Product Feature: 4237 Latex Additive

4237 Latex Additive is the original latex additive for tile and stone adhesives. 4237 Latex Additive will mix with 211 to make a high strength, chemical, shock and vibration resistant adhesive. Suitable for swimming pools, facades, commercial and industrial tile and stone installations. Mix 4237 Latex Additive with PERMACOLOR^® Grout to make a coloured adhesive for installing glass mosaics.

Features & Benefits

• Superior bond strength

• Flexible and shock resistant; rated for extra heavy traffic conditions. 

• Weather and frost resistant for interior and exterior use in all types of climates. 

• Proven performance; used in all types of applications for over 60 years. 

• Safe, economical and easy to use; non-hazardous, non-flammable.

For more product information click here.

For more information contact your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep on 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Epoxy Grout Accreditation

 

Are you looking to upgrade your skills? Do you want to stand out from the rest of the crowd? Join LATICRETE NSW for a special week of training courses! 

We are hosting three Profit Through Knowledge workshops in March, each focusing on a key aspect of our trade.

• Tuesday, March 8 - Swimming Pool Systems
• Thursday, March 10 - Waterproofing Accreditation
• Friday, March 11 - Epoxy Grouting Accreditation

The third seminar will be held on Friday the 11th of March, and will focus on Epoxy Grouting . This is a short, concise, intensive training program specifically developed for industry installation contractors, distributors, dealers and other industry professionals who want to improve their knowledge and increase their productivity as they become familiar with SPECTRALOCK PRO® Premium Grout. 

Our schedule is full of valuable training workshops, so make sure you register now to secure a spot in one of these Profit Through Knowledge sessions. RSVP today by calling your local LATICRETE NSW Technical Sales Rep, or follow this link!

• Glenn Mannix: 0434 781 227
• Craig Hunter: 0418 761 428
• Joe Tabone: 0412 358 944

Keep an eye out for plenty more LATICRETE workshops across Australia throughout 2022.

AC Marriott Hotel Mosaic Installation

 

Join us each week for a look at some stunning LATICRETE projects from around the world! This week we're showcasing the Antonio Catalan (AC) Marriott Hotel in Texas, USA.

The AC Marriott Hotel features modern American architectural design with a Spanish twist, and developer Jackson Shaw wanted to accentuate this with an eye-catching sculpture in the front entranceway to make a lasting impression. 

Shaw chose mosaic designer Julie Richey to create the stunning 7.23m² Pamplona Rose column, inspired by the traditional stitched polaina that adorned the boots of Spanish horse riders. The column, along with the tiled entryway floor, used almost 100kg of glass mosaics in 35 different colours.

Julie Richey chose a LATICRETE solution for this installation, electing to use LATAPOXY® 300 Adhesive for the perfect bond to the unique fibreglass structure of the column. She grouted the mosaic with SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout, and sealed with LATASIL™ to complete this epic project!

“I have always had excellent results with LATICRETE and trust the quality. Working on commercial and residential mosaic projects means each one has a different set of challenges: site, intended use, physical materials, etc. In any situation, the LATICRETE technical support services are an essential tool for me to learn which materials work best for any given application”

- Julie Richey

Read more about this project here!

Contact us to discuss your next project or arrange a demo. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Waterproofing Accreditation PTK

Are you looking to upgrade your skills? Do you want to stand out from the rest of the crowd? Join LATICRETE NSW for a special week of training courses! 

We are hosting three Profit Through Knowledge workshops in March, each focusing on a key aspect of our trade.

• Tuesday, March 8 - Swimming Pool Systems
• Thursday, March 10 - Waterproofing Accreditation
• Friday, March 11 - Epoxy Grouting Accreditation

The second seminar will be held on Thursday the 10th of March, and will focus on Waterproofing Installation. This is a short, concise, intensive training program specifically developed for industry installation contractors, distributors, dealers and other industry professionals who want to improve their knowledge and increase their productivity as they become familiar with HYDRO BAN®. 

And the fun doesn't stop there, keep an eye out later this week as we detail the other courses coming up!. 

