WIN an iPad®!!

Calling all Installers in WA!

With the Grand Opening of Tilers Express WA and in celebrating our 60th birthday, we have a competition exclusive to Western Australia where you could go into a draw to WIN an Apple® iPad® Air 2 WiFi 64GB!*

You are entitled to an entry into the draw when you:

1. Purchase $300 or more on LATICRETE materials from Tilers Express WA on a single tax invoice, from 1 June 2016 - 30 July 2016.

2. Post, fax, or email your tax invoices. Include your name, email address & mobile number to enter into the draw.

3. Check the WIN an Apple® iPad® Air 2 WiFi 64GB* for Terms & Conditions and how to enter.

The winner of the Apple® iPad® will be drawn and announced on 22nd August, 2016.

For more info contact Tilers Express WA on Tel: (08) 6388 8988 or LATICRETE on 1800 331 012, or email your invoices here.

*Conditions apply.

Mosaic Tile Chandelier

Mosaic Tile Chandelier Hangs Tough with LATICRETE Products 

Paul Pearman is an accomplished mosaic artist, who works out of his studio in Augusta, Georgia. Known for his attention to detail and also for using the tiniest of mosaic tiles within his creations, Pearman’s projects can range in size from miniscule to mammoth. 

“From small projects such as mosaic designs on belt buckles to immense projects such as three-dimensional mosaic-clad hanging chandeliers, I want my artwork to be of the highest quality. And, I want the designs I create to last for generations. That’s why I depend on the LATICRETE System. There is no other product line which offers mosaic tiles the bonding strength of LATICRETE materials.” - Paul Pearman.

The foundation of the actual sculpture was built of steel, and was then covered with carved foam and fiberglass materials. Thousands upon thousands of pieces of reflective glass and metal, some extremely minute, were cut with tiny nippers and then bonded via LATICRETE materials to the structure’s “body,” all by hand. Click here to read the full Project Spotlight.

For more on Paul Pearman's artwork head to his website. 

Contact us on 1800 331 012 for technical support, arrange a demo, free samples, a trade event, or to discuss your next project or contact us here.

Don't forget to enter our Social Media Photo Competition - click here for all the details!

Tips from Technical Services

Spot Bonding with the Right Adhesive

In a Technical Article featured in Tile Today #81, Fred Gray, LATICRETE Australia Technical Service Manager, provides an informative discussion about spot bonding with the right adhesives. 

"As tile format get larger, the need for straighter, flatter and truer substrates increases to ensure the installation meets the required finished tolerances. Tilers are often faced with substrates that were never built to deliver this required flatness for tiling but are still expected to deliver a great looking job despite this.

For some, the answer with large format wall tiling is to spot bond the tiles to the surface to help plumb and true the installation. This is a technique where thick daubs of cement based adhesives, which are not designed to be used in this way, are applied to the back of the tile, generally four or five places, to help plumb the tile accurately. However this method of fixing with cement based adhesives is not recognised and in fact has led to many tile installation issues, particularly external ones. 

LATAPOXY 310 Spot Bonding Adhesive however is designed to be used in this way. Now you can spot bond tiles in many situation that were not possible before and is also suitable for substrates that require up to 20mm correction! Originally designed to replace mechanical fixing, it can also be used to overcome those nuisance out of plane substrates." Click here to continue reading the published article.

Are you getting ready to start a project? 

Contact our Technical Support team on 1800 331 012 to discuss your next project contact us here.

San Marino Water Feature & Pool Project

Photo Credit: Christian R. Terry

A Project With the WOW Factor!

This incredible water feature and pool was installed in San Marino, USA. It was designed by Alison Terry, Terry Design, Inc.. Jimmy Reed from Rock Solid Tile, Inc. carried out the pool installation, where glass mosaics were installed using the LATICRETE pool installation system. The results are absolutely stunning!

If you are planing a pool project in the near future, LATICRETE has the perfect Pool, Spa and Fountain Tiling Systems brochure for you. Click here to view/download the LATICRETE Pool, Spa and Fountain Tiling System Brochure.

Contact us to discuss your next project, or arrange free samples. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Don't forget to enter our Social Media Photo Competition - click here for all the details!

Have You Entered our Competition?!

