Friday 29 May 2015

GM Appointment at LATICRETE Australia




LATICRETE Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Emma Tschannen to the position of General Manager effective June 1st, 2015.

Since joining the LATICRETE Australian team 6 years ago, Emma has ably addressed her responsibilities as the Business Manager and demonstrated business leadership qualities that has made her a great fit for her new position.

Emma will continue to drive the business forward under the guidance and direction of CEO, 

We wish Emma everything of the best in her new position!

Thursday 28 May 2015

Free Pool Tiling Seminar in NSW



LATICRETE Pool, Spa and Fountain Tiling System Brochure


Profit Through Knowledge Seminar on Pool Tiling


Join LATICRETE and Ezzari Australia for a free pool tiling seminar at the LATICRETE NSW Office. 

The Seminar will provide you best practices for pool tiling:
- Substrate Preparation
- Waterproofing
- Adhesive and Grout Selection
- Movement Joints
- Systems and Warranties

There will also be an opportunity for hands-on training on HYDRO BAN® waterproofing membrane and SPECTRALOCK® PRO Grout.

This will be a great chance for you to ask questions about our products and chat with your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Reps, Joe Tabone and Craig Hunter, and the LATICRETE Technical Service Manager, Fred Gray. 

Seminar Details 
Date: Thursday 11th & 18th June
Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Address: Unit 3/20 Waler Cres, Smeaton Grange.
Contact number: 1800 331 012
Contact Person: Joe Tabone / Craig Hunter / Cade Atkinson

Unable to attend this Seminar? Contact us on 1800 331 012 or email us to arrange a seminar customised for you and your team or click here to view a list of available dates.

Wednesday 27 May 2015

Blakehurst Pool Project




 

 

LATICRETE Systems Make Pool Projects Easy!


Tiler John Lee and Crystal Pools chose to use LATICRETE materials to complete this beautiful residential pool in Blakehurst, NSW.

This project used multiple LATICRETE products to achieve the best results possible:

For the substrate 3701 Mortar Admix - is a specially designed latex admixture for use with thin-set adhesives, cement grouts, cement mortar beds and other cement mixes. 

LATAPOXY 300 - an adhesive that can be used in interior and exterior walls and floors, wet and dry areas. 

LATAPOXY SP-100 is a stainless, pigment free, colourfast epoxy grout for grouting floor installations of ceramic tile, brick, stone, and can be used for interior and exterior installations.
LATICRETE® Underwater Submersion System is composed of time and job proven LATICRETE tile installation products which have been successfully installed around the world for nearly 60 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. View/download the LATICRETE Pool, Spa and Fountain Tiling Systems Brochure.

Contact us to discuss your next project, arrange a demo or request your FREE samples by calling 1800 331 012 or contact us here.

Tuesday 26 May 2015

We Are Featured!

The Answer To External Façade Systems


ProjectLink Featured LATICRETE!


When designing or specifying a tile or stone façade depend on the technology, expertise and experience that enabled the direct bonded tile façade on the tallest building in the world with direct bonded tile cladding, the Al Hamra Tower". 

We offer systems engineered for your Project time frame and budget.

Click here to view/download our installation systems for Exterior Façades brochure. View/download our Architectural Brochure by clicking here.

We provide Project Specifice tile and stone installation customised specifications.

Are you getting ready to start your next tile and stonework project? Contact us to discuss your next project or arrange a demo. Call1800 331 012 or email us here.

Monday 25 May 2015

Customer Testimonial - 2015 World of Concrete


Testimonial at World of Concrete 2015


Seamless, Attractive, Durable Flooring Solutions


Customer testimonials are a few and far between in the Construction Industry. Especially when it comes to technical support, service and delivery. 

Watch Don Fethersoneaugh from Rocky Mountain Industrial Systems describe what he likes about LATICRETE Products and how HP Spartacote® stands out above the rest, at the recent 2015 World of Concrete show.

If you think you are ready to partner with LATICRETE, please contact us today: 1800 331 012 or email us at info@laticrete.com.au. We look forward to hearing from you.

Friday 22 May 2015

The Wow of the MAT


 Use STRATA_MAT for the best results

STRATA_MAT™ Projects Increase


Designed to replace traditional underlayment materials, STRATA_MAT™ is a high performance uncoupling mat to be used underneath tile and stone installations. This product is adaptable to both residential and commercial projects and it has been engineered to allow safe and reliable installation over surfaces such as cracked concrete, wood, post and pre-tensioned concrete.

