Here at Altro, we were the first company to innovate a complete system of compatible hygienic wall cladding and floors. It's an integrated system, which means it fits together perfectly to provide a hygienic, watertight surface. This doesn't just offer the best possible protection against bacteria and vermin; it makes cleaning easy too.
Altro resilient flooring and Altro hygienic wall cladding are Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) approved (certificate number PE-615-ALT-RG-02 for flooring, PE-616-ALT-RG-02 for wall cladding), and are safe for food and medical environments, providing the hygiene and protection needed.
A complete system
Our entire compatible system of walls and floors is designed to provide a completely sealed environment, from floor to ceiling.
Altro hygienic wall cladding and floors have been engineered to work together: the joined surfaces stay that way – joined. This gives you peace of mind the surfaces will stay hygienically sealed.
Consistent quality
Altro products are always made from finest materials, which are consistent in grade and colour across every sheet, batch, joint and trim to provide uniform high performance and ensuring compatibility between Altro floors and walls.
Easy to keep clean
Used together, Altro hygienic wall cladding and Altro floors provide a robust, hardwearing surface that resists stains, odours and chemicals. PVC is non-porous and non-shedding – nothing gets in and nothing gets out. PVC has a very high impact resistance, preventing damage that can trap bacteria compared to traditional surfaces.
Detailing
Effective detailing
We know the devil’s in the details. That’s why our hygienic wall cladding and floors have been constructed to maintain their integrity and meet the strictest hygiene standards. Our complete system is designed to provide a perfect fit, with no gaps or rough edges around joints and details. As there are no openings where dirt can be trapped or bacteria and vermin can breed, maintaining excellent hygiene becomes a whole lot easier.
A fully sealed system
Altro hygienic wall cladding is a fully-bonded system with effectively sealed edges, abutments and jointing systems. It can even be sealed around pipes, ventilation outlets, light switches, plug sockets and other fixtures and fittings.
Our floors are also fully sealed. When joined together with Altro hygienic wall cladding, they form a watertight covering - from floor to ceiling.
Thermoforming
Because Altro hygienic wall cladding is thermoformed around internal and external corners and window sills on-site when it’s installed, it forms an uninterrupted surface that’s resistant to impact and damage. There’s no need for unsightly corner trims which can form potential dirt traps that are difficult to access and clean.
Joint forces
Joints and junctions are a key part of system integrity. There are two really popular ways of creating junctions between your hygienic wall cladding and floors. One is the overlap method, where the wall cladding overlaps the floor and the junction is sealed with mastic.
The other is the transition strip method, which uses a transition trim to seal the junction between floor and wall. They can be hidden transitions, which still has an overlap, or a single or two-part trim, which closes the gap but is visible.
When you install hygienic wall cladding, smooth, secure joints make cleaning easier and help stop dirt, moisture, bacteria or vermin from moving in. Altro wall cladding can be secured using one of four different types of joint:
- Welded: the most hygienic joint, it’s flush to the surface, and the only one suitable for clean rooms and operating theatres. It’s also suitable for general hospital use and kitchens.
- Single-part: used for safety reasons, it's ideal for secure units as it can't be pulled off.
- Two-part: the quickest and easiest joint to fit, it's aesthetically pleasing and forgiving on an uneven surface. Often used in kitchens, it can be used almost anywhere except specialist clean areas where a welded joint is recommended.
- Altro Whiterock FlexiJoint: a slim, aesthetically-pleasing joint unique to Altro and available in pre-cut lengths. It can be used nearly everywhere apart from specialist clean areas where a welded joint is recommended.