Wednesday 31 October 2012

Our New Marketing/Admin Assistant



We welcome our new Marketing/Admin Assistant, Wendy Esplin to the LATICRETE Team in Brisbane.

Wendy worked for one of the largest financial institutions for over 14 years in South Africa. When arriving in Australia with her husband, Martin and their two children, Megan and Kyle, Wendy worked for a Mortgage Broker as a Personal Assistant and assisted with the marketing of the company.

We are pleased to have Wendy on board and know she will be a fantastic asset to the team.

Welcome Wendy!


Tuesday 30 October 2012

The Orchid Group and LATICRETE - Another Successful Project

Mosaic Mirror created & installed by The Orchid Group in Noosa


Don Macdonald from The Orchid Group sent the above images to his LATICRETE, QLD Technical Sales Rep, Reuben Craig. The Orchid Group continue creating master pieces with their outstanding craftsmanship and skills when using LATICRETE products. When creating the mosaic mirror, The Orchid Group used Bisazza system and the following products:
  • LATICRETE Hydro Ban - click here for more information 
  • LATICRETE Glass Tile Adhesive - click here for more information 
  • LATICRETE 317 Super Cement Based Adhesive - click here for more information
  • LATICRETE Latabond - click here for more information on this product
Well done to The Orchid Group on another spectacular and successful project!!!

Click here to speak to one of our Technical Sales Representatives or call 1800 331 012.

Monday 29 October 2012

MVIS Training & Demo

From Left to Right: Nick Collet, LATICRETE QLD, Technical Sales Rep;
John Tindale (Leisurescapes, Byron Bay);
Randolph Butler (Subtropical Landscapes, Byron Bay) and
Warren Miller (Technical Sales Manager, Eldorado Stone, QLD)
Preparing for the demo using MVIS
Nick Collett mixing and preparing the Masonry Veneer Mortar
Randolph Butler looks on with interest 

Nothing like mixing it yourself to experience the difference!

Nick shows how the mixed MVIS Mortar above his head,
has a non-sag performance

Nick plastering the Mortar onto Eldorado Stone
Warren Miller, Adbri Masonry is Technical Sales Manager
of Eldorado Stone demonstrates MVIS non-sag performance once again

John Tindale from Leisurescapes, Byron Bay and Randolph Butler from Subtropical Landscapes, Byron Bay attended the MVIS presentation and demo held by Nick Collett, Technical Sales Rep, LATICRETE, QLD. 

John and Randolph were amazed in the performance of MVIS not to mention the warrantee!

Warren Millers role for Adbri Masonry is Technical Sales Manager of Eldorado Stone, QLD. Warren has been instrumental in the development of key distribution accounts throughout the state as well as sourcing installers who are willing to embrace the technology and performance.

Click here for more information on MVIS and to watch a video. 
Click here to contact us or call 1800 331 231.

MVIS Masonry Veneer Mortar In Use

The stone to the facade has been fixed with MVIS Masonry Veneer Mortar
Builder, Latitude 28 shows us his work using MVIS
MVIS hangs heavy stone without sliding
Nick Collett, LATICRETE, QLD Technical Sales Rep took this photo while onsite with the builder, Latitude 28.

Latitude 28 used LATICRETE Masonry Veneer Mortar for the construction of this new home. This product hangs heavy stone without sliding, not to mention the comprehensive labour and material warrantee.

Click here for more information on this product and watch a video or click here to contact a Technical Sales Representative or call 1800 331 012.

Friday 26 October 2012

Pool Project Underway in NSW



Joe Tabone, Technical Sales Rep from NSW sent us the above photo's on a pool tiling project that is currently underway from a tiler, Christian Jaundey. The above tiles used are Ezzare and the products used are:

LATICRETE Hydro Ban - click here for more information
LATICRETE 335 Premium Flexible Adhesive - click here for more information
LATICRETE PermaColor - click here for more information

Keep an eye on this space to see the end result on this project.

Click here to contact us for more information on our products or call 1800 331 012.

