Friday 30 November 2018

Happy Hanukkah!

Wishing you a wonderful Hanukkah Holiday! 


The team from LATICRETE Australia send warm Hanukkah wishes to all our customers, friends and colleagues who celebrate this season, starting this Sunday. 

May your season be filled with love and laughs!




Our Holiday Schedule is now available to be viewed here.

Thursday 29 November 2018

Tile Grouts and Decisions

Amber Maroochydore show the wide range of tile grout colours
available from LATICRETE
Decisions, decisions - so many exciting LATICRETE
 tile grout colours to chose from!

Finding tile grout that will withstand time, wear, and the elements, has been a challenge confronted by installers, designers and builders for decades. Thanks to the dedication and ingenuity of the experts at LATICRETE, tile grout offers product features previously only dreamed of for commercial and home owner/do-it-yourself installations.

LATICRETE tile grout is available in a variety of convenient packaging configurations to accommodate the smallest to the largest installation. When it comes to tile grout, LATICRETE has the products that remain unmatched industry-wide and many formulations within the LATICRETE tile grout family meet ANSI A118.3, ANSI A118.6, or ANSI A118.7.

Tile grout that installs with ease…tile grout that is simple to clean…tile grout that maintains a beautiful and durable finish, the answer is clear - LATICRETE tile grout sets the new standard for both homeowners and professionals. For more information click here 

Contact us to request FREE product grout samples or Call 1800 331 012 and speak with a LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep.

Our Holiday Schedule is now available to be viewed here.

Wednesday 28 November 2018

Comerong Island Pool



Glenn Mannix, LATICRETE NSW Technical Sales Rep, recently visited this pool project currently underway by Amazing Pools in Comerong Island, NSW! The prep work and waterproofing has been completed and the pool is now ready for the 400x400mm of Limestone tiles to be installed. LATICRETE materials that will be used throughout this project include:

  • 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. HYDRO BAN bonds directly to a wide variety of substrates.
  • 335 Premium Flexible Adhesive is a high performance thin-bed adhesive for installation a wide range of tile and stone for exterior and underwater applications. 335 Premium Flexible Adhesive exceeds the requirements of AS ISO13007.1&2 classification C2TES1.
  • 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 – just mix with water. 

Keep your eyes peeled for updates on this project! 


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.

Our Holiday Schedule is now available to be viewed here.

Tuesday 27 November 2018

Residential Pool on the Gold Coast





Check out this stunning pool and pool surrounds renovation on the Gold Coast, QLD! The 500m2 project features 1200x600mm & 600x600mm porcelain tiles from Groove Tiles & Stone, installed by Sam Gardener Tiling. The renovation included the pool steps, feature wall, infinity edge, pool surrounds and coping, using a range of LATICRETE materials! 

LATICRETE products used: 
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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. 
  • SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout* provides colour uniformity, durability and ease of installation. Designed for use on tile, glass tile and stone applications, both residential and commercial.
  • 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 – just mix with water. 

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


Our Holiday Schedule is now available to be viewed here.

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

Monday 26 November 2018

2018 Christmas Holiday Schedule


Before we know it, December will be here! 


The end of the year is quickly approaching, and LATICRETE Australia will be taking a break over the festive season - Please refer to important dates with regards to No Shipping or Receiving, Last Shipping and Business Day for 2018, and when LATICRETE Australia will Reopen for business in 2019. 

Click here to view/download the 2018 LATICRETE Australia Holiday Schedule.

If you have any questions regarding the LATICRETE Australia 2018 Holiday Schedule, please do not hesitate to contact us. Call 1800 331 012, email sales@laticrete.com.au or chat with your local LATICRETE Sales Rep!

Friday 23 November 2018

Kim's - My Tile Market Brookvale Now Open!


Kim's - My Tile Market Brookvale

Kim's - My Tile Market recently opened their new branch in Brookvale, NSW, and stock a great range of LATICRETE products. Drop in to visit Sam and the friendly team for all your LATICRETE needs!

Address: 38 Orchard Road, Brookvale, NSW 2100
Phone: (02) 9053 8100
Email: info@tilemarket.com.au

Trading Hours:
Monday to Friday: 6am - 5pm
Saturday: 6am - 3pm 

LATICRETE is proud of its commitment to supplying tilers with the most up-to-date information and products available in the ceramic tile and stone installation industry today. Our products are engineered to be fast and productive for the tiler to install. 

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

Thursday 22 November 2018

Happy Thanksgiving!


Wish you a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving! 


The team from LATICRETE Australia send warm Thanksgiving wishes to all our customers, friends and colleagues who celebrate this day. 

Enjoy your day shared with your loved ones!

Wednesday 21 November 2018

Waterproof Training at SkillsTech TAFE





LATICRETE QLD Technical Sales Rep, Mitchell Haw, recently visited the TAFE Queensland SkillsTech in Acacia Ridge to provide second year students training on waterproofing with HYDRO BAN® waterproofing and crack isolation membrane, and HYDRO BAN® Fillet & Sealant.

  • 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. HYDRO BAN bonds directly to a wide variety of substrates.
  • HYDRO BAN Fillet & Sealant  is a one component, fast curing, hybrid elastomeric adhesive and sealant. This product is specifically formulated to meet today’s Green Building Standards and has excellent adhesion on a wide variety of substrates. Particularly for use under HYDRO BAN Waterproof Membrane as a transition fillet and crack filler.

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, email us here or visit www.laticrete.com.au!

