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uPVC Hygienic Wall Cladding Overview
Hygienic uPVC internal cladding is a high performing (yet low maintenance) alternative to traditional wall coverings. Made from uPVC sheets, this type of hygienic wall cladding can be applied to internal walls to improve their appearance and protect their structure from external elements.
Whilst there’s little difference between hygienic wall panels uPVC and uPVC wall cladding, the former is typically made to be used in healthcare settings and similar environments with a high demand for cleanliness. It can also be used in bathrooms, kitchens and labs.
At Workplace Interior Shop, we stock hygienic wall cladding sheets for most workspaces, including:
Types of PVC Hygienic Wall Cladding
Browse through a wide variety of hygienic wall cladding from our online shop, with products from trusted manufacturers and designers such as Altro.
Altro Whiterock Chameleon Wall Cladding
Looking for a hygienic alternative to traditional tiling? Try Altro Whiterock Chameleon hygienic cladding!
Popular in a number of commercial environments, their type of hygienic wall cladding is grout-free and easy to use. It also has good impact resistance and there is a range of colours to choose from.
Altro Whiterock Wall Cladding
Clean. Durable. Design-led. What else are we talking about other than Altro Whiterock FlexiJoint? This type of wall cladding provides a robust surface that can protect your workplace against the common wear and tear of office life. It’s ideal for businesses who are looking for a system that’s easy to install (and also creates almost invisible joinings!).
Altro Whiterock Wall Designs Wall Cladding
Combine creativity and practicality with our supply of Altro Whiterock Wall Design hygienic cladding. Choose from a selection of wall designs (we love the natural wood, metal, stone and linen) to complete your commercial interior vision.
These products are best suited for non-critical hygiene environments.
Altro Whiterock Digiclad Wall Cladding
Add a bespoke touch to your commercial interiors. Browse our stock of Altro Whiterock Digiclad. Using UV-cured ink and Whiterock uPVC sheets, these offer an unlimited list of design opportunities – you can even add your own images or company logos to your walls.
Altro Whiterock Satins Wall Cladding
Altro Whiterock Satins is manufactured with a number of desirable qualities – impact resistance, stain resistance and a wipe-clean surface to name a few. Typically, these are installed in wetter environments such as kitchens and hospital wards.
Altro Whiterock White Wall Cladding
Popular in kitchens, clinics and bathrooms, Altro Whiterock White hygienic wall cladding can tolerate environments with temperatures of up to 60°C. It’s also Harazd Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) approved.
Altro Whiterock Splashbacks
We also supply a range of splashbacks from Whiterock. These can be combined with Whiterock White, Whiterock Satins, Whiterock Chameleon and Whiterock Wall Design as part of your hygienic uPVC Wall Cladding construction.
Wall Panels
We supply wall panels that are designed to protect your doors and plasterboard walls from traffic in your workplace; scrapes, knocks and bumps. Manufactured with a textured surface, this will help hide any scuffs and marks, keeping your workplace fresh and modern.
Wall Cladding Adhesive
Installing your PVC hygienic wall cladding yourself? You need this! We offer a variety of cladding adhesives, silicones and trims to make fitting your system straightforward and quick to complete.
Benefits of uPVC Wall Cladding
There are many reasons to install hygienic wall cladding, from sanitisation to aesthetics.
- Durability
Most uPVC wall cladding is designed to provide workplaces with a robust and durable structure. High impact resistance will also protect workplaces from the wear and tear of high traffic buildings, preserving the top quality finish for even longer.
- Maintenance
uPVC wall cladding offers high performance with little maintenance, especially when compared to other alternative materials. Put simply, they look fantastic and are easy to keep clean!
- Design
We offer a wide stock of hygienic boards, available in different colours and designs to suit your preferences. Combine form and function by selecting from a variety of options today.
- Hygiene
Hygiene panels are designed to withstand harsh chemicals found in cleaning and disinfectant products, reducing bacteria to create a more clean and sanitised work environment. Once installed, the uPVC interior cladding hygiene board systems optimise the overall cleanliness of a building.
uPVC Hygienic Wall Cladding Buying Advice
If a high standard of hygiene is crucial to how your business operates, we recommend refreshing your commercial interiors to make achieving this easier.
Our experts are trained with the latest product information and industry updates to offer free, trusted advice on the best system for your workplace. Our long standing relationships with some of the UK’s top quality suppliers means that we can provide fantastic quality internal cladding to optimise your space.
Whether you need uPVC hygienic cladding or adhesive products, we can help you to fulfil your project’s vision.
uPVC Hygienic Wall Cladding Installation Advice
When installing your uPVC hygiene wall cladding, it’s important to carefully prepare and pay attention to detail. The installation process can be simplified into three easy steps, however, we recommend researching further to ensure you complete each step thoroughly.
- Prepare the Wall
Ensure that the surface you’re installing your hygiene boards onto is smooth, clean and dry.
