How to Customise an Aritco Platform Lift for Your Home or Business
Aritco offers a versatile range of customisable platform lifts designed for both residential and commercial settings. Whether you’re futureproofing a home or upgrading accessibility in a public space, our Aritco platform lifts combine clean Scandinavian design with practical, user-led features.
In this guide, we’ll explore the customisation options available across the Aritco ranges – from colours and finishes to flooring, doors, and smart controls.
Aritco Finishes & Customisation Highlights
From subtle to standout, every Aritco lift can be built to fit your space perfectly. Here’s a quick overview of what’s available across our core Aritco models:
- RAL Colours: All models come in Traffic White (RAL 9016) as standard, with a wide selection of popular colours or full RAL K7 Classic chart available on request.
- Flooring Options: For home lifts – vinyl (e.g. Aged Oak, Light Grey), premium Bolon finishes, and carpet. For commercial lifts – vinyl, checker stud rubber, and aluminium (excluding smallest platform size).
- Glass & Shaft Panels: Choose clear or tinted glazing for doors and shafts; shaft panels can be painted to match brand colours or interior schemes.
- Design Features: Options include full-height mirrors, LED downlights, and customisable DesignWalls for a statement finish.
Customise a Residential Platform Lift
Aritco HomeLift (AHL)
This model stands out for its distinctive DesignWall – a backlit, full-height panel that doubles as a personal design feature. Choose from exclusive Scandinavian artworks or even create your own with a custom print or pattern. The integrated SmartLift app also allows users to control lighting and receive service updates directly from their smartphone.
The AHL is available in five carrier sizes, from the compact S5 (600 x 830mm, 250kg) up to the spacious S15 (1100 x 1400mm, 400kg). It suits anything from tight townhouses to larger family homes.
Door placement is also flexible, with multiple entry configurations available. Standard doors are painted in Traffic White (RAL 9016), but customers can choose from a curated RAL selection, including Moss Green (RAL 6005) and Anthracite Grey (RAL 7016), or specify a custom RAL shade.
Glass options are offered in clear or tinted finishes to suit contemporary interiors, and flooring can be specified in a range of Bolon options or neutral carpets – like Camel and Elephant – giving each lift a tactile, homely finish.
Aritco HomeLift Access (HLA)
Available in multiple platform sizes – from 900 x 1040mm up to 1100 x 1580mm – and with load capacities of 250kg, 410kg or 500kg (with 3-phase power), it can be configured to suit a wide range of spaces and mobility needs.
Aritco offers an extensive palette of RAL colours, with Traffic White (RAL 9016) as standard. Customers can select from a set of popular colours or any of the 213 RAL K7 Classic options for the shaft, console wall, door blades and frames. Flooring is equally flexible, with a choice of five vinyl styles (such as Aged Oak or Dark Grey) or three premium Bolon finishes.
Console options include a half-height panel with integrated handrail and safety edge, or a full-height panel with mirror, lighting, and controls. Standard handrails are finished in Traffic White, but grey anodic finishes are available when custom colours are chosen.
Door choices include glass and steel with concealed closers, double-hinged models, or fire-rated options for enhanced protection. As an added touch, the HLA can be customised with clear or tinted glazing and colour-matched shaft panels – making it easy to coordinate with any home aesthetic.
Aritco HomeLift Compact (HLC)
The HLC is available in a slimline layout and offers clever features usually reserved for larger lifts.
Standard wall colours include Traffic White (RAL 9016), Jet Black (RAL 9005) and Anthracite Grey (RAL 17016), with any RAL K7 Classic colour available as an upgrade. The platform wall houses a full-height control panel with LED light cap, integrated handrail and mirror – or opt for a DesignWall instead for an artistic focal point.
Access is flexible too. The lift can be installed flush with the floor using a 50mm pit, or directly on the floor with an optional ramp. Thresholds are colour-matched for a clean finish, and remote call stations can be surface- or flush-mounted to suit the interior.