Thursday 25 October 2012

LATICRETE Australia, Technical Service Manager


Fred Grey, Technical Service Manager from LATICRETE Australia,
attends LATICRETE Global HQ in Bethany, USA, Education Program. 



While visiting the Laticrete Global HQ this week Fred had the opportunity to spend time meeting and chatting with Ron Treister of Communicators International.

Ron and his team have been our outside PR / Publicity Consultants for a significant number of years.

Ron Treister from Communicators International and
Fred Grey discussing an article on LATICRETE

Wednesday 24 October 2012

Dominic Di Cenzo Indulges in LATICRETE Training




Dominic Di Cenzo, Manager Toll Manufacturing, Specialty Products Division attends the LATICRETE Profit Through Knoweledge (PTK), Educational Event at LATICRETE Headquarters in Bethany, CT, USA.

From the way Dominic is smiling, its evident to see the training is absolutely worth it!

Click here to find out more about the PTK Workshops held in Australia or call 1800 331 012.

Tuesday 23 October 2012

LATICRETE 335 Premium Flexible Adhesive, In Demand???

LATICRETE 335 Premium Flexible Adhesive spotted on a job site.

This photo was taken by Nick Collett, LATICRETE QLD, Technical Sales Rep while at a job site. The builder is Built Constructions and the contractor is Total Terazzo. It seems the builder and contractor both agree, LATICRETE 335 Premium Flexible Adhesive is a versatile adhesive for wall and floors and is the way to go!

Click here for more information on this adhesive. Click here to contact a Technical Sales Rep or call 1300 331 012.

Who needs...

...Australia's TV show, The Block, when you have LATICRETE to keep you entertained with projects on the GO??!!!


Bathroom at Cobham Juvenille Justice Centre, NSW

Sydney Tiling Group is working on a bathroom project at Cobham Juvenille Justice Centre, NSW. Glenn Mannix, LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep NSW, confirmed the products being used for the project are:
  • Hydro Ban - click here for more information
  • LATAPOXY 300 Adhesive - click here for more information
  • SpectraLOCK - click here for more information
Keep your eye on this space to view the end result of this project!

Contact us here if you would like further information or call 1800 331 012.

Monday 22 October 2012

Training on Masonry Veneers Installation System (MVIS)

Fred Grey, Technical Service Manager, Australia attends
Masonry Veneer Installation Training at LATICRETE, Bethany, CT, USA

Demonstration performed using Masonry Veneer Installation Systems (MVIS)
LATICRETE Masonry Veneer Installation System (MVIS) are incredibly productive materials and a LATICRETE warranted method for the long term, permanent, problem-free installation of Masonry Veneers.  Thin brick, natural and manufactured stone. 

Click here to watch an installation demo video or for additional information.  

Click here if you would like a few bags of LATICRETE MVIS Mortars to work with.

Friday 19 October 2012

The Orchid Group Completes Project

A pool project in Noosa, QLD completed by The Orchid Group using LATICRETE products





Following on from our blog on 28 August 2012, Don Macdonald and his team from The Orchid Group, in Noosa have kindly supplied us with the above photo's of their completed project where they used LATICRETE products and Bisazza system to build the pool. LATICRETE products used were:
  • Hydro Ban - click here for more information
  • Latabond - click here for more information
  • 211 Crete Filler Powder - click here for more information
Reuben Craig, LATICRETE QLD said, "There are VERY few guys that can accomplish this level of quality."  Well done to Don and his team at The Orchid Group!!

Click here to contact us or call 1800 331 012.

Thursday 18 October 2012

Renovated Pool on Northern Beach of NSW

Ren Tile House using LATICRETE products and Ezarri Tile

Glenn Mannix, Technical Sales Rep from LATICRETE and NSW customer, Ren Tile House completed a full pool renovation using: 
  • LATICRETE Hydro Ban - click here for more information.
  • LATICRETE PermaColor Grout - click here for more information.
  • LATICRETE SpectraLOCK Pro Grout - click here for more information.

