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At a glance
Altro WhiterockTM wall protection is a hygienic alternative to paint, tiles or other wall finishes. The time-tested system of a high quality rigid vinyl sheet with the addition of an extremely hard adhesive provides a truly tough vertical surface covering that protects walls, corners and doors.
Technically superior product
At 2.5mm thick, Whiterock is thicker than most wall protection products providing added impact resistance and improved acoustics.
Durable and impact- resistant
No ongoing maintenance saves you time and money, keeping your area protected and safe for longer.
HACCP Food Grade certified
Whiterock is easy to clean. Smooth surfaces are also recommended in the Australian Health Facility Guidelines. HACCP
Whiterock satisfies infection control and hygienic requirements with its easy to clean, impervious surface.
Smooth surface
Thermoformed around corners and bends
Thermo-form corners provide greater hygienic properties. No joins or gaps means there is nowhere for bacteria to grow.
Accredited installation system available
Whiterock relies on correct installation. Ask us for a list of premier accredited installers.
30 year commercial product guarantee
Rest assured, Whiterock will last much longer than 30 years, which means no downtime or costs associated with refurbishments.
Easy on the eyes
With its satin, low gloss finish, Whiterock is suitable for areas frequented by those with low vision or aging eyes.
Takes an impact and makes an impact
Altro Whiterock has extremely high resistance to damage.
Bumps and knocks that leave other finishes vulnerable to bacteria or water ingress will barely leave a scratch.
Altro Whiterock provides a good-looking, durable, stain-resistant surface.
This is especially important in areas where closing a facility to repair walls is highly costly and inconvenient, like hospitals, acute care facilities and restaurants.
Hygiene and ease of maintenance
Whiterock wall protection and hygienic doorsets are easy to clean, with an impermeable surface and no grouted joints that could trap bacteria. These products are suitable for operating theaters, PC2 labs and other areas where infection control is paramount.
Remember, just because the cleaning regimen is easy, that doesn't mean it shouldn't be frequent! As with all surfaces, regular cleaning is the best way to maintain hygiene and get the longest life out of your finishes.
Ask us for our full cleaning instructions, and our research into bacteria and biocides on internal wall finishes.
Retrofit solutions
Altro's wall and floor solutions can be installed over existing finishes like ceramics, epoxy, and vinyl. Not only does this give you the longest lasting resilient finishes on the market, but it also significantly reduces the cost of demolition and installation, not to mention a much quicker and quieter refurbishment process. This is especially useful in older areas where you want to improve the aesthetics of an area without compromising the integrity of existing waterproof membranes.
Of course, this is reliant upon the existing finishes being in sound condition. Contact us to find a reliable, accredited installer in your area.
Acute mental health - where protection matters
At Altro, we believe everyone has the right to feel safe and respected, no matter what. This extends to all users of a space - medical professionals, residents, patients and visitors.
The most recent statistics in Australia show mental illness and suicide are on the rise, meaning the demand for acute mental health services is extremely high.
A balance of hard wearing yet comfortable finishes create the best healing environments, delivering the best care possible for everyone around the clock.
Please ask us about our presentation specifically on designing for mental health, and how our finishes comply with the Australian Health Facility Guidelines - Acute Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit.
Whiterock doesn't have to be white
For many people, the colour white means clean, but it can also feel sterile and reflective of the fluorescent lights we see in our hospitals.
These days, there is conclusive research into colour psychology and how well-designed health facilities can speed up our physical and mental healing process.
Also good for way finding and area identification, colour and timber-look finishes are an essential part of getting the environmental design right for health facilities, especially in areas where patients need to stay for long periods or need to visit often, like heart hospitals and cancer treatment facilities.
Read on to see our complete range of colours and textures for wall protection.
Custom capabilities
If you have a concept, we have the capability.
Our state-of-the-art printing technology can produce high resolution images to fit any size wall, and if you like, the ceiling too!
Whether it's to match your corporate image, entertain children in pediatrics, to use for way finding or note taking, we've got you covered.
Did you know our brains respond to pictures of nature, in a similar way to when we experience the real thing? In healthcare, authentic trees and plants are not always allowed. Printing natural images is a good substitute, allowing everyone to gain these biophilic benefits.
