Reflective Glass Beads

Improve Visibility and Safety on Pavement Markings

Glass beads play an essential role in traffic safety by increasing the visibility of painted lines at night and during wet conditions. When vehicle headlights hit painted markings containing embedded beads, light reflects back toward the driver, making lines easier to see.

This retro reflective performance helps improve safety for drivers, pedestrians, and equipment operators.

How They Work

Beads are applied onto wet traffic paint during striping. Once the paint cures, exposed beads reflect light from headlights back toward the source. As a result, pavement markings appear brighter and clearer in low light conditions.

Additionally, this process helps maintain visibility as paint naturally wears over time.

Common Applications

These products are widely used on:
Roads and highways
Parking lots and garages
Warehouses and industrial facilities
Airport runways and taxiways

Most projects require approximately 5 to 7 pounds per gallon of traffic marking paint. Beads may be applied using standard bead dispensers or broadcast equipment.

Available Specifications

US Specialty Coatings offers multiple grades to meet project requirements:
Highway specification beads for streets and parking areas
FAA compliant beads for airport markings
GDOT specification beads for state regulated applications

Packaging Options

Products are available in 50 pound bags or pallet quantities to support both small projects and large scale striping operations.

Choose US Specialty Coatings solutions to enhance pavement visibility, improve safety, and meet roadway marking specifications with confidence.