DESIGNEX - Day 2

Day 1 - The Ezarri and LATICRETE Lounger

Day 2 - The Ezarri and LATICRETE Lounger, nearly complete

Nick discussing LATICRETE Installation Systems  for Tile and Stone
Applications

Fred Gray, LATICRETE Technical Service Manager, presenting on Spot Bonding

What Unfolded on Day 2?

Chris Madden and Mario Misfud working hard on the mosaic lounger at the Ezarri Australia booth. The mosaic lounger is coming along beautifully.  Team LATICRETE continued to draw interest in providing information with regards to LATICRETE Installation Systems for tile and stone applications.

The Spot Bonding presentation by Fred Gray proved to be successful as the seminar was rather full.  A lot of interest was shown after the presentation as a number of the attendees visited our booth once was the presentation was concluded for more information.

What is happening today, Day 3? 

Fred Gray is on the panel of discussions on Adhesive Selection for Tile and Stone, in the Tile and Stone Theatre from 10am - 12pm. This will be an interesting discussion and one not to be missed!

Today is the last day of the show, if you haven't been to DESIGNEX as yet, come past and see us. We hope to see you!

DESIGNEX Underway

Team Meeting before DesignEX 

Setting Up our Booth

Ezarri Tiles will be using LATICRETE products for their lounger

Adam and Wendy doing the final checks before the official opening

Team LATICRETE at DesignEX 2014

Nick and Alex doing what they do best - providing technical advice

LATICRETE - Booth #488 @ DESIGNEX 2014

The first day of the show was a hit! The show was buzzing. Lots of new design trends are are being introduced to the Australian market. 

Keep your eyes peeled for the progress images of the tiling of the Ezarri chair.

DESIGNEX will continue until Friday, 30 May. If you are attending the show today, take a stroll to the Tile and Stone Theatre to see Fred Gray presenting on Spot Bonding @ 2pm…while you there come past and say hello to the LATICRETE Australian Team!

Coming Soon...

LATICRETE Competition!

Keep your eyes peeled - all the details will be revealed on Monday, 2 June!

Recent Trade Event

Industry Supplies Trade Event

If you missed the opportunity to attend the Trade Event at Industry Supplies, you missed out on Nick Collectt, our LATICRETE QLD, Technical Sales Rep demonstrating LATICRETE products, providing technical advice, and obtaining your 15% LATICRETE Rebate off your next LATICRETE purchase.

Contact us to arrange a demo, organise a Trade Event or request FREE samples by calling 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Spot These - Take a Photo and Send It In!

Our New Packaging Bags Have Hit the Market!

LATICRETE Australia have officially released these new packaging bags to the market.

Spot these - take a photo - email to marketing@laticrete.com.au and we will give you a FREE T-shirt!

Ultra X8 Polymer Fortified Flexible Adhesive - is a bagged cementitious powder to be mixed with either water or latex admixtures for installing porcelain, vitrified, ceramic, stone tile to floors and walls in both internal and external areas. The unique fibre reinforcing adds workability, flexibility and reduces shrinkage of the adhesive. Is up to 40% higher performing than normal cement based adhesives. Click here for more details.

3701 Fortified Mortar Bed - is a polymer fortified blend of carefully selected polymers, Portland cement and graded aggregates. 3701 Fortified Mortar Bed does not require the use of latex admix, you only need to add water to produce thick bed mortar with exceptional strength. Click here for more details.

Multiflex Adhesive - is an economical, flexible, rubber and polymer fortified cementitious powder-based thin set adhesive for installing ceramic tile and stone to floors and walls. Click here for more information.

Can we interest you in FREE samples?

Contact your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep by calling 1800 331 012 or contact us here for more information.

See Us at DESIGNEX

Fred, Gray LATICRETE Technical Service Manager Will Be Presenting!

