Pool Renovation in Sydney

LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, Glenn Mannix, was on site at this residential home in Sydney, NSW, with the tiler, Troy Reynolds, from DTR Tiling who is currently renovating the pool. LATICRETE products that are being used are: 

• 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.

• 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.

Keep an eye out for updates 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 or FREE samples. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

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

Upcoming Epoxy Hands-on Demo at ColorTile, NSW

Want to Know More about Epoxy, StainProof Grout?

LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, Joe Tabone will be at ColorTile, Dee Why, NSW demonstrating SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout* - the epoxy, Stainproof Grout - on Thursday 6th June from 6.30am and Friday 14th June from 4.00pm! 

We encourage you to join us for an educational demonstration regarding Making More Money & Preventing Grout Problems ! This event will be well worth attending.

Where: ColorTile, Dee Why
Address: 271 Hardbord Rd
Date: Thursday, 6th June and Friday, 14th June 2019
Time: Staring at 6.30am and 4.00pm

RSVP by contacting Robyn McGinley at ColorTile on 0414 013 460 or email robyn.mcginley@colortile.com.au to secure your spot!

View and take part in a hands-on demonstration of SPECTRALOCK PRO Premium Grout, StainProof grout. Available in 40 colours with design options of SPECTRALOCK DAZZLE™ which add metallic accents and "Glow-In-The-Dark" enhancements. Click here for more information. 

Call us on 1800 331 012 or email us here for more information, request FREE samples or arrange a FREE demo or a Trade Event!

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

Wyllie Tiles Stocks LATICRETE!

Wyllie Tiles in Moonah, TAS, is a preferred stockist for all your LATICRETE installation materials. Drop in to see the friendly team and stock up with all your LATICRETE products!

Address: 128 Main Rd, Moonah, TAS 7009

​Phone: 03 6272 1233

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 LATICRETE installation materials, product demos, FREE samples or technical support, phone LATICRETE on 1800 331 012 or email: sales@laticrete.com.au.

Middle Dural Residents

LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, Glenn Mannix, was on this jobsite with Ross McFetrich from Tile Art on this floor installation in Middle Dural, NSW. Ross was very impressed with our STONETECH® range and he chose STONETECH BulletProof Sealer and STONETECH Salt Water Resistant Sealer to protect the outdoor flooring of this beautiful home in Sydney. 

STONETECH BulletProof Sealer and STONETECH Salt Water Resistant Sealer are both suitable for natural stone surfaces such as granite, limestone, travertine, sandstone, basalt/bluestone, as well as concrete and masonry. 

STONETECH BulletProof® Sealer delivers maximum protection against the toughest stains while preserving the natural look of natural stone surfaces. A water-based formula for interior and exterior use.

• Advanced penetrating micro-bond protection
• Natural looking - does not alter the look of stone or tile
• Maximum protection against oil and water-based stains
• Interior and exterior applications
• Water-based, low VOC, low odour, environmentally friendly

STONETECH Salt Water Resistant Sealer is a penetrating sealer formulated to protect exterior surfaces exposed to salt water from salt degradation. 

• High performance protection against salt water damage
• Weather and UV-resistant
• Water-based formula
• Exterior Use

View/download:

STONETECH Surface Care Product Selection Guide

STONETECH Stone & Tile Care Guide

Contact LATICRETE regarding the installation or maintenance of STONETECH on 1800 331 012 or email: sales@laticrete.com.au.

Mount Martha Residential Project

Tiling specialist Keith Simmons is currently working on this bathroom project in a residential home in Mt Martha, VIC. The 480m2+ project features 900 x 416 x 15mm Natural Limestone imported from Italy and chosen by architect Kate Walker Design. The large format tiles are installed using 335 Premium Flexible Adhesive in white and 101 Rapid Latex Admix, supplied by Stone and Tile Centre, Mornington. 

Tiling still to be done in the main bathroom, tiling the floors through the main living area, dining room and passages. So, stay tuned for more updates!!

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. 335 Premium Flexible Adhesive exceeds the requirements of AS ISO13007.1&2 classification C2TES1. Excellent for exterior and underwater applications, superior bond to masonry. 

