About

Altro has been at the forefront of innovation for over 100 years and having invented non-slip vinyl flooring in 1947, we continue to lead the world in the design and manufacture of safety flooring for critical wet areas. In the past 40 years, we have also pioneered the introduction of a complementary semi-rigid, seamless, impervious and hard-wearing wall lining perfect for wet areas, commercial kitchens and wall protection, known as Whiterock.. 

By consistently turning creative thinking into practical, real-world flooring and wall cladding solutions – that maintain the highest standards of safety and durability – Altro has become synonymous with quality. From focusing on how the different sectors we serve need their spaces to perform, to the call for more environmentally sustainable materials, Altro is constantly challenging what is possible and seeking new ways of inspiring our customers and answering their biggest challenges.  

We combine the best in contemporary style with the functionality required to improve the way we all live and work, wherever in the world that may be.

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Testimonials

Altro Stronghold 30 is beyond comparison; on one hand it offers slip resistance for our workers, helping keep them safe, and on the other, it allows us to clean and maintain the flooring in our installations perfectly. With regard to compliance with safety regulations, we know that in having Altro Stronghold 30, our flooring always exceeds the standard set. Additionally, because it’s so easy to install, it took just one day and we were able to continue with the rest of the project; we would recommend it without hesitation.

Franco Giuseppe Zirotti, External Architect Consultant, KFC

In a kitchen, where we are constantly moving carts and racks and using pots and pans, acoustics were important when we were specifying for the project. After we installed Altro Stronghold 30, we have reduced the noise in the kitchens, which naturally has a positive effect on job satisfaction.

Jette Ramsing, Head of Food Service, Herning Central

Altro XpressLay is so easy to install. There is no uplifting of the base flooring or vinyl, no adhesives, no dust, no stoppage or disruption. It would have taken us at least 6 weeks to lay a conventional vinyl flooring. And if any sections need to be replaced in the future they can be easily cut out and a new one dropped in.

Matt Bundell , Managing Director, Admiral Flooring

Altro XpressLay is an attractive product with a subtle satin finish which gave our clients a nice product that is also easy to clean, but having no adhesive was the magic moment, the big tick. For contractors new to Altro XpressLay and the idea of adhesive-free flooring, it is a self-fulfilling prophecy; trust in the Altro name and get a product that works for the long-term.

Richard Martin, Pacific Flooring

Altro Stronghold 30 is beyond comparison; on one hand it offers slip resistance for our workers, helping keep them safe, and on the other, it allows us to clean and maintain the flooring in our installations perfectly. With regard to compliance with safety regulations, we know that in having Altro Stronghold 30, our flooring always exceeds the standard set. Additionally, because it’s so easy to install, it took just one day and we were able to continue with the rest of the project; we would recommend it without hesitation.

Franco Giuseppe Zirotti, External Architect Consultant, KFC

In a kitchen, where we are constantly moving carts and racks and using pots and pans, acoustics were important when we were specifying for the project. After we installed Altro Stronghold 30, we have reduced the noise in the kitchens, which naturally has a positive effect on job satisfaction.

Jette Ramsing, Head of Food Service, Herning Central

Altro XpressLay is so easy to install. There is no uplifting of the base flooring or vinyl, no adhesives, no dust, no stoppage or disruption. It would have taken us at least 6 weeks to lay a conventional vinyl flooring. And if any sections need to be replaced in the future they can be easily cut out and a new one dropped in.

Matt Bundell , Managing Director, Admiral Flooring

Altro XpressLay is an attractive product with a subtle satin finish which gave our clients a nice product that is also easy to clean, but having no adhesive was the magic moment, the big tick. For contractors new to Altro XpressLay and the idea of adhesive-free flooring, it is a self-fulfilling prophecy; trust in the Altro name and get a product that works for the long-term.

Richard Martin, Pacific Flooring

Macquarie Uni has used Altro’s safety flooring throughout the science laboratory complex for some years now. We have found that the floor can withstand virtually any punishment the staff and students can dish out. The testing undertaken by Safe Environments validates my decision to use Altro

Peter Squibb, Senior Project Manager, Macquarie University, Australia

We have approximately 150,000 guests in the restaurant every year, which places great demands on the flooring in terms of wear and tear. After 22 years to have a low slip risk is both impressive and pleasing. Obviously, we have a desire to ensure maximum safety for our guests, and it must be said that Altro flooring helps us achieve this.

Kenneth Larsen, Owner and Franchisee, McDonald's, Vejle, Denmark

We are so pleased with the performance of Altro Walkway and Altro in general that we had no hesitation in specifying it again when it came to choosing flooring for corridors in the new buildings. Slip resistance and ease of maintenance were key factors in our decision, and Altro has proved unbeatable in these areas.

