The Grout that Always Looks Great

SPECTRALOCK PRO Grout demo done at Colours Direct. Carlton
loved the Glow additive which was installed on their new display.

Kitchens, Bathrooms and More 

You've heard the complaints, "What do you expect?!  You get what you pay for!" 
Do you want your tiles to look as good as new? Do you want a "StainProof grout" which, cleans to the original colour?! YES - then LATICRETE has the solution for you and no, you don't have to re-tile!

SPECTRALOCK PRO® Grout is the grout the dealers, tilers and Interior Designers choice in grout. This grout offers colour uniformity, durability and stain resistance with extraordinary ease of use. This grout inhibits the growth of stain-causing mould and mildew in the grout joint with antimicrobial product protection. Available in 40 colours. Add DAZZLE™ for that high fashion component. 

SPECTRALOCK PRO Grout is designed for use on ceramic tile, glass tile and stone applications, both residential and commercial. Can be used both interior and exterior on floors and walls. Ideal for re-grouting applications and is prefect for swimming pools, fountains and other wet applications. Click here for more product information and to view an installation video.

Can we interest you in a FREE sample?

Contact us on 1800 331 012, arrange a demo, chat to your local Technical Sales Rep or contact us here to request your free sample.

LATICRETE Project in Pool+Spa Mag

Pool+Spa Sept/Oct 2014 Issue

As published in the Pool+Spa mag and on their website:

"In 2002, LATICRETE was involved in the retiling of the Sydney Aquatic Centre's leisure pools. Now, 12 years on, the tiling still looks as good as new. 

Opened in 1994, the aquatic centre features a wide range of facilities including the competition pool used for the Sydney 200 Olympics, a utility pool for water polo and diving, five spas, a river rapid ride, a water slide and a bubble beach. 

Seven years after it was completed, a decision was made to retile all of the leisure centre pools. WIth high-profile projects such as the Petronas Tower in Malaysia and Burj Al Arab in Dubai in its portfolio, LATICRETE was deemed to be the best company for the job. LATICRETE was involved right from the start when the original tiling was demolished and the remaining renders and screeds were deemed not suitable." Click here to continue reading.

View/download the LATICRETE Pool, Spa and Fountain Tiling Systems Brochure.

A Winning Product

Alistair says, You see this...

..I give it a thumbs up!

"It's a YES" says Blitz Tiling

Alistair from Blitz Tiling in QLD gives STRATA_MAT™ the thumbs up! 

STRATA_MAT is a next generation high performance uncoupling mat for use under tile and stone installations for both residential and commercial applications. Designed to replace traditional underlayment materials. Engineered to allow safe, reliable installations of tile and stone over "problematic" surfaces such as wood, cracked concrete, post and pre tensioned concrete. 
The unique patent pending design of STRATA_MAT provides for an enhanced mechanical bond of the adhesive and provides for faster drying of the adhesive. This allows for faster installations and for shorter time to grout. Specifically designed for use with the appropriate adhesive for the tile or stone being installed, STRATA_MAT allows for the proper adhesive to be used with porcelain or large format tiles as well as moisture senstive stone and agglomerate stones. 

Click here to view an installation video, a comprehensive costs comparison info sheet and for more information.

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

Blitz Tiling

Tel: 0438 220 910

email: blitztiling@bigpond.com.au

CERSAIE 2014 is Under Way

Get to meet some of the LATICRETE Team

The Facade System Display

LATICRETE info on display at MLT exhibit

LATICRETE at CERSAIE 

Come visit the LATICRETE display - Area 45 Stand 36 - at CERSAIE.

Meet the team from around the globe as shown in Photo #2: Enrica Zambelli - LATICRETE Italia; Michael Hailwood - LATICRETE UK; Erno de Bruijn - LATICRETE Intl. President International Division; Jason Smith - Regional Manager, Europe LATICRETE Intl.

We will be showing industry leading, innovative tile and stone installation materials, methods and technologies.

CERSAIE is one of the largest and most important Ceramic Tile expositions in the world. Bologna Italy 22-26 September!

Careers at LATICRETE Australia

Positions Now Available

At LATICRETE we have manufactured and marketed materials, methods and solutions for installing ceramic tile and stone for over 50 years. LATICRETE materials are maintenance free and are guaranteed to perform in all conditions. The LATICRETE range includes ceramic tile adhesives, stone adhesives, waterproofing membranes, stainless grouts and tile cleaners. 

Through continued growth, we now seek additional team members.

Click here to view the list of available positions.

