ULTICOLOUR

ULTICOLOUR is available in a range of colours that complement modern architectural designs and add to the visual appeal for users.

The colours available combined with a wide range of complementary aggregates, means that ULTICOLOUR offers an exceptional choice of finishes.

Light and mid grey coloured asphalt offer a modern alternative to black asphalt that suits contemporary designs. Buff colours offer a similar appearance to traditional loose gravel, resin bound and resin bonded materials to suit heritage sites and traditional architecture, but with far less maintenance required.

ULTICOLOUR couloured asphalt can be used for area demarcation and to differentiate development locations.

ULTICOLOUR asphalts use a clear binder and colour matched aggregates to produce bright coloured asphalts for demarcation on highways. This includes separating traffic like buses, bicycles or pedestrians, assisting with navigation and identifying specific areas like parking zones.

ULTICOLOUR can be laid quickly over large areas using standard paving equipment, just like a conventional asphalt. This means that work can be completed within a short time frame and reopened to road users, increasing efficiency.

ULTICOLOUR is available as a 6mm and 10mm size SMA surface course for a wide range of applications.

ULTICOLOUR coloured asphalt is ideal for use in play areas and pedestrian zones, driveways to parking areas, etsate roads to highly trafficked bus lanes.

ULTICOLOUR coloured asphalts are also available as coloured porous asphalts for a sustainable drainage solution that meets planning requirements and eliminates the problem of surface water.

ULTICOLOUR asphalts use a clear polymer modified binder and colour matched aggregates to produce brighter coloured asphalts, ideal for bespoke surfacing..

ULTICOLOUR also incorporates high quality colour matched aggregates to produce deeper colours that resist surface wear.

When installed as a Stone Mastic Asphalt (SMA), ULTICOLOUR has a tough durable finish, that resists damage from weathering, and normal trafficking to keep its distinctive colours and premium appearance for longer.

ULTICOLOUR SMA has been in use on road and highways in the UK for over 20 years, demonstrating impressive durability and long term performance including on heavily trafficked routes such as bus lanes.

ULTICOLOUR is only available for installation by accredited contractors who have full access to expert training, advice and technical support. This ensures that the client receives an excellent finish every time.

ULTICOLOUR uses high quality, colour matched aggregates for a longer lasting finish that resists surface wear and keeps its appearance for longer. This helps to reduce whole life costs for a higher return on investment.

With its smooth, even monolithic finish, using ULTICOLOR avoids remedial maintenance that can be experienced from movement in block paving.

Matching pigments to high quality, coloured aggregates ensures consistent colours and a longer lasting finish that resists surface wear and keeps its appearance for longer. ULTICOLOUR following installation undertakes a ‘weathering process’, which is the result of UV sunlight and trafficking. Following this initial period of the asphalt's life, ULTICOLOUR then provides a long-lasting colourfast appearance. 

ULTICOLOUR offers outstanding quality. With over 100 UK quarries, Tarmac has access to a huge range of coloured aggregates and specialist production plants. This allows for exceptional quality control to ensure consistent colours and finishes.

ULTICOLOUR coloured asphalt surfaces play an increasingly important role in road safety, offering improved visibility in high risk or low light environments.

The monolithic, smooth, even surface of ULTICOLOUR also avoids trip hazards that can be experienced from block pavement movement.

ULTICOLOUR is a safe, low maintenance surface. The smooth, even, monolithic surface of ULTICOLOUR avoids the trip hazard and remedial maintenance that can be experienced from movement in block paving. As a result, ULTICOLOUR offers the ideal choice for both coloured playground surfaces and coloured sports surfaces.