STRATA_MAT™ provides for faster drying adhesive and allows for proper adhesives to be used with large format or porcelain tiles as well as moisture sensitive stone and agglomerate stone. STRATA_MAT™ is a lightweight product, fast to install, can be used under moisture sensitive stone and is also a part of the LATICRETE® Lifetime System Warranty.

To discuss how this product can help with your next project, call us on 1800 331 012 or contact us here.

Thursday 21 May 2015

Setting The Resurfacing Standard With DURAFLOOR TGA™




Creating A New Look Using Existing Tiles

A Facelift for the Hudson Hospital


An expansion at the Hudson Hospital required construction on the clinical wing and administration, which included the lobby, waiting room, hallway and stairs. To get the best results possible the use of DURAFLOOR TGA  was recommended for the project.

DURAFLOOR TGA™ is a blend of cements, mineral aggregates, polymers and colour. It is specifically used to resurface existing concrete surfaces and it combines the durability of concrete with colour and decorative aggregate to produce a visually appealing finish.

An article written by LATICRETE Channel Manager, Jeff Bonkiewicz was featured in For Construction Pros regarding the Hudson Hospital project and the use of DURAFLOOR TGA™.

"After surface prep was complete and the sanded epoxy cured, Concrete Arts' crew then mixed and placed the Durafloor TGA polishable overlay." Continue reading the article here.

Call us on 1800 331 012 to discuss your next project, or email us here.

Wednesday 20 May 2015

Customer Testimonial




Giving Back To Those Who Give To Us

What an Awesome Project to be Part of


"Dear Mr. Rothberg,

A little over 2 years ago my husband was deployed to Afghanistan. I set on a mission to renovate our small master bathroom.  I had gotten a couple of quotes from some renovation companies, but they were completely outside of my budget. I had not tackled a job quite as large as this before, so I explored the internet and found some very informative housing forums to seek information and instruction. Your staff saw one of my posts and reached out to me to help me. 

First, I was in disbelief. Then after personally talking to Sean Boyle and trading emails, I realised that this was real. Laticrete donated the materials I needed to do my bathroom as a thank you to my family for my husband's service to our country. I was, and still am, in awe, and extremely humbled. I am and forever will be grateful to you and your company for your extremely generous gift to us. Words just cannot express the gratitude of appreciation I have for your company and staff members. I traded emails with you and several staff members during the process, and everyone was so kind and thoughtful and helpful. 

Another thing I am extremely thankful for is the connection you gave me with John Whipple. He was my right hand man from Vancouver to Ohio via emails and phone calls. I cannot even begin to count the amount of contact I had with him. He truly was a Godsend, and I have you to thank for that. I couldn't have done this to the standard I wanted to without him.  

My brother was my original helper, but he got very ill when I got into the major part of the reconstruction and wasn't able to help me. John was there for me every step of the way and made time for all my questions without hesitation. He made sure I was doing things correctly. I can truly say, although I have never met him personally, he has become a friend through all of this. Thank you. 

I wish I could tell you that I finished before my husband got home, but that I can't.  The project was overwhelming at times, and I often wondered what I had gotten myself into. But now I can say I am completely finished and very pleased with the results. The renovation involved me gutting my bathroom down to the studs in the shower and subfloor throughout.  I did leave the drywall in the remainder of the bathroom. I won't go into complete details, but I wanted to show you the results of mine and John's work.

Again, thank you for all you have done for me and my family. Whenever someone mentions they are doing a bathroom renovation, I always recommend your products and tell the story of how you blessed me. 
 
Sincerely,
Jenna Scheidegger"

Contact us to discuss your next project, arrange a demo or trade event by calling 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Tuesday 19 May 2015

Great Article - Coloured Grout and Consistency



Managing the Perception and Consistency



Published article written by LATICRETE Technical Service Manager, Fred Gray in #86 of Tile Today. 