Our schedule is full of valuable training workshops, so make sure you register now to secure a spot in one of these Profit Through Knowledge sessions. RSVP today by calling your local LATICRETE NSW Technical Sales Rep, or follow this link!

• Glenn Mannix: 0434 781 227
• Craig Hunter: 0418 761 428
• Joe Tabone: 0412 358 944

We hope to see you there!

Swimming Pool Systems PTK

Are you looking to upgrade your skills? Do you want to stand out from the rest of the crowd? Join LATICRETE NSW for a special week of training courses! 

We are hosting three Profit Through Knowledge workshops in March, each focusing on a key aspect of our trade.

• Tuesday, March 8 - Swimming Pool Systems
• Thursday, March 10 - Waterproofing Accreditation
• Friday, March 11 - Epoxy Grouting Accreditation

The first seminar will be held on Tuesday the 8th of March, and will focus on Swimming Pool Systems. We invite specifiers, designers, tilers and pool builders to get involved in discussions, classroom learning, and hands-on demonstrations using the full suite of LATICRETE system warranty materials. 

This is a great opportunity to chat with your local LATICRETE Technical Sales representatives and learn all the ins and outs of installing a full LATICRETE pool system!

And the fun doesn't stop there, keep an eye out later this week as we detail the other courses coming up!

Our schedule is full of valuable training workshops, so make sure you register now to secure a spot in one of these Profit Through Knowledge sessions. RSVP today by calling your local LATICRETE NSW Technical Sales Rep, or follow this link!

• Glenn Mannix: 0434 781 227
• Craig Hunter: 0418 761 428
• Joe Tabone: 0412 358 944

We hope to see you there!

Product Feature: PERMACOLOR® NS

PERMACOLOR® NS is an ultra-premium, factory prepared, polymer fortified, non-sanded cement-based grout designed for grout joints up to 6 mm. For use on highly delicate surfaces such as polished marble, soft glass, and metals. Excellent for wet and dry areas, for interior and exterior installation.

Features & Benefits

• No blotchiness and resists efflorescence (compared to other Portland cement-based grout)

• Contains anti-microbial technology

• Easy to install, no additive required just mix with water

• Easy to clean, dense and non-shrinking

• Available in 12 colours

Click here for more product information and to view/download our PERMACOLOR NS Grout Colour Range Selection Chart. 

For more information or to arrange a demonstration, chat with your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, call 1800 331 012, or contact us here.  

Double Bay Update

 

You may remember last year we shared some shots of this rock wall cladding project getting underway by the Entrenched Landscapes team in collaboration with Komplete Construction. LATICRETE NSW Technical Service Rep Glenn Mannix was back on site with the teams and has provided these beautiful pictures of the next stages of this gorgeous project. 

For this installation the team is using: 

• HYDRO BAN® SLURRY is a cement based, one component, polymer fortified material that mixes with water and easily applied with a brush, roller or trowel. Use on retaining walls, water features, slabs on ground and immersed installations where water resistance or protection from substrate moisture is required. Click here for more information.
• The team used MVIS™ Veneer Mortar mixed with PERMACOLOR® Select in Midnight Black to achieve a coloured adhesive, which looks amazing!

Contact us to discuss your next project or arrange a demo. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Product Feature: LATAPOXY® Moisture Shield

LATAPOXY® Moisture Shield is a two component, roller applied epoxy coating specifically designed to reduce moisture vapour emissions in concrete and other substrates. Use over dry and damp concrete and other masonry substrates to reduce the moisture vapour emission to facilitate the correct installation of membranes, tiles, vinyl, timber, adhesives or other floor coverings that require protection from moisture.

Key Features

• Easy to use - rolls on like paint
• Cures in 24 hours
• Can be applied over green concrete (minimum 7 days old)

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

For more information on LATICRETE installation materials, product demos, or technical support, phone LATICRETE on 1800 331 012 or email sales@laticrete.com.au. 

Virtual Training: Waterproofing to Succeed

Today is your last chance to register for an interactive LATICRETE Connected webinar on Waterproofing to Succeed in this brand-new webinar, presented by Corey Downes, LATICRETE Australia, Technical Sales Representative! 

