LATICRETE Grout and Sealant Colours

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 is available which offers product features previously only dreamed of for commercial and homeowner/do-it-yourself installations. 

Did you know SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout* is the "StainProof" grout? It's 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 touch, with the DAZZLE™ component. With SPECTRALOCK® Grout DAZZLE™ there are over 200 combinations of 'StainProof' grout available for your installation - not to mention the glow-in-the-dark component! 

Click here to view/download the LATICRETE Grout and Sealant Colour Charts.

Contact us for more information or request samples by calling 1800 331 012 or email us here!

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

Make Your Projects Glow!

LATICRETE NSW Technical Sales Rep, Craig Hunter, recently caught up with Shaun Fitzpatrick from Perfect Fitz Tiling for on-site training with SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout* with Glow enhancement at a residential project in Scone, NSW.

SPECTRALOCK® DAZZLE™ adds metallic or glow-in-the-dark enhancements to SPECTRALOCK PRO Premium Grout*. These high-end design elements offer limitless imaginative applications. Use DAZZLE on walls and floors to accentuate metallic tiles, glass tiles, mosaics, stone, and listellos. Suitable for use in interior and exterior applications, including swimming pools! 

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.

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

Project Sneak Peek!

LATICRETE VIC Technical Sales Rep, Corey Downes, recently shared with us this sneak peek of a project using SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout* in 'Midnight Black' and added DAZZLE™ in 'Mother of Pearl'. We can't wait to see the finished project!  

SPECTRALOCK® DAZZLE™ adds metallic and Glow-In-The-Dark enhancements to SPECTRALOCK PRO Premium Grout. These high-end design elements offer limitless imaginative applications. Use DAZZLE on walls and floors to accentuate metallic tiles, glass tiles, mosaics, stone and listellos. Suitable for use in interior and exterior applications, including swimming pools! 

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.

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

A Dazzling Project

We recently shared a showroom project at Meer Tile Market, Underwood, QLD, where LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, Shane Anderson, supported the team with the tiling and grouting a display in the showroom. We are excited to share another display showpiece, with SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout* but in 'Bright White' with DAZZLE™ in 'Gold'. You never get tired of all that sparkling!  

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.  

SPECTRALOCK® DAZZLE™ adds metallic and Glow-In-The-Dark enhancements to SPECTRALOCK PRO Premium Grout. These high-end design elements offer limitless imaginative applications. Use DAZZLE on walls and floors to accentuate metallic tiles, glass tiles, mosaics, stone and listellos. Suitable for use in interior and exterior applications, including swimming pools! 

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.

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

Wow thats got some DAZZLE™

Dave from Stone and Tile Centre, Mornington, VIC, recently tiled and grouted a display in their showroom with SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout* in 'Midnight Black' and added DAZZLE™ in 'Gold'. Don't you think it looks just dazzling? 

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.  

SPECTRALOCK® DAZZLE™ adds metallic and Glow-In-The-Dark enhancements to SPECTRALOCK PRO Premium Grout. These high-end design elements offer limitless imaginative applications. Use DAZZLE on walls and floors to accentuate metallic tiles, glass tiles, mosaics, stone and listellos. Suitable for use in interior and exterior applications, including swimming pools! 

Why not pop and see Dave and the team at Stone and Tile Centre in Mornington, VIC and check out the display in their showroom?! Chat to the team about the range of LATICRETE tile and stone installation materials that they stock.

Stone and Tile Centre

Address: 25 Carbine Way, Mornington, VIC

Phone: 03 5975 6599

Email: info@stoneandtile.com.au

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.

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

Interior Designers and Tilers Choice in Grout

George Andriotis, LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, visited Bailey Studio in Canterbury, VIC, to supply the team with their preferred choice of LATICRETE installation system brochures and our popular Grout and Sealant Colour Kit. 

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 is now available that offers product features previously only dreamed of for commercial and home owner/do-it-yourself installations. 

Did you know SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout* is the "StainProof" grout? It's 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 touch, with the DAZZLE™ component. With SPECTRALOCK® Grout DAZZLE™ there are over 200 combinations of 'StainProof' grout available for your installation - not to mention the glow-in-the-dark component! 

Click here to view/download the LATICRETE Grout and Sealant Colour Chart.

Contact us for more information or request samples by calling 1800 331 012 or email us here!

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

Ceramic Tiles in Pools

When planning to install ceramic tiles in pools there are some major considerations to take in to account when planning the installation.

Design Considerations

• Primary types of swimming pool structures - cast-in-place reinforced concrete, Gunite or Shot-Crete Reinforced Concrete
• Movement/expansion joints - movement and expansion joints allow for shrinkage, expansion and movement in the substrate. 
• Deflection - the project design should include the intended use and necessary allowances for the expected loads, including the weight of the finish and installation materials.

Installation Procedures

• Surface preparation - substrates should be smooth, free of defects, and level for bonding of waterproofing membrane and ceramic tile. 
• Waterproofing - installation of HYDRO BAN® in submerged applications must be installed without voids/interruptions. 
• Selection and installation of ceramic tile - use of paper face mounted tiles is recommended and use only impervious or vitreous tiles.
• Grouting of ceramic tile - SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout and LATAPOXY® SP100 Epoxy Grout use unique technology and are not subject to effects of water treatment. PERMACOLOR® Grout provides a durable grout that is ideal for submerged installations.

