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.

Constitution Place Canberra

 

Craig Hunter, LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, was on the project site with the team from CE Construction Solutions and the builder Construction Control at Constitution Place in Canberra, ACT. This landmark project is very close to completion, where approximately 5000m2 granite stones of various sizes have already been laid. Once completed, the project will include public spaces, driveways, and a food precinct. 

LATICRETE installation materials used:

• 226 Thick Bed Mortar is a factory-prepared blend of carefully selected raw materials, Portland cement, and graded aggregates. 226 Thick Bed Mortar was designed for use with 3701 Mortar Admix to produce a latex Portland cement mortar that has exceptional strength. 
• 3701 Mortar Admix is 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
• 211 Crete Filler Powder is a factory-prepared blend of carefully selected raw materials, Portland cement, and graded aggregates.
• 4237 Latex Additive is specially designed latex additive for use with 211 Powder to make high strength latex thin-set bed up to 13 mm and medium bed up to 15 mm mortars.
• 3701 Mortar Admix is 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

View/download the LATICRETE "Extra Heavy Duty" Streetscape Installation System brochure.

For more information on using LATICRETE in your projects, product demos, samples or technical support please contact LATICRETE on 1800 331 012, email sales@laticrete.com.au or visit www.laticrete.com.au.

New Look for 4237 Latex Additive

 

As we continue to build the LATICRETE brand, we are excited to announce we have updated our 4237 Latex Additive packaging and upgraded it from 19L to 20L. This has been rolled out to the market - so keep your eyes peeled! 

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

For more product information click here. 

Streetscape Still Looks Amazing!

NSW LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, Craig Hunter, recently re-visited the Gundagai Streetscape project in NSW, which was completed more than a year ago, and it still looks fantastic! 

The project on Sheridan Street consisted of 3500m2 paved with granite which was installed with 211 Crete Filler Powder and 4237 Latex Additive. The paving was grouted with 3701 Fortified Mortar Bed. The team from ArcScape Landscape Services worked in conjunction with Gundagai Council for the installation, and CE Industries supplied materials. 

4237 Latex Additive - a specially designed latex additive for use with 211 Crete Filler to make a high strength latex thin and medium bed adhesive up to 15 mm, for installing all types of tile, stone and agglomerates.

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.

View/download the LATICRETE "Extra Heavy Duty" Streetscape Installation System brochure, which provides information about products that are recommended for the installation of ceramic tile, concrete paver and natural stone where an “Extra Heavy Duty” installation that is required normally associated with transit ways, roads, footpaths and streetscapes. These systems are particularly suited to roads and areas required to handle heavy vehicular traffic.

For more information on using LATICRETE in your projects, product demos, samples or technical support, contact LATICRETE on 1800 331 012, or email sales@laticrete.com.au.

Pool and Spa Project

What a view! The team from M&K McKenna Tiling in QLD are installing this pool and spa close to the water. A range of LATICRETE materials are being used throughout this project.

• 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. Exceeds the requirements of AS ISO13007.1&2 classification C2TES1. Excellent for exterior and underwater applications, superior bond to masonry.
• 4237 Latex Additive is a specially designed latex additive for use with 211 Crete Filler Powder to make a high strength latex thin bed and medium bed adhesive up to 15 mm. For installing all types of tile, stone and agglomerates.

Click here to view/download the LATICRETE Pools, Spas and Fountains System Brochure.

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

"Extra Heavy Duty" Streetscape Installations

NSW LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, Craig Hunter, recently re-visited the Market Street project in Haymarket which was completed over 2 years ago, and is still looking fantastic! The 640m2 project consisted of 60mm pavers installed using a range of LATICRETE materials.

LATICRETE products used:

• 211 Crete Filler Powder is designed for use with 4237 Latex Additive to produce a high strength adhesive for ceramic tile and stone that meets and exceeds the requirements of national and international standards. 
• 4237 Latex Additive is a specially designed latex additive for use with 211 Crete Filler Powder to make a high strength latex thin bed and medium bed adhesive up to 15 mm. 
• 226 Thick Bed Mortar is a factory prepared blend of carefully selected raw materials, Portland cement and graded aggregates. 226 Thick Bed Mortar was designed for use with 3701 Mortar Admix to produce a latex Portland cement mortar that has exceptional strength.
• 3701 Mortar Admix is a specially designed latex admixture for use with thin-set adhesives, cement grouts, cement mortar beds and other cement mixes.

View/download the LATICRETE "Extra Heavy Duty" Streetscape Installation System brochure, which provides information about products that are recommended for the installation of ceramic tile, concrete paver and natural stone where an “Extra Heavy Duty” installation that is required normally associated with transit ways, roads, footpaths and streetscapes. These systems are particularly suited to roads and areas required to handle heavy vehicular traffic.

