INTEGRATED CONCRETE TACTILE PAVING
Chelmstone manufactures high-strength, wet-cast architectural concrete tactile (TGSI) paving solutions locally in Australia, delivering durable, well-finished products for commercial and infrastructure projects.
Widely specified by councils and public transport authorities across Australia, Chelmstone's Integrated Cautional and Directional Tactile Pavers are designed for durability and consistent performance in demanding public environments, including transport infrastructure, streetscapes and public realm applications.
Manufactured using high-quality materials and controlled production processes, Chelmstone's tactile pavers achieve a compressive strength of 48 MPa and a P5 slip rating, ensuring reliable long-term performance under heavy pedestrian traffic.
Designed in accordance with AS 1428.4.1, Chelmstone's tactile paving systems are available in a range of standard and custom colours using CCS oxide pigments for superior UV stability, colour consistency and visual integration within the built environment.
Chelmstone has supplied tactile pavers to some of Australia's largest infrastructure projects, including;
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Queensland Rail Station Upgrades, QLD
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Gold Coast Light Rail, QLD
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Bankstown Train Station, NSW
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Canberra Metro Light Rail, ACT
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Brisbane's Cross River Rail Development, QLD
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Newcastle Light Rail, NSW
- Brisbane RNA Showgrounds Project, QLD
- Legacy Way, Brisbane, QLD
Canberra Metro Rail utilised Chelmstone's 300 x 300 x 40mm snow cautional tactile pavers, creating a great contrast to the surrounding platform edge.
Queensland Rail utilise a range of Chelmstone's Tactile Pavers, particularly the 300 x 300 x 60mm Corn Cautional Tactile Pavers, as seen above, supplied during Queensland Rail's station upgrade program.
Cautional Voodoo Tactile - 300 x 300 x 40mm
Directional Voodoo Tactile - 300 x 300 x 40mm
One of Chelmstone's most popular tactile pavers is the 300 x 300 x 40mm Cautional and Directional TGSI in our Voodoo colour. This is due to the ease in which the colour complies with luminance standards against surrounding areas. The product is a preferred product for Councils across Australia.
TACTILE PAVING COLOUR RANGE
TACTILE PAVING DIMENSIONS
Utilising patented Fibre Reinforcing Technology, Chelmstone's tactile paving offers increased resistance to failure from impact and overloading, increasing their long-term performance and significantly reducing maintenance. Precast concrete pavers are generally used outdoors for new projects. If it's likely that vehicular traffic will be in contact with the tactiles, high strength precast concrete pavers are a robust solution.
Warning or Cautional Tactile Indicators, notify those with a visual impairment of a nearby hazard such as stairs or the edge of a train platform.
300 x 300 x 40mm
300 x 300 x 50mm
300 x 300 x 60mm
400 x 400 x 40mm
400 x 400 x 80mm
600 x 600 x 60mm
Chelmstone's 300 x 100 x 40mm Tactiles are designed to act as a railway platform safety line in bright yellow. A backing tactile of 300 x 500 x 40mm ensures they meet Australian standards for width on railway platforms.
300 x 100 x 40mm
300 x 500 x 40mm
Directional Tactile Indicators, guide those with visual impairment along a pre-defined, obstacle-free route.
300 x 300 x 40mm
300 x 300 x 50mm
300 x 300 x 60mm
400 x 400 x 40mm
400 x 400 x 80mm
300 x 600 x 60mm
TACTILE PAVING LUMINANCE VALUES*
A tactile's colour choice is vitally important to ensure it's in compliance with AS/NZS 1428.4.1:2009 luminance contrast requirements. Luminance contrast of TGSIs is the difference in the amount of light reflected from the TGSIs compared to the amount of light reflected from the background or adjacent path of travel, commonly referred to as luminance reflective value (LRV). Where the TGSI is an integrated unit, it requires a minimum luminance contrast of 30% compared to the amount of light reflected from the surface of the adjacent path of travel. Each colour has its own specific wet and dry luminance value. To calculate whether two areas have a sufficient 30% contrast enter in the values into the below luminance calculator.¹
Voodoo
Ivory
Pewter
Yellow
Wet LRV - 7.7
Dry LRV - 8.4
Wet LRV - 50.6
Dry LRV - 53.6
Wet LRV - 27.7
Dry LRV - 43.4
Wet LRV - 36.6
Dry LRV - 42.1
Corn
Wet LRV - 22.2
Dry LRV - 30.2
Snow
Wet LRV - 65.2
Dry LRV - 68.9
Red
Wet LRV - 12.6
Dry LRV - 16.3
LUMINANCE CALCULATOR
This Calculator uses the open-source Bowman-Sapolinski Equation as stipulated in AS/NZS 1428.4.1:2009
¹ Luminance Reflectance Values (LRVs) are provided as a guide only and are based on laboratory testing under controlled conditions. Variations may occur between production batches and due to factors including surface finish, sealing, lighting, moisture, and site conditions. Achieving the required luminance contrast in accordance with AS 1428.4.1 is dependent on the installed environment and surrounding materials. The designer, contractor or installer is responsible for verifying that the installed product achieves the required luminance contrast for the intended application prior to installation. Independent testing of installed materials is recommended to confirm compliance prior to installation
Enter your lowest wet or dry luminance reflective value (LRV) first into the luminance calculator, followed by your corresponding higher wet or dry luminance reflective value (LRV) next.
If the luminance contrast achieved is great than 30%, the colours are suitably integrated and contrast minimums have been achieved.¹
Chelmstone has supplied tactiles to major Australian infrastructure projects including the likes of Cross River Rail (Brisbane), Canberra Metro, Newcastle Light Rail, Brisbane RNA Showgrounds, Arcadia Walk (Noosa Junction), Queensland Rail Station Upgrades & more.
DESIGN
Technically advanced high strength wet cast concrete mix
AS 1428.4.1 compliant
All dimensions are accurate to +/-3mm
High durability and stain resistence
Non-slip surface, P5 rating
Compression strength of 48 MPa
Anti-Efflorescence incorporated into mix design
Salt safe
Excellent abrasion
SPECIFICATION CODES
Below are Chelmstone's architectural specification codes for our range of size and colour tactiles.
INTEGRATED WARNING (CAUTIONAL) TACTILES
Cautional or Warning tactiles (TGSIs) indicate to those with a visual impairements of an approaching hazard. Cautional TGSIs provide a ‘message’ to pause and consider a change in direction. Some common areas which require the installation of cautional tactiles include:
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Stairways
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Escalators
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Edge of carriageways
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Ramps
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Railways Platforms
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Bust and Tram stops
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Driveways
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Overhead hazards
Figiure 1.1
Voodoo
Ivory
Pewter
Yellow
Corn
Snow
Red
INTEGRATED DIRECTIONAL TACTILES
Directional tactiles (TGSIs) give people with visual impairments directional orientation in open spaces where there are insufficient cues such as handrails or walls. Directional tactiles designate the route to be taken to avoid a hazard. Some common areas which require the installation of directional tactiles include:
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A mid-block kerb ramp or street crossing
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Public transport access point
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Point of entry to a significant public facility
Figiure 1.2
Voodoo
Ivory
Pewter
Yellow
Corn
Snow
Red