101 Rapid Latex Admix is a rapid setting, latex admixture for thin set adhesives, cement grouts and cement mortar beds. Specially formulated for fast set which allows setting and grouting in the same day. For interior and exterior installations of all types of ceramic tile, brick and stone.

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

FREE Product Training Seminar at Southern Bricks & Pavers

Product Training Seminar Southern Bricks & Pavers

Thursday 6th June 2019

A short, concise, intensive training program specifically developed for industry installation contractors, distributors, dealers and other industry professionals who wants to improve their knowledge and increase their productivity as they become familiar with SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout* and HYDRO BAN® waterproofing and crack isolation membrane.  

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.

SPECTRALOCK PRO Premium 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-grouting applications, SPECTRALOCK PRO Grout is perfect for swimming pools, fountains and other wet area applications. 

Date: Thursday 6th June 2019

Time: 10.00am
Venue: Southern Bricks & Pavers, 223 Princes Hwy, Ulladulla, NSW

RSVP by calling 02 4454 3382 or email kirrily@southernbricks.com.au

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

Product Feature: LATAPOXY® Moisture Shield

LATAPOXY® Moisture Shield is a two component, roller applied epoxy coating specifically designed to reduce moisture vapour emissions in concrete and other substrates. Use over dry and damp concrete and other masonry substrates to reduce the moisture vapour emission to facilitate the correct installation of membranes, tiles, vinyl, timber, adhesives or other floor coverings that require protection from moisture.

Key Features

• Easy to use - rolls on like paint
• Cures in 24 hours
• Can be applied over green concrete (minimum 7 days old)

Click here for more product information.

For more information on LATICRETE installation materials, product demos, FREE samples or technical support, phone LATICRETE on 1800 331 012 or email sales@laticrete.com.au. 

Toronto Pool Centre Project

This exciting new commercial pool project at Toronto Pool Centre, NSW, is currently underway by the teams from Wright Pools, Renderkraft Renderers and Knewbee Tiling. 

The 1200m2 project will see the installation of a 25m heated pool, 16m heated learn to swim pool, a hydrotherapy pool and a spa! Knewbee Tiling has already started laying the first 244x119mm Metz Interbau Blink Pool tiles. A range of LATICRETE materials will be used on this project:

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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. 

Keep an eye out for updates on this special 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 or FREE samples. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

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

Masonry Veneer Installation System Brochure

Up to now, the installation of manufactured stone masonry veneer has often depended on the use of site-mixed unfortified masonry mortars that are subject to large variations in consistency, quality and performance and which also limit the installation technique to that of traditional masonry. This traditional method is not engineered as part of a complete wall system and therefore does not offer warranties from a reliable source willing to stand behind the installation.

The Masonry Veneer Installation System brochure provides information on LATICRETE installation systems that provide permanent, high strength installations that are freeze/thaw stable and protected from water intrusion. The Masonry Veneer Installation System (MVIS™) allows for increased productivity utilising either traditional masonry installation techniques or the “tiler’s method”. Vastly expanded architectural details are offered to help design professionals, contractors and installers understand the range of possible applications – and appropriate products and techniques which will assure long-term performance on projects of all types. 

Click here to view/download the Masonry Veneer Installation System brochure.

Chat with your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep about your next project. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Pool Project Completed!

If you've been following Sam Gardener's project along with us, we are super excited to confirm and share with you the completed photos of this residential pool in Bulimba, QLD.

The 70m2 project features glass mosaic tiles supplied by The Pool Tile Company and installed using a range of LATICRETE materials which qualifies for a LATICRETE 15 Year Swimming Pool System Warranty.

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 or FREE samples. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

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

LATICRETE Spotted!

Last week LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, George Andriotis, visited the Pro Build Tiling team at a jobsite in Mornington, VIC. Mauro and Paul were using SPECTRALOCK PRO Premium Grout* for the 45m2 installation on these dusty grey 600x600 matt finish porcelain tiles. The team loved using SPECTRALOCK and found it easy to apply and easy to clean once they were shown the process. Well done!

SPECTRALOCK PRO Premium Grout* is a high performance epoxy grout which offers excellent colour uniformity, durabillity, stain protection, and a beautiful full grout joints in an easy to use, non-sag formula. SPECTRALOCK PRO Premium 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-grouting applications, SPECTRALOCK PRO Premium Grout is perfect for swimming pools, fountains and other wet area applications.  