Want to WIN LATICRETE Products?

Of course you do. All you need to do is:

1. Follow us on Instagram @laticreteaustralia and Facebook facebook.com/laticreteaustralia
2. SHARE a photo of your recent project on Instagram or Facebook.
3. TAG your photo with @laticreteaustralia, and remember to mention what LATICRETE product/s you used.

Submit your photos by 31st August, 2016. Winners will be notified on 14th September, 2016. 

The 5 best entries will each WIN*:

• 1x SPECTRALOCK® DAZZLE™
• 1x SPECTRALOCK Mini Unit Liquid
• 1x SPECTRALOCK Powder 

The competition is open to Australia and New Zealand installers. Click here for more info, including the Terms & Conditions and how to Enter!

*Conditions Apply

"A Zero Haze Grout"

Image by Precision Tile and Stone

"The finish on it was second to none and an awesome clean. Zero haze afterwards" - Gareth O'Shea from Precision tile and stone.

Do you want a high performance cement based grout that offers colour consistency, minimises efflorescence and minimal wastage? Then you want PERMACOLOR® Select!

PERMACOLOR Select offers the industry’s first dispersible dry pigment solution and is designed for virtually all types of residential & commercial installations; offering optimum performance on the most demanding exterior or interior applications - ready for foot traffic in as little as 3 hours. 
Easy to mix, grout and clean, PERMACOLOR Select is fast setting and the base powder can be used with any PERMACOLOR Select colour pouch. Click here for more info and to view an installation video.

Can we interest you in FREE samples?

Contact us to discuss your next project. Want us to visit your job site or want to arrange your FREE samples? Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Don't forget to enter our Social Media Photo Competition - click here for all the details!

Bathroom Renovation Underway

New Look for Residential Bathroom

This bathroom renovation by Murray Heazlewood and his team, SEQ Tiling and Cladding, includes laying 400x75 ceramic tiles to freshen up an existing bathroom and give it new look.

The team have used a range of LATICRETE products including HYDRO BAN®, 335 Premium Flexible Adhesive, and finished off with PERMACOLOR® Grout in 'Dusty Grey'.

• HYDRO BAN is a thin, load bearing waterproofing/crack isolation membrane that DOES NOT require the use of fabric in the field, coves or corners.
• 335 Premium Flexible Adhesive is a high performance thin-bed adhesive for installing a wide range of tiles and stone including low absorption ceramic tile, porcelain tile, natural and manufactured stone using thin-set method of installation.
• PERMACOLOR Grout offers the maximum performance available in a cement-based grout, providing consistent colour and antimicrobial protection to resist stain-causing mould and mildew. 

Click here to see more projects done by SEQ Tiling and Cladding.

Can we interest you in FREE samples?

For information on LATICRETE products, arrange a demo, trade event, technical support or to discuss your next project call 1800 331 012 or contact us here.

Pool, Spa and Fountain System Brochure

LATICRETE has provided the technology, materials & methods for innovative and permanent installations of tile and stone for 60 years. Architecturally specified and preferred by professional installers, LATICRETE provides solutions for virtually every application.

The Pool, Spa and Fountain Tiling Systems brochure provides information on products engineered for the installation and application of tile and stone. An overview of each recommended LATICRETE product for pool, spa and fountain installation is provided to facilitate the selection of the appropriate adhesives, mortars and grouts for your specific applications. Click here to view/download the Pool, Spa and Fountain Tiling System brochure.

Projects utilising LATICRETE materials and methods qualify for a comprehensive LATICRETE System Warranty. Visit our website for comprehensive product application videos, architectural specifications, details and in-depth technical support.

Chat with your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep or Architectural Specialist about your next project. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Stunning Outdoor Menai Project

This beautiful project in Menai, NSW, includes an outdoor entertaining area, pool coping and pool surrounds. Leo Stone Random wall cladding and Teakwood sandstone, purchased from Cinajus were installed to create this amazing look. 

LATICRETE products used in this project include:

4237 Latex Additive - a specially designed latex additive to make a high strength latex thin bed and medium bed adhesive up to 15 mm.

315 Super Floor & Wall Adhesive -  a high performance thin-set adhesive to install tile and stone using the thin-bed method of installation.

