Ref: ASK-04 · High friction · Calcined bauxite · Coloured surfacing
Anti-Skid Surfacing
Grip exactly where physics demands it.
High-friction (anti-skid) surfacing saves lives at the exact points where vehicles brake hardest: junction approaches, pedestrian crossings, sharp bends, steep ramps and roundabout entries. We apply cold-applied and hot-applied systems using calcined bauxite aggregate, the same class of material specified on the strategic road network.
01 / Where anti-skid earns its keep
- Junction and signal approaches, and pedestrian crossing zig-zag zones
- Roundabout circulatory carriageways and steep gradient ramps
- Bus stops, cycle lanes and coloured route delineation
- Multi-storey ramps, loading bay approaches and dock levellers
02 / Systems and colours
- Cold-applied resin with calcined bauxite, the benchmark for skid resistance
- Hot-applied thermoplastic anti-skid for faster programme delivery
- Standard highway buff plus red, green and bespoke colours for lanes and zones
03 / Testing and assurance
- Skid resistance verified against specification on completion
- Full surface preparation including captive blasting where required
- Material data sheets and batch records issued with handover documentation
FAQ · ASK-04
Common questions
How long does anti-skid surfacing last?
Correctly installed calcined bauxite systems routinely deliver five to eight years of service, even on heavily trafficked approaches. The resin binder usually outlasts the polishing life of the aggregate itself.
Can you colour-match bus lane or cycle lane red?
Yes. We hold standard highway colours in stock and can match corporate or scheme-specific colours for private developments, subject to a small batch lead time.
Page reviewed 13 September 2026 by our contracts team · Specification references verified against TSRGD & BS EN 1436
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Ref: QUOTE-24 · Free site survey
Let's mark it properly.
Tell us the site, the surface and the deadline. We'll come back with a measured price and a programme, usually within 24 hours.