Coogee Pool Project

Joe Tabone has been working with the team on this new residential pool in Coogee, NSW, by EasternBuilt. The 50m2 project is fully tiled with Ezarri glass mosaic, carried out by Sam Reslan together with RJ McAlister Tiling and installed using a range of LATICRETE materials to qualify for a LATICRETE 15 Year Warranty. 

LATICRETE products 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 a specially designed latex admixture for use with thin-set adhesives, cement grouts, cement mortar beds and other cement mixes.
• 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. 
• 254 Platinum is 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. 254 Platinum provides long open time with unsurpassed adhesion and workability. 
• SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout* is a high performance epoxy grout that offers colour uniformity, durability and stain resistance with extraordinary ease of use.
• LATASIL™ is a high performance, one component, neutral cure, 100% silicone sealant designed for ceramic tile and stone applications. 
• LATASIL 9118 Primer is a one component primer designed to increase adhesion of LATASIL to various substrates.

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

Are you getting ready to start a pool project? Contact us to discuss your next project or arrange a demo. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

*United States Invention Patent No.: 6881768 (and other Patents)

Residential Pool in Wombarra

This beautiful residential pool was recently installed in Wombarra, NSW. HYDRO BAN® waterproofing was applied by Seal Direct Waterproofing and Epoxy, and tiling was completed by Sam Reslan and the team from Maestro Group. A range of LATICRETE materials for the installation which included:

• 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. 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.
• 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 and bonds directly to a wide variety of substrates.
• 254 Platinum is 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. 254 Platinum provides long open time with unsurpassed adhesion and workability.
• 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 and is ideal for floors & walls in both interior and exterior installations.

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

Are you getting ready to start a pool project? Contact us to discuss your next project or arrange a demo. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Residential Splashback

A private residence in Rose Bay, NSW, just received this beautiful 3m2 kitchen splashback which features 3000x1000x5mm Kertile thin porcelain panel. The team from Maestro Group used a range of LATICRETE materials for the installation. 

Projects used include:

• 254 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. 254 Platinum provides long open time with unsurpassed adhesion and workability. Designed to just mix with water. Suitable for immersed installations. Meets and exceeds the requirements for a C2TES2P2 classification.
• LATASIL™ - a high performance, one component, neutral cure, 100%.                 silicone sealant designed for ceramic tile and  stone applications.Exterior and interior use. Great for swimming pools and other wet applications. Great for use in joints for ceramic tile and stone applications. Expansion joints in residential and commercial applications.

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.

Double Bay Pool Complete

Previously we had blogged about this Double Bay Pool Refurb that was underway by the team from Maestro Group. We are excited to share photos of the completed project! Sam and the team used a range of LATICRETE installation materials to install 160m2 of Trend glass mosaics, and received a 15 year System Warranty:

• 226 Thick Bed Mortar - Designed for use with 3701 Mortar Admix to produce a latex Portland cement mortar that has exceptional strength. 
• 3701 Mortar Admix - a specially designed latex admixture for use with thin-set adhesives, cement grouts, cement mortar beds and other cement mixes. 
• LATAPOXY^® Moisture Shield - a 2 component, roller applied epoxy coating specifically designed to reduce moisture vapour emissions in concrete and other substrates.
• HYDRO BAN® - a thin, load bearing waterproofing/crack isolation membrane that DOES NOT require the use of fabric in the field, coves or corners.
• HYDRO BAN® Adhesive & Sealant - a one component, fast curing, hybrid elastomeric adhesive and sealant. 
• 254 Platinum - the ultimate one-step, polymer fortified, thin-set adhesive, for interior and exterior installations.
• SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout* - designed for use on tile, glass tile and stone applications, both residential and commercial. 
• LATASIL™ sealant is a high performance, one component, neutral cure, 100% silicone sealant designed for ceramic tile & stone applications.

Click here to view/download the LATICRETE Pool, Spa and Fountain Tiling Systems Brochure. 

Are you getting ready to start a project? Contact us for technical support or to arrange free samples. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here. 

Pool Projects Made Easy!

Last week Joe Tabone LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep in NSW, visted Sam from Maestro Group on a pool refurb job site in Double Bay. Sam, who completed the LATICRETE Profit Through Knowledge course held recently in NSW, was looking confident installing screed made up of 226 Thick Bed Mortar and 3701 Mortar Admix. 

• 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. 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.

Keep your eyes peeled for updates on this pool 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.