Altro safety flooring achieves its high slip resistance through the inclusion of hard-wearing aggregates, such as silicon carbide and aluminium oxide, distributed throughout the entire wear layer of the vinyl. This ensures that even as the floor surface naturally wears over time, fresh aggregate particles are exposed, maintaining consistent slip resistance for the product's lifespan. This is known as 'sustained slip resistance'.

Altro flooring is primarily designed for commercial and public environments where safety, hygiene, and durability are critical. Common applications include hospitals, care homes, schools, universities, commercial kitchens, canteens, leisure centres (showers, changing rooms, pool surrounds), retail spaces, public transport, laboratories, and industrial settings. Specific ranges cater to the unique demands of these areas, such as wet environments or areas with grease contamination.

No, Altro flooring is designed for easy cleaning and maintenance, crucial for hygienic environments. Most ranges feature Altro Easyclean technology (a PUR coating) which enhances cleanability and resistance to dirt pick-up and staining. When installed correctly with welded seams, the impervious surface prevents dirt and bacteria from harbouring. Regular cleaning with appropriate methods (mechanical or manual) and recommended cleaning solutions maintains its appearance and hygienic properties effectively.

Generally, traditional Altro sheet vinyl requires a properly prepared, smooth, and sound subfloor for adhesive bonding. However, Altro offers the innovative Altro XpressLay range, which is an adhesive-free safety floor. It can often be laid directly over existing sound floor coverings, including vinyl tiles, or directly onto damp subfloors (up to 97% RH), significantly reducing preparation time and disruption.