DRYTEK™ and SPARTACOTE® Installation

 High Performance Coating Systems

    

Installation of DRYTEK™ Moisture Vapor Barrier (MVB) moisture mitigator for concrete surfaces that is pigmented gray and topped with a SPARTACOTE® FLEX™ coating is a custom system offered by LATICRETE that offers coatings contractors and floor owners colour choices with moisture prevention in high vapour environments.

DRYTEK Moisture Vapor Barrier is a two-part, 100% solids epoxy coating system designed to control the moisture vapour emission rate from new and existing concrete surfaces.

The benefits of DRYTEK MVB are:

-Low VOC and low odour.

-Easy to mix & install and offers fast cure.

-Numerous colour choices available.

SPARTACOTE FLEX concrete coatings offer: 

-Fast return to service.

-Low VOC & low odour installations.

-Numerous colours and textures.

-High impact, wear, abrasion and chemical resistance.

Click here for more images and details on installing DRYTEK Moisture Vapor Barrier with SPARTACOTE FLEX.

Contact us to discuss your next flooring project or to arrange a mock-up, call Neil Warden, LATICRETE Australia National Sales Manager, on 1800 331 012 or email us here.

The Prestige Plaza

This impressive thin brick project on The Prestige Plaza, in Seattle was completed three years ago and is still looking like brand new! The 1858m2 installation used the following LATICRETE products:

Masonry Veneer Mortar - A patented, versatile polymer fortified mortar designed specifically for the installation of adhered masonry veneer, stone and thin brick. A high performance mix provides maximum non-sag performance for vertical installations and also obtains maximum bond strength to the substrate and selected veneers.

Masonry Pointing Mortar - Factory prepared and designed to be mixed with water or 1776 Grout Enhancer. Formulated from a blend of high strength Portland cement, graded aggregates, and colour-fast pigments. Provides a joint that is dense, hard and durable.

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.

Great Looking Floors at Costco, Sydney

Costco in Sydney, NSW 

SEAL HARD is a colourless, environmentally safe chemical solution that penetrates concrete surfaces to seal, dust proof, densify and harden them. SEAL HARD floors last longer, cost less to maintain, are safe to use, and are guaranteed to resist dusting for years after application.

SEAL HARD treated floors provide a significant savings in maintenance costs over conventional acrylic, epoxy and urethane sealers. SEAL HARD treated floors resist tyre marks, in fact, the more they used the better it looks and more durable it becomes.

SEAL HARD is recommended for use in high performance areas such as: warehouses, distribution centres, manufacturing plants, and grocery stores. Other uses include concrete floors subjected to heavy pedestrian traffic, such as: civic centres, sports arenas, stadiums, hospitals, airports, museums, schools and grocery stores.

Contact us to discuss your next flooring project or to arrange a mock-up, call Neil Warden, LATICRETE Australia National Sales Manager, on 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Pouches Work!

  

PERMACOLOR® Select Saves the Day!

"Architect wants actual samples of grout, plastic chips aren't good enough. Annoyed at the need to buy 4 different bags of grout for some samples, it occurred to me that I could mix up "touch up" batches of Permacolor select, for almost no cost. Met with my rep at Dal yesterday, he gave me one pouch of each color, and a base at no charge. Awesome!" - Eric Tetreault.

PERMACOLOR Select is an advanced high performance cement grout that offers the industry's first dispersible dry pigment solution. PERMACOLOR Select is designed for virtually all types of residential and commercial installations and offers optimum performance on the most demanding exterior or interior applications. For more information and the view an installation video, click here. 

Can we interest you in FREE samples?

Contact us by calling 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Merry Christmas

To all of our Customers, Colleagues and Friends.

The LATICRETE Australia team wishes you a very Merry Christmas! May your day be filled with happiness, good fun, food, family and friends.

LATICRETE Australia Adventure Continues

Busy as a Bee...

So far Neil's travels in the USA have included the North American Sales Meeting, educational seminars, product demonstrations, hands-on training at the LATICRETE Factory in Texas and some fun with team dinners and bowling. 

LATICRETE Australia National Sales Manager, Neil Warden, has also had the opportunity to spend some time on various job sites.

Neil has enjoyed tasting the foods and delicacies while exploring the local areas as well!

SPARTACOTE® Blended Chip

Floor Masters have given an old sure-shed entrance and two rough concrete ramps a fresh new look using SPARTACOTE® Blended Chip from LATICRETE.

SPARTACOTE Blended Chip is a multi-coat chip broadcast system that offers a capable, terrazzo-like seamless flooring finish that is suitable for numerous types of commercial and residential applications. With a wide assortment of blends and finishes to choose from and a contoured finish that allows for optimal traction SPARTACOTE Blended Chip is a great flooring option for your inside or outside projects! Click here for more info.