Ezarri Tiles were supplied by European imports. LATICRETE offer substantial warranties along with Ezarri Tiles. 

Click here to contact your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep or Free Call the LATICRETE Technical Support Team: 1800 331 012.




Wednesday 17 October 2012

October Promotion - Free Glass Tile Adhesive


Time is running out on this months promotion on obtaining your FREE LATICRETE Glass Tile Adhesive AND LATICRETE Glass Tile Adhesive Sample Board.





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Click here to request your FREE Laticrete Glass Tile Adhesive

Tuesday 16 October 2012

Grout Colour Sample







LATICRETE grouts are available in a rainbow of 40 colours to match, compliment or contrast the tile or stone selected for your project.
LATICRETE grouts are available in a high performance "normal" grade, in a StainProof grade and in a highly Chemical Resistant Industrial grade! Your choice!
Select the StainProof LATICRETE® SpectraLOCK® PRO Grout option for swimming pools and for floors in traffic areas, restrooms, residential kitchens and wherever concern exists about staining of grout.
Select the Chemical Resistant Industrial LATICRETE SpectraLOCK 2000 IG option for floors in food preparation area and commercial kitchens, wineries, breweries, food factories and Industrial tile areas.
Select the high performance "normal" LATICRETE PermaColor™ Grout option for floors and walls in normal residential & commercial areas.
Click here to see the Grout Colours chart
Click here to request Grout Colour strips, swatches or an actual grout sample

Monday 15 October 2012

SpectraLOCK® PRO Grout





Nick Collett (LATICRETE QLD, Sales Rep) performing a demo using SpectraLOCK Pro at one of LATICRETE's clients, Groove Tile & Stone (Oxenford, QLD)




LATICRETE SpectraLOCK PRO Grout is a patented, high performance epoxy grout that offers color uniformity, durability and stain resistance with extraordinary ease of use.                  
LATICRETE® SpectraLOCK® PRO Grout is a patented, high performance epoxy grout that offers colour uniformity, durability and stain resistance with extraordinary ease of use.
LATICRETE SpectraLOCK PRO Grout is designed for use on ceramic tile, glass tile and stone applications, both residential and commercial. It can be used both interior and exterior on floors and walls. Ideal for re-grouting applications, LATICRETE SpectraLOCK PRO Grout is perfect for swimming pools, fountains and other wet area applications.

United States Invention Patent No.: 6881768 (and other Patents)



                                                  Click here for more info
Click here to contact your local LATICRETE rep or call our Free Call Technical Support Team: 1800 33 1012

Saturday 13 October 2012

Mystery Photo

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Win a Prize !

Send me an email with your description of what's going on here. hbrothberg@laticrete.com


Friday 12 October 2012

Introducing The New and Improved Hydro Ban


The New and Improved, LATICRETE Hydro Ban.
Now Flood Test in Just 2 Hours*!

Hydro Ban is a thin waterproofing anti-fracture membrane that combines optimum performance and unmatched productivity. Our new improved formula is rapid drying allowing for a faster time to tile and flood testing in just 2 hours* after final cure, as well as faster flood testing in cold temperatures and over mortar beds. Backed by LATICRETE Lifetime System Warranty**, LATICRETE Hydro Ban does not require the use of fabric in the field, coves or corners and bonds directly to metal and PVC plumbing fixtures†. Save yourself time and money, and complete your installations faster with greater ease.

* See DS 663.0 and T-169-110 for more information.

Thursday 11 October 2012

Tile Books On Your iPad

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A Library of Tile & Stone Technical Design Manuals Is Available

Click here for more information

Wednesday 10 October 2012

Glass Tiles Present Challenges


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Glass Tile Adhesive Addresses the Installation Challenges of Glass Tiles 

Click here for more information
Click here for a FREE sample or a product demonstration

Tuesday 9 October 2012

Latapoxy 310 for Stone Installations







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Click here to request a FREE sample or a demo


Monday 8 October 2012

Reduce Grout Problems with StainProof Grout !



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Click here for more info
Click here to request a FREE sample or a product demo