Clear line markings and non-slip surfaces are critical in every newly completed project. Every path, cycleway, car park, pedestrian crossing and factory floor needs a quality finish to direct traffic, organise work areas and helps reduce the risk of slips.
The consequences of getting it wrong? Without a genuinely non-slip surface, people can slip and fall. When line markings are hard to see, goods get delivered to the wrong place. People get lost. General disorganisation impacts the bottom line. Poor quality paint products can’t cope with weather and traffic pressures. They fade and crack, requiring frequent and expensive re-application.
It can all add up to being called back to site for costly re-work that impacts the project budget and the timeline.
ITW offers a range of surface coatings suitable for construction projects. The products are designed to be extremely durable over time, resistant to chemicals and weather and to withstand heavy foot, cycle and vehicle traffic.
They offer clear, long-lasting, pre-mixed colour and are quick and easy to apply. The range includes:
An anti-slip epoxy ester surface coating designed for heavy pedestrian traffic and cycleways. Fast and easy to apply. Four colours, strong adhesion on concrete and metal.
Apply: Brush or roll on.
For: Public walkways, staircases, shopping centres, factory floors, industrial zones, pedestrian ramps, equipment platforms, change rooms and wet areas. Indoor/outdoor.
Epirez Safe Step 100 was recently used as a surface coating on a 2.5km cycleway in Victoria.
The project demanded exceptional performance and durability, with the product required to adhere to multiple substrates without cracking or delamination. It also had to withstand constant exposure to harsh and variable weather conditions, temperature changes, and heavy pedestrian and cycle traffic.
Safe Step 100 was chosen for its slip resistance to Ramp Class R13 (AS 4586:2013, Appendix D) and Pendulum Class P5 (AS 4586:2013, Appendix A), multi-substrate adhesion and durability, and balanced formulation that delivers strength and flexibility under heavy traffic and environmental exposure.
A tough, non-porous, high-traction surface coating resistant to chemicals and corrosion. Engineered for heavy-duty vehicle traffic. Four colours, for concrete and steel.
Apply: Brush or roll on.
For: Chemical and mining processing plants, roadways for forklifts and steel-wheeled vehicles, fuel handling depots, wharves and loading terminals.
Fast drying, traffic grade epoxy line marking for indoor/outdoor areas. Wide colour range.
Apply: Spray on using stencil for symbols and shapes. Use with dedicated edge applicator on wheels for precision line marking.
For: Directional graphics on pathways and cycleways. Demarcation lines for working, walking and parking in car parks, retail centres, warehouses, factories and storage areas.
According to Nick Jolly, Portfolio Manager at ITW Polymers and Fluids, the products comply with relevant Australian standards and undergo rigorous quality control.
“ITW has been a top industry performer for more than 30 years, making surfaces safe for people while delivering lasting performance,” he says. “Quality line markings make workplaces safer, easier to organise, and much more efficient.”
As Australia’s leading supplier of industrial solutions, Blackwoods has everything you need to keep your operations running smoothly. Contact your Blackwoods representative for ITW walkway safety and line marking solutions tailored to your next construction project.