Long gone are the days when the tiler only offered White, Off-white or Grey as the only colour options for grout. He would have a proprietary white wall grout and / or site mix local sand with the three colours of cement for floor grouting. If he was a stone fixer he might have added some pigment to keep some of the more demanding customers happy. Tiles were not as much a fashion item as they are today and choice of style and colour was very limited. Read more…

Monday 18 May 2015

Join Us at Tilers & Trade Shop

Friday, 29 May 2015

Tilers & Trade Shop is having a Trade Afternoon, Friday, 29 May 2015, and would be delighted if you could attend. This will be a great opportunity to talk with your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, Warren Miller, about products that are designed to save you time and money.


Why SHOULD you ATTEND:


LATICRETE products are designed to save you time and money by: 
  • Earning more $$$ through increased productivity
  • Increased productivity when installing tile and stone
  • Reducing job site problems!

Details of the Trade Event on Friday, 29 May 2015:
Where: Tilers & Trade Shop
AddressUnit 14/38 Eastern Service Rd, Stapylton QLD
Tel: 07 3801 8805
Contact: Dale
Time: 2pm

LATICRETE products are designed to save you time and money!

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

Friday 15 May 2015

LATICRETE® Pro tips: What is Slake?




LATICRETE® Pro Tips


Allowing cement and chemically fortified adhesives and grout to slake is something that is required by all manufacturers of cement based products. 


The act of slaking materials will allow all the ingredients to be hydrated by the mixing liquid. This video explains what slake is and why it is required.


For more great LATICRETE YouTube installation demonstrations and tips, go to https://www.youtube.com/user/laticreteint

Thursday 14 May 2015

LATICRETE Making Tiling Projects a Breeze



A Big Thumbs Up From Bob

Bob from SEQ Tiling used LATICRETE products for a project in Wynnum.

Bob used 4237 Latex Additive™ for the 400x400 porcelain tiles. This product is great for all types of stone and tile, and has superior strength, making it perfect for interior and exterior use in all climates.

To finish off the project, grouting will be done using SPECTRALOCK 2000 IG™; a 100% solids epoxy industrial grout. This product is not only formulated to specifically provide chemical and stain resistance but also offers exceptional ease of installation.

Contact us to discuss your next project, arrange free samples, or a demo by calling 1800 331 012 or contact us here.

Wednesday 13 May 2015

Are YOU Ready?



Click here for more information and to view a video!

Contact us here to arrange a demo, FREE samples or for technical assistance. Or contact us by calling 1800 331 012 and speak with your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep.

Tuesday 12 May 2015

Employee Announcement

Kathleen Jenkinson - LATICRETE Architectural Rep

LATICRETE Australia Continues to Grow


We are excited to announce the appointment of Kathleen Jenkinson as the LATICRETE Australia QLD, Architectural Rep. 

Kathleen has been in the building industry as an Architectural Specifier for 15 years, predominantly from the paint and specialist coatings industry. Kathleen's specialist coatings background, where substrate preparation is key to a successful installation, sparked her interest to join the LATICRETE team!

"My key goal and focus as the LATICRETE Architectural QLD Representative is to create an awareness and educate architects and specifiers on the various LATICRETE Installation Warranty Systems. Provide them with methods and solutions for successful installations of tiles and stone and to create a strong LATICRETE Brand in Brisbane with architects, specifiers and key decision makers.
I'm very excited about my new venture with LATICRETE and to be part of the LATICRETE family!"

Kathleen immigrated to Brisbane in April 2011 from the east coast of South Africa and stems from a large South African family of 8 siblings. Her hobbies include belly dancing, reading & various outdoor activities.

We wish Kathleen every bit of happiness and welcome her to the LatiFamily.

Monday 11 May 2015

Our Mission, Our Vision, Our Values






The Fundamentals That Shape LATICRETE

The LATICRETE Way of Life



At LATICRETE the foundation of who we are is found within our Mission, Vision and Values. They express who we are, where we want to go, and also what motivates and differentiates us from our competitors.

For nearly 60 years LATICRETE have manufactured and marketed materials, methods and solutions for installing tile and stone. 50 years of this history has been shaped by many industry firsts, which is a result of our dedication to reaching our vision of being a top ten  construction chemical company.

LATICRETE strives to improve the durability of buildings, to help ease the work for the installer, and create long lasting relationships with our customers. To help achieve the Mission and Vision of our company, we ensure that our values of trust, integrity, ethics, passion and commitment,  innovation, and customer centricity, are of the utmost importance to every LATICRETE family member!

