Tactile paving provides critical safety and wayfinding support for visually impaired and partially sighted pedestrians. By using raised tactile surfaces underfoot, these systems help people detect hazards, changes in level, and safe routes through public and commercial spaces.
Our range of tactile paving solutions — including tactile studs, stainless steel tactile studs, tactile strips, and rubber tactile mats — is designed to support compliance with DDA, BS 8300, Building Regulations Part M, and Department for Transport (DfT) guidance across a wide variety of environments.
From pedestrian crossings and railway platforms to staircases, entrances, and shared spaces, tactile paving plays a vital role in creating safer, more inclusive built environments.
Raised tactile profiles such as blister studs, corduroy bars, and tactile plates provide a clear underfoot warning of hazards including kerbs, platform edges, stairways, and changes in level. These cues are essential for cane users and others relying on tactile feedback to navigate safely.
Directional tactile strips and guidance paths help users orient themselves and follow safe routes through complex areas such as transport hubs, campuses, town centres, and shared pedestrian spaces.
Our stainless steel tactile studs are manufactured to meet DfT specifications, including:
These options support compliance with Part M and BS 8300, with alternative sizes, materials, and fixing methods available to suit different surfaces and design requirements.
All tactile paving products are engineered for long-term performance in both indoor and outdoor settings. Materials include stainless steel, brass, and rubber, offering excellent slip resistance, weather durability, and compatibility with concrete, tile, stone, timber, and metal substrates.
Our tactile studs and strips are available in stainless steel, brass, and rubber, allowing you to choose the most appropriate material based on durability, aesthetics, and environmental conditions.
Yes. Our tactile paving solutions align with DDA requirements, BS 8300 guidance, and Building Regulations Part M, with specific products manufactured to meet DfT dimensional standards where required.
Yes. Stainless steel and rubber tactile products are suitable for outdoor use and are engineered to withstand weather exposure, heavy foot traffic, and long-term wear.
We offer a range of sizes and profiles, including 25mm diameter x 5mm tactile studs for DfT and Part M compliance, along with 25mm diameter x 3.5mm and 35mm diameter x 3.5mm alternatives.