Concrete Surfaces Don't Have to be Boring

Decorative, Polishable Topping for Concrete Surfaces

"Better Concrete. Better World" from 

L&M Construction Chemicals

Transform your old worn-out concrete surface into a beautifully durable, new looking concrete floor. Durafloor TGA is the smart choice for beautiful appearance and durability.

DURAFLOOR TGA™ is a decorative polishable overlay wear topping used to resurface existing concrete surfaces. It combines the durability of concrete with colour and decorative aggregate to produce a high-performance floor with enduring beauty. Durafloor TGA floors are trowel applied 10mm to 25mm thick and can be polished in as soon as six hours after placement. DURAFLOOR TGA offers a consistent and predictable aggregate exposure that is not guaranteed when polishing concrete.

Use Durafloor TGA wherever you want an attractive, exposed aggregate, coloured, polished concrete floor such as commercial lobbies, institutional floors, shopping centres, schools, theatres, and restaurants. Durafloor TGA allows you to have the look and benefits of a polished concrete floor without compromising the aesthetics.

Durafloor TGA gives you:

• A beautiful, durable highly polished surface 
• Built-in permanent colour and texture
• Reduced surface wear and dusting
• Long lasting and easy to clean 

Use Durafloor TGA to renovate and correct irregularities in uneven and worn structural floors or to take the guess work out of polishing new slabs. Click here for more information.

View projects where Durafloor TGA has been used by clicking here. 

Seal Hard Australia is an authorised supplier of L&M Construction Chemicals products.

Talk to us about your upcoming Projects. For Technical Support contact ushere or call us on 1800 331 012.

Hands On Training

Smiles Say it All

What a great learning exchange with the team from Marlin Ceramic Tiles and Everstone.

Lots was learnt especially when everyone got to demonstrate with LATICRETE products, for example, SPECTRALOCK® PRO Grout, the 'StainProof' grout. This high performance epoxy grout offers colour uniformity, durability and stain resistance with extraordinary ease of use.

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, perfect for swimming pools, fountains and other wet area applications. Available is a metallic range and 40 lifestyle colours. Click here for more information and to view an installation video.

Contact to arrange customised training for your team, or how about a demo?

Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Mosaic Mural in Hawaii

LATICRETE installed on a Bank

This gorgeous mosaic mural has been installed at a new branch of the Bank of Hawaii in Maui. 

The Installer, Isaac Homza and the owner of Higher Standards Tile & Stone, is a huge LATICRETE supporter and a top notch installer!

Isaac used the following LATICRETE products:

• HYDRO BAN® - click here for more info and to view an installation video.
• 254 Platinum - click here for more info.
• PERMACOLOR® Grout - click here for more info.
• LATASIL™ - click here for more info and to view an installation video.

The mosaics used are by Trend, out of Italy and the artist is Phil Sabado from Maui.  

Can we interest you in a few no charge samples? 

Contact us on 1800 331 012 for more information or contact us here.

Demo on PERMACOLOR® Select

Take a look at this demo using our new PERMACOLOR® Select Grout, done at a Trade Event at StoneTooling.com.

PERMACOLOR Select is an advanced high performance cement grout that offers the industry’s first dispersible dry pigment solution. PERMACOLOR Select is designed for virtually all types of residential and commercial installations and offers optimum performance on the most demanding exterior or interior applications. Easy to mix, grout and clean, PERMACOLOR Select is fast setting and is suitable for joints 1.5mm – 12mm wide on floors or walls. Click here for more information.

Can we arrange a demo for YOU?

Contact us here for more information or call 1800 331 012.

ANZAC Mural

Pam & June from The Potters of Buderim Craft Cottage

The Inspirational Mosaic Mural

Dedication Plaque

Lest We Forget -"Remembering the ANZAC Spirit"

The Potters at Buderim Craft Cottage in QLD took 18 months to make the mural. It measures 3x1 metres and weighs 250 kgs.

"This mural honours the men and women of Buderim and surrounding areas who fought in all conflicts and in all services, and commemorates 100 years since the landing in Gallipoli.

The mural represents Buderim and surrounding areas, the glasshouse mountains with the setting sun behind them, the Poinciana tree which has become an emblem of Buderim, the poppies which represent the fields of Flanders, the horseman representing the Light Horseman of the first world war, an aboriginal soldier, a nurse nursing a patient, a mother with her son, thinking  of her husband far away, and all services and their insignia." said Carole Parsons from the Buderim Craft Cottage.