335 Premium Flexible Adhesive - a high performance thin-bed adhesive for installing a wide range of tiles and stone including low absorption ceramic tile, porcelain tile, natural and manufactured stone using thin-set method of installation.

The installation work also included hidden light controls and a hidden room. Read the full project by clicking here.

Are you getting ready to start a project? 

Contact us to discuss your next project, visit your job site or to arrange free samples. 

Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Cute as a Button!

Our Gorgeous LatiBaby!

LATICRETE Australia, Plant & Logistics Manager, Jamie Young and his wife Tamara shared updated pics of Kobe with us. 

Kobe Roy Brian Young is their first "little man" and the latest addition to the LatiFamily.

Little Kobe is all smiles now and looks absolutely gorgeous in his LATICRETE gear! You don't get much cuter than this!  

Jamie and Tamara, don't you think its time to start thinking about a play mate for Kobe?

Sareen Stone Features STONETECH®!

STONETECH® Gets a New Look

Read what Sareen Stone, your local LATICRETE and STONETECH® stockist, has to say in their blog about the new look for STONETECH!

"A new & improved labelling system has been introduced for the StoneTech® Professional range & will be rolled out over the coming months. The changes have been made to help customers choose the right StoneTech product for every project.

The Protect, Clean & Transform products are now colour-coded to highlight to you their intended application. For example, the ‘Protect’ range has orange labelling; the ‘Clean’ range is blue while the ‘Transform’ range is bright green." Click here to continue reading.

Contact Sareen Stone for more information on the STONETECH line, or contact us here.  

Dixie State University Mural Restoration

Jeff from Suva Tile was asked by the State of Utah to restore this glass mosaic mural put up in 1975 on the college campus. Jeff sent Henry B. Rothberg an email re the project:

"It's 15 feet by 127 feet long and is made up of 325,000+ individual pieces. Since you helped me with a failed shower project years ago, I have used your products religiously. So of course I am using your glass adhesive to put the missing pieces back in on this project. Turns out, the school installed a plaque dedicating the mural and a brief description of it. Interesting back then the adhesive was referred to as Latacrete, a bonding cement. So 40+ years go by and I am using your products to restore it! I guess this project was just meant to be done by me. Enjoy the pictures & thanks."

For information on LATICRETE products, arrange a demo, trade event, technical support or to discuss your next project call 1800 331 012 or contact us here.

Want to WIN an iPad®?

Calling all Installers in WA With the Grand Opening of Tilers Express WA and in celebrating our 60th birthday, we have a competition exclusive to Western Australia where you could go into a draw to WIN an Apple® iPad® Air 2 WiFi 64GB!* You are entitled to an entry into the draw when you: 1. Purchase $300 or more on LATICRETE materials from Tilers Express WA on a single tax invoice, from 1 June 2016 - 30 July 2016. 2. Post, fax, or email your tax invoices. Include your name, email address & mobile number to enter into the draw. 3. Check the WIN an Apple® iPad® Air 2 WiFi 64GB* for Terms & Conditions and how to enter. The winner of the Apple® iPad® will be drawn and announced on 22nd August, 2016. For more info contact Tilers Express WA on Tel: (08) 6388 8988 or LATICRETE on 1800 331 012, or email your invoices here. *Conditions apply.

Mosaic Wall Installation

Wow - What a Stunning Wall!

Murray Heazlewood and his team, SEQ Tilers have done it again. This amazing mosaic wall was installed at a private residence in Pottsville, NSW, at a recent Mosaic Application Day with LATICRETE QLD Technical Sales Rep, Mitchell Haw. 

The mosaic artwork was installed using Trend Tiles and was adhered, as well as grouted, with LATAPOXY® SP-100. 

LATAPOXY SP-100 - a stainless, pigment free, colourfast epoxy grout for grouting floor installations of ceramic tile, brick, and stone. Cleans with water while fresh. Can be used for interior and exterior applications. Ideal for kitchen floors, counter tops, bathroom floors, malls, cafeterias, and laboratories.

Are you getting ready to start a project? 

Contact us to discuss your next project, call on your job site or to arrange free samples. 
Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Don't forget to enter our Social Media Photo Competition - click here for all the details!

Driving Around in Style!

