What is Altro flooring made from?
What is Altro flooring made from?
Altro safety flooring is tough. We manufacture using combinations of silicon carbide, quartz and aluminium oxide throughout the entire wear layer, so that as the flooring is used, it keeps delivering the same level of slip resistance, and confidence for the lifetime of your installation.
How thick is Altro walkway?
2mm
Altro Walkway is a hugely popular hard-wearing 2mm thick safety flooring.
What is safety flooring?
Safety flooring is specially engineered to minimise slip risk and provide safe movement in low to high traffic environments. It is often referred to as non-slip flooring, however, this is a misconception. It is designed to minimise the risk of injury in areas that are exposed to the spillage of contaminants.
How thick is Altro flooring?
2.5mm
Altro Reliance is a 2.5mm thick safety flooring that can cope with high levels of foot and wheeled traffic, without compromising slip resistance and provides additional comfort underfoot.
What is an Altro floor?
Altro Safety Flooring is PVC flooring which has a non-slip vinyl coating. These products are designed to be fitted in wet areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, changing rooms, store rooms and clinical areas. Altro is suitable for both domestic and commercial installations.
Is vinyl floor the same as Lino?
The simple difference is that linoleum is made from natural and renewable materials including linseed oil, cork and wood and a vinyl flooring is made from man made sythetic materials such as ethylene (from in crude oil) and chlorine (from salt).
What flooring is best for wet rooms?
The best materials for wet room floor covering
- Vinyl flooring – always the right choice.
- Mosaic flooring as the traditional alternative.
- Ceramic tiles: a great option with a wider variety of options.
- Natural stone for a more natural look.
Is Altro flooring vinyl?
Altro Safety Flooring is PVC flooring which has a non-slip vinyl coating. These products are designed to be fitted in wet areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, changing rooms, store rooms and clinical areas.
What if vinyl floor gets wet?
Moisture weakens glue bonds and causes the edges to lift and bubbles to form in the middle. It also deteriorates and softens the vinyl and promotes the growth of mold.
What is the disadvantage of vinyl flooring?
The disadvantages of vinyl floors Can emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) Shorter lifespan than wood floors. No impact, or negative impact, on home resale value. Difficult to remove, especially if adhesive is used during installation.
How do you waterproof a wet room floor?
Making a wet room waterproof
- Ensure surfaces are flat and smooth.
- Apply the first coat of primer.
- Leave the primer to dry.
- Apply the second coat of primer.
- Apply waterproof tape.
- Tape the joists between the floor.
- Seal around the drain.
- Ensure the tape is securely stuck.
Do you need a special floor for a wet room?
Appropriate flooring is a vital component of a wet room, particularly because it needs to fulfil the very important non-slip function. Choose wet room floor tiles that are practical and safe underfoot, such as natural stone tiles which are far more suitable than slippery, high-gloss tiles.
Why choose altro smooth flooring?
Altro smooth flooring has had a significant makeover. Featuring looks that offer versatile, flexible designs that are easy to maintain and install. Most of our smooth color palette has been hand selected to coordinate and contrast with our wall panels and safety flooring, and slip-resistant flooring ranges.
What is altro Aquarius flooring?
Achieving a fantastic slip resistance value for barefoot use, Altro Aquarius provides optimum protection in both wet and dry environments. It’s a 2mm safety floor that has been extensively tested on a variety of shoe types to ensure top performance in a host of environments – bathrooms, changing areas, hydrotherapy pool surrounds.
Can I bid and install my own altro commercial flooring products?
Bidding and installation of any Altro commercial flooring products should only be undertaken by professional floor covering installers versed in the required tools and techniques for professional installations. Failure to correctly install Altro floor covering will void the Limited Product Warranty. Technical Department
Why choose altro stronghold 30 flooring for commercial kitchens?
So, for commercial kitchens, food preparation and back of house service areas, it’s essential to select flooring that will help staff continue their job safely. Altro Stronghold 30 achieves Altro’s highest slip resistance rating and is designed to minimize risk in wet and greasy conditions for the lifetime of the flooring.
