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Maintaining tactile surfaces without losing route continuity

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Tactile surface maintenance should preserve the approved route and pattern. A replacement that looks similar may change the intended guidance if its shape or location differs.

AI-generated application context: Maintaining tactile surfaces without losing route continuity
APPLICATION ILLUSTRATIONAI-generated application illustration for this guide. Not a completed BULDX project or an installation drawing.

Selection considerations

Inspect loose items, worn patterns, damaged edges and changes in the surrounding floor. Keep the final layout and product codes available to the maintenance team. Record recurrent damage by location to identify whether the attachment or traffic conditions need review.

Clean using the selected product instructions and retain any coating or finish reference. Replace like for like only after confirming the current section and attachment. If the product is changed, review the affected route detail rather than approving the substitute solely by colour.

Before you specify or order

  • Retain the final route layout
  • Inspect worn or loose components
  • Review substitutions by pattern and attachment

Relevant BULDX catalogue examples

These records illustrate the product types discussed. Compare the full specifications before selecting; listing here does not establish project suitability or make the items interchangeable.

BULDX catalogue illustration of Directional Tactile Surface, code BDX-TS-DIR
CATALOGUE REFERENCEBDX-TS-DIR · Product geometry from the catalogue; a family illustration may be shared by variants. Consult the selected technical documents for dimensions and the approved fixing detail.
Product and codeSelected catalogue fields
BDX-TS-DIRDirectional Tactile SurfaceTactile Surfaces
Application
Accessible walking routes
Installation
Floor integrated / surface applied
BDX-TS-WRNWarning Tactile SurfaceTactile Surfaces
Application
Crossings / platforms / stairs / ramps / lifts
Installation
Floor integrated / surface applied
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Common question

Can a matching-colour replacement be used automatically?

No. Pattern, dimensions and installation compatibility must also be checked.

References and scope

Product fields are from the BULDX catalogue. Confirm the current selected drawing, supporting performance documents and approved project detail before ordering. External references, where listed, provide background guidance and do not certify these products.