Tactiles

Floor Safety Tactile Solutions - Meeting the needs of the vision impaired


The visually impaired face great challenges every day - coping with the world outside their safe and familiar surroundings is difficult. For this reason, the federal government passed the Disability Discrimination Act of 1992 which protects vision impaired individuals across a spectrum of situations from hazards and discrimination including those involved in access to premises.
 
Safe Floors Australia supplies and installs Grip Guard’s range of Tactiles
GripGuard, as Australia's leading floor safety provider began their initiative to service this sector of our population by providing access solutions that will aid and protect the visually impaired. Grip Guard provides access solutions that meet or exceed regulations set down by this Act.

Safe Floors Australia uses GripGuard tactile solutions for every conceivable tactile requirement and supply a full complement of DDA compliant access solutions.
We are dedicated to ensuring prompt delivery, and installation if required, of purpose engineered, quality solutions for local government, architects, builders and installers.


GripGuard access solutions include:
  • Tactile guidance systems including porcelain, retro-fit rubber, plastic and stainless steel
  • Safety stair treads, nosing inserts and anti-slip tapes
  • In-laid entrance matting


Our Range of Tactiles

Discrete Architectural Stainless Steel Tactile Indicators- Grip Guard's Sure Steel discrete architectural stainless steel tactile indicators are high-range tactiles designed for installation in aesthetically sensitive application or where fine substrates are used such as granite, marble or polished timber. Sure Steel is manufactured from one solid piece of 3/6 stainless steel ensuring the Tactile head will never detach from the anchoring spigots especially useful for applications in which as shiny floor, without loss of slip resistance, is desired.
  • Available in 3 basic styles with either a smooth or stepped side face profile including:
    • Concentric ring top surface
    • Grit in-filled top surface in black or yellow
    • Concentric ring top surface with taper screw fixing hole
  • Available with or without anchoring spigot
  • Directional Tactile ribs are also available to suit each style
  • R13 anti-slip rated to ensure optimum safety
  • Available with new patented DIY 'Drill&Lock' Technology
  • New 'EasyAs' carpet installation system
  • Simple interlocking template installation
Designed to meet all aspects of the Australian and New Zealand Standards AS/NZS 1428 part 4. Complies with all aspects of the Building Code of Australia.

Discrete Architectural Plastic Tactile Indicators- Grip Guard's PolyStud discrete architectural plastic tactile indicators are designed for installation in aesthetically sensitive applications or where fine substrates are used such as granite, marble or polished timber.  PolyStuds are more cost effective than stainless but still provide a smart finish. PolyStud is engineered and purpose built tough to withstand extreme point loading and side impact. The unique formulation and large anchoring spigot not only ensure the product is made to last, it also protects the substrate from any possibility of damage. PolyStud is long lasting and resistant to heavy traffic abuse and maintenance machinery. Colours include high visibility Yellow, Black, Ivory, Blue, Terracotta and Grey. Other colours are available on request.
  • R11 anti-slip rating makes PolyStud one of the best performing Tactile indicators on the market
  • Large anchoring spigot to ensure maximum holding strength, 8mm diameter x 20mm length
  • Manufactured from a blend of new generation polymers to ensure long lasting UV stable performance
  • New Patented DIY Drill&Lock Technology
  • Simple interlocking template installation
Designed to meet all aspects of the Australian and New Zealand Standards AS/NZS 1428 part 4. Complies with all aspects of the Building Code of Australia.

Poly Pad Retrofit Polymeric Tactiles - Grip Guard's unique Poly Pads in a 600x900mm format makes these tactiles seamless. They are designed to retro-fit over almost any substrate and provide installers and building owners with the most simple and effective installation system. Less joins also ensures less dirt ingress and possibility of failure.
  • Manufactured from flexible polymeric materials and will contour to any substrate
  • Dimensionally stable, will not move once bonded to concrete, bitumen, timber, pavers and most other substrates
  • New unique 600 x 900mm format making installation extremely easy
  • Less joins making moisture ingress and product failure less likely
  • Designed and tested in Australia to withstand extreme climatic conditions
  • Manufactured from a unique blend of premium polymeric materials that will not craze, discolour or bloom
Available in ivory, black, yellow, grey, sky blue, sunset orange, storm grey, ocean blue and terracotta.
Designed to meet all aspects of the Australian and New Zealand Standards AS/NZS 1428 part 4. Complies with all aspects of the Building Code of Australia.

GripGuard Permanent Inlaid Porcelain Tactiles - Grip Guard's Porcelain tactiles provide safe and effective tactile cues for the vision impaired. They are manufactured in tough porcelain to provide a cost competitive permanent solution and carry a warranty of 10 years when installed to manufacturer's installation instructions.
  • Available in 300x300x15mm format (10mm base plus 5mm stud height)
  • Extreme UV stability
  • Dimensionally stable
  • Easily installed using standard industry methods
  • Appropriate for both internal and external applications: bus stops, pedestrian crossings, stairs and ramps
  • R12 rating in accordance with Australian Standards AS/NZ 4586:2004
Designed to meet all aspects of the Australian and New Zealand Standards AS/NZS 1428 part 4. Complies with all aspects of the Building Code of Australia.









 


Client Testimonials

David Marchant

Ourimbah - NSW

"Once we had decided to get the floors re done, knowing who to get was a bit of a challenge, but we were then recommended to your company and I must say I'm so glad that you were recommended! Very good job, everyone is really impressed. Keep up the good work Rob!"
 

John Winston

Somersby - NSW

"Hi Rob, just wanted to say thanks for an excellent job. I was really impressed with the way the whole thing went. It's a real good feeling knowing that this workplace is safer now I must say! I would have no hesitation in recommending your company Rob, very professional and courteous too."
 
 

Jeff Adams

Lisarow - NSW

"Thanks to Braden and the team at Safe Floors. They resurfaced our driveway with a great non-slip surface. Excellent product that looks fantastic and all our neighbours now want. Their service was excellent, very professional and prompt. From the time we made the enquiry, to completion was two weeks and they communicated with us through out the process. Will definitely recommend. "
 

Mark & Jean Potts

Mardi - NSW

"We found your staff on site to be friendly, safe practices and provide an excellent standard of work and communication. They are an asset to your business and success. We are thrilled with our garage floor - it looks stunning! "
 
 

Benjamin Byfield

Green Point - NSW

"Great, professional and friendly service. Ensured the finished product met the brief. Thanks guys."
 

Kristi Ford

Sydney - NSW

"Thanks guys for a speedy and professional install on our tactile job. I appreciate your great work."
 
 

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