What a Van

Check it out - Tilers Express WA have a new company vehicle and its decorated in LATICRETE style!

Head over to Tilers Express WA to get your LATICRETE materials - or call Aaron and the friendly team on (08) 6388 8988.

Tilers Express WA

79 Hector Street,

Osborne Park,

Perth, WA

Don't forget to enter the Tilers Express WA WIN an Apple® iPad® Competition exclusively to WA Installers!

Social Media Photo Competition

Everyone Loves Competitions

And - this is an easy competition to enter. All you need to do is:

1. Follow us on Instagram @laticreteaustralia and Facebook facebook.com/laticreteaustralia
2. SHARE a photo of your recent project on Instagram or Facebook.
3. TAG your photo with @laticreteaustralia, and remember to mention what LATICRETE product/s you used.

Submit your photos by 31st August, 2016. Winners will be notified on 14th September, 2016. 

To celebrate your efforts, the 5 best entries will each WIN*:

• 1x SPECTRALOCK® DAZZLE™
• 1x SPECTRALOCK Mini Unit Liquid
• 1x SPECTRALOCK Powder 

Our competition is open to Australia and New Zealand installers. Click here for more info, including the Terms & Conditions and how to Enter!

*Conditions Apply

Discovering Stone Mag Features LATICRETE

Latest Issue of Discovering Stone is Out Now!

If you haven't seen the latest issue of Discovering Stone #28, check out the full digital version here. LATICRETE gets featured in a number of places:

• MVIS™ full page advert, on Page 19.
• Sealer Selection Guide for 2016 - STONETECH®, on Page 60.
• Product Feature - Masonry Veneer Mortar, on Page 72.
• Product Feature - STONETECH, on Page 73.

An extract of the featured product - Masonry Veneer Mortar:

"The increase in popularity of adhered masonry veneer facades has found the industry wanting a suitably engineered installation system and detailed specifications. Utilising advanced Laticrete technologies, the Laticrete Masonry Veneer Installation System (MVIS) is designed to offer complete solutions for adhered masonry veneers ." Check out the product feature on Page 72.

Are you getting ready to start a project? 

Contact us about your next project or to arrange free samples. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Beautiful Bluestone Paving

Kevin Smith from Lush Landscapes recently finished this eye-catching Bluestone paving project at a private residence in Clayfield, QLD. Kevin used the below LATICRETE products for the installation:

4237 Latex Additive is a specially designed additive for use with 211 Crete Filler Powder to make a high strength latex thin bed and medium bed adhesive up to 15mm bed thickness. For installing all types of tile, stone and agglomerates. Guaranteed proven performance and increase productivity. Click here for more info.

PERMACOLOR® Grout offers the maximum performance available in a cement-based grout, providing consistent colour and antimicrobial protection to resist stain-causing mould and mildew. PERMACOLOR Grout is easy to install – just mix with water. PERMACOLOR Grout is ideal for floors and walls in both interior and exterior installations.

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

Tilers Express WA Installers Trained on LATICRETE

LATICRETE Supports Training in WA 

Last week installers in Western Australia were invited to attend a waterproofing and product training seminar hosted by Tilers Express WA. The seminar was presented by LATICRETE Technical Service Manager, Fred Gray and Neil Warden, LATICRETE Australia National Sales Manager.

Just some of the important aspects Fred discussed was the new Australian standards for waterproofing. The attendees got to demonstrate and work with HYDRO BAN®. 

On the second day, attendees had the opportunity to participate in hands on demonstrations with SPECTRALOCK® PRO Grout.

If you missed the opportunity to attend the training and still interested, contact Aaron at Tilers Express WA on 08 6833 8988 or email: a.holdaway@tilersexpresswa.com.au

LATICRETE is committed to educating and providing technical support and advice. We provide customised in-store and job-site training and demos for your team, as well as trade events, samples, and customised specifications for YOUR project! 

For more info on our upcoming LATICRETE Seminars and Trade Events check out the Seminars page on our website, or keep up to date by following us Facebook.

Call 1800 331 012 to find out more about our products, arrange training or a demo by contacting us here.

Don't forget to enter the LATICRETE WIN an Apple® iPad® Competition exclusive to WA Installers!