- Install Your Cladding
Using your uPVC cladding panels and adhesives or silicone sealants, apply your system firmly to the wall. Take care to ensure these are fitted straight and level.
- Finishing Touches
You can trim your hygiene boards if needs be. Seal the edges/joints with your silicone sealant.
What Our Wall Cladding Experts Say
At Workplace Interior Shop, we offer a range of internal cladding solutions that are durable, impact-resistant and long-lasting. Internal wall cladding can provide thermal and sound insulation, along with many other benefits. Along with the main systems, we also provide cladding adhesives, silicones and trims, as well as cladding primers and underlays.
Our uPVC hygienic cladding features a long list of unique qualities, such as chemical resistance and an easy-to-wipe surface for cleaning – making it the perfect match for hygiene-conscious environments.
Unlike installing tiles (which requires a lot of preparation, time and, let’s face it, mess), hygienic cladding is simple and easy to install. Not only can this improve time efficiency for your project, but it can also improve the hygiene rating due to the easy cleaning nature of the cladding material.
If you require any further information on hygienic wall cladding, please don’t hesitate to contact our experts.
Our Customers Also Ask
Find answers to the most common questions about uPVC Hygienic Wall Cladding.
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Can you use internal cladding in bathrooms?
Internal uPVC cladding is frequently used in bathrooms in many workplaces. With exceptional properties such as water repellent, mould resistance and more, cladding can help to achieve a clean and sanitary washroom. They are particularly effective when applied in:
- Changing rooms in gyms, sports halls and other leisure environments. This is because internal uPVC cladding performs exceptionally well in high humidity areas, tolerating any steam from showers.
- Healthcare washrooms as hygienic uPVC cladding has an easy-to-wipe surface and the ability to tolerate regular cleaning and harsh disinfecting chemicals. This helps contribute to a sanitary space.
- Office, retail and hospitality environments can form sanitary spaces with uPVC internal cladding. Once installed, these systems achieve a clean, welcoming look and help to protect staff and visitors from bacteria and mould.
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Can you clad over existing internal cladding?
Whilst there are a few reasons why someone may want to re-clad, we generally don’t recommend going over existing cladding with a new system. Instead, the previous internal wall cladding needs to be deconstructed before a new system can be built.
Maintenance
If the reason behind your replacement cladding is for maintenance, we strongly recommend removing your existing system first. This is because damaged cladding will continue to rot (in cases of timber cladding) or impact overall performance behind the newly installed system. We also advise updating your workplace with uPVC cladding as, unlike timber systems, it won’t rot or sag when exposed to high humidity environments.Appearance
To achieve your best commercial interior design, we advise starting your cladding structure from scratch. This will give you more freedom to construct your systems to suit a bespoke design, as well as remove thickness that can take away room depth.Performance
Cladding over existing work can impact the performance of your system. For example, ventilation within a room will be impacted due to over-cladding. Whilst going over an existing structure might appear to be a cheap method, in the long run it could result in more expenses. To find the ideal cladding materials for your project, browse our available products today. -
Is cladding waterproof?
Our internal uPVC Cladding has water-resistant properties that means they perform exceptionally well in high humidity environments such as kitchens, gyms, changing rooms with showers and more, as well as rainfall when used externally. uPVC cladding achieves a ‘waterproof’ quality due to furring strips that separate the material from the existing wall. This creates an insulating barrier that traps high levels of moisture, improves hygiene ratings and reduces any damage from dampness.
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What is the difference between siding and cladding?
To the untrained eye, siding and cladding can appear incredibly similar. There are, however, a few distinguishing differences between the two systems.
Construction
Perhaps the most notable difference between sliding and cladding is the way they are constructed. Whilst siding is installed directly to a wall, both external and internal wall cladding is installed onto furring strips that lie in between the cladding material and the existing wall. It’s these furring strips that help cladding achieve high performing moisture resistance.Design Options
There are more design options available to those who apply uPVC wall cladding over siding. Along with a wide selection of colours, cladding can also be applied to a wall at any angle. This gives designers creative freedom to produce some truly unique interior features.Durability
In most cases, cladding boards are a lot thicker than siding boards. This means that the impact resistance, general protection and durability is often greater with cladding than it is with siding. If you’re interested in using cladding for your project, browse our uPVC cladding solutions today to find the perfect product to protect your space. -
Wall cladding: types and advantages
Interior cladding is a modern interior solution which offers a variety of different options and ideas. At Workplace Interior Shop, we supply interior PVC cladding from leading manufacturer, Altro.