Altro Whiterock Hygienic Doorsets
Application areas:
• operating rooms
• pharmacies
• kitchens
• corridors
• laboratories
In areas where hygiene is crucial, or where doors take a lot of abuse, Altro Whiterock hygienic doorsets are the answer. Faced with PVCu, they’re not only tough and impact-deflective, but also hygienic and low maintenance.
Altro Whiterock hygienic doorsets are custommade to meet your needs, and can be designed for use on their own or as part of a complete Altro system including hygienic wall sheets and flooring.
They’re available clad in any of the Altro Whiterock ranges, so you can choose colours that can complement your decor or create contrast to aid with way finding.
Our doorsets are available in a wide range of bespoke options. Please reach out to discuss your specific needs.
Altro Whiterock Satins
*Discontinued stock levels will vary, please consult with your Altro sales representative for details.
Altro Whiterock Satins
Vibrance
Altro Whiterock Chameleon
Moulin Rouge | 6618V
12
Feng Shui | 6617V LRV 9
Pure Innocence | 6601V
92
Slip Stream | 6611V
36 Night Fall | 6622V
Sheer Glass | 6609V
Ocean Deep | 6637
Ice Queen | 6629V
Distant Thunder | 6634
Eau De Chic | 6605V
Key Lime | 6635
Hawaiian Palm | 6638
22
Taxi Cab | 6636
Juicy Lucy | 6620V
Shocking Pink | 6616V
15
Liquorice | 6612V
Altro Whiterock Wall Designs
Winter Weave | 9909 LRV 58
Woodgrain | 9901 LRV 52
White Mineral | 9905 LRV 61
Autumn Weave | 9910
43
Warm Woodgrain | 9904 LRV 38
Cool Mineral | 9906 LRV 48
Summer Weave | 9908 LRV 36
Woodgrain | 9902 LRV 14
Mineral | 9907
28
Steel | 9911 LRV 54
Copper | 9912 LRV 10
For full technical details www.altro.com/au www.altro.com/au/products/altro-whiterock-wall-designs
Antique
Soft
Rich
Urban
Brushed
Altro Fortis Titanium 15
Altro Fortis Titanium 15 wall guards
Corner guards
FTCG122 1220mm x 150mm x 150mm
FTCG150
FTCG300
x 150mm x 150mm
x 150mm x 150mm Door frame protection
Corner guards Door kick plates
Door frame protection
Altro Whiterock Satins FR
White | W3FR-W4FR LRV 89
Snowdrift | W6FR/44 - W7FR/44 LRV 80
| W6FR/41 - W7FR/41
| W6FR/43 - W7FR/43
| W6FR/53 - W7FR/53
71
Altro Whiterock Imagination Wall
This new addition to the Altro Whiterock range is available in six imaginative scenes, providing children with a low-maintenance colour therapy outlet; while simultaneously protecting walls from scuffs and bumps commonly found in paediatric spaces.
Designed for use with non-toxic dry wipe markers, Altro Whiterock Imagination Wall can be easily cleaned for repeated use.
For full technical details www.altro.com/au www.altro.com/au/products/altro-whiterock-imagination-wall
Pirates | WIM006
Space | WIM001
Dinosaurs | WIM002 Shapes | WIM003
Underwater | WIM004
Aeroplanes | WIM005
Altro Whiterock Whiteboard
Application areas:
• meeting rooms
• staff rooms
• classrooms
• GP surgeries
• operating rooms
• nurses’ stations
• waiting rooms
• wards
• indoor play areas
New to the Altro Whiterock collection is this flexible and versatile Altro Whiterock Whiteboard. Ideal for brainstorming, schedule development, and other non-permanent record keeping.
Functioning like a dry wipe board, you can write directly on the wall with a dry wipe marker. It blends the durability of Altro Whiterock with the versatility of dry wipe usage and can be integrated with other Altro Whiterock panels for designated dry wipe areas. Great for patient notes near their bed!
Altro Whiterock Recessed Shelf
To complement Altro Whiterock in shower areas, we are now offering prefabricated, factory-formed, recessed shelf units. Made from the exact same material as Altro Whiterock wall panels, these shower units are ideally suited for mental health installations. These units are recessed into the drywall and heat-welded flush to the adjoining wall panel making it an extremely safe and hygienic solution ideal for use in healthcare, senior living, and mental health facilities.