For more information on using LATICRETE in your projects, product demos, samples or technical support please contact LATICRETE on 1800 331 012, email sales@laticrete.com.au or visit www.laticrete.com.au.

Educating the Next Generation

LATICRETE QLD Technical Sales Rep, Mitchell Haw, recently visited the TAFE Queensland SkillsTech to provide training to 4th year apprentices about slurry bond coats and using latex admix in sand/cement screeds. Students had the opportunity to participate in hands-on demonstrations with 335 Premium Flexible Adhesive and 4237 Latex Additive. 

• 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. Exceeds the requirements of AS ISO13007.1&2 classification C2TES1. Excellent for exterior and underwater applications, superior bond to masonry.  
• 4237 Latex Additive is a specially designed latex additive for use with 211 Crete Filler Powder to make a high strength latex thin bed and medium bed adhesive up to 15 mm. For installing all types of tile, stone and agglomerates. Also for use with Portland cement to make slurry bond coats for mortar beds and with thin set adhesives to give improved performance and longer open time.

At LATICRETE we provide training and classes that discuss commercial, residential, industrial tile and stone installation practices and industry standards. Our training utilises both classroom and hands-on product demonstrations.

Want to arrange a demo or seminar customised for you and your team? Call us on 1800 331 012 or contact us here.

We Do On-Site Visits!

Recently NSW LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, Joe Tabone, met up on-site with Josh Young from J.A.Y Tiling with his apprentice Zack Collins. Josh and the team are laying white Carrara marble and green marble throughout all the bathrooms in a new house located in Bronte, NSW. A wide range of products are being used on the project including:

• HYDRO BAN® - a single component, self curing liquid rubber polymer that forms a flexible, seamless waterproofing/crack isolation membrane. 
• 211 Crete Filler Powder - Designed for use with 4237 Latex Additive to produce a high strength adhesive for ceramic tile and stone that meets and exceeds the requirements of national and international standards. 
• 4237 Latex Additive - A specially designed latex additive for use with 211 Crete Filler Powder to make a high strength latex thin bed and medium bed adhesive up to 15 mm. For installing all types of tile, stone and agglomerates. 
• LATAPOXY® 300 Adhesive - a chemical resistant, epoxy adhesive that will bond to most sound, clean surfaces. Suitable for interior and exterior (see limitations) walls and floors, wet and dry areas.
• 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. 

Keep your eyes peeled for updates on this great project!

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.

Newcastle Pool Project Complete

Beautiful Pool with Beautiful View!

Wow - Check out this stunning pool project just completed by 3D Splash Pool Design in Newcastle, NSW. The team chose to use a range of LATICRETE tile and stone installation materials for the project that includes: 

• 4237 Latex Additive - a specially designed latex additive for use with 211 Crete Filler Powder to make a high strength latex thin bed and medium bed adhesive up to 15 mm. For installing all types of tile, stone and agglomerates. Also for use with Portland cement to make slurry bond coats for mortar beds, and with thin set adhesives to give improved performance and longer open time.
• 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. Exceeds the requirements of AS ISO13007.1&2 classification C2TES1. Excellent for exterior and underwater applications, supeior bond to masonry.  
• 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.

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

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

North Coogee Pool Complete

We have been following and blogging on the progress on the North Coogee pool project and we are excited to confirm it is now complete. 

Liam from Perfect Joint Tiling in WA wrapped up this project. Glass mosaics were used for the tiling and limestone was used for the pool coping. We think it looks wonderful. 

Liam used the below LATICRETE installation materials, which were purchased from Tilers Express WA:

• 3701 Fortified Mortar Bed - A polymer fortified blend of carefully selected polymers, Portland cement and graded aggregates.
• 4237 Latex Additive - A specially designed latex additive for installing all types of tile, stone and agglomerates. Also for use with Portland cement to make slurry bond coats for mortar beds and with thin set adhesives to give improved performance and longer open time.
• HYDRO BAN® -  A single component, self curing liquid rubber polymer that forms a flexible, seamless waterproofing membrane.
• 345 Platinum - The ultimate one-step, polymer fortified, thin-set adhesive. For interior and exterior installation of ceramic and stone tile, reduced thickness porcelain, quarry tile, pavers and thin brick.
• LATAPOXY® 310 Stone Adhesive - A two component, high strength epoxy adhesive. Engineered, formulated and optimised for the spot bonding fixing method of installing tile and stone on vertical surfaces.

Thanks for sharing this project with us Liam! 

Contact LATICRETE on 1800 331 012 for technical support, arrange a demo, FREE samples, discuss your next project or contact us here.

North Coogee Pool Nearing Completion

In December 2016 we blogged on this residential pool project in North Coogee by Liam Patterson from Perfect Joint Tiling in Western Australia. The pool is almost wrapped up and we think it looks incredible! The project includes a water feature and consists of glass mosaics for the tiling and limestone for the pool coping.