Calling NSW Interior Designers

See our Architectural Rep in NSW

30 September - 3 October

LATICRETE is the world leader in tile and stone installation systems. We offer Life Time Residential Warranties as well as comprehensive System Warranties for commercial projects.  We provide FREE on site consultation for projects from start to finish.

Construction and industry design professionals rely on LATICRETE proven performance.

The LATICRETE team has the know-how & products to help insure long term durability and performance of your tile and stone installations.

Our LATICRETE Architectural Rep will be in your area from September 30 - October 3.
We would like to visit with you to update you regarding new, innovative tile and stone installation materials.  We would like to provide you a new grout colour chart for our "StainProof" grout. Please contact us to setup an appointment by calling us on 1800 331 012 or email us here. 

Shhh…Listen!

125 Sound & Crack Adhesive

Whether it's a townhouse, apartment, two-storey home or offices, the sound of footsteps, moving furniture, or falling items can be annoying to say the least. You can literally lose sleep over it. As developments go up we are noticing more and more people live on top of each other. The issue of sound control has never been more important.

LATICRETE has the solution to this problem - 125 Sound & Crack Adhesive, provides outstanding sound insulation. The single component adhesive takes the place of costly time consuming membrane or mat systems by allowing for faster, more effective tile or stone installations. 

Key Features:

• Prevents transmission of cracks from the approved substrates to the tile or stone finish when subjected to horizontal in plane movement of cracks up to 3 mm under normal usage.
• Single component, just add water
• Contains 33% post consumer recycled materials
• Superior workability—equipped with lightweight technology
• GREENGUARD certified, LEED compliant
• Reinforced with Kevlar^®
• Equipped with antimicrobial protection
• "Extra Heavy" as per ASTM C627 Robinson Floor Test - TCNA

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

Call 1800 331 012 for more information or email us here.

Are You a Specifier in NSW?

Important Dates: 30 September - 3 October 2014.

LATICRETE provides a revolutionary resource tool that is changing the way design and specification professionals specify tile and stone installation systems. This web-based LATICRETE Architectural Guidebook empowers design and specification professionals to create custom specifications based on industry standards for over 100 types of installations with just a few clicks of a mouse.

The result is a complete installation specification along with an applicable detail drawing. Both are fully editable to fit the user's exact project requirements. Specifications are also printable or exportable in a variety of electronic and hardcopy formats.

The LATICRETE Architectural Guidebook also includes an industry reference section that allows users to reference appropriate codes, national and international standards for virtually all tile and stone applications.

Design and industry professionals across Australia and around the world rely on LATICRETE proven performance, know how, technical support and experience for their tile and stone specification needs. 

Click here to view/download the Proven Installation Systems for Tile and Stone Applications brochure.

Our Architectural Representative will be in your area from September 30 - October 3.  To discuss specifications, available installation systems and warranties, please contact us on 1800 331 012 to setup an appointment or email us here.

Thumbs Up!

Trade Morning at Glues 'n Tools, QLD 

The early bird catches the worm - and they surely did at the Glues 'n Tools Trade Morning! LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, Warren Miller was cooking brekkie for the masses while Nick Collett demonstrated LATICRETE products to the eager tradies.

It was certainly a thumbs up for SPECTRALOCK® PRO Grout as many of the tradies had loads of questions. They were very impressed with what Nick had to say and were overwhelmed with the product when they got to "play" with SPECTRALOCK PRO Grout themselves. Overall a huge thumbs up!

Can we interest you in a FREE sample?

Contact us on 1800 331 012 to arrange a demo or chat to your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep or contact us here.

Glues 'n Tools

Contact: Darren

Tel:07 3205 3414

Address: Shed 59 /193 South Pine Rd, Brendale

website: http://www.gluesntools.com

Featured in Tile Today

STRATA_MAT is a Winner!

As Featured in Tile Today, Issue 84

In this issue, a very informative article from Fred Gray, LATICRETE Technical Service Manager on Surface preparation and the specification of the surface profile.

"These articles have concerned themselves with many of the desirable characteristics required for the installation of a tiling system – adequate structural integrity of the surface, correct flatness and surface planarity, and the right moisture content, to name but a few.

Performance requirements are nearly always assigned to these characteristics by specifiers. To be able to comply with these requests by determining and measuring performance values is important and necessary. For instance, we can do tensile tests to determine the surface strength of concrete and we can put straight edges across a floor to measure its desired flatness before tiling. We can even insert…" Click here to continue reading this great article.

Also, check out our full page advert on our award winning product - STRATA_MAT™, the next generation high performance uncoupling mat for use under tile and stone installations.

