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Men Toilet Symbol Tactile And Braille Sign
£16.99
In stock
SKU
TAC17
Men Toilet Symbol Tactile And Braille Sign for male toilet doors and nearby walls, helping staff, visitors and partially sighted users identify the correct facility with confidence.
This Men Toilet Symbol Tactile And Braille Sign identifies male toilet facilities by sight and touch. It helps staff, visitors and partially sighted users find the correct washroom on doors or nearby walls, reducing hesitation at the entrance and supporting more confident access.
Best Places to Position This Sign
You should install this sign on the men’s toilet door or on the wall immediately beside the entrance, where a user naturally pauses before entering. Visibility matters here because the blue contrast confirms the room visually, while the raised symbol, letters and braille support close-range touch reading.
Viewing Distance Guidance
This is a close-range tactile toilet sign, not a long-distance corridor sign. The 150mm size works best at the point of entry, usually seen within 1–3 metres before the user confirms the facility by touch.
| Size option | Practical viewing range | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| H 150 x W 150mm | Approx. 1–3 metres | Men’s toilet door or adjacent wall |
What Improves After Fitting
Once fitted in the right position, this sign helps people make a quicker, more confident choice at the toilet entrance. It reduces uncertainty for visitors who rely on contrast, raised details or braille rather than text alone.
✅ Fewer users hesitate at the wrong toilet door because the message is clear at the point of entry.
✅ Partially sighted users receive touch-based confirmation before entering the facility.
✅ Staff spend less time correcting confusion in busy washroom or public building areas.
- Sign message: “Men”
- Purpose: accessible male toilet identification
- User: staff, visitors and partially sighted users
- Sign type: Gents DDA information
- Pictogram symbols: raised male figure and braille dots
- Braille: Grade 1 braille
- Tactile detail: raised letters and symbol
- Background colour: blue
- Text colour: white
- Symbol colour: white
- Material: rigid plastic
- Material thickness: 1.1mm
- Size: H 150 x W 150mm
- Shape: square
- Orientation: portrait
- Finish: satin
- Non-photoluminescent
- Non-reflective
- Supplied as single sign
- Fixings: self-adhesive backing
- Fitting methods: wall mount or door mount
- Display area: indoors/outdoors
- Where to use: male toilet doors and washrooms
- Environment: workplaces, schools and public buildings
- Risk addressed: uncertainty at toilet entrances
- Outcome: visual and touch recognition
- Conformity stated: EN ISO 7010
- EN ISO 7010 code: no W, P or M code applies
- DDA: Disability Discrimination Act 1995 compliance stated
- Aids understanding by the partially sighted
Installation Guidance
Entrance Fitting Errors
❌ Do not fit it where the open door hides the sign.
❌ Do not place it too high for touch reading.
❌ Do not apply it to dusty, damp or uneven surfaces.
Wrong Use Scenarios
❌ Do not use it as a distant corridor direction sign.
❌ Do not rely on it for female, unisex or accessible toilet rooms.
❌ Do not cover the raised braille or pictogram with tape or fixings.
Best Fitting Practice
✅ Clean and dry the surface before applying the backing.
✅ Position it at the toilet entrance where hand contact is practical.
✅ Check the sign remains readable by sight and touch after fitting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Men Toilet Symbol Tactile And Braille Sign suitable for accessible washroom planning? Yes. It is designed to identify male toilet facilities using visual contrast, raised details and Grade 1 braille.
Should I fit it on the door or beside the door? Fit it where users naturally check before entering. A door is suitable, but the adjacent wall can be better if the door is often left open.
Does this replace a larger directional toilet sign? No. Use this at the entrance itself. If people need guidance from a corridor or reception area, use separate directional toilet signs.
Can it be used outdoors? The supplied specification states indoor/outdoor display, but the self-adhesive backing should still be applied to a clean, flat and suitable surface.
Why does the tactile detail matter? It gives users who cannot rely on sight alone a second way to confirm the facility before entering.
Features and Benefits
Features
- ✓ Raised male pictogram for touch recognition
- ✓ Grade 1 braille positioned on the face
- ✓ High-contrast blue and white design
- ✓ Self-adhesive backing for door or wall fitting
Benefits
- ✓ Helps users confirm the correct toilet independently
- ✓ Supports inclusive access without staff assistance
- ✓ Reduces confusion at shared washroom entrances
- ✓ Gives you a neat, consistent door-mounted solution
Accessible male washroom sign choices
For standard door identification, compare male toilet door signs where a visual message is enough. Useful for straightforward washroom entrances in everyday premises.
Where the door sits along a corridor, consider projecting male washroom signs for better visibility before people reach the doorway. Helpful in longer corridors and multi-room facilities.
For a refined acrylic finish, look at gentlemen laser engraved acrylic signs where presentation is part of the washroom standard. Suitable for offices, hospitality and customer toilet doors.
To review more accessible and visual options, visit male toilet and washroom sign options before choosing. This helps you select the right format for visitors and staff.
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