In this webinar we will focus and cover installation details, recommended applications, and industry standards for waterproofing in wet areas, with a focus on swimming pools. Join us at 4PM AEST on Thursday 17 February!

Learn about:

• Why there is a need for a membrane
• Substrate preparation
• Render/mortar beds/skims
• Moisture shields

Learn the appropriate application techniques for the installation of latex and cementitious waterproofing.

Learn about updates on industry standards.

Recognise the most common issues and how to avoid them.

LIVE demo by Chris Stenhouse and Daniel Minos. 

Earn a digital badge for participation!

There will also be plenty of time for Q&A’s with the LATICRETE Australian team.

Click Here to Register!

LATICRETE Connected is your resource for online learning and troubleshooting with the industry experts. New webinars will be announced regularly. 

Tennyson Residential Spa System

 

Check out the progress being made on this residential spa project in Tennyson, QLD. LATICRETE QLD Technical Sales Rep Corey Downes was on site with Rodolfo and the team from Diamond Cut Tiling as they installed a full LATICRETE system, qualifying for a 10 year warranty!

In this installation, the Diamond Cut Tiling team used 226 Thick Bed Mortar with 3701 Mortar Admix for the render/mortar bed, and 254 for the slurry bond and tile adhesive. They applied LATAPOXY® Moisture Shield for moisture vapour emission reduction, and HYDRO BAN® for the waterproofing membrane, and grouted the tiles using PERMACOLOR®.

Learn more about the products used:

• 226 Thick Bed Mortar is a factory prepared blend of carefully selected raw materials, portland cement and graded aggregates for use with 3701 Mortar Admix. Provides high performance, superior workability, tight quality control, and job site convenience
• 3701 Mortar Admix is a specially designed latex admixture for use with thin-set mortars, cement grouts, cement mortar beds, and other cement mixes. Used in place of water, 3701 Mortar Admix improves the working and physical properties of any cement mix and provides an economical and easy way to make permanent, trouble-free installations of ceramic tile, brick and natural stone.
• 254 is the ultimate one-step, polymer fortified, thin-set adhesive for interior and exterior installation of ceramic tile, reduced thickness porcelain, stone, quarry tile, pavers and brick. 254 adhesive, designed to just mix with water, has a long open time with unsurpassed adhesion and workability.
• LATAPOXY® Moisture Shield is a 2 component, roller applied epoxy coating specifically designed to reduce moisture vapour emissions in concrete and other substrates
• 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. HYDRO BAN is a single component self curing liquid rubber polymer that forms a flexible, seamless waterproofing membrane that bonds directly to a wide variety of substrates. 
• PERMACOLOR® Grout is a high performance grout that provides a grout joint that is dense, hard and will resist cracking. Provides consistent colour, and antimicrobial protection to resist stain-causing mould and mildew.

View/download our Pool, Spa and Fountain Tiling Systems brochure which includes a 10, 15 and 25 Year Residential Swimming Pool System Warranty.

Contact us to discuss your next project or arrange a demo. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Virtual Training: Waterproofing to Succeed

 

Join us this Thursday for an interactive LATICRETE Connected webinar on Waterproofing to Succeed in this brand-new webinar, presented by Corey Downes, LATICRETE Australia, Technical Sales Representative! 

In this webinar we will focus and cover installation details, recommended applications, and industry standards for waterproofing in wet areas, with a focus on swimming pools. Join us at 4PM AEST on Thursday 17 February!

Learn about:

• Why there is a need for a membrane
• Substrate preparation
• Render/mortar beds/skims
• Moisture shields

Learn the appropriate application techniques for the installation of latex and cementitious waterproofing

Learn about updates on industry standards

Recognise the most common issues and how to avoid them

LIVE demo by Chris Stenhouse and Daniel Minos 

Earn a digital badge for participation!

There will also be plenty of time for Q&A’s with the LATICRETE Australian team.

Click Here to Register!