Contact us to discuss your next flooring project or to arrange a mock-up, call Neil Warden, LATICRETE Australia National Sales Manager, on 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Mosaic Fencing in Capalaba

Recent LATICRETE Mosaic Competition winner, Catherine Conaty from Cairo Made That, discusses her winning mural and the process that was involved:

"It is sealed with HYDRO BAN^®, adhered with 4237 Latex Additive and Sanded Grout, and then grouted with the same grout. It is the front fence of a 5 acre property at Capalaba (QLD), with 36 panels in total – which I’m doing all by myself. I use a combination of white ceramic tiles and stained glass. Every single bit of the project is hand cut by me, assembled on mesh panels, transported to the site and installed. It is the biggest work I have ever done."

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.

4237 Latex Additive is a specially engineered latex additive designed for installing all types of tile, stone and agglomerates.

Sanded Grout is formulated from a blend of high strength Portland cement, graded aggregates, polymers and colour-fast pigments and provides a grout joint that is dense, hard and durable.

Got a project in mind? 

Contact us! Call 1800 331 012 or click here.

Hands-On Demos at Marlin Tiles

Marlin Tiles in Cairns recently had a visit from LATICRETE QLD Technical Sales Rep, Mitchell Haw, who got the guys to try their hands at using SPECTRALOCK^® PRO Grout.

SPECTRALOCK PRO Grout is a high performance grout that offers colour uniformity, durability and stain resistance with extraordinary ease of use. It is designed for use on ceramic tile, glass tile and stone applications, both residential and commercial. SPECTRALOCK PRO Grout is ideal for swimming pools, fountains and other wet area applications. Click here for more info and to view and installation video.

Want that extra wow factor for your project? Add a bit of DAZZLE™ - A unique design component to enhance your SPECTRALOCK PRO Grout. 

To arrange a demo or trade event for your team, FREE samples or to discuss your next project call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Our Holiday Schedule is now available to be viewed here.

Home Built in 1906 Used LATICRETE

Contractor: Chris Stenhouse. Photographer: Tahnee Jade Photography

LATICRETE Used on a Victorian Home built in 1906

Recently Chris Stenhouse, from Chris Stenhouse's Wall and Floor Tiling, completed a stunning en-suite addition and powder room renovation for a Victorian home built in 1906.

The project called for imagination as the extensions had to compliment the flow of the existing home. The project consisted of the addition of an en-suite bathroom and powder room with a total of 81m2 of tiling. The home owners had high expectations and exquisite taste.

  

Nicholas Murray Architects, builder Craig Kinney, Chris Stenhouse's Wall & Floor Tiling and the tile manufacturer Refin, all with exceptional reputations in their field, worked together to ensure that the finished project would impress. So the pressure was on!

"I only use the best of products and adhere to every industry standard. The job was challenging but with the support of the Nicholas Murray Architects, Craig Kinney and high end products from LATICRETE, I knew the project would meet the homeowners’ expectations." ~ Chris Stenhouse. 

Click here to continue reading the case study and to see what LATICRETE products were used.

Can we interest you in FREE samples?

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

Our Holiday Schedule is now available to be viewed here.

Holidays for LATICRETE Australia

The Team are Taking a Break

The team at LATICRETE Australia wish you and your family the very best over the festive season.

The LATICRETE Australian team will be taking a break over the holidays and will reopen for business on Wednesday, 6th January 2016.

Kindly note important dates with regards to: 
No Shipping or Receiving due to stock take: Friday, 18 December.
Last Shipping & Business Day for 2015: Tuesday, 22 December.
Locations all closed from: Wednesday, 23 December.

Should you have any questions regarding the LATICRETE Australia 2015 Holiday Schedule, please do not hesitate to contact us - call 1800 331 012, email: sales@laticrete.com.au or chat to your LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep.

Tips from Technical Services on Cement Backer Boards

The latest Technical article by Fred Gray, LATICRETE Technical Service Manager, provides insightful information regarding cement backer boards and whether they are a suitable substrate for exterior applications. 

There are many different types of cement backer boards being used internally and externally on projects around Australia, and from a tiling prospective there is a big difference between what we can and should not tile. 

Firstly and contrary to general belief, most cement backer boards are not rated as backgrounds for tiling in exterior environments by the manufacturer. In fact I know of only a few boards that are approved to be used for exterior wall cladding which are also load limited to around 40kgs/m2. 
And no, you should not be tiling those brightly coloured boards that are designed for texture coats. Many of the exterior floor boards come with built in moisture blockers that act as bond inhibitors for tile adhesive. So great care must be taken when specifying or commencing work on cement backer boards, in particular exterior environments. Prior to tiling exterior cement backer boards with moisture blockers be sure to apply a coating of LATAPOXY® Moisture Shield to ensure a great bond for HYDRO BAN®. 
Click here for more info on the Data sheet.

Contact our Technical Support team for more info or to discuss your next project call 1800 331 012 or contact us here.

Proud LatiFamily Dads

Wally with his daughter, Tahlee.

Kayla's Graduation

Proud parents within the LatiFamily have celebrated in the graduation of their children's schooling.

Just some of them are NSW Warehouse Manager, Wally Van Gool, who celebrated in his daughters graduation from Primary school, while Joe Tabone, NSW Technical Sales Rep, saw his gorgeous daughter Kayla, all grown up and graduating from High school.

Congratulations to all on such milestone events!

We would love to hear and share your milestone news - email: marketing@laticrete.com.au

Our Holiday Schedule is now available to be viewed here.

