Tactile paving
Originally developed in Japan, tactile paving is now used around the world as a means of conveying important safety information to the visually impaired about their immediate environment.
Most tactile paving is in the form of concrete flags that conform to the manufacturing standards set out in BS EN 1339.
Surface-mounted tiles that are stuck to the pavement are an alternative.
There are six standard patterns.
• Blister paving denotes a road crossing place with a dropped kerb.
• Offset blister paving indicates a platform edge in an off-street location, such as a railway station.
• Lozenge paving is used to indicate a platform edge in an on-street location, such as a tram stop.
• Hazard warning paving denotes a hazard, such as the top of a flight of stairs.
• Cycleway paving indicates the beginning of a shared cycle / pedestrian route, and indicates which lane each should use.
• Directional guidance paving indicates the safest direction of travel.
ASF tactile paving studs
ASF produces tactile paving studs in stainless steel or brass: 25mm diameter; 5mm head depth; 32mm stem depth; cross hatched top....Architectural Street Furnishings- PRODUCT
Granite blister tactile paving
Pomery Natural Stone supplies granite blister tactile paving for controlled and uncontrolled crossings, produced in thicknesses to suit adjacent paving. For controlled pedestrian crossings, red tactile paving must be used. For uncontrolled pedestrian crossings, buff tactile paving is usually used, but any colour apart from red may be specified...Pomery Natural Stone- PRODUCT
Granite blister tactile paving
CED Stone blister tactile paving is made from natural granite and designed to help visually impaired pedestrians identify safe crossing points at dropped kerbs. A sandblasted surface creates raised blisters that are easily detected underfoot. Variations include silver grey, red, yellow and blue grey granite...CED Stone Group- PRODUCT
Red blister tactile granite paving
Pomery Natural Stone red granite blister tactile paving is supplied for controlled crossings, produced in thicknesses to suit adjacent paving. Blister tactile paving standard plan size is 400x400mm. Thickness to suit adjacent paving. Pomery Natural Stone materials are made to order or supplied from stock depots in the North West and South East...Pomery Natural Stone- PRODUCT
URBAXXES - customised tactile concrete paving slabs
URBAXXES tactile and guiding paving slabs are custom-made from high-resistance architectonic concrete and designed to improve urban accessibility and safety for visually-impaired pedestrians. Manufactured to meet EU and national standards, these tactile slabs are available in a range of dimensions, patterns and finishes to suit different country...URBASTYLE®- PRODUCT
Granite and basalt corduroy tactile paving
CED Stone corduroy tactile paving is made from natural stone with a ribbed, sandblasted surface designed to warn pedestrians of potential hazards. Easily detected underfoot, it helps visually impaired users identify changes in level or obstacles. Variations include yellow, blue grey and silver grey granite, and black basalt...CED Stone Group- PRODUCT
Granite corduroy tactile paving - natural stone ridged paving slabs
Pomery Natural Stone produces natural granite corduroy tactile paving in various thicknesses to suit adjacent paving. It allows for integrated natural stone schemes with provision for the partially sighted. Corduroy tactile paving is supplied in standard 400 x 400mm sizes in depths to suit adjacent paving or made to order. Colour options include...Pomery Natural Stone- PRODUCT
Tactile Paving Studs - stainless steel markers for accessible walkways
Tactile paving studs create a textured surfaces underfoot and are found on many crossings, footpaths, stairs and train station platforms to assist blind and visually-impaired pedestrians by being detectable by long cane or underfoot. Fully compliant to the building regulations and Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). Height - 35mm; diameter - 25mm...Street Furnishings- PRODUCT
Tactile Paver Units - clay paving for accessible pedestrian crossings
Ketley Group PT Tactile paver units are clay paving blocks designed to help visually impaired pedestrians detect crossings and hazards. Blister pattern pavers meet Department of Transport Disability Unit standards. Ribbed or corduroy pavers comply with Building Regulations Approved Document M. Directional pavers are non-standard units for...Ketley Brick Company- PRODUCT
Custom large-format tactile concrete paving, Leuven (B)
Tactile slabs in a special custom large format were required for a high-speed train station platform in Leuven, Belgium. Urbastyle manufactured large-format (200x90cm) concrete paving in white with tactile studs and a smooth 'visia' finish. They were manufactured to meet high standards in terms of design, structure and finish. These slabs help to...URBASTYLE®- PROJECT
Granite seating, kerbs, steps and tactile paving - Newcastle Cathedral
CED Stone Group supplied Portuguese granite seating, kerbs, steps and tactile paving for the transformation of external spaces around St Nicholas Cathedral in Newcastle. As part of a complete revamp to the Cathedral the external space around the building, needed to contrast seamlessly with the existing structure and the ongoing internal...CED Stone Group- PROJECT
