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Access® Tile: Paving the Way to Accessibility & Efficiency

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Access® Tile: Paving the Way to Accessibility & Efficiency

Access to indoor and outdoor spaces like corridors, lobbies, staircases, sidewalks, and pedestrian crossings is a fundamental right for all individuals-regardless of their physical abilities. Access® Tile is an innovative Detectable Warning systems provider set to transform how we approach accessibility! Access to public spaces, buildings, and transportation systems is a fundamental right for all individuals, regardless of their physical abilities. Introducing Access® Tile, an innovative Detectable Warning systems provider that is set to transform how we approach accessibility!

 

Delivering the best walking and accessibility systems to accessibility professionals, specifiers, installers, and contractors, Access® Tile strives to enhance public places with the utmost safety and accessibility. This write-up explores the comprehensive details of Access® Tile systems and their types in detail. Let's get started -

 

Access® Tile: Offering Detectable Warning & Guidance systems 

 

Access® Tile is a leading code-compliant detectable warning and guidance system provider to help visually impaired individuals navigate their surroundings safely & confidently. These warning and guidance systems are not only a way to comply with accessibility guidelines but also a legal requirement under the CSA Canadian Standards Association) Act and other international standards. 

 

Access® Tile detectable warning systems are exclusively made to be installed in public spaces to alert visually impaired pedestrians of potential hazards or safe directions. These flooring systems are strategically placed in curb ramps, information kiosks, registration desks, stairways, elevators, escalators, store or service doors, transit platforms, stairwells, and marinas to help visually impaired individuals navigate while walking. 

 

Attention and wayfinding systems include tactile paving or tactile walking surface indicators (TWSIs). These indicators can be detected by a cane or foot, providing important information about environmental changes.

 

Types of Access® Tile: Detectable Warning & Guidance systems

 

1. Access® Tile: Cast-In-Place Tile

 

Access® Tile has designed a highly advanced, durable, tactile walking surface indicator system. Their Cast-in-Place tiles are made with top-notch processing, material technologies, and engineered polymers, resulting in a durable and intelligent design. These tiles can be installed into wet concrete, offering the industry-leading replaceability feature. 

 

The Features of Access® Tile: Cast-In-Place Tile 

 

  • The cast-in-place Tactile Walking Surface Indicators (TWSI) are designed for various applications, including curb ramps, registration desks, stairways, elevators, escalators, store or service doors, parking areas, pedestrian crossings, and more. They also work well for top-of-stair landings, escalator approaches, and transit platforms. These TWSI solutions are highly versatile and can also be used in multi-modal transit stations.

 

  • These tiles are lightweight and durable, making them ideal for curb ramp, sidewalk designs and all-weather applications.  The cast-in-place tiles comply with Canadian accessibility codes and have a non-slip tactile surface for interior and exterior applications. Additionally, Access Tile systems provide barrier-free pathways, ensuring safe navigation for all pedestrians.

 

The two categories of Access® Tile Cast-In-Place Tiles 

 

  • Access® Tile: Cast-In-Place Tiles with Attention Domes
  • Access® Tile: Cast-In-Place Tiles with Wayfinding Bars

 

Access® Tile: Cast-In-Place Tiles with Attention Domes

 

Access® Tile cast-in-place tiles with attention domes are necessary for all environments to meet Canadian accessibility code standards. Providing a detectable warning surface that contrasts with the ground alerts pedestrians to potential hazards. Put simply, attention domes convey the walkers about the hazardous path they are approaching, so they can walk on the safer side! These attention domes are durable, weather-resistant tiles available in various sizes and colors.

 

Access® Tile: Cast-In-Place Tiles with Wayfinding Bars

 

Access® Tile has crafted durable and lightweight cast-in-place tiles with wayfinding bars—for accessible pedestrian navigation. The tiles are designed to comply with Canadian accessibility codes that can be installed only on wet concrete surfaces. These tiles provide visually impaired and blind travelers with a safe tactile indication about the safe path!

 

The installation of wayfinding warning and guidance surfaces indicates the direct routes of travel within a public space in a non-visual way. Their non-slip surface and wayfinding bars ensure safe passage for all pedestrians.

 

1. Access® Tile: Surface Applied Tile

 

Access® Tile surface applied tiles are the ultimate Tactile Walking Surface Indicators (TWSI) solution-perfect for unpredictable site conditions with easy handling and cutting. These tiles significantly benefit individuals with visual impairments, alerting pedestrians to hazardous edges and safe walking paths.

 

The Features of Access® Tile Surface Applied tiles

 

  • Access® Tile Surface Applied tiles are a cost-effective and rapid alternative to wet set Cast in Place tiles and are environmentally friendly. Additionally, they are entirely compliant with all Canadian Accessibility codes. 
  • To create obstacle-free pathways that guarantee the safety of all pedestrians. These are versatile and can be applied to many areas, including curb ramps, Building exits, lobbies, meeting rooms, washroom access, garage entrance/exit, office buildings, apartment/condo buildings, parking areas, pedestrian crossings, and transit platforms.  
  • On top of that, these tiles are handy for ensuring the safety and accessibility of wheelchair ramps and top-of-stair landings.

 

The two categories of Access® Tile Surface Applied Tiles

 

  • Access® Tile: Surface Applied Tiles with Attention Domes
  • Access® Tile: Surface Applied Tiles with Wayfinding Bars

 

Access® Tile: Surface Applied Tiles: Attention Domes

 

The word attention says it all! Access® Tile surface-applied tiles with attention domes are affordable, slip-resistant warning tiles that can be used in various settings to alert people of hazardous edges. Providing tactile warnings for walkers, surface-applied tiles with attention dome are durable, corrosion-resistant, and available in 8 colors for visual contrast—benefiting those with visual impairments through tactile cues about the upcoming unsafe surface.

 

Access® Tile: Surface Applied Tile: Wayfinding Bars

 

Access® Tile surface, applied tiles with wayfinding bars, is a cost-effective solution for Tactile Walking Surface Indicators (TWSI). They can be easily installed on existing surfaces, providing safe navigation for walkers, especially people with visual impairments. Access® Tile offers these wayfinding bars for creating accessible pathways and assures people that the way they walk is a safe path. These are specially designed for barrier-free navigation in public spaces.

 

Benefits of Access® Tile Detectable Warning and Guidance Systems 

 

  • Access® Tile offers a groundbreaking system of tactile pavement indicators designed to guide and assist people with visual impairments or mobility challenges.
  • The tiles utilize a combination of visual and tactile cues, including patterns, textures, and contrasting colors, to help people navigate confidently and independently.
  • Making our environments more inclusive and efficient, Access® Tile stands tall as a leading Code-compliant warning tactile tiles manufacturer.
  • The tiles help in providing clear and consistent attention and wayfinding indicators, improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and enhance the walker's safety.
  • These tiles are not just a solution for people with disabilities but a universal tool that fosters an inclusive and harmonious environment for all members of society.

 

The Wrap Up

 

Beyond enhancing accessibility, solutions by Access® Tile also offer remarkable efficiency benefits for everyone. If you are a contractor, builder, building manager, landscaper or architect, contractor or builder, you must consider Access® Tile for the best Detectable Warning systems! Tactile Solution takes pride in being one of Canada's leading suppliers of Access® Tile! Since we have the most extensive sales and distribution network of Access® Tile systems, you can always reach us to get Access® Tile systems for your projects.