Tile & Stone Theatre: Spot bonding, 10 years on

29 May, 2014 02:00pm to 02:45pm

An outlawed tiling technique with conventional adhesives made possible with specially engineered epoxy adhesives and well thought out installation practices. A presentation on the future of Spot Bonding in Australia and its ever increasing synergies with evolution of large format tile and stone. Click here for more information and to register.

Tile & Stone Theatre: Adhesive selection for ceramic tiles, natural stone...

30 May, 2014 10:30am to 12:00pm

...engineered and slim products includes a preliminary presentation by Colin Cass of Techtile Consulting. Attendees are invited to ask questions about the type of adhesive that can be used to install the products details above. For more information and to register click here.

To make your journey to DESIGNEX hassle free, complimentary special event transport will provide easy access to Sydney Exhibition Centre at Glebe Island on exhibition event Days. Click here for all the details!

Come see us in Booth #488 -  28-30 May, 2014

Sold!

First time user of SPECTRALOCK - welcome on board!

Looking Great!

First time user of SPECTRALOCK® PRO Grout and Darren is sold! Nick Collect, LATICRETE QLD Technical Sales Rep was at Dutton Park Fish Market, offering technical support and advice, while grouting the 60m2 wall. 

SPECTRALOCK PRO Grout is a patented, high performance epoxy grout that offers colour uniformity, durability and stain resistance with extraordinary ease of use. 

Designed for the 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, SPECTRALOCK PRO Grout is perfect for swimming pools, fountains and other wet area applications.

Click here to view an installation video and for more information. 

Can we interest you in a FREE sample? Call your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep on 1800 331 012 or contact us here for more information.

What I Love About LATICRETE

Mosaic Artists Love LATICRETE

Find out why award-wimming mosaic artists rely on LATICRETE products to make beautiful, long-lasting murals.

Mosaic Art Now has a dedicated web page with YouTube video's of Mosaic Artists Cynthia Fisher, Bonnie Fitzgerald and Julie Richie. These artists discuss their mosaic works and the ease of use, reliability and the impeccable service and technical support received from LATICRETE.

Click here to view the Mosaic Art Now web page, Mosaic Artists and LATICRETE.

We will be promoting specific mosaic artists and their mosaic murals in a LATICRETE mid month eBlast to Mosaic Artists - keep your eyes peeled for these! There is also a LATICRETE sponsored Mosaic Art competition coming soon...

Send us photos of your mosaic projects and who knows, your work of art might also end up in our mid month newsletter for the world to see. Click here to send your photos to us.

Call LATICRETE on 1800 331 012 to arrange a FREE product demo - FREE samples, technical support - or email sales@laticrete.com.au and see how LATICRETE products add that extra little bit of DAZZLE™ to your mosaics! 

Careers at LATICRETE Australia

Technical Sales Representative

We seek additional experienced people to fill the role of Technical Sales Representative in QLD and VIC, to promote our comprehensive system approach and product range to Architects, Engineers, General Contractors, Consultants, Associations and Organisations.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:-

• Strong results in Specification Sales
• An understanding of Construction Materials and Methods
• Strong presentation skills
• Experience in the Construction Industry
• Develop, Plan, Co-ordinate and Execute major Architectural, Engineering and Contractor presentations.
• Intrastate and International Travel involved
• We are looking for someone with at least 5 years sales experience in a similar role within the Construction Industry.

We offer a salary package commensurate with experience, including excellent base salary + commission + vehicle.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to: hr@laticrete.com.au

A Wow Pool!

Jack Does it Again!

Another "Wow" pool project from Jack Boyd Pools. For this 250m2 pool in Noosa Heads, Jack used the following LATICRETE products:

3701 Forified Mortar Bed - click here for more information.
HYDRO BAN® - click here for more information.
335 Premium Flexible Adhesive - click here for more information. 

One of the above products is also our product promo for this month... May product promo!

Can we interest you in a FREE sample of the above products?

Contact us on 1800 331 012 for more information, technical assistance, FREE samples, to arrange a demo or click here to contact us.

Join Us at DESIGNEX!