Can we interest you in a demo? Call us on 1800 331 012 or contact us here for more information.

Commercial Flooring - LATICRETE has the Answer

Trust the leader in commercial flooring systems. With successful installations completed worldwide, LATICRETE has earned the reputation for technical experise and proven installation materials, backed by a comprehensive Lifetime Warranty* to ensure your next installation will last a lifetime!

Click here to view/download our Commercial Flooring Systems Brochure.
View/download our comprehensive System Warranty Brochure.

Call 1800 3331 012 for more information, technical support/advice or contact us here.

Have You Diarised the Tradie Brekkie?

STRATA_MAT™ Award - The Best Manufacturer/Wholesaler Award

At Glues 'n Tools, QLD

Join us for a brekkie Trade Morning at Glues 'n Tools on Wednesday, 17th September from 6-9am.

Your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Reps, Nick Collett and Warren Miller will demonstrate STRATA_MAT™, SPECTRALOCK® PRO Grout and 4-XLT Adhesive.

Head down to Glues 'n Tools and find out more on how LATICRETE products that are designed to save you in time and labour AND put $$$ back into your pocket!

Chat to your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Reps about our Comprehensive Installation Systems Warranties for tile and stone applications on the day and how to claim a 15% LATICRETE Rebate* off your next LATICRETE purchase.

Glues 'n Tools
Shed 59 / 193 South Pine Road, Brendale
Tel: 07 3205 3414
RVSP: Darren

*Conditions apply.

18th Anniversary with LATICRETE

18 Years of Service

Talk about commitment - Wow! 

Lester Karklis, LATICRETE QLD Administration Assistant has been working for LATICRETE Australia for 18 years. Not many people can say that anymore!

Congratulations Lester, we wish you many more happy years with LATICRETE!

 

Part 3 - Trend Mosaics and LATICRETE Taking Shape

Grout mosaics with SPECTRALOCK PRO Grout

Clean off grout haze

Admire the artistic Trend mosaic fixed with a LATICRETE epoxy system.

Paul Mills, Trend and Murray Heazelwood Contracting and his team

The End Result - Absolutely Gorgeous!

Part 2 - Trend Mosaics and SPECTRALOCK® PRO Grout

Trim the mosaics

Spread adhesive with notched trowel

Bedding the  mosaic into the adhesive - LATAPOXY SP-100

Paul Mills from Trend, lays the mosaic sheets

Wet the mosaics to manipulate the joints if needed

Following on from our blog post, "This is how you do it" featured on 12th August, these photos demonstrate the various stages from trimming the mosaics, to mixing up the products, to laying the mosaic sheets.

Make sure you check our blog tomorrow to see the completed project!

LATICRETE Features in MAANZ eMag

LATICRETE Advert in MAANZ eMag, August Issue

Adhesives, Substrates and Grout article by Fred Gray

Fred Gray, LATICRETE Technical Service Manager shares some essential information about substrates, grouts and adhesives in the MAANZ eMag, August issue.

"Over the last twenty years or so I have had many discussions with glass mosaic artists and hobbyists about their projects and installation methods only to find that poor choices have been made when it came to the selection of the backing or substrate for their projects. These choices have ultimately lead to the works not being suitable for the very area they were first commissioned for." Click here to continue reading this informative article.

SPECTRALOCK® PRO Grout is a patented, high performance epoxy grout that offers colour uniformity, durability and stain resistance with extraordinary ease of use. Available in 40 colours. Designed to be used on ceramic tile, glass tile and stone applications, both residential and commercial. Interior and Exterior. Floors and Walls. Click here for more information.

Can we interest you in a FREE sample?

Contact us here for more information, request a demo or a FREE sample or call 1800 331 012.

Click here for more info on MAANZ.

Join Us for Brekkie

At Glues 'n Tools, QLD

Join us for a brekkie trade morning at Glues 'n Tools on Wednesday, 17th September from 6-9am.

Your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Reps, Nick Collett and Warren Miller will demonstrate STRATA_MAT™, SPECTRALOCK® PRO Grout and 4-XLT Adhesive.

Head down to Glues 'n Tools and find out more on how LATICRETE products that are designed to save you in time and labour AND put $$$ back into your pocket!

Chat to your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Reps about our Comprehensive Installation Systems Warranties for tile and stone applications on the day and how to claim a 15% LATICRETE Rebate* off your next LATICRETE purchase.

Glues 'n Tools
Shed 59 / 193 South Pine Road, Brendale
Tel: 07 3205 3414
RVSP: Darren

*Conditions apply.