LATICRETE Connected is your resource for online learning and troubleshooting with the industry experts. New webinars will be announced regularly. 

LATICRETE SUPERCAP® at Work!

 

AllPrep Flooring Specialists Pty Ltd are hard at work with the LATICRETE SUPERCAP® Pump Truck!  The SUPERCAP System combines LEED contributing, GREENGUARD certified, low alkali, self-levelling cement-based technology with a computer-controlled pump truck.

This revolutionary System benefits the entire project from design to completion by providing predictable results that can shave weeks off a project schedule while delivering a perfectly flat floor for following trades to build out on.

We call it Perfectly Flat Floors. Delivered.

Consider using the LATICRETE SUPERCAP Pump Truck on your next project? 

Contact AllPrep Flooring Specialists Pty Ltd

Call: 1300 ALLPREP 

Email: david@allprepflooring.com.au

Website: www.allprepflooring.com.au

World's Tallest Statue

 

Join us each week for a look at some stunning LATICRETE projects from around the world! This week we're showcasing the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, India - the world's tallest statue.

At 182m tall, this symbol of unity was built in honour of Sardar Vallabhai Patel, who had a huge hand in unifying a fractured India. It has claimed the “World’s Tallest” title from the Spring Temple Buddha in Lushan, China. Built by an army of more than 3000 engineers and workers, this statue of the politician known as The Iron Man of India was built through two structural concrete core towers, a steel framework and an exterior bronze panelling, all rising from a star-shaped base. 

The statue has become a world-famous tourist icon, with footfalls anticipated at 15,000 tourists every single day, and an observation deck created to accommodate up to 200 visitors at a time. The floor, naturally, has to bear the brunt of heavy treading and the knocks of muddy, dusty, gritty footwear which can damage and stain it. The designers specified heavy duty tiles to withstand the risk of extreme wear, and required a highly durable, shock resistant, high strength installation system that could bond to tiles and stones effectively and withstand a range of interior and exterior conditions. 

MYK LATICRETE in India was chosen to consult and provide the most suitable system for the installation of tiles and stone. MYK LATICRETE, which has been involved in many top-notch structures across India and South Asia, such as the TCS building and the Delhi Metro, had the technical prowess and the experience to address the critical needs of this mega project. A LATICRETE installation system proved to be the perfect solution to withstand the massive pressure that the statue was to be subjected to, while retaining the immaculate quality of the tiles and stones. LATICRETE contributed adhesives, grout, waterproofing, and stone care products to this massive project with over 180,000m² of tiled surfaces.

Read more about this project here: https://myklaticrete.com/blog/rising-to-new-heights-with-the-worlds-tallest-statue/ 

Contact us to discuss your next project or arrange a demo. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Virtual Training: Waterproofing to Succeed

 

Join us for an interactive LATICRETE Connected webinar on Waterproofing to Succeed in this brand-new webinar, presented by Corey Downes, LATICRETE Australia, Technical Sales Representative! 

In this webinar we will focus and cover installation details, recommended applications, and industry standards for waterproofing in wet areas, with a focus on swimming pools. Join us at 4PM AEST on Thursday 17 February!

Learn about:

• Why there is a need for a membrane
• Substrate preparation
• Render/mortar beds/skims
• Moisture shields

Learn the appropriate application techniques for the installation of latex and cementitious waterproofing

Learn about updates on industry standards

Recognise the most common issues and how to avoid them

LIVE demo by Chris Stenhouse and Daniel Minos 

Earn a digital badge for participation!

There will also be plenty of time for Q&A’s with the LATICRETE Australian team.

Click Here to Register!

LATICRETE Connected is your resource for online learning and troubleshooting with the industry experts. New webinars will be announced regularly. 

Product Feature: 254

254 adhesive is the ultimate one-step, polymer fortified, thin-set mortar for interior and exterior installation of ceramic tile, stone, quarry tile, pavers and brick.

254 adhesive, designed to just mix with water, has a long open time with unsurpassed adhesion and workability. May be mixed with PERMACOLOR® Select pigment packs for a coloured adhesive.

