Hygienic Wall Protection Malaysia
Wall protection systems for healthcare and high-traffic public buildings: hygienic wall cladding, corner guards, crash rails and OKU-compliant handrails. Altro Whiterock is the reference specification for Malaysian hospital procedure rooms and wet zones.
Definition
Wall protection is a category of PVC wall coverings and accessories that protect wall surfaces from impact, abrasion, biological contamination and chemical exposure. Includes sheet cladding (wall coverings), corner guards (vertical protection), crash rails (horizontal trolley-height protection), and accessible handrails.
How it’s made
Wall cladding is calendered or extruded PVC sheet, surface-treated for hygienic cleaning and chemical resistance. Corner guards and crash rails are extruded PVC profiles with aluminium reinforcement.
Performance characteristics
| Parameter | Minimum | Premium | Standard reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet thickness | 2.0 mm | 2.5–3.0 mm | Manufacturer datasheet |
| Fire rating | Class 0 BS 476 (walls) OR B-s1,d0 EN 13501 | same | BS 476 / EN 13501 |
| Chemical resistance | EN ISO 26987 Group 1 | Groups 1–2 | EN ISO 26987 |
| Impact resistance | Compliant with HBN 00-10 | same | HBN 00-10 Part A |
Where this product is used
Hospital procedure rooms
Hygienic wall surface up to 2.0 m or full height; welded internal corners.
Hospital corridors
Crash rails at trolley impact zones (typically 750–900 mm AFFL).
Aged care
Accessible handrails + corner guards in resident corridors.
Hotel back-of-house
Service corridor protection from trolleys, room-service carts.
Advantages
- Heat-weldable for hygienic detailing (continuous welded surface)
- No grout joints (unlike ceramic tile wall cladding)
- Chemical resistant to standard hospital disinfectants
- Available with integral antimicrobial treatment
- Compatible with adjacent vinyl floor (welded continuous floor-wall surface achievable)
Honest trade-offs
- Installation requires skilled crew, wall preparation and welding are exacting
- Higher initial cost than ceramic tile (but lower lifecycle cost in healthcare)
- Not appropriate for exterior or constantly UV-exposed walls
Available brands and ranges
Certifications
- Class 0 BS 476 (walls)
- EN 13501-1 B-s1,d0
- EN ISO 26987 Group 1–2
- HBN 00-10 Part A compliant
Installation overview
Substrate must be flat and dry. PU adhesive system for wet-area applications. Heat-welded internal and external corners. External corners use pre-formed cone pieces.
Maintenance overview
Daily damp wipe with neutral cleaner. Compatible with sodium hypochlorite at recommended dilution. Inspect welds quarterly.
Specification clause snippet
Full specification clause templates available, request via specifier desk.
Frequently asked questions
- Continuous welded surface (no grout joints to harbour bacteria), faster installation, better chemical resistance, no shattered tile injury risk in clinical zones.
- Standard 2.0 m AFFL in corridors. Floor-to-ceiling in procedure rooms, OTs, sluice rooms.
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