Supreme Hygiene and Style

Premier Hygiene Wall Panelling

Elevate Your Environment with Supreme Hygiene and Style

In today’s health-conscious world, maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene is paramount for any space, especially in sectors like healthcare, food service, and education. Rickard Interiors brings hygiene wall panelling solutions to the forefront that blend superior hygiene features with stylish design elements. As a registered premier installer of Altro Whiterock, the leading product in hygienic wall solutions, we are uniquely positioned to offer unparalleled products that meet the most rigorous hygiene standards while ensuring your space looks modern and welcoming.

Why Hygiene Wall Panelling Matters

Hygiene wall panelling offers a robust and efficient way to maintain sterile environments in commercial and public spaces. These panels are designed to be easy to clean, resisting stains and odours while preventing the spread of bacteria and viruses. Unlike traditional painted walls, which can chip, crack, and harbour pathogens, hygiene wall panelling provides a smooth, impervious surface that health and safety standards required in many industries.

The Altro Advantage: Exclusivity Meets Excellence

Choosing Altro Whiterock wall panels means opting for a legacy of innovation and trust. Introduced over 40 years ago, the Altro walls system has set the benchmark for quality and performance in hygienic wall panelling. Rickard Interiors takes pride in Altro being its exclusive supplier for our hygiene wall cladding.

  • Design Freedom: With Altro, you’re not limited to functional benefits alone. Our range includes everything from classic whites to vibrant colours and custom designs, allowing you to create a space that reflects your brand’s personality and ethos.
  • Guaranteed Durability: Backed by a 30-year system guarantee, Altro Whiterock panels are not just a purchase but a long-term investment in your property’s safety and aesthetics.
  • Fire Compliance and Safety: Besides hygiene, our panels meet strict fire safety standards, providing peace of mind and ensuring your environment is clean and safe.

At Rickard Interiors, we’re not just about walls. We’re about opening up possibilities, creating inspiring spaces, and solutions that adapt to your evolving needs. Our dedication to quality, customer service, and innovation has made us a trusted partner for the region’s county councils, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions.

Tailored to Your Needs

Rickard Interiors understands that each space is unique. Leveraging Altro’s extensive range and our expertise, we deliver custom solutions that align with your specific hygiene, design, and performance requirements. Our dedicated team offers end-to-end support, from design consultation to aftercare, ensuring your installation is seamless and your satisfaction is guaranteed.

Experience the Rickard Interiors and Altro Difference

Embrace a solution that offers both unbeatable hygiene and design flexibility. With Rickard Interiors and Altro, transform your space into a clean, safe, and stylish environment. Contact us today to explore the possibilities and begin your journey to a more hygienic and aesthetically pleasing space.

F&Q - Hygiene panel

Hygiene wall panelling offers several key benefits, including easy cleaning and maintenance, resistance to moisture and chemicals, and prevention of mould and bacteria growth. These panels are ideal for environments requiring stringent hygiene standards, such as hospitals, commercial kitchens, and laboratories, ensuring spaces remain sanitary and safe.

Yes, hygiene wall panels are versatile and can be installed in virtually any room that requires high standards of cleanliness. Their water-resistant and easy-to-clean nature makes them particularly suitable for wet areas like bathrooms and kitchens and high-traffic public spaces where hygiene is a priority.

Maintaining hygienic wall panels is straightforward. They can be cleaned with regular detergents and disinfectants without risking damage to the surface. It’s recommended to follow the manufacturer’s care instructions for the best results and to ensure the longevity of the panels. Regular cleaning routines help maintain the hygienic integrity and appearance of the panels over time.

Altro Whiterock panels are CE marked, 100% watertight, and made from high-quality, food-safe PVCu polymer, making them ideal for commercial kitchens and critical hygiene areas. They can handle temperatures up to 60°C and are HACCP-approved, meeting EU Directives on health and hygiene.

Altro Whiterock wall panels have a system guarantee of up to 30 years when installed to recommended standards, ensuring your wall system remains reliable. Specific product lines have different guarantee lengths, with Altro Whiterock White and Satins offering a 30-year guarantee, Chameleon and Splashbacks for 20 years

The Altro Whiterock system is designed for complete bonding with a quality adhesive to prevent gaps that can trap bacteria. This method ensures a robust, long-term, hygienic solution, unlike inferior systems that may use less reliable adhesive methods.

Altro Whiterock is tested to EN 13501-1, achieving a B-s3, d0 classification. Is also Class 1 tested to BS 476 Part 7 and deemed Class 0 according to Building Regulations when tested to BS 476 Part 6, ensuring top-tier fire safety performance.

Altro introduced the hot weld joint to ensure a durable, watertight, and impervious installation. Designed to withstand temperature changes, hot welds are permanent, preventing debonding and maintaining hygiene integrity, especially in kitchens and wet environments.

Biocides are unnecessary and may negatively impact health, hygiene, and the environment. Altro recommends enhancing cleaning regimes to ensure hygiene without relying on biocides. Altro offers the only HACCP-approved hygienic wall sheet and flooring solution, contributing to food safety management without biocides.

The Ultimate in Hygiene and Design with Rickard Interiors and Altro Whiterock

As an Altro Whiterock Premier Installer, Rickard Interiors is at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge, hygienic wall solutions that don’t compromise on style. Our partnership with Altro ensures you receive unparalleled expertise, a commitment to sustainability, and a vast array of design options to transform your space into a safe, stylish, and sustainable environment. Trust us to elevate your interiors with the highest standards of quality and care in every panel installed.

Your Space, Our Mastery

Discover the Rickard Difference

Dive deeper into how Rickard Interiors transforms ordinary spaces into extraordinary places with unparalleled precision and care. From humble beginnings to landmark projects, learn why clients across the UK choose us for their interior solution needs.

Begin Transforming Your Space
in 4 Easy Steps

Embark on a seamless journey to enhance your space with Rickard Interiors. Our streamlined process is designed to be straightforward and stress-free, guiding you from initial inspiration to the final reveal. Follow these four easy steps to start bringing your vision to life with the expertise and care of our dedicated team.

1. Request a Quote

Please fill out our quick form with your project details. It’s the first step towards bringing your vision to life.

2. Book a Visit

We’ll arrange a complimentary site visit to understand your space and refine your quote.

3. Design & Plan

Our team craft a plan that aligns with your vision, ensuring every detail is perfect.

4. Hassle-Free Installation

Relax as our skilled team transforms your space, keeping you informed every step of the way.

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