Raised Line Delineator
The Raised Line Delineator is a tactile surface used in conjunction with a segregated shared cycle track/footway and is to advise visually impaired people of the correct side to enter. The delineator is normally installed along the length of the route dividing the pedestrian from the cyclist side and is compliant with the requirement set out...Rediweld Traffic Products- PRODUCT
Architectural concrete platform edges for train station
Urbastyle's architectural concrete platform edges with ground and acid-etched finish were installed in a new tunnel built beneath Antwerpen-Centraal railway station in Belgium. The platforms were bordered with L-shaped edges. The architect opted for an anthracite colour, which contrasts with the adjacent light grey tiles. The surface of the...URBASTYLE®- PROJECT
Colour cycle route surfacing improves connectivity
NatraTex Colour® blue surfacing has been used to create safe cycling routes as part of Birmingham City Council's major highway improvements around the Selly Oak Triangle on the city's primary road network, with the key aim of improving connectivity...NatraTex- PROJECT
Mixed grey granite commercial paving
Pomery Natural Stone supplies granite paving in a colours ranging from silver grey to black for public realm and commercial paving schemes. Granite paving can be supplied in a wide range of sizes, usually in fixed widths and random lengths in thicknesses to suit the intended loading. Fully dimensioned granite paving can also be made to order...Pomery Natural Stone- PRODUCT
Imperial Edging Stone
Edging stones provide a complete finishing touch for driveways, paths, lawn perimeters, patios and borders. Essential for preventing the escape of the laying course material from under paving and helps to create a tidy, finished look. Because of their strength and durability, Granite and Basalt are ideal materials for long-lasting borders and...CED Stone Group- PRODUCT
Precast concrete architectural steps
URBASTYLE® produces an extensive standard range of precast concrete architectural steps in three finishes. The company also has the expertise and capacity to produce cost-effective custom client designs. The step finishes can be co-ordinated with dwarf retaining walls, copings and bollards. Specially designed tactile paving strips can form part of...URBASTYLE®- PRODUCT
Natural stone paving brings colour to Tindal Square, Chelmsford
CED supplied Portuguese and Scottish Grampian granite paving plus Green Schist paving to bring colour, warmth and vibrancy to the redevelopment of Tindal Square in Chelmsford. The stones are supplied mostly with an 80mm depth, in various element sizes, with changing paving colour mixes. The overall supply over all phases, covered an area of circa...CED Stone Group- PROJECT
Stone setts and paving for railway station refurbishment
Pomery Natural Stone sourced and supplied natural stone for the £9m regeneration of Hatfield Railway Station, including: granite setts in a 4-colour mix for pedestrian walkways; granite and black basalt setts for the drop off area; corduroy tactile paving for steps; and over 2000 linear metres of granite kerbs...Pomery Natural Stone- PROJECT
Cotswold Classic surfacing for Northcroft Lido, Berkshire
NatraTex supplied Cotswold Classic surfacing as part of the redevelopment of Northcroft Lido in Berkshire. The facility underwent a transformation to provide an improved experience for visitors of all ages and abilities, and tactile surfacing was needed as part of the goal to make the lido more accessible. The lido was reduced from 72m to 50m with...NatraTex- PROJECT
Silver-grey granite paving and features for One Blackfriars
CED was chosen to supply the landscaping stone for One Blackfriars, a 52-storey tower situated on the South Bank of the Thames in London, rising up between the Tate Modern and the Royal Festival Hall. CED worked closely with the contractor to meet their deadlines and to ensure stone details matched their requirements...CED Stone Group- PROJECT
Stainless steel bins for Dublin Docklands business area
In 2015, Dublin Docklands Development Authority sent out to tender a call for new street litter bins that would befit the area, which is the corporate business centre of the city. Their demands centred around the aesthetic and tactile quality of the product, but equally important were the requirements of Dublin City Council who are responsible for maintaining and emptying the bins...Omos- PROJECT
Creating a 100% inclusive playground - Vannes, France
Proludic designed created and installed a 100% inclusive playground for the city of Vannes, officially the largest inclusive play area ever constructed in western France. Opened in Dec 2019, the play area, on the Etang de Tohannic site, is accessible for users with reduced mobility. Vannes invested €500,000 in this 750m2 play area containing 30...Proludic Play & Sports Areas- PROJECT
Bespoke patterned pavers for Randal Pattern Play permanent public artwork
Randall Pattern Play is a permanent public artwork, commissioned by Wandsworth Council and it is part of the new public realm at Randall Close, within the Surrey Lane Estate in Battersea, South-West London. Conceived, designed and produced by architect and ceramic artist Dr Maria Gasparian, the installation transforms the space into an inviting...Ketley Brick Company- PROJECT