Guidance Path Surface - (Box of 10no. 400mm x 400mm - Surface Mounted Tactile Paving Tiles).
Guidance Path Surfaces are used to guide visually impaired people along a routes when alternative cues are not available. Alternatively, they are used to guide people around obstacles.
Pedestrians can be guided along a route, either by walking on the tactile surface, or using a long cane.
Unlike the other tactile paving surfaces, guidance paths are for amenity, rather than to serve as a warning of the approach to a hazard.
The profile comprises a series of raised, flat topped bars running in the direction of pedestrian travel. The bars are 5.5mm (±0.5mm) high, 35mm wide and are spaced 45mm apart. There are five bars on a 400mm x 400mm module.
They can be any colour (except for red) and should visually contrast from the surrounding environment. We widely stock the product in buff, yellow or charcoal colours.
Suitable Applications
The use of the guidance path surface is suggested in the following situations:
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In areas where conventional cues like property lines or kerb edges are not present, such as a pedestrian precinct.
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When visually impaired individuals require guidance around obstacles, as seen in a pedestrian precinct. However, caution is advised when siting street furniture to prevent potential issues.
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When visually impaired individuals have a specific need to locate a particular destination
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At transport terminals to assist visually impaired individuals in navigating between facilities.
Benefits of "Stick Down" Surface Mounted Tactile Paving
Non Slip Shop's market-leading range of Surface Mounted Tactile Paving Tiles offer a time and cost-effective solution, for fast and disruption-free tactile paving installations.
Surface Mounted Tactile Paving Tiles are supplied in 400mm x 400mm modules, in boxes of ten. One tub of Tactile Paving Adhesive is suitable for laying one box of ten tactiles.
You can be assured to benefit from a rapid installation process and low-maintenance requirements. Our fast curing, high strength Tactile Paving Adhesive provides a reliable, strong and highly resistant bond for years.
The fast and clean installation practice removes the requirement for excavation work, heavy lifting, or use of heavy duty plant on-site during installation works.
Technical Specification
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Type: Guidance Path Tactile Surface. (400mm x 400mm).
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Quantity and Coverage: 1x Box of 10Nº (400mm x 400mm) Tactiles. Total Coverage: 1.6 Square Metres.
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Size and Thickness: Each module is 400mm square in plan. They are approximately 3mm thick (excluding dimples and ridges). Tactiles are no more than 5mm thick (including dimples and ridges).
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Colour Options: Buff, Yellow or Charcoal.
Tactile Properties
The product is produced using polyurethane resin with an aggregate to provide durability and slip resistance, also contributing to reduction in fire loads. The aggregates used are either sand or flint.
The tiles are formed to comply with relevant specified profiles (size, position and layout of dimples, ridges, etc). The edges of the tactiles are consistently chamfered to prevent trip hazards.
Slip Resistance
It is not feasible to perform SRV (pendulum) testing on profiled flooring. Slip resistance testing was therefore carried out using the SATRA TM144 test method on a sample of the product.
SATRA's recommendation is that the TM144 test demonstrate a minimum result of 0.4 when tested in dry and wet conditions.
The product achieved minima and mean values of 0.81/0.83 in dry conditions and 0.69/0.73 in the wet.
Wear Resistance and Durability
Frick-Taber testing of the tactile surface has been carried out. This testing was carried out on Surface Mounted Tactile tiles, and conventional concrete tiles.
The Surface Mounted Tactile achieved a volume loss of 1/3 that of the concrete tiles, therefore the abrasion wear rate was approximately 3 times as good as that for the concrete tile tested.
Non Slip Shop's Tactile Paving achieved a “P” wear classification according to EN649.
Cleaning & Maintenance:
The Tactile Paving System is maintainable using conventional floor cleaning methods (brush/ scrub).
Frequency and nature of cleaning should be determined as part of a area specific methodology. The tiles and adhesive are inert against chemical attack from normal cleaning products.
Specific testing has been carried out to demonstrate resistance to damage from the chewing-gum remover product specified by Asset Performance (TASKI TAPI ANTGUM F78 by Johnson Diversey) which is applicable when used within network rail infrastructure.