LATICRETE Australia Goes to USA

Training, Meetings, Team Dinners, and More!

The LATICRETE Australia National Sales Manager, Neil Warden, and some of the Australian Technical Sales Reps, Craig Hunter, from NSW and Warren Miller, from QLD are spending some time with the LATICRETE International team in the US!

The guys hit the ground running with loads of educational seminars, product demonstrations, and hands-on training at the LATICRETE Factory in Texas. Some fun was had with team dinners and bowling. 

The North American Sales Meeting was also on the agenda for the guys.  Where they had  the opportunity to spend time with 150 of their colleagues, from China, Canada and the USA!

Stayed tuned for more on what LATICRETE Australia are getting up to in the States.

The Innovative Solution To Uneven Floors!

The amount of projects requiring self-leveling, quick drying flooring has increased dramatically in just a few short years due to the discovery of the consistent savings of time & money that a perfectly level floor can offer. 

To meet this rapid growth, LATICRETE offers an innovative product line that has been formulated by using state-of-the-art technology. With world class performance, the NXT™ Substrate Preparation line of products is recommended for applications such as self-leveling underlayments, moisture mitigation, skim coating and patching.  

With quick drying time, superior compressive strength and water resistance, the NXT product range will ensure savings on projects ranging from health care, hospitality, retail, residential, office and more! 

For more information on the NXT Substrate Preparation Range, head to the Products Page on our website.

Got a flooring project in mind? Contact us to discuss, arrange a demo, a trade event or FREE samples by calling 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Guarding Your Floors with Sparta-Guard™

SPARTACOTE®, a division of LATICRETE, offers high performance concrete flooring and the Sparta-Guard™ system is designed to provide a durable and sanitary floor coating with minimal maintenance and rapid return to service. The Sparta-Guard Coating System consists of SPARTACOTE FLEX SB™ Pigment Base, Reactint® Pigment Pack, and SPARTACOTE FLEX SB™ Clear.

Features & Benefits:

• Completely UV stable

• 14 standard colours

• Varied traction coefficients available

• 1-Day installation with next-day return to service

• 3x more durable than epoxy

• Excellent colour/gloss retention

• Low-emitting, green friendly options

SPARTACOTE Sparta-Guard is widely used for shop floors, parking decks, laboratories, hospitals and other heavy-traffic applications. Click here to view more details.  

Got a flooring project in mind? Contact us to discuss, arrange a demo, a trade event or FREE samples by calling 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Next Generation Underlayment

The Wow of the MAT!

Designed to replace traditional underlayment materials, STRATA_MAT™ is a high performance uncoupling mat to be used underneath tile and stone installations. This product is adaptable to both residential and commercial projects and it has been engineered to allow safe and reliable installation over surfaces such as cracked concrete, wood, post and pre-tensioned concrete.

Advantages of STRATA_MAT:

-   Instant coverage verification allows for installer to see adhesive coverage.

-   Allows for use of the appropriate adhesive per industry standards.

-   Eliminates transmission of in plane substrate cracks of up to 3 mm.

-   Adhesive Hydration Vents - creates a bond between the mat and adhesive. 

-   Faster adhesive cure, providing a stronger bond of tile for faster time to grout.

-   Easier floor layout as chalk lines are easily visible on surface prior to tile installation.

STRATA_MAT is a lightweight product, fast to install, can be used under moisture sensitive stone and is also a part of the LATICRETE Lifetime System Warranty. 
Click here for more info and to view an installation video.

Call 1800 331 012 to find out how STRATA_MAT can help with productivity or contact us here to arrange a demo.

LATICRETE Australia Holiday Schedule

 

The end of the year is quickly approaching, and LATICRETE Australia will be taking a break over the holidays - please see the above important dates with regards to Last Shipping, Last Business Day for 2015 and Re-open date for 2016. 

Should you have any questions regarding the LATICRETE Australia 2015 Holiday Schedule, please do not hesitate to contact us - call 1800 331 012, email: sales@laticrete.com.au or chat to your LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep.

GroutPro Restores Old Staircase

Grout Restoration at Its Best!

Matthew from GroutPro Albany Creek, QLD, gave us a rundown on a recent project was completed on a staircase:  

"The main foyer entrance stairs was a tricky job to complete within a time before the sun gets too hot, I had till about 10am to clean all of the efflorescence stains that was growing on the tiles and grout lines, and remove all of the mouldy silicone. Cutting the grout out was the tricky part as there was non slip safety coating on top off all the tiles that I had never seen before, so I had to take my time to do that as the non slip safety coating chipped off in a couple places; I had returned later that afternoon to apply SPECTRALOCK® PRO Grout (sterling silver) that I had applied almost 1 ½ - 2kg of the grout to the stairs. I then returned a couple days later in the morning to re silicone the steps".

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 or  walls and is ideal for re-grouting applications. Click here for more info and to view an installation video.

GroutPro are specialists in tile and grout restoration - head to their website or Facebook for more info. 

Can we interest you in a FREE sample of SPECTRALOCK PRO grout?

Contact us on 1800 331 012 or click here to discuss your next project.