What is Imprint Surfacing used for?

Imprint Surfacing is used to create decorative, high-visibility and slip-resistant coloured finishes for crossings, raised tables, traffic calming, gateways, bus lanes, cycle routes and public realm schemes.

Is printed thermoplastic suitable for live highways?

Yes. When specified correctly and installed by experienced crews, printed thermoplastic and coloured surfacing systems are suitable for live highways and high-footfall areas, delivering strong bond, skid resistance and long-term visibility.

How do you choose the right system for a crossing or speed table?

The right system depends on the location, traffic loading, surface condition, drainage, desired colour/pattern and skid-resistance requirements. Platinum 3Sixty help select a suitable highway-approved system and detail the installation method for long-life performance.

Imprint Surfacing Applications | Crossings, Speed Tables & Traffic Calming

What This Page Covers

This page is designed to target long-tail searches such as printed thermoplastic crossings, decorative traffic calming surfacing and imprint surfacing for raised tables—without changing your core Imprint Surfacing service page.

Quick rule: If the surface needs high visibility, skid resistance and a durable coloured finish in a public space, Imprint/coloured surfacing is usually a strong option (subject to specification and site conditions).

Common Applications

Pedestrian Crossings

High-visibility coloured surfacing and patterning to support crossing recognition, especially in town centres and near schools.

Typical areas: zebra approaches, uncontrolled crossings, refuge islands

Raised Tables & Speed Tables

Decorative, slip-resistant finishes for traffic calming schemes that need to look good and perform under repeated loading.

Typical areas: residential streets, shopping zones, near schools

Gateway Treatments

Coloured surfacing and imprint patterns to signal entry into a village, 20mph zone or pedestrian-priority environment.

Typical areas: town/village thresholds, neighbourhood gateways

Bus Priority & Bus Lanes

Colour differentiation to support lane discipline and improve driver compliance (subject to specification and approvals).

Typical areas: bus lanes, stop approaches, junctions

Cycle Routes & Junction Emphasis

Coloured surfacing used to highlight conflict zones and improve legibility for all road users.

Typical areas: cycle crossings, junction entries, merges

Public Realm & Plazas

Decorative finishes where aesthetics matter as much as function—helping create consistent visual identity for spaces.

Typical areas: town squares, shared spaces, pedestrianised zones

Printed Thermoplastic (Worded Better): Where It Fits

“Printed thermoplastic” is often used as a catch-all term for patterned and coloured surfacing systems used to improve visibility, skid resistance and streetscape appearance. The right choice depends on traffic loading, existing surface condition, and the required performance characteristics.

What We Need to Specify It Correctly

Location type (crossing / raised table / gateway / lane marking area)
Surface condition (sound / cracked / fretting / polished / contamination)
Traffic loading and turning forces
Drainage and standing water risk
Colour and pattern requirements (including any local authority standards)
Skid resistance requirements and any test/inspection needs

Related Case Studies

Want proof it performs? See live projects on our Case Studies page, including decorative and traffic-calming installs.

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If you’re planning a crossing upgrade, raised table, gateway scheme or public realm enhancement, we can advise on system selection and deliver a clean, consistent install.

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