Health, Safety and the Environment Details
Installation Practice
The installation requires the handling of cured polyurethane tiles, the mixing and application of two-component adhesive and the disposal of waste materials. These are conventional tasks and do not present unusual risks.
Where tiles are required to be cut, this is preferably done using a guillotine, although it is also possible to cut and shape tiles using hand-held abrasive wheel tools.
Typical Safety Precautions
Standard safety precautions such as use of PPE (gloves, eye protection) should be used at all times and are covered in the manufacturer’s method statement, although site-specific assessments and considerations should always be made to suit. Safety data sheets for the two-component adhesive are available on request.
Waste Management & Disposal Practice
Excavation or removal of existing finishes is not generally required prior to installation (unless to regularise uneven levels).
The generation of waste at the installation stage is therefore less than with thicker concrete or ceramic systems which have to be set into the surface.
Debris arising from removal of tiles, spare or offcut tiles and the hardened adhesive are inert waste and do not require special treatment.
Tactile Adhesive Summary
Tactile Adhesive is uniquely formulated for the single purpose of bonding Surface Mounted Tactile Paving tiles to your intended surface.
Following years of experience, we have developed the unique formula which provides a fast curing, reliable and the most resillient solution on the market.
We highly recommend it is essential to use our own specialist tactile adhesive for our own range of tactile paving products. The solution is uniquely formulated to bond the tactiles effectively onto surfaces, otherwise installation will not be effective.
Product Details
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The 2-Part (PU) Adhesive Tubs are competitively priced at £49.99 (+VAT). They are the highest quality product on the market for this application.
PU Adhesive provides an exceptionally strong and highly resistant bond, whilst benefiting from a fast curing time - with all surfaces prepared for use within a 2 hour timeframe.
The moisture-tolerant, solvent free solution benefits from an excellent bond strength - with non-shrink, non-slump properties.
Tactile Adhesive Application Method
The two-component adhesive formula has to be mixed thoroughly prior to application, to provide the correct ratio.
Mix the two seperate components at a slow speed for 2-3 minutes, with a power tool mixer and mixing paddle - until even in colour and consistency is reached.
Once complete, the adhesive should be applied using a serrated trowel and evenly spread over the area which the tactiles will be applied.
Firmly press the tactiles into position, working from the centre across to the edges. Remove excess adhesive and tool to a smooth finish. All equipment should be cleaned immediately after use.
The product should be stored at warm temperatures. If stored in cold conditions, the containers should be warmed prior to mixing.
Delivery Information
We would a high-volume of stock of our tactile paving surface and adhesives. We'll get these to you as quick as possible.
If you have any questions or delivery particulars for us to be aware of, get in touch and we will make arrangements to suit.
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Lead Times: For products which are IN-STOCK we will dispatch these same-working day (cut-off time is 1pm). For large-volume orders the lead time is up to 5 working days.
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Collection & Delivery Options: Free Collection or Next-Day Nationwide UK Delivery Service which is £14.99 (+VAT).
Contact us to arrange deliveries to Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Highlands and Grampian Regions.
Who will deliver my items?
Parcelforce will deliver your items. We will not accept liability for damages after dispatch.
The carrier provides a tracking number for all consignments directly to your email, so you can track your delivery when it has been dispatched from our premises.
For large orders, your delivery will be scheduled on our own vehicles where we make weekly regional deliveries throughout the UK.
When will my order arrive?
Your items will all arrive together. Orders are provided as an all-day delivery slot, between the hours of 8am - 6pm (Monday to Friday).
A signature is required on delivery, please ensure someone is available on the day of delivery to sign for your order.
If you have specific access times, confirm this within the order notes at the latter stage of the checkout process.
Manufacturing lead times are approximate and subject to manufacturing capacities, we always try to beat our estimate and provide as quick as we can.
Want to Collect?
For collection, we are open every day, but please call to confirm before arrival so we can prepare your order.
Require Delivery Outside of the UK?
For orders outside of the United Kingdom - you are more than welcome to arrange your own freight arrangements.
Our team are on hand to arrange this with you to ensure the freight company are informed of the collection details and an accurate collection date.