The below LATICRETE materials were used for the installation of this project and were purchased from Tilers Express WA:

• 3701 Fortified Mortar Bed - A polymer fortified blend of carefully selected polymers, Portland cement and graded aggregates.
• 4237 Latex Additive - A specially designed latex additive for installing all types of tile, stone and agglomerates. Also for use with Portland cement to make slurry bond coats for mortar beds and with thin set adhesives to give improved performance and longer open time.
• HYDRO BAN® -  A single component, self curing liquid rubber polymer that forms a flexible, seamless waterproofing membrane.
• 345 Platinum - The ultimate one-step, polymer fortified, thin-set adhesive. For interior and exterior installation of ceramic and stone tile, reduced thickness porcelain, quarry tile, pavers and thin brick. 
• LATAPOXY® 310 Stone Adhesive - A two component, high strength epoxy adhesive. Engineered, formulated and optimised for the spot bonding fixing method of installing tile and stone on vertical surfaces.

Contact LATICRETE on 1800 331 012 for technical support, arrange a demo, FREE samples, discuss your next project or contact us here.

North Coogee Pool Installation Underway

Another Western Australia Pool Project

"Thanks for the great materials. Really makes the job easier." ~ Liam Patterson.

Liam Patterson from Perfect Joint Tiling in Western Australia is working on this great looking residential pool in North Coogee, WA. The pool includes a water feature and Perfect Joint Tiling is using glass mosaics for the tiling and limestone for the coping.

Liam from Perfect Joint Tiling chose the below LATICRETE materials for the project, purchased from Tilers Express WA:

• 3701 Fortified Mortar Bed - A polymer fortified blend of carefully selected polymers, Portland cement and graded aggregates.
• 4237 Latex Additive - A specially designed latex additive for installing all types of tile, stone and agglomerates. Also for use with Portland cement to make slurry bond coats for mortar beds and with thin set adhesives to give improved performance and longer open time.
• HYDRO BAN® -  A single component, self curing liquid rubber polymer that forms a flexible, seamless waterproofing membrane.
• 345 Platinum - The ultimate one-step, polymer fortified, thin-set adhesive. For interior and exterior installation of ceramic and stone tile, reduced thickness porcelain, quarry tile, pavers and thin brick. 
• LATAPOXY® 310 Stone Adhesive - A two component, high strength epoxy adhesive. Engineered, formulated and optimised for the spot bonding fixing method of installing tile and stone on vertical surfaces.

Contact LATICRETE on 1800 331 012 for technical support, arrange a demo, FREE samples, discuss your next project or contact us here.

Gundagai Streetscape Upgrade

Sheridan Street in Gundagai, NSW, is currently undergoing an upgrade of 3500m2 to the streetscape. Exfoliated granite paving and stone cladding, supplied by CE Industries, is being installed using a range of LATICRETE products including:

211 Crete Filler Powder - A factory prepared blend of carefully selected raw materials, Portland cement and graded aggregates. Designed for use with 4237 Latex Additive to produce a high strength adhesive for ceramic tile and stone that meets and exceeds the requirements of national and international standards. For the installation of ceramic tile and stone over cement and masonry type surfaces.

4237 Latex Additive - A specially designed latex additive for use with 211 Crete Filler Powder to make a high strength latex thin bed and medium bed adhesive up to 15 mm. For installing all types of tile, stone and agglomerates.  Also for use with Portland cement to make slurry bond coats for mortar beds and with thin set adhesives to give improved performance and longer open time.

Click here to view/download the Tile, Brick & Stone Streetscape Brochure.

Projects utilising LATICRETE materials and methods qualify for a comprehensive LATICRETE System Warranty. 

  

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

Haymarket Streetscape Project

Check it out - what a great looking streetscape, located on the corner of Thomas and Harris Street, Haymarket NSW. The project consisted of laying down 60mm thick pavers over 640m2 using a range of LATICRETE materials:

211 Crete Filler Powder is a factory prepared blend of carefully selected raw materials, Portland cement and graded aggregates. Designed for use with 4237 Latex Additive to produce a high strength adhesive for ceramic tile and stone that meets and exceeds the requirements of national and international standards. 

4237 Latex Additive is a specially designed latex additive for use with 211 Crete Filler Powder to make a high strength latex thin bed and medium bed adhesive up to 15 mm. For installing all types of tile, stone and agglomerates. Also for use with Portland cement to make slurry bond coats for mortar beds.

226 Thick Bed Mortar is a factory prepared blend of carefully selected raw materials, Portland cement and graded aggregates. 226 Thick Bed Mortar was designed for use with 3701 Mortar Admix to produce a latex Portland cement mortar that has exceptional strength.

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

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

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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.