Features & Benefits

• Interior and exterior use
• High performance flexible cement based adhesive
• High tack, non-sag
• Extended open time
• Easy to use – plastic and workable

For more product information click here. 

For more information contact your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep on 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Façade Brochure

Planning on installing a tile, brick, or stone façade on your next project? Be sure to check out the LATICRETE Façade Tile & Stone Installation Systems brochure for your guide to the perfect installation systems backed by the best system warranties to give you peace of mind for years to come!

The LATICRETE® Façade System consists of a series of installation components which provide permanent, high strength, freeze/thaw, thermal and earthquake shock resistant exterior tile, brick or stone façades.

The LATICRETE Façade System features the following components: 

• High strength adhesives providing a high safety factor to resist gravity, wind and seismic movement loads; and flexibility to accommodate movement from thermal shock, moisture expansion and shrinkage drying of substrates

• A waterproofing membrane which reduces transmission of cracks through the façade, eliminating water leakage and reducing efflorescence

• Grout jointing materials formulated for high bond strength and flexibility to prevent cracking; they are durable enough to resist deterioration from exposure to sun, freeze/thaw cycling, pollution, ozone, and façade maintenance regimens.

Click here to view/download the Façade Tile & Stone Installation Systems Brochure.

Visit our website for comprehensive product application videos, architectural specifications, details and in-depth technical support.

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

Dubai Expo 2020

Take a look at the one of the most creative, ambitious projects that LATICRETE has been involved in! This water fountain is a featured piece in the currently ongoing 'Expo 2020' in Dubai, and was put together by the talented minds of WET Design.

Not only does this fountain look beautiful with its six spiralling pillars and vibrant circular tile pattern, it is part of a stunning performance of fire and water! The display is set to a piece of orchestral music written for the project by one of the world's foremost modern composers, Ramin Djawadi, who composed the iconic music from Game of Thrones, Iron Man, Pacific Rim, and many more.

The four-storey walls surrounding this fountain are giant water features which send 153 waves cascading in time with the music, while the six spires in the centre exhale hydrogen flames of neon green, red, pink, and yellow. The water is continually filtered and recycled within the system, and the hydrogen flames produce no harmful emissions, making the fountain a certified green project.

For the tiles, WET Design relied on the globally-renowned expertise of Australia-based tile company Everstone. Everstone knew that a project like this would require trusted, quality installation materials, and turned to LATICRETE to supply the grout and adhesive products for this incredible piece of art.

View/download our Pool, Spa and Fountain Tiling Systems brochure which includes a 10, 15 and 25 Year Residential Swimming Pool System Warranty.

Contact us to discuss your next project or arrange a demo. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Summer Competition Closing Soon

 

Our big summer giveaway is almost over, but it's not too late to enter the draw to win 1x of 3 LATICRETE Summer Packs full of merchandise goodies to help you beat the heat!

To enter the draw to win one of these packs, all you have to do is head over to our Instagram page and let us know what LATICRETE product you used (or are planning to use) this week!

Get in quick, the competition closes tomorrow 4th February 2022 at 4pm AEST⏳🕓

T&Cs apply, competition is open to Australia only, one entry per person.

French Travertine Pool Surrounds

 

We're in love with this gorgeous outdoor pool area! 😍 Jimmy Nicholson from Bluegum Landscaping & Paving shared his recent project with us, where he laid 52m² of latte travertine in a beautiful French-style pattern at this Erskine Park residence in Western Sydney, NSW. Jimmy installed the travertine paving using LATICRETE 335 adhesive for a reliable and hassle-free installation.

335 adhesive is a premium, flexible, 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. Exceeds the requirements of AS ISO13007.1&2 classification C2TES1. Excellent for exterior and underwater applications, superior bond to masonry

Photography credits to Lost in a Daze Photo Co.

For more information on LATICRETE installation materials, product demos, or technical support, phone LATICRETE - 1800 331 012 or email: sales@laticrete.com.au. 

Lunar New Year 2022

The team from LATICRETE Australia would like to wish all our customers, friends, and colleagues a happy Lunar New Year!