Come see us at DESIGNEX - Register to attend - http://www.designex.info

Get to see new products that are Innovative - Save you time and labour - Products designed to put money back into your pocket! Come see us - Booth 488!

Don't miss LATICRETE Technical Service Manger, Fred Gray's presentation, 29th May on Spot Bonding - click here for more information!

On Friday, 30th May, Fred will be on the panel of discussions for Adhesive selection for ceramic tiles and natural stone. Click here for the details.

Tomorrow - Industry Supplies Trade Event!

We will be there - Will You?

If you haven't booked this in your diary as yet, it isn't to late! Tomorrow, Friday 16th May is the day, 6am-9am.

Come down for a morning BBQ and chat to your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, Nick Collett. Get to see Nick demonstrating LATICRETE products, such as HYDRO BAN®, SPECTRALOCK® PRO Grout and 335 Premium Flexible Adhesive. Chat to Nick about our Warranties, Installation Systems for tile and stone applications or about your next project - You have nothing to lose but lots to gain!

Where: Industry Supplies
Date: Friday, 16 May
Time: 6am-9am
Address: 18/229 Junction Road, Morningside, QLD
Contact Person: Juanita Thorn
Contact Number: 07 3902 1752

Make sure you see Nick to find out how to obtain your LATICRETE 15% Rebate Voucher off your next LATICRETE purchase! 

For more information about LATICRETE products, demos, samples call us on 1800 331 012 or click here to contact us.

Apartment Block & LATICRETE

Nick Collett, LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep was recently on job site offering technical support on this 350m2, 10x storey building to the builder, Blackwatch Projects and tilers,  S&K Waterproofing, in Milton, Brisbane.

LATICRETE products used on this project:

4237/211 - click here for more information.

HYDRO BAN® - click here for more information and to view a YouTube installation video.

PERMACOLOR® - click here for more information.

Call 1800 331 012 for more information, technical assistance or contact us here.

Join Our Newsletter

Join Our Newsletter Mailing List - Information on New and Exciting Tile and Stone Projects - Important Industry News - Monthly Promotions - Tiler Promotions - Product Spotlights - Tips - Offers - FREE publicity for YOUR company - Message from LATICRETE GM - Articles from our knowledgeable Technical Service Manager, National Sales Manager and much, much more !!!

Scan the QR Code and Join Now!

Spot Bonding for Vertical Applications!

SPOT BONDING for Vertical Applications

LATAPOXY® 310 Stone Adhesive and the LATAPOXY Cordless Mixer provide unmatched speed for permanent interior or exterior vertical tile or stone installations. You can install over 100 m2 per day with ease and accuracy; no cutting kerfs, drilling or mechanical clipping needed.

Take on that next vertical cladding job without the headaches associated with complicated traditional labour intensive methods like mortar, plaster and wire, or mechanical anchors. You can triple your productivity, reduce labour costs and work easier with LATAPOXY 310 Stone Adhesive. It is building code approved for cladding applications by the ICC, IBC and backed by a LATICRETE System Warranty*.

- Quickly and easily adjust stones; LATAPOXY® 310 Stone Adhesive will not shrink or move - set it and forget it!

- Exclusive cordless mixer applies the desired amount of LATAPOXY 310 Stone Adhesive    without any hand mixing - just squeeze the trigger!

- Strong permanent durable bond will not deteriorate over time and is shock resistant.

Click here for more information and view a YouTube installation video.

View/download the Facade System Brochure by clicking here.

Click here to view/download the Vertical Applications for Tile and Stone Brochure.

Contact your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep more for info by calling 1800 331 012, contact us here or come see us at DESIGNEX, NSW, 28-30 May, Booth #488!

LATICRETE Technical Service Manager, Fred Gray will also be presenting on Spot Bonding in the Tile and Stone Theatre, at DESIGNEX - Click here for more information.

Register online at www.designex.info to attend!

