Blister Slab Red 400 x 400 x 50mm Tactile Paving Slab
The Blister Slab Red 400 x 400 x 50mm is a specialist tactile paving slab designed to improve accessibility and pedestrian safety in public spaces. Featuring a highly visible red finish and a distinctive raised blister surface pattern, this paving slab provides essential tactile and visual guidance for visually impaired pedestrians. Commonly used at pedestrian crossings, transport facilities and public walkways, it helps identify crossing points and areas requiring additional awareness.
Manufactured from high-strength concrete, the Blister Slab Red is engineered for durability and long-term performance. Its robust construction and tactile design make it suitable for a wide range of infrastructure, commercial and public realm projects where accessibility and compliance are important considerations.
Whether used in town centres, schools, transport hubs or commercial developments, this tactile paving slab offers a reliable solution that supports safer and more inclusive environments.
Designed for Accessibility and Safety
Tactile blister paving plays an important role in helping visually impaired individuals navigate public spaces safely and independently. The raised blister pattern can be detected underfoot or with a mobility cane, providing a clear indication of crossing points and changes in the pedestrian environment.
Typical applications include:
- Signal-controlled pedestrian crossings
- Public walkways
- Railway stations
- Bus stations
- Town centre developments
- Educational facilities
- Healthcare environments
- Commercial and public infrastructure projects
Its use helps improve accessibility while supporting inclusive design principles.
Raised Tactile Blister Surface
The raised blister profile provides a detectable warning surface that alerts pedestrians to important changes in their surroundings. The tactile pattern is specifically designed to be easily recognised, helping improve awareness and navigation.
Benefits of the tactile blister surface include:
- Improved pedestrian safety
- Enhanced accessibility
- Clear tactile guidance
- Suitable for visually impaired users
- Long-lasting surface performance
- Compliance with accessibility standards
The tactile profile remains effective throughout the life of the paving slab, ensuring dependable performance in busy environments.
High-Visibility Red Finish
The bright red colouring provides excellent visual contrast against surrounding paving surfaces, making crossing points more noticeable and helping improve overall pedestrian awareness.
The red finish is commonly specified for:
- Controlled pedestrian crossings
- Public realm projects
- Transport infrastructure
- Educational facilities
- Commercial developments
- Urban regeneration schemes
Its strong visual impact helps contribute to safer public spaces.
Heavy-Duty 50mm Concrete Construction
Manufactured from high-quality concrete, the Blister Slab Red is designed to withstand heavy pedestrian traffic and challenging outdoor conditions. The substantial 50mm thickness provides excellent strength and durability.
Benefits of the construction include:
- High strength and reliability
- Long service life
- Excellent wear resistance
- Suitable for public use areas
- Robust structural performance
- Low maintenance requirements
Its durable design makes it suitable for both new-build and refurbishment projects.
Practical 400 x 400mm Format
The 400 x 400mm dimensions provide a practical and widely used tactile paving format suitable for a variety of accessibility schemes. The size allows for straightforward installation and integration into paving layouts.
Benefits of the format include:
- Consistent installation patterns
- Easy integration with surrounding paving
- Efficient project planning
- Professional appearance
- Suitable for public infrastructure projects
- Compatible with accessibility layouts
Its practical dimensions help simplify installation while ensuring effective performance.
Weather Resistant Performance
Designed for year-round outdoor use, the Blister Slab Red offers excellent resistance to weathering and environmental conditions. Its durable concrete construction helps maintain both structural integrity and tactile effectiveness over time.
The slab is resistant to:
- Rain and moisture
- Frost and freezing temperatures
- Seasonal weather fluctuations
- Heavy pedestrian traffic
- General outdoor wear and tear
This ensures reliable performance in public and commercial environments.
Low Maintenance Solution
The Blister Slab Red requires minimal maintenance once installed. Routine cleaning and periodic inspections are generally all that is required to maintain appearance and functionality.
Maintenance typically includes:
- Sweeping away dirt and debris
- Occasional washing
- Monitoring paving joints
- General site maintenance
Its low-maintenance nature makes it a cost-effective solution for long-term infrastructure projects.
Why Choose Blister Slab Red 400 x 400 x 50mm?
The Blister Slab Red combines accessibility, durability and safety in a specialist tactile paving solution designed to improve pedestrian navigation and awareness.
Key Benefits
- Raised tactile blister surface
- High-visibility red finish
- Practical 400 x 400mm dimensions
- Heavy-duty 50mm thickness
- Suitable for pedestrian crossings
- Designed for accessibility projects
- Weather-resistant concrete construction
- Low maintenance and long-lasting
Whether you’re delivering a public infrastructure scheme, upgrading pedestrian facilities or improving accessibility within a commercial development, the Blister Slab Red 400 x 400 x 50mm provides a durable, compliant and effective tactile paving solution designed to enhance safety and accessibility.
| Size: | 400x400x50mm |
|---|---|
| Color: | RED |
| Items/Pack | 36 |
| Pack Weight | 684kg |
| Item Weight | 19kg |
| m² per pack | 5.80m2 |