Welcome to our New QLD Technical Sales Rep

LATICRETE QLD Technical Sales Rep, Warren Miller

Warren Miller 

LATICRETE, a world leader in the manufacturing of innovative systems for the installation of tile and stone, has appointed Warren Miller as a Technical Sales Representative for the QLD region.

As a LATICRETE Technical Sales Representative, Warren will help support existing LATICRETE distribution partners and customers while seeking out new opportunities in QLD.

Warren joins us with an extensive background in sales relating to brick and stone sales at both Adbri Masonry and Boral Masonry. Most recently Warren was with One Steel. Warren has an energetic attitude to life and work.

Warren lives in the Brisbane area with his wife Kathy, his son Connar and daughter Taylah. In their spare time they enjoy boating, the outdoors and all the great winter sports like skiing and Ice Hockey.

Welcome to the LatiFamily Warren, we look forward to working with you and hope your career with LATICRETE will be a long and happy one!

New Look - Tilers Trade Shop

Tilers Trade Shop New Look

Have you been to renovated, Tilers Trade Shop recently? Well done to Dave, Wendy and the rest of the team at Tilers Trade Shop, your shop looks great!

Head down to Tilers Trade Shop for all your LATICRETE materials - the team are extremely knowledgeable, most hopeful, friendly and provide excellent service!

Tilers Trade Shop

14/38 Eastern Service Road,

Stapylton, QLD

Tel: 07 3801 8805 / 0418 466 356

Website: http://www.tilerstradeshop.com.au

LATICRETE Will Be at CERSAIE

Visit LATICRETE @ CERSAIE, 22-26 September 2014

CERSAIE is one of the largest and most important Ceramic Tile expositions in the world. 

Visit the LATICRETE display at CERSAIE where we will be showing industry leading, innovative tile & stone installation materials, methods and technologies. Click here for more info on CERSAIE.

We have entry tickets to CERSAIE - email us here to obtain your FREE Entry Ticket.

LATICRETE have manufactured and marketed materials, methods and solutions for installing ceramic tile and stone for over 50 years. LATICRETE materials are maintenance free and are guaranteed to perform in all conditions. The LATICRETE range includes ceramic tile adhesives, stone adhesives, waterproofing membranes, stainless grouts and tile cleaners. 

Over 50 years of LATICRETE history is shaped by numerous industry firsts. Among the many pioneering achievements, LATICRETE is the first in the tile and stone installation industry to:

• Create thin-set adhesives
• Create thin, load-bearing waterproofing membranes
• Develop sound & anti-fracture one step adhesive
• Offer warranties inclusive of material and labour
• Industry leading technical services & support
• Include antimicrobial protection in products
• GREENGUARD and low VOC certification

LATICRETE offers a dedication to quality that results in globally proven solutions for virtually every application. Contact us on 1800 331 012 or email us here and let LATICRETE help you save in time and labour!

Winners Announced - Mosaic Art Competition

And the Winners Are:

We recently ran a LATICRETE Australia Mosaic Art Instagram Competition, and we are excited to announce our 10 winners.

Thank you to all the entrants, the winners will each receive:

1x SPECTRALOCK® DAZZLE™

1x SPECTRALOCK Mini Unit Liquid

1x SPECTRALOCK Powder 

In no particular order the winners are: OzMosaics, Bonnie Fitzgerald, Dianne Sonnenberg, Mark McKenna, Mark Kennedy, Vicky Fletcher, Tricia Boucha, Linden Bird, Robin Riley and Peter Charlish.

Well done to all of you! 

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. Ideal for re-grout applications, SPECTRALOCK PRO Grout is perfect for swimming pools, fountains and other wet area applications. Click here for more information and to view an installation video. 

To the winners - we hope to see photos of your new project and your prize being used.

Interior Designers and Tilers Choice in Grout

SPECTRALOCK® PRO Grout is the

Whether you building or renovating a kitchen, bathroom, pool area or even a commercial area - LATICRETE has the answer in grout to ensure the tiling will always look as good as new.

SPECTRALOCK® PRO Grout - is the "StainProof" grout, available in 40 colours, easy to maintain, cleans to the original colour, inhibits the growth of stain-causing mould and mildew in the grout joints with antimicrobial product protection - great for interior and exterior on floors and walls. Ideal for re-grouting applications. Perfect for swimming pools, spas, fountains and other wet area applications. Add that little extra bizazz, with the DAZZLE™ component. 

Interested? View an installation video and for more information, click here.

Can we interest you in a FREE sample? Would you like a demo?

Call us on 1800 331 012 and talk to your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep to claim your FREE sample, arrange a demo or contact us here.