Mike Hodds, East Norfolk Sixth Form, UK

Hygiene is essential for safety. Unless the floor is easy to clean, it becomes an oily surface and it is less safe to walk on. Therefore it is important that it can be easily cleaned. The fact that we have chosen the same floor again for a larger area is a fantastic endorsement for Altro.

Tommy Johansson, Building and Property Manager, Gekas, Sweden

I have experienced Altro in the past and not only do they have excellent customer service but high quality, top of the range products as well. The bathrooms that we installed using Altro safety flooring and Altro Whiterock Chameleon wall cladding were reasonably priced and of very high quality. I would only recommend and use Altro Aquarius and Altro Whiterock products.

Dennis Stammer, Maintenance Manager, Ormond College, University of Melbourne, Australia

There was a lot to think about in our product selection, but one thing we were sure of right from the start was that it had to be Altro.

Lesley Meaker, Head of Salisbury District Hospital ArtCare design team, UK

We have maximised the benefits of Altro: security, ease of installation and aesthetics. As for standards and inspections, with Altro safety flooring there is no problem, as it is always above the requirements of the regulations and that is reassuring.

Daniel Alcaide, Colober Flooring Light

The kitchen of a large hotel requires high levels of hygiene and safety to ensure optimum performance. Altro Stronghold 30 gives us the best results for leaks, compliance and a great improvement in the working conditions of chefs in terms of safety, hygiene and comfort.

Pep Gràcia, Technical Manager, MCD Group, Spain

We were able to thermoform the material in our workshop offsite. This process heats the Altro Whiterock to a specific temperature, whereby components can then be moulded into the desired shape. So the entire over-cladding for columns, surrounds, lintel, and the working mechanism for the doors and fire shutter was prepared offsite ready for installation. It was essential to keep joins to a minimum to reduce infection on the ward, so we created a sealed finish wherever possible. This was a very complex process, made possible by our 3D modelling system. It is the most difficult job we have ever done, but shows how incredibly versatile Altro Whiterock can be in creating visually stunning designs in healthcare environments where patient safety and hygiene are top priorities.

Danny Robinson, Director, Wallclad Floors and Doors Ltd

When it comes to a R12 commercial kitchen safety vinyl Altro Stronghold K30 is what I recommend to clients for their kitchens. I know that the 3mm thickness and homogeneous aggregate construction will last for 20 years or more and when my reputation is on the line this is the flooring that I recommend. I also felt that using Altro Whiterock on the walls would be the perfect solution for this commercial kitchen from a hygiene, cleanability and durability point of view and the client was keen on refitting this kitchen only once with products that will last for 20 years or more.

Lloyd Prescott, Prescott Flooring

As the owner of the business I was looking for a floor covering that would be waterproof, slip resistant, easy to clean and ideally be easy to remove at the end of my tenancy in regard to any “make good” clauses. Altro XpressLay ticked all the boxes and has performed superbly for the 18 months that it has been down. I have now decided to install more XpressLay to improve flooring in another space in our facility.

Louise O’Sullivan, Owner, DogHQ, Glenfield, Auckland

We have used Whiterock in a number of areas at Auckland Hospital and have been impressed with its performance. When we were selecting products for our new Endoscopy Suite, our Architects (Klein Architects), were keen to specify Whiterock and we were keen to use it again. The new suite looks fantastic and Whiterock plays a big part in this. The thermoformed corners make a big visual impact as they allow the Whiterock to fit seamlessly around corners and structural columns. I’m sure that we will be using Whiterock in future work at Auckland Hospital

Kathy Peacock, Project Manager, Facilities Management, Auckland District Health

We have been impressed with how easy the Whiterock has been to clean and maintain. The seamless thermoformed corners and welded joints not only look fantastic but also make Whiterock a simple product to wipe clean. We currently have not experienced any scratching or damage to the Whiterock and are looking forward to many years of hygienic, damage free, easy to clean wall lining and non-slip flooring performance from Altro Whiterock and Aquarius.

Daniel Hadfield, SPCA & Doggy Day Care, Hobsonville, Auckland

Our busy commercial kitchen needed a complete over-haul. The existing flooring had lost it’s non-slip properties and had become slippery. We were using rubber mats to assist with slip resistance but these were proving to be a trip hazard in themselves. We needed to remove the existing flooring and replace it with a long lasting, easy to clean and safe new flooring. Through a strong recommendation from our kitchen appliance supplier we chose Altro’s Stronghold K30 R12 Safety Flooring in colour Dolphin for our new kitchen. The result has been fantastic. The 3mm thickness of Stronghold K30 is not only proving to be extremely durable but it is much more comfortable and less fatiguing on our staff who are working on it all day. It is also proving to be extremely easy to clean and the lifetime slip resistance guarantee provides me with the assurance that my staff and suppliers will remain safe at all times. For these reasons, I would strongly recommend that you consider using Stronghold K30 on your commercial kitchen floors.

Jonathon Brown, General Manager Edgewater - Lake Wanaka