Customise a Commercial Platform Lift
Aritco PublicLift Access (PLA)
The PLA is a highly adaptable platform lift built for demanding commercial environments. With multiple platform sizes – from 900 x 1040mm to 1100 x 1580mm – and rated loads of up to 500kg (with a 3-phase supply), it can be specified to suit everything from small retail units to larger public buildings. Doors are typically 800mm wide and can be configured for single, adjacent or through access, with a choice of pit or ramped entry depending on site conditions.
The lift is finished in Traffic White (RAL 9016) as standard, with a wide selection of RAL colours available for the shaft, doors, and control panels, including Anthracite Grey (RAL 7016). Flooring can be selected from robust vinyls, checker stud rubber, or aluminium – with aluminium ideal for high-wear settings, excluding the smallest platform size.
The standard handrail and door handle are finished in Traffic White (RAL 9016), with a grey anodic option available for contrast. And each platform features an alarm button and can be equipped with a telephone, intercom, or auto dialler (including a 4G GSM option).
Goods
The PLA (Goods) builds on the core platform with features tailored for light goods transport in commercial environments. A higher rated load of up to 500kg ensures easy handling of trolleys, stock, or equipment – supported by the requirement for a 3-phase supply where this higher load is selected.
You can also choose from pit installation or a galvanised ramp where a recess isn’t practical. Combined with durable flooring options and simple manual controls, this version is ideal for shops, warehouses, or stock areas that require people and goods transport in a single solution.
External
Built on the same platform as the standard PLA, the External version includes a few adaptations for outdoor installation. These comprise chromated guides, a ventilation fan as standard, and optional extras such as a heater and roof or door canopies for added protection.
The lift itself is not IP-rated or thermally insulated and should be installed as a freestanding external structure with appropriate sealing and site preparation. Aside from these changes, the specification and appearance remain identical to the internal model, providing a practical option where internal space is limited or access is required from outside.
Aritco 9000 Cabin Lift
Available in two platform sizes – 1000 × 1400 mm or 1100 × 1400 mm – with corresponding defined structural opening and shaft sizes for planning (larger than the platform footprint). The cabin can be fitted with glass or fire-protected doors, and trim details can be customised in any RAL colour to match interior branding or decor.
Inside, the lift can be fitted with an optional mirror, as well as handrails, bump rails, and handles in either stainless steel or oak finishes. Tactile or braille floor buttons provide easy accessibility, while visual and voice-based destination announcements ensure clear navigation.
For communication, the lift comes with an alarm button as standard, and can be upgraded with a telephone, intercom or auto dialler depending on site needs. The shaft can be supplied with glass panels in four tint options or solid panels finished in any RAL colour – offering flexibility for open-plan or private installations.
The Aritco 9000 is an excellent choice for offices, healthcare environments or small public buildings that need the look and feel of a full cabin lift without the footprint of a traditional passenger lift.
Still Deciding on an Aritco Model?
Selecting the right Aritco platform lift depends on your space, usage, and style requirements. For homes, the AHL range offers compact footprints, custom design features, and future-proofed access. For commercial use, the PLA range delivers robust performance with higher load capacities and practical configurations.
If you need help choosing, feel free to speak to our team about which configuration is best for your project.
Try the Aritco LiftGuide – Build Your Lift Online
To help you visualise your perfect lift, Aritco offers the LiftGuide – an interactive online configurator that lets you build and customise any Aritco model in just a few clicks.
You can configure the construction, exterior, and interior of the lift, select colours, flooring, glazing, and even door types – all in a user-friendly, visual interface. Once your design is complete, you’ll receive a price estimate based on your selections.
For architects and specifiers, the LiftGuide includes a dedicated drop-down section with advanced tools such as sliders to adjust shaft and platform dimensions and a PNG export option for drawings and plans.
Once you’re happy with your design, you can generate a QR code to view the configured lift in augmented reality.
Customise Your Aritco Platform Lift
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