Friday 8 May 2015

LATICRETE on Hamilton Island

LATICRETE on Hamilton Island


Here, There, Everywhere



R. Dunn & Sons use LATICRETE for their projects as seen in the above pic, taken on Hamilton Island by your local LATICRETE Rep, Warren Miller.

Keep your eyes open for more details and images on this project.

The core of R. Dunn & Sons is stonemasonry, monumental work, and tiling. R. Dunn & Sons choose LATICRETE for the range of products from waterproofing, adhesives, grouts, to masonry installation systems (MVIS™). Installation Systems and Warranties are the fundamentals of LATICRETE, who have been providing installation solutions for tile and stone for nearly 60 years.

Contact us to discuss your next project, arrange free samples, or a demo by calling 1800 331 012 or contact us here


Thursday 7 May 2015

We Do Trade Events







"The early bird catches the worm" - in this case its the tradies that went to the Trade Events at New City Ceramics in VIC, various Amber Tiles Stores, in NSW that got to catch the "worm."

Yip - they got to see and demo with LATICRETE products that are designed to save you time and money by: 
  • Earning more $$$ through increased productivity
  • Increased productivity when installing tile and stone
  • Reducing job site problems
Keep your eyes peeled for details on more LATICRETE Trade Events happening around your area soon or keep up to date with the Trade Events by following us Facebook.

Call us on 1800 331 012 to find out more about our products, training and to schedule a trade event for your store or email the National Sales Manager, Adam Marks here

Wednesday 6 May 2015

Italian Boys Give Thumbs Up








LATICRETE gets Thumbs Up from the word Go!


Daniele and Andrea from DTS Tiling used LATICRETE materials to finish this amazing pool to enjoy in Melbourne weather.  
Laticrete Materials used were 3701 in a bag for render and 211 and 4237 for tiling. 
The boys from Italy had said LATICRETE materials were a pleasure to use and that the products come highly recommend for any tiling system.  
DTS were very appreciative of the support Laticrete provided during the process of the installation which made them feel they where part of the team. 
"Your support felt like we worked for the same company" they quoted. 
Can we interest you in a FREE sample?

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

Tuesday 5 May 2015

Free Seminar on Pool Tiling



LATICRETE Pool, Spa and Fountain Tiling System Brochure

Profit Through Knowledge Seminar on Pool Tiling


Join LATICRETE and The Pool Tile Company for a free pool tiling seminar at the LATICRETE QLD Head Office. 

The Seminar will provide you best practices for pool tiling:
- Substrate Preparation
- Waterproofing
- Adhesive and Grout Selection
- Movement Joints
- Systems and Warranties

There will also be an opportunity for hands-on training on HYDRO BAN® waterproofing membrane and SPECTRALOCK® PRO Grout.

This will be a great chance for you to ask questions about our products and chat with your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Reps, Warren Miller and Mitchell Haw, and the LATICRETE Technical Service Manager, Fred Gray. 

Seminar Details 
Date: Wednesday 13th May
Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Address: 29 Telford Street, Virginia QLD
Contact number: 1800 331 012
Contact Person: Warren Miller

Unable to attend this Seminar? Contact us on 1800 331 012 or email us here to arrange a seminar customised for you and your team or click here to view a list of available dates.

Friday 1 May 2015

Our Best Monthly Promo Yet


Contact us here for this amazing special

Get in Quick - only for the Month of May!


Save on space and inventory with PERMACOLOR® Select - 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 info and to view an installation video.

PLASMA is a revolutionary, professional grade grout that is ready-to-use with no mixing required. Built on a new, patent pending technology platform, PLASMA provides early strength development, unmatched ease of workability and superior stain resistance. PLASMA is crack and stain resistant and does not require sealing. Click here for more info and to view and installation video.

TILERS we have a great PROMO just for you!! 
*When you purchase a pallet of LATICRETE materials, the LATICRETE stockist, will give you with a LATICRETE voucher to attend a LATICRETE Seminar for FREE. When you attend the seminar, you will get a *15% LATICRETE Rebate on your next LATICRETE purchase!
Click here to view the Stockist *PERMACOLOR® Select Pre-Order Special.
Click here to view the Stockist *PLASMA™ Advanced Pre-Order Special.
Click here to view the Tiler Promo.

Contact your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Representative on 1800 331 012 to find out more about the Pre Order Specials or click here to contact us!