For more information on LATICRETE installation materials, product demos, FREE samples or technical support, contact LATICRETE on 1800 331 012 or email: sales@laticrete.com.au.

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

Head in to STileS in VIC!

STileS VIC Tiles Supplies and Accessories in Dandenong, is a preferred stockist for all your LATICRETE installation materials. Drop in to see the friendly team and stock up with all your LATICRETE products!

Address: 29a Dandenong Street, Dandenong Victoria 3175
​Phone: 03 8753 2413 

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 LATICRETE installation materials, product demos, FREE samples or technical support, phone LATICRETE on 1800 331 012 or email: sales@laticrete.com.au.

Project Spotlight: Hilton Rainbow Towers

The Hilton’s Rainbow Tower stands tall over the Waikiki beach and Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon in the Waikiki neighbourhood in Honolulu. Whether you spotted it in the opening credits to “Hawaii Five-O” or in photographs, you have likely seen the hotel's impressive dual rainbow murals. In 1968, the Rainbow Tower opened with what is considered “the world’s largest ceramic tile mosaic.” With 16,000 tiles the murals stand 87 metres tall, 8 metres wide and can be seen on either end of the tower. After more than 45 years, the integrity of the installation was failing, and the murals’ loose and weather-beaten tiles posed a serious safety concern - the entire installation needed to be replaced.

The project faced two major challenges: 

Scale and Orientation - Not only was the total size of the project daunting, but the tile installation required a flat vertical surface. The nearly-91 metre vertical span of the murals made a completely flat surface difficult to achieve under the best of circumstances. 

The Elements - while Hawaii enjoys famously pleasant weather, the towers are constantly buffeted by wind and temperatures that could reach 60°C on the surface of the murals. Furthermore, the seaside-facing mural had to deal with saltwater spray. 

The Solution: LATICRETE! Click here to read the full Project Spotlight, how Hilton Worldwide and their engineering consultant Professional Consultants International, Inc. (PROCON) worked with the LATICRETE Technical Services team to select the right mix of products (3701 Fortified Mortar Bed, HYDRO BAN®, 254 Platinum, PERMACOLOR® Grout, and LATASIL™) to complete a project of such incredible proportions. 

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

Feature Wall in Dandenong

No project is too small! The team from Pro Build Tiling is currently working on this 7m2 feature wall for a residential home in Dandenong, VIC. The project features Stack Stone, Bronze Emperor which is being installed using 335 Premium Flexible Adhesive, and supplied by Elegance Tiles by AVJ Ceramics. 

335 Premium Flexible Adhesive is a high performance thin-bed adhesive for installation a wide range of tile and stone including low absorption ceramic tile, porcelain tile, natural and manufactured stone using thin-set method of installation. 335 Premium Flexible Adhesive exceeds the requirements of AS ISO13007.1&2 classification C2TES1. Excellent for exterior and underwater applications, superior bond to masonry. 

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

LATICRETE Training From the Comfort of Your Home

We know that traveling and leaving your business behind to attend training is not always possible, so we make it easy. Our LATICRETE University e-Learning Program makes it possible for anyone within the industry to train on industry standards and Profit Through Knowledge (PTK) Technical Seminars from the comfort of your home or office. Now anyone can receive quality education that is usually only provided during live training, at their fingertips.

Here's how it works:

• Register for FREE
• Watch short video tutorials on a variety of different topics
• Take a short test that will measure your knowledge
• Upon the successful completion of a segment, a training certificate is provided  

LATICRETE University covers a wide range of topics which include: understanding deflection, how to install reduced thickness porcelain tiles, how to apply liquid waterproofing membrane, an introduction to Masonry Veneer Installation Systems - plus more! 

Click here to register for LATICRETE University.

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

Mt Martha Pool Completed!

We recently shared a residential pool project in Mt Martha, VIC by Mauro, Paul and Christian from Pro Build Tiling. The project is now completed and the installation of this 120m2 pool looks just amazing! The pool is installed using LATICRETE products, supplied by AVJ Ceramics.

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.

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.