Maintenance 

• Opening, seasonal closing and pool idling for maintenance and repairs - observe an average minimum cure time for cementitious or epoxy grout installations to reach maximum chemical resistance prior to filling pool. Fill pool with water at a rate of 610 mm per 24 hours to allow gradual exposure to water pressure, thermal and moisture differentials.
• Effects of water treatment in tiled swimming pools - The balance of the pool water is primarily responsible for problems with maintenance of tiled swimming pools. Acidity, alkalinity and the amounts of mineral salts (water hardness) in swimming pool water must be kept in balance to prevent, among other things, contamination and deterioration of Portland cement plasters, mortars and grouts.

For more information on installing ceramic tiles in pools see Technical Data Sheet TDS1006.

For more information on LATICRETE permanent trouble free installation products, training, or technical advice, contact your local LATICRETE representative on 1800 331 012 - or email: sales@laticrete.com.au

Various Technical Design Manuals for Tile & Stone Installations

Did you know our website hosts several Technical Design Manuals for many tile and stone installation applications. To view and/or download the manuals, please click here.

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

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East West Stone recommends LATICRETE

East West Stone offers "exquisite stone flooring, landscaping and veneer products that bring together two distant cultures — traditional Asian craftsmanship and contemporary Western home design." 

Click here for more information regarding East West Stone.

Click here for more information regarding LATICRETE MVIS products for the installation of East West Stone.

Tile Books On Your iPad

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A Library of Tile & Stone Technical Design Manuals Is Available

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LATICRETE Technical Design Manuals

LATICRETE offers a range of Technical Design Manuals that cover a wide variety of project types and available systems:

Medical, Educational and Hospitality Facilities Ceramic Tile and Stone Installation Technical Design Manual

• The goal of this manual is to assist the design professional in assessing and specifying the correct installation system for tile and stone installations in medical, educational and hospitality facilities.

Mass Transit Ceramic Tile and Stone Technical Design Manual

• The goal of this manual is to assist the design professional in assessing and specifying the correct installation system for mass transit tile and stone installations.

Tiled Swimming Pools, Fountains and Spas Technical Design Manual

• The goal of this manual is to encourage new ideas, research, and building regulations for the purpose of improving the future of construction technology in the swimming pool, fountain and water feature industries.

Industrial Tile and Paver Applications Technical Design Manual

• The goal of this manual is to encourage new ideas, research, and building regulations for the purpose of improving the future of construction technology and the ceramic tile, paver and dairy brick industries.

UPDATED! - Direct Adhered Ceramic Tile, Stone, Masonry Veneer, and Thin Brick Facades – Technical Manual

• The goal of this manual is to encourage new ideas, research, and building regulations for the purpose of improving the future of this construction technology and the ceramic tile, stone and brick industries.

Animal Health and Wellness Facilities Technical Design Manual

• The goal of this manual is to provide the necessary information to help ensure a proper and long lasting tile installation in an animal health and wellness environment.

Tiled Steam Room and Steam Shower Technical Design Manual

• The goal of this manual is to provide the necessary information to help ensure a proper and long-lasting tile installation in a steam room or steam shower environment.

Click here to view or download the LATICRETE Technical Design Manuals.

The Future Is Here !

Computer Rendered Tile Floor 

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Rendering courtesy of Samantha Rothberg using AutoCAD 3D

Building Information Modeling

We know how to spell BIM !

We can help you implement BIM

At Laticrete we differentiate ourselves from our competitors with our in-depth technical support, expertise, global experience, history and leading edge technologies. Technologies such as our Smart Phone App, our understanding and support of BIM compliant information and our system approach to tile and stone installation materials, methods and technologies. Facades, swimming pools, medical, commercial and transit facilities are among our core competencies.

Our extensive library of Technical Design Manuals for tile and stone installations in specific application areas, are valuable resources for the design and construction community. Click here to view the library of Tile and Stone Technical Design Manuals.

Our 'in-your-office' as well as our 'on-your-jobsite' technical support services compliment our customised specifications and details for your specific project's requirements. Click here to contact our Technical support team.

Depend on us to be your tile and stone installation materials and methods Technical Consultants.

Tile & Stone Design Manual in eBook Format

Laticrete Offers the First Installation Manual in an eBook Format

Laticrete has launched another industry first with the introduction of an eBook version of the Laticrete Tiled Steam Room & Steam Shower Technical Design Manual. 

Available from the Apple iBooks store, the Amazon Kindle store and at www.laticrete.com/manuals. The manual is formatted to be compatible with virtually all eReader devices & software including the iBooks® app from Apple®, the Amazon Kindle™ and the NOOK™ from Barnes & Noble.

Developed by our technical support specialists at Laticrete as another free service to benefit the industry at-large, we plan to shortly roll out the entire series of Laticrete Technical Design Manuals in eBook formats offering a fast, easy way to reference and store complete design, detailing & specification information for tile and stone installations in a number of uniquely challenging settings.