Successful Trend and LATICRETE PTK

From Left: Paul Mills, Richard Foote, Nick Collett, Murray Heazelwood,
Fred Gray and Brad McDonald

Fantastic Profit Through Knowledge Seminar

We had a great turnout yesterday for the Profit Through Knowledge Seminar held at LATICRETE QLD.

This Seminar was focused on technical training in materials, methods and processes of laying Trend Q Large format tiles with LATICRETE materials. 

Attendees were fortunate as Paul Mills from Trend Q presented on the Product Basics, Product Handling and Product Layout of Trend Q Large Format Tiles. 

Fred Gray, LATICRETE Technical Service Manager and Nick Collett, LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep presented and demonstrated LATICRETE products which are  innovative, designed for ease of installation, which saves in labour and costs. 

We had great representation from companies such as Trend, MD & MT Heazlewood, Tilecorp, M&K McKenna Tiling, PA & RL McKenna Tiling and Lux Tiles. 

For more information about our Seminars and a schedule of PTK dates, click here or contact us on 1800 331 012.

That's a LATICRETE Project

New Apartment Block has LATICRETE All Over It!

What a great looking new apartment block in Annerley, QLD by Beech Constructions and RRD Tiling. 50% of these apartments are already sold - it must be the quality products which have been used!

LATICRETE products used on this amazing apartment block are:

3701 Fortified Mortar Bed was used for the balcony screeds - click here for more information.
335 Premium Flexible Adhesive - click here for more information.
PERMACOLOR® Grout - click here for more information.
Smooth Grout - click here for more information.
1776 Grout Enhancer - click here for more information.

Can we interest you in FREE samples?

Contact us for more information about LATICRETE products, customised specifications, our available System Warranties, Technical Assistance and advise by calling 1800 331 012 or contact us here.

Upcoming Event @ Industry Supplies, QLD

BBQ Knowledge Exchange Morning 

Date: Friday, 16th May

Time: 6-9am

Where: Industry Supplies

Address: 18/229 Junction Rd, Morningside, QLD

Tel: 07 3902 1752

Contact: Juanita

email: admin@industrysupplies.net.au

Why Should you Attend?

LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, Nick Collett will chat and demonstrate products which are designed to save you time and money by:

• Earning more $$$ through increase productivity
• Increased productivity when installing tile and stone
• Reducing job site problems! 

Chat to Nick on the day and find out how to get your 15% LATICRETE Rebate• off your next LATICRETE purchase. 

•Conditions apply.

Contact us for more information by calling 1800 331 012 or email us here. See you next Friday!

Introducing The Next Generation Uncoupling Membrane

STRATA_MAT™

STRATA_MAT is a next generation high performance uncoupling mat for use under tile and stone installations for both residential and commercial applications. Designed to replace traditional underlayment materials. Engineered to allow safe, reliable installations of tile and stone over "problematic" surfaces such as wood, cracked concrete, post and pre tensioned concrete. The unique patent pending design of STRATA_MAT provides for an enhanced mechanical bond of the adhesive and provides for faster drying of the adhesive. This allows for faster installations and for shorter time to grout. Specifically designed for use with the appropriate adhesive for the tile or stone being installed, STRATA_MAT allows for the proper adhesive to be used with porcelain or large format tiles as well as moisture senstive stone and agglomerate stones.
Click here for more information.

Contact  your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep for more information, arrange a demo by calling 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Come see us at DESIGNEX, in Sydney, NSW from 28-30 May, Booth #488!
Register to attend online at www.designex.info

Sad news from MND and Me

Scott Sullivan and his family

RIP Scott Sullivan

We previously blogged about Scott, what he achieved and what his hopes were in early February.

We have been informed that Scott fell at home on the weekend and was placed in an induced coma in intensive care. Unfortunately Scott passed away on 27th April 2014. 

Read about Scotts fight and his commitment in fundraising for research into motor neurone disease in the full article as published in the Courier Mail.

For support, donations and more information about MND&ME, visit the website: www.mndandme.com.au