Ground Surface Indicator Tactiles TGSI (TACTILES )
Novaproducts Tacalert Tactiles are the original and Australian Made since 1992
Areas of Use:
– Stairways, top and bottom of escalators, ramps, loading docks, school crossings kerbing and step ramps, crossing areas, railway platforms, wharves, passenger road crossings, car parks in malls, state railways and retail outlets.
– Schools, pools, major public buildings, airports, councils.
Standard colours available in black, yellow, green, blue, grey, silver and orange terracotta (in stock).
Sizes: 300mm x 300mm: 200 x 200, 400 x 400, 600 x 300mm.
Applications:
Although Standards do not ask for Tactiles to be countersunk’ into the sub-floor; we suggest this is for extra adhesion, avoiding hazards and for better visual effect. Allowing the base of the tile to be set into the concrete, (tile thickness is 2mm) thus allowing only the studs to be above the surface level.
We also suggest the application of a waterproof sealant on the concrete prior to the application of the Tactile indicators.
Adhesion
Under some critical conditions, an Adhesion Test should be performed. The test is to verify if there is a good bond between the sub-floor and the back of the PVC tile.
This test should last at least 72 hours. After this time the removal of other floorings should be hard, and the adhesive should remain bonded to both the sub-floor and the PVC Tactile.
The concrete surface should be dry and clean. The surface should be level, without surface imperfections that would appear through the PVC Tile. The surface should be flat within 4mm over 2mtrs. The surface should look like 360 grit sandpaper.
Concrete slabs are often treated with Curing Compounds, Sealers and Hardeners. These treatments must be removed from the surface by bead blasting or terrazzo grinding. All existing paints, grease, old adhesive and oil must be removed from the slab.
Floor Preparation
Cracks, depressions and rough surfaces should be filled with a top-quality levelling compound mixture with at least 25mpa finish. The concrete surface should be dry and clean. The surface should be level, without surface imperfections that would appear through the PVC Tile.
The surface should be flat within 4 mm over 2mtrs The surface should look like 360 grit sandpaper.
Concrete slabs are often treated with Curing Compounds, Sealers and Hardeners. These treatments must be removed from the surface by bead blasting or terrazzo grinding. All existing paints, grease, old adhesive and oil must be removed from the slab.
Existing Floor Suggestion
Old floor coverings should be removed completely. In cases where Tacalert flooring will be installed over Terrazzo, Ceramic or tile, the old tiles or terrazzo must be abraded thoroughly to remove glaze and waxes. Any loose tiles must be removed and level grout lines and other empty spaces with an approved commercial floor fill material. Application of any floor fill material should be done at least 24 hours prior to the start of the actual installation work. The area should be sanded before installation.
Disclaimer: The above instructions conform to commonly accepted installation procedures for the installation of Rubber Tactiles. Novaproducts will not accept any liability whatsoever for any incorrect implementation of these instructions or for any failure in the installation. The following information is provided for general guidance only, Novaproducts assumes no responsibility whatsoever for the actual work performed, nor for loss or damage that may result from the use of this information, due to the possibility of processing and working conditions and workmanship beyond and outside our control. Users are advised to verify the suitability of the products, their application and installation conditions by their expert.
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