Anti-Skid Surfacing
High-friction anti-skid surfacing for approaches, bends, pedestrian crossings, and cycle lanes. Reduces stopping distances and improves road safety.
What Is Anti-Skid Surfacing?
Anti-skid surfacing is a high-friction road treatment applied to areas where vehicles need to stop quickly or where pedestrians and cyclists are at risk. It is commonly used at traffic light approaches, pedestrian crossings, sharp bends, school entrances, and cycle lanes.
Markex applies anti-skid surfacing using calcined bauxite aggregate set in a resin binder, creating a surface with a high Polished Stone Value (PSV) that significantly reduces stopping distances — particularly in wet conditions. The treatment is available in red, buff, green, and other colours to provide clear visual differentiation.
All anti-skid surfacing complies with TSRGD 2016 and the relevant Highways England and local authority specifications. We carry out anti-skid surfacing on public highways, private roads, industrial estates, and car parks across the UK.
Reduces Stopping Distances
High-friction calcined bauxite aggregate significantly reduces stopping distances, particularly in wet conditions.
TSRGD 2016 Compliant
All anti-skid surfacing complies with TSRGD 2016 and relevant Highways England and local authority specifications.
Multiple Colours Available
Available in red, buff, green, and other colours to provide clear visual differentiation for different road users.
Long-Lasting
Anti-skid surfacing typically lasts 5–10 years, depending on traffic levels and surface conditions.
Fast Application
Roads can typically reopen within 1–2 hours of application, minimising disruption.
Nationwide Coverage
We carry out anti-skid surfacing on public highways, private roads, and industrial estates across the UK.
Our Anti-Skid Surfacing Process
Site Survey
We assess the road surface, existing markings, and the specific requirements for the anti-skid treatment.
Surface Preparation
We clean and prepare the road surface, removing any loose material, oil, or contamination.
Application
We apply the resin binder and broadcast the calcined bauxite aggregate to the required depth and coverage.
Curing & Sign-off
The surface cures within 1–2 hours. We provide full compliance documentation on completion.
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