Altro Whiterock
Altro Whiterock is an industry favourite, available in a number of variations:Whiterock White
Proven, high performance, hygienic alternative to ceramic tiles. Altro Whiterock White is impact-resistant, impermeable, grout-free, and easy maintenance. Pure white finish makes it a favourite in kitchens, clinical areas and bathrooms.Whiterock Satins
Altro Satins offers a colourful, satin finish wall sheet with all the hygiene and durability of Altro Whiterock. Versatile and sophisticated, vary the mood to stimulate or soothe. Great in wet environments, wards and kitchens.Whiterock Chameleon
Bold and glossy, the Chameleon wall sheet will add glamour in high end public areas such as boutiques, receptions and wet environments. Durable and hygienic, it offers all the benefits of the Altro Whiterock sheet.Altro Whiterock Wall Designs
Wall Designs offer elegance and durability in natural wood, metal, stone and linen designs on an Altro Whiterock wall sheet, creating a design focal point. Ideal in public areas / bathrooms where you need to impress, without compromising on durability.Altro Whiterock Digiclad
Custom print option utilising UV cured inks onto an Altro Whiterock sheet from your photographic image or vector art. Whiterock Digiclad is great for feature walls, logos and to aid with signage. Inspired, unique, durable solution.Altro Fortis Titanium
Altro Fortis Titanium is a heavy duty internal cladding option for walls, doors and corners. Altro Fortis is impervious and easy-to-maintain, adding extra protection and longevity to your cladding system. Suitable for busy areas which face high levels of traffic, Altro Fortis is popular in many applications -
What interior cladding do I need?
Altro Whiterock
Altro Whiterock offers a choice of hygienic PVCu wall sheets - from cool, crisp white to vibrant colours and patterned or personalised wall schemes. Each Cladding System offers something different:- Whiterock White: Proven, high performance, hygienic alternative to ceramic tiles. Impact-resistant, impermeable, grout-free, easy maintenance. Pure white finish makes it a favourite in kitchens, clinical areas and bathrooms.
- Whiterock Satins: Colourful, satin finish wall sheets with all the hygiene and durability of Altro Whiterock. Versatile and sophisticated, vary the mood to stimulate or soothe. Great in wet environments, wards and kitchens.
- Whiterock Chameleon: Bold and glossy, this wall sheet will add glamour in high end public areas such as boutiques, receptions and wet environments. Durable and hygienic, it offers all the benefits of the Altro Whiterock sheet.
- Altro Whiterock Wall Designs: Elegance and durability in natural wood, metal, stone and linen designs on an Altro Whiterock wall sheet, creating a design focal point. Ideal in public areas / bathrooms where you need to impress, without compromising on durability.
- Altro Whiterock Digiclad: Custom print option utilising UV cured inks onto an Altro Whiterock sheet from your photographic image or vector art. Great for feature walls, logos and to aid with signage. Inspired, unique, durable solution.
Altro Fortis Titanium
To complete the look, we also offer Altro Fortis Titanium, Altro’s protection system for walls, doors and corners. Altro Fortis is impervious and easy-to-maintain, adding extra protection and longevity to your cladding system. Suitable for busy areas which face high levels of traffic, Altro Fortis is popular in many applications:- Education
- Healthcare
- Corridors
- Classrooms
- Circulation Areas
- Any public areas
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What is Altro cladding?
What is Cladding?
Altro Interior Cladding is a long standing market leader. Altro systems offer both practicality and creative freedom while delivering safe, hygienic, decorative and fire-compliant wall solutions. The impervious wall system also boasts a 20 year guarantee, meaning performance and longevity are assured. Whatever your requirements, Altro Cladding meets a wide range of performance and design specifications. At Workplace Interior Shop, we supply a range of Altro Cladding & Splashback Solutions. These include:- Altro Whiterock (White, Satins, Chameleon)
- Altro Whiterock Wall Designs
- Altro Whiterock Digiclad
- Altro Whiterock Splashbacks
- Altro Fortis Titanium
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How long does uPVC cladding last?
If correctly specified, your uPVC wall cladding can last a long time. This is due to its robust design properties. Some options are even manufactured with good impact resistance or a lightly textured surface to withstand scratches, bumps and general wear. This also has the benefit of making maintenance quick, easy and simple!
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Where can you use PVC hygienic wall cladding?
You can apply hygienic wall cladding almost anywhere. It’s a cost-effective, versatile and highly durable interior solution for many businesses, across multiple sectors. The hygiene cladding has special qualities that allow a large degree of hygiene, therefore they’re often used in buildings across the healthcare sector (although not exclusively). You can often see this type of hygienic cladding used in:
- Kitchens and food preparation areas
- Bathrooms and washrooms
- Dental surgeries
- Shower rooms
- Gymnasiums
- Hospitals
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What is hygienic PVC wall cladding?
Hygiene wall cladding is a decorative wall covering made up of uPVC sheets. This particular type is designed to improve the overall standard of hygiene in commercial environments. This is achieved through design qualities that can withstand harsh cleaning chemicals to reduce bacteria and make maintenance quick, easy and simple. Hygienic wall panels can be used in a number of different environments, including bathrooms, kitchens, laboratories, food production facilities and healthcare spaces.
