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World Leaders in Safety Flooring
Specified throughout the world, Altro's unique safety flooring system has been reducing slip and fall accidents for over fifty years. No other flooring has such an unchallenged reputation for slip resistance, durability and hygiene.

Nor can other companies offer such a wide range of practical floorings, which solve so many individual problems. Our experience in seamless installations that comply with international hygiene regulations is unsurpassed, as is our commitment to customer satisfaction.

Stringent quality control, from raw material to finished product, has resulted in installations that have retained slip and wear resistance, colour and hygiene properties for over twenty years.

How Altro Safety Flooring Works
Altro Whiterock^TM Hygienic PVC Cladding Systems

Altro safety flooring's unique patented construction of flexible, high grade vinyl with mineral grains throughout its thickness, and diamond hard silicon carbide in the surface ensures a slip resistant, durable floor which is also easy to clean.

Here's how it works. Underfoot pressure compresses the floor, leaving the mineral grains proud of the surface providing grip. When pressure is released the floor regains its original, smooth, easily cleaned surface.

Advantages

	Effective slip resistance reduces accident and liability claims		Elimination of joints and in-built bacteriostat ensure hygienic installations
	Long life ensures cost effective installations		Comfortable underfoot, with reduction in noise and stress
	Easy to clean surface for simple maintenance		Can be installed over most existing floors, saving time and money
	Flexible for easy installation in confined area		Slip resistant throughout its life due to its unique 'all the way through' construction
	Resistant to wear, water, acid and most chemicals		'EasyClean Technology'

PRODUCTS

ALTRO Floorings
	Altro VM20/20SD
	Altro D25
	Altro X25
	Altro K30/K35
	Altro X40
	Altro IP20/IP25
Walls / Ceilings
	Wall systems
	Ceiling systems
Knowledge Base
	Introduction to Safety Flooring
	Altro Whiterock - Hygienic PVC wall and ceiling cladding systems
NITTOBO
	Econ Wood 250
	Econ Stone 250
	Econ Wood 300
	Econ Stone 300

Safety Flooring
The Complete System

Comprehensive installation instructions are available.* Standard flexible sheet vinyl techniques are used. Take care to follow Altro's instructions for welding and detailing in wet areas.

Preparation of Subfloors
Subfloors must be dry, sound and free from dust and grease. The floor must be smooth and level. The requirements of British Standards Code of Practice BS 8203 and international equivalents are relevant. DIrect-to-earth subfloors must incorporate and efficient damp-proof membrane. If not, a surface damp-proof membrane must be applied.

Adhesives
A complete range of adhesives is supplied by Altro.

(a)	Under normal conditions use acrylic adhesive*
(b)	For vertical surfaces use a contact adhesive
(c)	In areas subject to extreme cleaning, temperature changes, or where considerable quantities of liquids will be in contact with the floor for long periods, use epoxy or polyurethane adhesive.
(d)	Use conductive adhesive with static dissipative floor covering.

Detailing

General
For 50 years Altro safety flooring has been used successfully as a continuous vinyl membrane.

Special detailing techniques have been developed to ensure success. Comprehensive information is in the publication 'Installation Guide - Altro safety flooring'.

Welding
All joints should be hot-welded, using a hot air welding gun and Altro welding rod.

Sealing
All exposed edges should be sealed to prevent any moisture from penetrating the sub-floor. Where Altro Special Resin Adhesive is used, this will act as sealant in certain circumstances. Where pipes or equipment fittings protrude through the safety floor or where it butts up to the metal edges of gullies or mat wells etc, a 3mm gap should be left for filling with the Altromastic.

Cleaning

Altro safety flooring can be cleaned by the simplest eco-friendly methods, using the minimum of labour and floor maintenance chemicals.

Recommended cleaning methods and chemicals are in Altro's Maintenance Guide, available on request.

As in any area where hygiene and safety are important, regular maintenance should be carried out. There are two simple stages:
1) applying hot water, chemical cleaner and agitation to the floor surface to loosen dirt and suspend it in the water + chemical solution.
2) removing the dirty water.

Frequency and intensity of cleaning depends on the situation. Please consult Altro's Guide to Cleaning. Some materials are known to have possible staining or other effect on vinyl floors. Typical of these are: asphalt and bitumen, wet cardboard / hardboard, transfer dyes from printed literature, certain types of rubber trolley wheels, tyres, organic dyes, floor cleaners containing pine oil (use only recommended cleaners).

If you have any concern about possible staining risks, consult with your Altro distributor and / or obtain a copy of the 'Altro Chemical Resistance Guide' which is available free of charge.

Technical Information

	Altro VM20/20SD	Altro D25	Altro X25	Altro K30/35	Altro X40	Altro T20/IPT20	Altro IP20	Altro IP25
Thickness	2mm	2.5mm	2.5mm	3mm/3.5mm	4mm	2mm	2mm	2.5mm
Weight / m2	2.6kg	3.2kg	3.1kg	3.5/4kg	4.8kg	2.64kg	2.4kg	3.0kg
Roll length	20m	20m	20m	15m	12.5m	20m	20m	20m
Roll width	200cm	200cm	200cm	200cm	200cm	200cm	200cm	200cm
Surface appearance	Smooth	Smooth	Smooth	Smooth	Smooth	Slightly textured	Smooth	Smooth
Construction
Aluminium Oxide throughout thickness	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Silicon Carbide	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Quartz particles	Yes	Yes		Yes		Yes	Yes	Yes
Bacteriostat	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

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