Tuesday 20 November 2018

Retaining Wall in Maleny




We recently shared a residential retaining wall project in Maleny, QLD, currently being installed by the team from A1 Rock Walls. The masonry work has now progressed on the 200m2 retaining wall, featuring Calabor stone supplied by Eco Outdoor and installed with LATICRETE materials.  

LATICRETE products used: 
  • MVIS™ - Masonry Veneer Mortar is 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.
  • LATASIL™ - is a high performance, one component, neutral cure, 100% silicone sealant designed for ceramic tile & 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.

Call us on 1800 331 012 to find out more about our products, training and to schedule a trade event for your store or email us here.

Monday 19 November 2018

Indoor Pool in Wavell Heights





This 500m2 indoor pool is currently underway in Wavell Heights, QLD. The project, led by the team from Base Terrazzo & Tiling, features Serapool porcelain tiles, supplied by The Pool Tile Company, and installed with 335 Premium Flexible Adhesive and PERMACOLOR® Grout.

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. 

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 – just mix with water. 

Look out for updates on this project! 


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.

Friday 16 November 2018

Meadowbank Pool Project




A new commercial pool project is currently underway in Meadowbank, NSW, for Wright Pools. The project will see the refurbishment of an existing 20m pool and spa being fully tiled with Ezarri glass mosaic tiles carried out by Knewbee Tiling. The team will be using a range of LATICRETE products for the installation. 

LATICRETE materials to be used: 
  • 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. 
  • 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.
  • 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 – just mix with water. 
  • 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.

Keep your eyes peeled for more on this project! 

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.

Thursday 15 November 2018

On-site Product Training




Mitchel Haw, our LATICRETE QLD Technical Sales Rep, caught up with Lee Baxter and his team from Living Style Stone on the Sunshine Coast, QLD, for a LATICRETE on-site training session. The training focused on improving the team's technical skill set to approach the industry with best practices, using a range of LATICRETE materials. 

LATICRETE products used:
  • 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 polymer that forms a flexible, seamless waterproofing membrane that 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. 
  • 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. 
  • MVIS™ Masonry Veneer Mortar is 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.

LATICRETE provides customised training at your premises or ours, demo's, trade events, samples and customised specifications for YOUR next project. We will be there - on or off job site, providing technical support and advice! 

For more information or to arrange training for your team, contact us on 1800 331 012 or email sales@laticrete.com.au.

Wednesday 14 November 2018

Coorparoo Driveway Complete!

 


Recently we shared a residential driveway project that was underway in Coorparoo, QLD, by the team from Roache Tile. The project has now been completed and the result is great! The 50m2 driveway features basalt cobblestone supplied by The Pool Tile Company, installed with LATICRETE materials.

LATICRETE products used:  
  • 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.
  • LATAPOXY® Moisture Shield is a 2 component, roller applied epoxy coating specifically designed to reduce moisture vapour emissions in concrete and other substrates.

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

Tuesday 13 November 2018

LATICRETE Australia Holiday Schedule


The end of the year is quickly approaching, and LATICRETE Australia will be taking a break over the holidays - Please refer to important dates with regards to No Shipping or Receiving, Last Shipping and Business Day for 2018, and when LATICRETE Australia will Reopen for business in 2019. 

Click here to view/download the 2018 LATICRETE Australia Holiday Schedule.

If you have any questions regarding the LATICRETE Australia 2018 Holiday Schedule, please do not hesitate to contact us. Call 1800 331 012, email sales@laticrete.com.au or chat with your local LATICRETE Sales Rep!

Monday 12 November 2018

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.

Friday 9 November 2018

Stockist Promo!


Check out this is amazing offer!

Calling all LATICRETE stockists - Are you interested in a LATICRETE STONETECH® Product Display Stand?! As an opening offer, purchase the below STONETECH products to receive a STONETECH Product Display Stand! 

2 x 946 ml KlenzAll™ Cleaner;
2 x 3.8 L KlenzAllT™ Cleaner;
2 x 946 ml BulletProof® Sealer;
2 x 3.8 L BulletProof® Sealer;
2 x 946 ml Heavy Duty Sealer;
2 x 3.8 L heavy Duty Sealer;
2 x 3.8 L Heavy Duty Exterior Sealer;
2 x 473 ml Oil Stain Remover;
2 x 946 ml Epoxy Grout Haze & Coating Stripper

Click here for more information.

STONETECH surface care products are reliable, high performing and thoroughly tested, giving today’s savvy stone and tile professionals a competitive edge. Click here for more information.

Interested in becoming at LATICRETE stockist?! Contact your local LATICRETE Sales Rep for more info - We would love to hear from you. Contact us on 1800 331 012 for more information or email us here. 

*Terms & Conditions apply. Offer valid from November 2018, while stock last. Colour of the stand may vary.

Thursday 8 November 2018

Putney Hill Water Feature





The team from House of Aqua have recently completed this great water feature project in Putney Hill, NSW. The project features approximately 50m2 of ezarri mosaic tiles installed by using a range of LATICRETE materials.

LATICRETE products used: 
  • 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 single component, self-curing liquid polymer that forms a flexible, seamless waterproofing membrane that bonds directly to a wide variety of substrates.
  • LATAPOXY® 300 Adhesive is a chemical resistant, epoxy adhesive that will bond to most sound, clean surfaces. 
  • SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout* provides colour uniformity, durability and ease of installation. Designed for use on tile, glass tile and stone applications, both residential and commercial.
  • LATASIL 9118 Primer is a one component primer designed to increase adhesion of LATASIL to various substrates.

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

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