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rs options alongside updates to its most popular installations that contribute to user wellbeing.
areas across the globe. These floors offer different levels of impact sound reduction and comfort underfoot and share a number of shades and designs, so you can have the technical performance you need, where you need it. These options allow a designer to achieve fluidity thorough a building, be it matching or coordinating the look, without compromising on the performance benefits that would create a better experience for the end user.
Over time, trends and needs change and for a flooring range to stay fit for purpose, it needs to change too – particularly a range designed for hospitals, care homes, hospitality, education, offices and social housing – all areas where user wellbeing is key. Product development in recent times has been different to any other year, but video technology came into its own and allowed Altro to collaborate even more widely, working with overseas designers quickly and easily, giving a broader view.
The new Altro Operetta, Altro Orchestra and Altro Serenade ranges include natural shades with design options that borrowed the visual benefits of carpet, stone and tile, without the hygiene issues that these finishes carry. Additions include a weave-style pattern layered with two tonal colours to give the perception of texture and depth, and enabling design flexibility when it comes to contrasting with or matching the surrounding décor.
Another new addition is the terrazzo look, emulating the sophistication of tiles but bringing in more richness and warmth. The beauty of this tonal pattern type is that it can look muted or bold simply by changing the contrast of shades used.
Balancing form and function, Altro also looked closely at the performance of these floors. The answer to ‘what do you look for in your flooring?’ put the spotlight on looking good for longer and hygiene – something that, in 2020, became top of everyone’s mind. Altro looked at making the cleaning process even easier, resulting in a reduced emboss on the three floors to ensure even less dirt build-up.
Altro Operetta is 2mm thick with 4dB sound reduction, Altro Orchestra is 2.85mm thick with 15dB sound reduction and comfort underfoot and Altro Serenade is 3.9mm thick with 19dB acoustic performance and comfort underfoot.
Visit
www.altro.co.uk/High-Design for the full range of new designs, new shades and inspiration from Altro, and for information on how to make your custom designs a reality.
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