Altro

Altro — Commercial Safety Flooring Across Canada

Altro is a UK-based global leader in commercial safety flooring, widely specified for healthcare, food service, education, and high-traffic environments. The Altro line includes slip-resistant vinyl, hygienic wall cladding, and impact-resistant surfaces engineered to meet strict commercial safety standards including HSE slip-resistance (R10–R13) and chemical resistance for cleanrooms and labs. Yaletown Floor stocks 45+ Altro SKUs with free samples and Canada-wide shipping.

Why Altro flooring

• Commercial safety specialty — Altro is the global category leader in slip-resistant commercial vinyl, with HSE-rated R10–R13 slip resistance.
• Healthcare and food service standard — Specified across hospitals, kitchens, food processing, and pharmaceutical facilities for hygiene and slip safety.
• UK-engineered, globally distributed — Altro is headquartered in Letchworth, UK with manufacturing in the UK, Netherlands, and Hong Kong.
• Hygienic wall cladding — Altro Whiterock wall systems pair with floor systems for fully-sealed commercial installations.
• 15-year commercial warranties — Industry-standard coverage for commercial use.

Altro purchasing concerns — solved

• "Altro for residential?" Altro is primarily commercial-spec. Residential use is possible but the product range and pricing are geared toward commercial. For residential safety-floor needs, COREtec or Mannington offer better fit.
• "Slip-resistance ratings?" R10 (general commercial), R11 (food service kitchens), R12 (commercial kitchens, hospital wet areas), R13 (heavy-grease commercial kitchens). Verify per product.
• "Best Altro for healthcare?" Altro XpressLay or Altro Aquarius for clinical wet areas. Altro Reliance for high-traffic patient areas.
• "Installation requirements?" Altro requires professional commercial installation — heat-welded seams, primer prep, and specialized adhesives. Not DIY.
• "Delivery and samples?" Free samples Canada-wide in 2–3 business days. Free shipping on orders 1,000+ sq ft.

Frequently asked questions

What is Altro flooring used for?
Altro is commercial safety flooring widely specified for healthcare, food service, education, and high-traffic environments where slip resistance and hygiene matter.

Where is Altro made?
Altro is headquartered in Letchworth, UK with manufacturing in the UK, Netherlands, and Hong Kong.

How much does Altro cost?
Altro at Yaletown Floor ranges from $6 to $15 CAD per sq ft depending on safety rating and product line.

What are Altro slip-resistance ratings?
R10 for general commercial, R11 for food service, R12 for hospital wet areas, R13 for heavy-grease commercial kitchens.

Does Altro work for residential?
Altro is primarily commercial-spec. Residential safety-floor needs are typically better served by COREtec or Mannington.

How do I order a sample?
Free samples on every Altro SKU — click "Order Sample" on any product page. Ships Canada-wide in 2–3 business days.