Seamed flush to the wall, with no ledges or lips to grab hold of, the system is tamper resistant and free from potential ligature points.
You may request a sample of the material that is used to form the shelf below. Please note the material will be 6" x 9" flat and will not be formed.
Technical drawings – Walls
Altro wall system to window / door frame detail
Most sound and dry wall substrates
Window frame (Complete with finish coat prior to installation of Altro Whiterock)
Silicone sealant (A802/A806)
2.5mm thick Altro Whiterock PVCu sheet
Thermoformed corner
Double-sided tape (A815) positioned 5mm from edge of the sheet
Altro Whiterock™ hygienic PVCu wall cladding to Altro safety flooring wet area detail
WF4
2.5mm thick Altro Whiterock hygienic PVCu wall sheet
Small arris to bottom of sheet
Altro flooring for wet environments
Most sound, dry substrates
50mm Altro sanitary sealant (A802) applied to back of sheet prior to installation
Min. 50mm overlap to Altro flooring for wet environments coved skirting Altro sanitary sealant A802 at junction
100 - 150mm Shower tray or suitable subfloor
AltroFix adhesive
AltroFix adhesive
Clear silicone sealant (A803)
Altro Whiterock Accessories
List of hospitals in Australia that have used Whiterock wall protection:
• Alfred Hospital
• Ashford Hospital
• Austin Hospital
• Bacchus Marsh Hospital
• Bankstown Hospital
• Bellbird Private Hospital
• Birchip Hospital
• Bowral Hospital
• Braeside Hospital
• Brisbane Private Hospital
• Bunbury Hospital
• Caboolture hospital
• Calvary Hospital
• Camden Hospital
• Canterbury Hospital
• Caulfield Hospital
• Concord Hospital
• Darwin Private Hospital
• Epworth Hospital
• Fiona Stanley Hospital
• Flinders Private Hospital
• Footscray Hospital
• Frankston Hospital
• Gawler Hospital
• Gold Coast Private Hospital
• Gold Coast University Hospital
• Griffith Hospital
• Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital
• Hornsby Hospital
• Hurstville Private Hospital
• Ipswich Hospital
• Joondalup Hospital
• Kerang District Hospital
• Knox Private Hospital
• Kooweerup Hospital
• Kapunda Hospital
• Launceston General Hospital
• Lithgow Hospital
• Liverpool Hospital
• Logan Hospital
• Macksville Hospital
• Macquarie University Hospital
• Mater Hospital
• Mitcham Hospital
• Modbury Hospital
• Mona Vale Hospital
• Mount Pleasant Hospital
• Mulgrave Private Hospital
• Murray Bridge Hospital
• Narrandera Hospital
• Nepean Hospital
• New Norfolk Hospital
• North Eastern Community Hospital
• Northern Hospital
• Osborne Park Hospital
• Parkwood Private hospital
• Peninsula Private Hospital
• Perth Childrens Hospital
• Pindara Private Hospital
• Princess Alexandra Hospital
• Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital
• Queensland Children’s Hospital
• Redland Hospital
• Ringwood Hospital
• Royal Brisbane Hospital
• Royal Darwin Hospital
• Royal Melbourne Hospital
• Royal North Shore Hospital
• Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
• Sandringham Hospital
• Singleton Hospital
• Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
• St Andrews Hospital
• St George Hospital
• Sunnybank Private Hospital
• Sunshine Hospital
• Sydney Childrens Cancer Hospital
• The Bays Hospital
• The Burns Hospital
• Toowoomba Hospital
• Tanunda Hospital
• Victor Harbour Hospital
• Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
• War Memorial Hospital
• Waratah Private Hospital
• Warwick Hospital
• Wesley Hospital
• Western Hospital
• Womens & Childrens Hospital
List of hospitals in New Zealand that have used Whiterock wall protection:
• Auckland City Hospital
• Northland Base Hospital
• Christchurch Hospital
• Dunedin Hospital
• Middlemore Hospital
• Waikato Base Hospital
• Whakatane Hospital
• Wakefield Hospital