Friday 30 August 2019

Knowledge is the Key to Success




Craig Hunter, LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep in NSW, facilitated training at Randwick TAFE for 1st year students, around the classifications of adhesives. The students were hands-on in practical learning, while demonstrating with a wide range of LATICRETE adhesives and also learning the technical aspect of adhesives. 

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 or contact us here.

Thursday 29 August 2019

Pool Tiling Seminar a Hit!


   






LATICRETE NSW Technical and Sales team recently held a FREE, Pool Tiling Installations Systems Seminar at the LATICRETE Training Centre in NSW.

In attendance was a cross section of industry professionals, including: Sunrise Pools, Knew Bee, Endless Landscapes, Nik Banovic Pool Tiling, Bayset and C-Corp Exclusive Design . 

Attendees were actively involved in discussions, classroom learning and hands-on demonstrations using LATICRETE products. The seminar covered everything from substrate preparation right through to grouts, for successful pool tiling installations within the LATICRETE Pool, Spa and Fountain Tiling System.

Feedback from Sunrise Pools ~ "Big Thank you to @laticreteaustralia for putting on today’s training session. Keeping our team on top of the different substrates, suitable preparation, moisture shield, the renders, grouts, adhesives and curing times all aids in a smoother operation."

We are committed to 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.

Contact us to arrange training for your team, a demo, FREE samples or for technical support, call 1800 331 012 or email sales@laticrete.com.au.

Wednesday 28 August 2019

Beautiful Porcelain Tile Bathroom





LATICRETE NSW Technical Sales Rep, Glenn Mannix, recently caught up with Kyle from Kustomized Tiling on site at this private residence in Moss Vale. The project includes two bathrooms and a powder room, which features beautiful Porcelain tiles - 600x300mm on the walls and 600x600mm on the floors. A range of LATICRETE materials have been used throughout this installation. 

LATICRETE products used: 
  • 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. 
  • 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 a high performance epoxy grout that offers colour durability and stain resistance with extraordinary ease of use. Can be used for interior, exterior and immersed applications. 
  • 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.

Do you need help in selecting the appropriate adhesives, mortars, and grouts for your specific residential applications? The LATICRETE Residential Tile & Stone Installation Systems brochure provides information on products that are engineered for residential tile and stone installations. Click here to view/download the LATICRETE Residential Tile & Stone Brochure.

Call us on 1800 331 012 to find out more about our products, arrange a demo, request FREE samples or email us here.

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

Tuesday 27 August 2019

Waterproof your project with HYDRO BAN®!

Contractor: The Orchid Group

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 that bonds directly to a wide variety of substrates. HYDRO BAN is a certified low VOC emitting product. HYDRO BAN is extensible Class 3 membrane suitable for immersed installations, internal wet areas and external above ground use.

HYDRO BAN features rapid drying time for a faster time to tile, and changes colour from a light sage to an olive green when cured.


Key Features

  • Meets and exceeds the requirements of AS4858 and AS4654.2 for a Class 3 Membrane
  • Thin; only 0.5 mm - 0.8 mm thick when cured
  • Anti-fracture protection of up to 3 mm over shrinkage and other non-structural cracks
  • "Extra Heavy Service" rating per TCNA performance levels (RE: ASTM C627 Robinson Floor Test)
  • IAPMO approved
  • Contains antimicrobial product protection
  • Safe - no solvents and non-flammable

Click here for more product information or see Product Data Sheet DS-1036

Are you getting ready to start a project? Contact us about your next project or to arrange FREE samples. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Monday 26 August 2019

Luxury Pool Installation





Only the Best Will Do


Wow - what a pool! Coast to Coast Pools, in VIC has given us permission to share this stunning  pool project which they've shared on Instagram. The team are using a wide range of LATICRETE products to ensure this project will continue to look amazing for many years to come. 

For more info on the project, contact the Coast to Coast Pools team:
☎️ 0412 504 540
📬 jai@coasttocoastpools.com.au

Are you planing a pool project in the near future? LATICRETE has a perfect Pool, Spa and Fountain Tiling Systems brochure for you - which includes a LATICRETE System Warranty. Click here to view/download the LATICRETE Pool, Spa and Fountain Tiling System Brochure.

Visit our website for comprehensive product application videos, architectural specifications, details and in-depth technical support.
  
Contact us to discuss your next project, or to arrange free samples. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Friday 23 August 2019

Manly Pool Refurbishment




Joe Tabone, LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, was recently on the job site proving technical support and submitted these photos and details of this 50m2 pool and spa refurbishment project currently underway in Manly, NSW. 

The project features Trend mosaic tiles installed by Dean and the team from Bradstreet Building Services, using a wide range of LATICRETE products that qualify for a 25 Year Swimming Pool System Warranty. LATICRETE materials were supplied by ColorTile Brookvale. 

Products used:
  • 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. 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. Particularly for use under HYDRO BAN Waterproof Membrane as a transition fillet and crack filler.
  • 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™ 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 Pool, Spa 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)

Thursday 22 August 2019

10 Years with LATICRETE Australia

Dr. Patel being presented his 10 Year Service Award
Dr. Surendra Patel out and about on job sites.
Dr. Patel in Dubai
Doc out on the field providing technical support


10 Year Employee Service Award


LATICRETE Australia, R&D Manager, Dr. Surendra Patel, a.k.a Doc, has celebrated 10 years of service with LATICRETE Australia. What an incredible achievement! 

