Decorative Paving Solutions for Streets & Public Spaces

Why Engaging Public Spaces Matter

Public spaces are more than infrastructure — they’re the connective tissue of community life. Parks, plazas, sidewalks, and streets shape how people move, gather, and feel in a city. They influence safety, identity, and quality of life.

Decorative paving is a powerful tool in shaping these experiences. When surfaces are designed with intention, they become more than just functional — they become narrative assets. Visual texture, vibrant color, and thoughtful placement can turn an intersection into a gateway, a sidewalk into a statement, and a schoolyard into a landmark.

Well-designed surfaces don’t just serve. They speak.
They communicate identity, guide behavior, and make public life more vibrant.

decorative paving solutions with DecoMark custom thermoplastic graphic at Vic High

Location: Victoria, BC
Installed by: Square One Paving
Products: DecoMark® + StreetBond®
Completed: May 2024

This project combined advanced surface coatings with precision graphics to revitalize a key public area — blending functionality, safety, and community pride.

StreetBond®: Durable Coatings with Visual Impact

StreetBond® is a high-performance coating system formulated to improve the durability and visual appeal of asphalt and concrete surfaces. Designed to perform under harsh conditions — including freeze-thaw cycles, UV exposure, and high-traffic wear — it’s trusted by municipalities, planners, and contractors across North America.

Key Benefits:

  • UV-stable, slip-resistant surface

  • Custom color palette for civic branding

  • Long-term performance without cracking or peeling

Where it shines: Crosswalks, transit zones, bike lanes, park plazas, school zones, and community hubs

StreetBond lets cities express identity through infrastructure — without sacrificing durability or safety.

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DecoMark®: Urban Graphics with Staying Power

DecoMark® transforms pavement into communication. Whether you’re guiding pedestrians, branding a public plaza, or creating a piece of urban art, DecoMark delivers precision surface graphics that hold up under time, weather, and traffic.

Ideal For:

  • Wayfinding and directional icons

  • Branded intersections or cultural markers

  • School, park, and civic installations

Think of it as visual language, built into the street.

DecoMark® is engineered for longevity, using thermoplastic materials designed to embed color and structure into the surface itself — reducing maintenance, improving clarity, and giving cities a reliable tool for storytelling.

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Design Benefits that Build Better Cities

1. Strengthen Civic Identity

Symbols, colors, and graphics reflect the values and stories of a place. With StreetBond and DecoMark, cities can communicate identity visually — reinforcing local pride and creating a sense of belonging.

2. Improve Safety & Navigation

Color-contrasted surfaces and clear markings reduce confusion and risk for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Design can guide behavior — making public spaces safer and more intuitive.

3. Encourage Gathering and Interaction

Well-designed spaces invite people to linger, explore, and connect. Decorative paving turns passive areas into active environments that support community interaction.

4. Extend Surface Life

StreetBond’s protective layer shields asphalt and concrete from water, UV rays, and abrasion — reducing the need for frequent resurfacing and lowering lifecycle costs.

StreetBond DecoMark Detail Canoes

Addressing Common Questions

Q: Does decorative paving wear out faster than traditional materials?
No. StreetBond and DecoMark are engineered for long-term performance under demanding conditions — including snowplows, road salt, and freeze-thaw climates.

Q: Is it just aesthetic?
Not at all. While visually striking, these solutions also improve safety, extend pavement life, and enable functional communication (wayfinding, lane separation, etc.).

Q: What’s the ROI for cities?
Improved safety, reduced maintenance costs, and increased public satisfaction. Aesthetic upgrades often increase tourism and community engagement, adding economic and social value.

Real-World Projects

🎓 Vic High – Victoria, BC

A combination of DecoMark graphics and StreetBond coating turned Vic High’s pavement into a meaningful visual system. The result? Increased school pride, easier navigation for visitors, and long-lasting durability.

“The graphics became part of the school’s personality. Durable, vibrant, and built to last.”

first nations mandala

Installed by Square One Paving

“DecoMark graphics installed at Vic High. This custom design guides foot traffic while boosting school pride. Durable. Vibrant. Built to last.”

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🌿 Green Square – Kelowna, BC

In Kelowna, StreetBond coatings revitalized a public plaza, turning it into a destination space for events, socializing, and community life. This project used textured color zones and custom layouts to enhance both safety and visual appeal.

StreetBond decorative paving solution in Kelowna

Installed by Square One Paving

“Slip-resistant texture of StreetBond, engineered for safe pedestrian crossings in all seasons — including freeze-thaw climates.”

squareone.com

The Decorative Paving Process

🤝 Community-First Design

Every project begins with a deep consultation process involving local stakeholders, municipal staff, and community voices. We work to ensure every design reflects the values, needs, and identity of the people who use the space.

🎨 Design Support

Our design team supports cities from concept to execution — providing color mockups, layout templates, and graphic refinement to match your goals.

🏗 Installation by Trusted Partners

We work with experienced local professionals like Square One Paving to ensure efficient, precise installation with minimal disruption to public life.

Transform Your Public Space

Ready to turn your streets, plazas, and sidewalks into expressive, functional environments?

Let’s talk about how StreetBond and DecoMark can bring your community’s vision to life — with surfaces that perform beautifully.

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