Wall Cladding for Hospitals & Aged Care Video from Altro

Spring Cleaning for Springtime

Springtime Sydenham, in Melbourne's outer west, is a leading aged care provider offering the full range of residential services including high & low care and respite care. Elizabeth Morgan, proprietor of Springtime, is fully aware that deciding on aged care accommodation can be an emotional time for the individual and their family. This is why she always endeavours to keep an attractive, but fully functional, fitout in her facility.

Recently Springtime needed to refurbish their en-suites. Before deciding on the final specification, they trialed one of the en-suites with Altro Whiterock wall cladding and Altro VM20 safety flooring, and another using an inferior wall and floor vinyl system. Elizabeth loved the fresh clean look of the Altro en-suite but said the other one looked dull and slightly worn, even though it had just been installed.

Elizabeth had decided to conduct the trial between two systems because of previous bad experience. This trial proved Altro to be the clear winner.

In aged care facilities there is constant need for repairs to unsightly damaged walls, sending maintenance costs through the roof. That's why Whiterock wall cladding is a cut above the rest. With its highly impact resistant surface, maintenance costs are dramatically decreased. Whiterock's fully sealed smooth surface makes it child's play to keep clean.

The perfect partner for Altro Whiterock is Altro VM20, one of the most popular safety flooring ranges in the healthcare industry. Altro VM20 has a slip resistance life expectancy of up to 20 years giving aged care providers piece of mind knowing that their staff and residents are safe from slipping for many years to come.

"Apart from Sydenham needing refurbishment, I'm building another, larger facility in Bacchus Marsh. That why the en-suite trial is so important but we couldn't afford to be without the en-suite for very long. The installation was very quick, much quicker than the alternatives. Cleaning is a breeze - no harsh chemicals or scrubbing. My staff love it!

Recently my wall repair costs more than doubled from $18,000 to $42,000 pa after I introduced some new mobility aids. I fully expect a dramatic reduction now that I have Whiterock installed.

The 'After' photo just doesn't do it justice - that's how good it looks! And I was really surprised how cost effective the Altro system was compared to ceramics and cheaper vinyl when you take in all their added installation costs.

Over the long term Altro will help sell my business to new clients as it keeps looking good for longer. There is nothing worse than a damaged bathroom to turn clients away" Elizabeth Morgan, Springtime Sydenham.