litre Tub	Polyurethane	6 to 8
TPADPU-WGB-3.5L	Buff	3.5 Litre Tub	Polyurethane	6 to 8

Note: The manufacturer recommends that TPAD-PU-3.5L be used specifically for the polyurethane and grp tactile paving tiles and that they be fixed using both the adhesive and mechanical fixings. As with all adhesives, PAR Group offers no guarantees as to the suitability or success of the bond achieved. Please ensure the manufacturer's instructions are followed and that safety datasheets are read prior to use.

Technical Specification:

TPAD-PU-3.5L PU Adhesive TDS

TPAD-PU-3.5L - PU Adhesive (Hardener) MSDS

TPAD-PU-3.5L - Summer Grade PU Adhesive (Base) MSDS

TPAD-PU-3.5L - Winter Grade PU Adhesive (Base) MSDS