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Skatelite is a specialist surface material used for skate ramps, skateparks and action sports facilities where the quality of the riding surface is an important part of the finished installation. Absolute Surfaces supplies Skatelite ramp materials in South Africa for architects, contractors, developers, municipalities and organisations involved in professional and recreational action sports projects. From individual ramps to larger skatepark developments, specialist surfacing provides a purpose-designed solution for skateboarding, BMX, scooters and other wheeled sports.
A skate ramp is more than its underlying structure. The riding surface directly influences how the completed ramp functions and should therefore be considered as part of the project from the beginning. Skatelite provides contractors and designers with a specialist material developed specifically for demanding action sports applications.
For a broader overview of this specialist sector, explore our established action sports materials range for skatepark, ramp and recreational applications.
Skatelite can be incorporated into skateparks and action sports facilities containing different ramp configurations and riding features. Applications can include quarter pipes, half pipes, transitions and other purpose-built structures designed around the requirements of the facility and its users.
Projects requiring a broader overview of specialist surfacing can explore our skate ramp surfacing South Africa solutions.
Action sports facilities are developed across many different environments, including public recreation areas, schools, community facilities, private properties and commercial venues. While the size and complexity of these projects vary considerably, selecting a suitable skate ramp material remains an important part of the construction process.
For designers and contractors comparing materials for different riding applications, our skating materials South Africa page provides additional information about specialist surfaces for skateparks and ramps.
Purpose-built action sports facilities require materials selected around the activities that will take place on them. Skateboarding, BMX and scooter facilities place different demands on surfaces than conventional architectural applications, which is why specialist ramp surfacing forms an important part of professional skatepark design and construction. Skatelite provides a dedicated surface option for projects where consistent riding performance and specialist material selection are priorities.
Municipalities, schools, developers and recreational organisations can incorporate skateparks into larger public and community facilities. Commercial action sports venues and private training facilities may also require dedicated ramps designed around specific users, available space and intended activities.
For projects in Gauteng, explore our dedicated Skatelite ramp Johannesburg page for local skate ramp and action sports applications.
Selecting the surface material early in the planning process allows the ramp structure and riding surface to be considered together. This is particularly useful for projects involving multiple features where transitions, ramps and riding areas need to form part of one coherent action sports environment.
Absolute Surfaces supplies specialist materials rather than treating skate ramp surfacing as a conventional building application. This allows architects, contractors and facility developers to explore products intended specifically for the requirements of action sports construction.
The Skatelite range forms part of Absolute Surfaces’ wider collection of specialist architectural and performance materials. This gives professionals working on unusual or technically specific projects access to surface options beyond traditional construction products.
Architects and contractors working across different applications can also explore our wider surface materials South Africa range for additional commercial, architectural and specialist solutions.
Whether the requirement is for a single skate ramp, private training installation, school facility, municipal skatepark or larger commercial action sports development, Absolute Surfaces supplies Skatelite ramp materials for South African projects requiring dedicated, purpose-designed riding surfaces.
Unlike stone, plastic and other solid-surface materials, Richlite is an incredibly durable, sustainable and versatile material made from paper. High-grade custom FSC-certified paper infused with a thermosetting resin is laid up by hand and pressed into a solid panel.
Developed over 80 years ago for industrial tooling, Richlite has evolved into a premium surface material used by aerospace, extreme sports, marine, food prep and the architecture and design community.
Layers of high-quality engineered paper are infused with thermosetting resin before they are cut to length and laid up by hand. Richlite’s signature surface texture comes from the natural variation in how the fibers lay within the paper. Each sheet is carefully stacked, alternating the direction of the paper for ultimate balance and stability. The stacks are pressed under heat and pressure, which bonds the layers of paper together and cures the product. The panels are then slowly cooled to produce a solid and stable sheet material.
Building a sustainable future has always been a part of the Richlite vision. Our products and processes help regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life for generations to come
All Richlite board materials are made either with FSC-certified paper and/or post-consumer recycled paper or cardboard.
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High impact resistance, deflective & flexural strength and structural capabilities make Richlite an extremely durable material.
Richlite’s distinctive look and feel provides for a unique tactile experience.
From 100% recycled products to waste-to-energy (WE™) technology, Richlite makes an obvious sustainable choice.
Dense, consistent and without voids, Richlite is an ideal machinable material for drilling, tapping, tooling and complex patterns.
Richlite is a great alternative to stone, which can be cold and limited. It is a good insulator, that is durable, and able to to withstand the elements.
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Richlite® surface is a durable, attractive material designed to stay beautiful for the lifetime of your kitchen, bath or office space. A simple wipe up with soap and warm water on a regular basis will maintain its beauty. Richlite's testing laboratory recommends that fabricators finish the surface with a non-oil-based sealant to provide a rich, polished finish that requires minimum care.
Richlite is often considered the best product for exterior cladding due to its durability, resistance to weather and ease of maintenance. It is a composite material made from resin-infused paper and is water-resistant, making it perfect for use in outdoor applications.
Richlite is a solid, through-colour composite material made from compressed paper. Super dense, highly durable and versatile, it's used in everything from tooling and mould-making to skate ramps, interior design, chopping boards and quite often - kitchen surfaces. As cupboard doors or a kitchen worktop, it's great for those who like the look and feel of materials like concrete, copper, brass, stainless steel, leather or linoleum.
Think of Richlite as you would stainless, wood, or copper countertops—showing their wear is part of their appeal. If you appreciate the way a material like stainless gets a nice patina and ages over time, Richlite is right for you,
The material is resistant to scratches and burns but, like most surfaces, can potentially be damaged by cutting directly on the surface or setting a red-hot frying pan on the surface. Richlite recommends the use of cutting boards, hot pads and trivets to protect the surface from potential damage.