As the global leader in developing and manufacturing innovative systems for the installation of tile and stone, LATICRETE recognises that there are a number of challenges that the construction industry is faced with today. 

To face and address these challenges, LATICRETE is equipped with a range of technologies, tools & people. This includes modern and well equipped cutting edge R&D facilities staffed with qualified experienced technical researchers and specialists. 


With our R&D resources - Doc and his team, continue to fine tune our construction solutions through state of the art products for the installation of tile and stone, that meet the needs of specifiers and construction industry professionals.


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

We encourage you to meet and discuss your next project with your LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep and find out how we can help make your job site another globally proven construction project using our innovative products.

Call us on 1800 331 012 or contact us here.

Wednesday 21 August 2019

Great Looking Travertine Entrance



Wauw, what a great entrance! The team from Tony Batistic Tiling have tiled this private residence front patio and stairs in Travertine tile, and have used a range of  LATICRETE materials to ensure it will look great for many years to come.  

LATICRETE products used:
  • 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. 
  • 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. 


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

Tuesday 20 August 2019

SPECTRALOCK® Training at Macquarie Fields TAFE





Recently LATICRETE NSW Technical Sales Reps, Glenn Mannix and Craig Hunter, were at Macquarie Fields TAFE facilitating training for 24 students on SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout*The students were devoted to their craft, both in the classroom and with hands-on training.

SPECTRALOCK PRO Premium Grout is an epoxy grout designed for use on ceramic tile, glass tile and stone applications, both in residential and commercial. Great for re-grouting both interior and exterior on floors and walls. SPECTRALOCK PRO Premium Grout is perfect for swimming pools, fountains and other wet area applications.

At LATICRETE we are committed to 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.

Contact us to arrange training for your team, a demo, FREE samples or for technical support, call 1800 331 012 or email sales@laticrete.com.au.


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

Monday 19 August 2019

Limestone Pool Surrounds





The team from Utopia Landscaping & Pools recently completed this amazing pool surrounds at a private residence in NSW. The 76m2 project features 600x400x30mm Pavian limestone with rendered edges and is now ready for use when the warmer weather arrives. 

LATICRETE products used:
  • 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. 
  • 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. 

Click here to view/download the LATICRETE Pool, Spa 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.

Friday 16 August 2019

Upcoming QLD Waterproofing Seminar


HYDRO BAN® Waterproofing Membrane Training

Seminar in QLD: 28th August 2019



This seminar is a short, concise training program specifically developed for waterproofing installation contractors, distributors, dealers and other industry professionals who want to improve their knowledge and increase their productivity as they become familiar with HYDRO BAN® Waterproofing & Crack Suppression Membrane that meets the new mandatory AS4654.1 standard.

Course Outline:
  • Regulations & standards
  • Contractors responsibilities 
  • Products
  • Waterproofing issues
  • Hands-on experience 
  • Assessment
  • Contractors HYDRO BAN certificate 


Where: LATICRETE Technical Training Centre, QLD 
Date: Wednesday, 28th August 2018
Time: 7.30am - 12.00pm


Contact 
LATICRETE for more information and to book your seat.
Phone: 1800 331 012 
Email: seminars@laticrete.com.au


Be quick to book your seat - spots are limited! RSVP by Wednesday 23rd August, 2019.

Thursday 15 August 2019

Welcome to Rowan Payne!


LATICRETE Australia Appoints 
Business Development Representative    

Ross McNeil, LATICRETE Australia National Sales Manager has announced the appointment of Rowan Payne to the position of Business Development Representative for LATICRETE Australia

Rowan has an extensive background in sales in the construction industry and will be focused on developing new business relationships for LATICRETE in Queensland working with Architects and Engineers, major constructors, and the traditional re-seller network. Rowan has a well-developed understanding of the construction industry and has what it takes to be successful in it. Rowan comes with a wealth of knowledge and is enthusiastic about the industry.

Rowan joins the LATICRETE Australia Sales Team working alongside Shane Anderson and reporting to Ross McNeil, LATICRETE Australia National Sales Manager.

We wish Rowan every bit of success and welcome him to the LatiFamily.

Rowan Payne can be contacted on:
Phone: 1800 331 012
Mobile: 0432 564 752

Wednesday 14 August 2019

And The Winner Is....





In July LATICRETE Australia held a State of Origin competition where one lucky winner would receive a LATICRETE prize pack and a Flight Centre voucher! 

Craig Hunter, LATICRETE NSW Technical Sales Rep, caught up with the prize winner, Joel from Tudor Tiling to hand him his prize.

Congratulations Joel, we hope you enjoy your prize!

For your chance to win future LATICRETE competitions, make sure you're following us on Instagram, @laticreteaustralia, and Facebook, LATICRETE Australia - the next competition might just be around the corner! 

Tuesday 13 August 2019

Residential Pool Project In Sydney





The team from Fantasy Tiling Group has recently completed this residential pool in Sydney, NSW. The project features 200m2 of Travertine, and 150m2 of Leyla Mosaic glass tiles in 'Bora Bora' and 'Milano'. The team have used 335 Premium Flexible Adhesive and PERMACOLOR® Grout in 'Silver Shadow' for the installation. 

  • 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.
  • 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.

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.

Click here to view/download the LATICRETE Pool, Spa and Fountains System Brochure.