An exhibition, "Remembering the ANZAC Spirit" will be held at The Potters Buderim Craft Cottage over this ANZAC commemorative weekend. Proceeds from the exhibition will be donated to Mates4Mates which support current and ex-service men and women suffering injuries and illness.

The exhibition will be open from Thursday, 23rd April 2015 - Monday, 27th April 2015, from 10am - 4pm at , at The Buderim Craft Cottage, 5 Main Street Buderim, QLD.

It's great that LATICRETE was able to support the local community and contribute to the remembrance of our fallen soldiers.

Product donated by LATICRETE and Amber Maroochydore:

MVIS - click here for more info and to view an installation video.

PERMACOLOR® Grout - click here for more info.

Call us on Free Call: 1800 331 012 to arrange a demo, trade event or discuss your next project, or email us here.

Join Us at Amber Kotara

Amber Kotara

Educational Demo & Brekkie

If you desperately need more PRODUCTIVITY - PROFITABILITY - EASE of USE out of the products you currently using, then you REALLY need to be at this trade event!

LATICRETE will be at Amber Kotara on Thursday 30 April, from 7am for a Knowledge Exchange. This is a great opportunity to chat with your local LATICRETE NSW, Technical Sales Reps, Craig Hunter & Joe Tabone about products that are designed to save you time and money. Find out how LATICRETE Systems and Warranties can turn your project into another globally proven tile and stone installation.

Get to see industry first products in action. Craig will demonstrate:

STRATA_MAT - the next generation uncoupling mat. Click here for more info.

SPECTRALOCK® PRO Grout - the "stainproof" grout. Click here for more info.

Just another reason why you should attend - Get a 15% LATICRETE Rebate* on your next LATICRETE purchase. Chat with your LATICRETE Rep for all the details.

Details of the Trade Event:

Where: Amber Kotara

Date: 30 April

Time: 7am

Address: 148 Charlestown Rd, Kotara, NSW

Tel: 02 4942 1311

Contact: Luke

Call us on 1800 331 012 for more info, to arrange a demo, organise FREE samples or to discuss your next project. Or contact us here.

We Are Moving

Due to the growth of LATICRETE in Australia, our company has outgrown the premises in Moorebank, NSW. As a result we will be moving.

Our NSW office will be closed for business on Thursday, 23rd April 2015.

We will reopen for business, at our new premises on Friday, 24th April 2015.

New Address: Unit 3/20 Waler Crescent, Smeaton Grange, NSW, 2567

Good news - our contact numbers have not changed - Free Call: 1800 331 012 and Fax: 1800 808 549, or contact us here.

STONETECH® - Products that Protect

People often assume that natural stone is "stain-proof," however all stone is porous to some degree. If not properly treated with a protective sealer, then water, oils or other liquids can easily penetrate the stone, leaving behind unwanted stains.

The good news is that once treated with a protective sealer, natural stone is ready for carefree, everyday use. Read more about sealing in the beauty of natural stone and the benefits of using water-based sealers.

Contact us for more information by calling 1800 331 012 or email us here.

A Happy Customer

Testimonials Speaks for Itself

Attend our next Profit Through Knowledge (PTK) seminar. 

Click here for all the details. Call 1800 331 012 for more information.

SPECTRALOCK® PRO Grout Training in Cairns

LATICRETE in Cairns

Christine and the team from Marlin Ceramic Tiles in Cairns

StainProof Grout was a hit in Cairns 

Mitchell Haw, your LATICRETE QLD Technical Sales Rep was at Marlin Ceramic Tiles in Cairns demonstrating SPECTRALOCK® PRO Grout, the "StainProof Grout".

Did you know that SPECTRALOCK is rated by Dealers as their No #1 choice in Grout?!

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

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, SPECTRALOCK PRO Grout is perfect for swimming pools, fountains and other wet area applications. Click here for more information and to view an installation video.

Can we interest you in a FREE sample?

Call us on Free Call: 1800 331 012 to arrange a demo, trade event or discuss your next project, or email us here.

LATICRETE #1 with CTDA

Ron Nash (V.P Sales & Marketing N.America), Rob Smith (Director, Sales N.America)
 and Ed Metcalf  (President N.America)

What an Award - What an Achievement!

