At Elite Markings Ltd, our mission is to ensure commercial spaces across the South West are safe, compliant, and welcoming to every visitor. We recently took on a major refresh at at Brislington Retail Park, a bustling shopping destination located on the A4 Bath Road in Bristol.
Home to major high-street brands like TK Maxx, B&M, Matalan, and Halfords, Brislington Retail Park sees thousands of vehicles pass through its car park every single day. To keep up with such heavy footfall, the site’s parking infrastructure required a high-performance upgrade focused on pedestrian safety and clear accessibility.
Heavy-Duty Thermoplastic Screed for Bay Markings
When managing high-traffic commercial zones, standard paint doesn’t always cut it. For the complete overhaul of the disabled bays and family parking bays, our team utilized premium thermoplastic screed.
Thermoplastic is a hot-applied, high-durability material designed specifically to withstand the daily wear and tear of heavy retail traffic. Applied directly to the surface at high temperatures, it fuses with the road to deliver:
- Exceptional Longevity: Highly resistant to chipping, fading, and oil degradation from turning vehicles.
- Vibrant Visibility: Bold yellow contrasts ensure the bays are immediately recognizable to drivers, protecting designated spaces for families and visitors with disabilities.
- Enhanced Slip Resistance: Engineered with glass beads for added grip, ensuring safety for shoppers stepping out of their cars in wet weather.
Precision Pedestrian Crossings Using Single-Pack Paint
Navigating a busy retail park needs to be as safe for pedestrians as it is for motorists. To streamline shopper flow, we applied brand-new zebra crossings across the park’s main access routes.
For these pedestrian walkways, we used a specialized single-pack paint system. Highly compatible with the surface substrate, this material cures rapidly while providing sharp, clean white stripes that contrast sharply against the concrete surface. The crisp finish clearly alerts drivers to yield, ensuring shoppers can walk safely between store entrances and their vehicles.
Unlocking Efficiency with Out-of-Hours Operations
Closing a 600-space retail park during peak shopping hours would cause massive disruption to businesses and visitors alike. True to our “Elite” promise, our team carried out the entire transformation out of hours.
Operating overnight, our crew meticulously prepped the surface, applied the hot thermoplastic screed, and laid down the single-pack zebra crossings while the retail park was empty. Thanks to the fast curing times of our materials, every single line was bone-dry, razor-sharp, and fully ready for early-morning shoppers by the time the first stores opened.
Trusted Commercial Markings Across the South West
Based in Exmouth, Elite Markings Ltd continues to expand its footprint from East Devon right up through Somerset and into Bristol. Whether it is a local church car park, a university campus, or a major commercial hub like Brislington Retail Park, we bring precision, reliability, and top-tier materials to every job.
Is your retail site or commercial car park overdue a refresh? Contact Elite Markings Ltd today for a free site assessment and quote!