LATICRETE was named "Supplier of The Year for 2014" by the membership of the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association - the premier group of independent tile and stone distributors in North America at the Coverings 2015 Expo.

This award is the result of blind balloting by CTDA members who named their top suppliers and ranked them in terms of innovation, quality, service and other  measures.

Just as LATICRETE has twice been ranked #1 by end-users in the bi-annual Clear Seas study, we have now been recognised and honoured by key distributors. This is truly a rare distinction for LATICRETE to have been so honoured, and is a testament to the results of our teamwork and commitment to excellence.

Following are comments offered by Ed Metcalf, President, North America Division, LATICRETE International, Inc. in accepting this award:

"It is indeed a great honour to accept this award on behalf of all of my friends and colleagues at LATICRETE International.

We are 1500 individuals worldwide united in a common mission - to provide world class products and services to our clients and industry partners around the globe.

We consider it a humbling validation of our founding principles that the membership of the CTDA have selected LATICRETE as Supplier of the Year.

We highly value the true partnership and trust that we share with our clients, and strive daily to justify their longstanding support.

This award was earned by every LATICRETE team member who takes pride in their work - at every location - from our receptionists to our shipping clerks and to every person in every role in between.

These are the ones who have earned this recognition, and in their names I  gratefully accept it."

Congratulations to all and thank you for the commitment you demonstrate which accrues to our team's success."

Ed Metcalf

President, North America Division

LATICRETE International, Inc.

We on the Hunt..

Distributors and Construction Supply Companies offer patented,
proven resinous flooring system from LATICRETE Spartacote

HP SPARTACOTE® distributors enjoy several benefits by partnering with the leader in resinous flooring systems. Distributor benefits include:

• Excellent in-field customer support on jobs
• World-class training by our polyaspartic and resinous flooring experts
• Product expert sales calls before, during, and after
• Fabulous marketing tools and collateral to help you sell more
• Specifications ready for the design community
• Offering patented, proven polyaspartic flooring systems to commercial, industrial, and residential markets

LATICRETE Spartacote sells its high performance polyaspartic concrete coatings through a network of worldwide distributors. Our distributor partners are knowledgeable, they host regular polyaspartic trainings, and they maintain product inventory for their contractor customers. Additionally, they help out with specs and sales calls for our resinous flooring systems.

LATICRETE Spartacote currently seeks additional distributor partners. Here is what we are looking for:

• A distributor who will maintain stocking levels
• A distributor who will host regular polyaspartic training sessions
• A distributor who will keep up-to-date with the concrete coatings industry
• A distributor who will work with the LATICRETE Spartacote Technical Sales Representative on product offerings
• A distributor who will provide in-store product support as needed

If you think your construction supply company is ready to partner with LATICRETE Spartacote, please contact us today at 1800 331 012 or email us at info@laticrete.com.au We look forward to hearing from you.

With Training Comes Knowledge

Joe Tabone, LATICRETE NSW Technical Sales Rep

Nick Collett, LATICRETE VIC Technical Sales Rep

Fred Gray, LATICRETE Technical Service Manager with
Brad McDonald from Trend Australasia

We Provide Training & More...

At LATICRETE we are passionate about educating Architects, Designers, Engineers, TAFE, Contractors, Tile Shops and end users on our products and providing an outstanding service which is second to none. With education comes knowledge - knowledge that our products are designed to provide productivity, installation systems that provide comprehensive warranties for 15 years, 25 years and Lifetime. 

We provide demos and technical assistance. Call on us to visit with you on your job site. 

Interested in attending a Profit Through Knowledge Seminar? Click here for more information on these seminars as well as the scheduled dates.

Perhaps we can interest you in customised training for your team? How about a Trade Event?

Contact us to discuss your next project, training or arrange samples. We eager to help! Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

LATICRETE Provide On Site Support

Tradesmen appreciating the workability of LATICRETE materials and the on site support.

Alex Kralefski, the Victorian, LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, on site providing technical support for a swimming pool system in Melbourne.

LATICRETE^® Underwater Submersion System is composed of time and job proven LATICRETE tile installation products which have been successfully installed around the world for over 50 years. It provides single source responsibility for these demanding, high performance applications. The system is resistant to chemicals, shock treatment, pH imbalance of water and has the flexibility and high strength to accommodate differential movement caused by moisture expansion and drying shrinkage. 

• Single source systems approach of key materials such as waterproofing, adhesives, mortars & grouts
• LATICRETE polymer fortified adhesives & epoxy grouts provide superior resistance to attack from pool water treatment chemicals, pH imbalance and delamination from movement
• Safe, easy to install, water cleanable products which reduce labour, material costs and maintenance

Click here for a LATICRETE Pools, Spas and Fountains System Brochure.

Are You Ready for 1 June 2015?

PERMACOLOR® Select - Is Coming

PERMACOLOR Select is an advanced high performance cement grout that offers the industry’s first dispersible dry pigment solution. PERMACOLOR Select is designed for virtually all types of residential and commercial installations and offers optimum performance on the most demanding exterior or interior applications. Easy to mix, grout and clean, PERMACOLOR Select is fast setting and is suitable for joints 1.5mm – 12mm wide on floors or walls.

Call 1800 331 012 for more information or email us here.

What Would You Choose?

No Questions Asked!

Mike Tyler chose SPECTRALOCK® 2000IG for a floor processing factory, which was purchased from AVJ Ceramics, Dandenong, VIC

SPECTRALOCK 2000 IG is a 100% solids epoxy industrial grout specifically formulated to provide maximum chemical and stain resistance with exceptional ease of installation.

Easy to trowel and clean, SPECTRALOCK 2000 IG offers extended working time and a fast cure for same day installations. Combined with unmatched non-sag performance and up to 39 colour options, SPECTRALOCK 2000 IG provides you best-in-class features and performance! Click here for more information and to view an installation video.

Click here to view our comprehensive Industrial Floor Installation Systems Brochure. 

Can we interest you in a FREE sample or a demo?

Contact us to discuss your next project by calling 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Decorative Concrete Dye

Sparta-Stain™ is a highly decorative concrete dye and seal flooring application that gives your floor a variety of unique finishes. As a popular alternative to polished or acid-stained concrete, this system offers a similar look with added durability and chemical resistance.

Sparta-Stain™ is available in a high, medium or low gloss finish with optional floor traction additives to enhance slip resistance. Click here for more product info. 

Need more information - email us here or call 1800 331 012.

StoneTech® Professional Quick Product Guide

StoneTech® Professional stone, tile and masonry care products are innovative, easy-to-use solutions to protect and preserve stone against the damaging effects of everyday living. 

With a complete line of products to protect, clean and transform stone surfaces, we help ensure the beauty of natural stone and tile countertops, floors, walls and other installations for generations to come. Refer to our Quick Reference Guide for StoneTech Professional® products to help you decide which product is right for your application and surface. Also refer to our frequently asked questions.

Contact for more info - call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Come See Us

Ready-To-Use Grout

Revolutionary Professional Grade - PLASMA™Grout

COMING SOON TO A STOCKIST NEAR YOU!

Buit on a new, patent pending technology platform, PLASMA Grout provides unmatched early strength development, ease of workability and superior stain resistance. PLASMA is crack and stain resistant, and does not require sealing.

• Ready-to-use, no mixing required
• Superior stain resistance - does not require sealing
• Industry-leading physical performance
• Inhibits the growth of stain-causing mold and mildew in the grout joints
• Uniform colour - no blotchiness or shading
• Non-yellowing - UV stable
• Non-sag formula for floors and walls
• Available in 20 popular colours, plus a translucent version.

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

Call 1800 331 012 and chat with your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep or contact us here for more info.

An Opportunity to...

Join us at Brims Twin Towns Sand & Gravel

Get Your hands Dirty & See for Yourself

You may or may not have heard about LATICRETE. You may or may not have heard about our products which are designed to save you time and money. Well now is the opportunity for you to get your hands dirty and ask your LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep those questions you want answered!

Warren Miller your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep will be demonstrating an award winning product which is also an industry first - STRATA_MAT! This product is the 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. 

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

LATICRETE is also changing the grout game! Find out more at the Brims Twin Towns Sand & Gravel Trade event.

When: Friday, 10th April

Address: 23 Rivendale Crt, South Tweed Heads

Time: 6.30 - 9.30am

Contact: Andrew

Tel: 07 5523 6004

See you there to claim your *FREE Give Away!

*Conditions apply