On Site with Creative Ceramics

 

Check out the team from Creative Ceramics hard at work in Victoria! Chris Stenhouse was on site with the team as they laid bluestone over HYDRO BAN® using 254 and PERMACOLOR® Select Colour Kit Midnight Black.

Find out more about these products

• 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.

• PERMACOLOR® Grout is a high performance grout that provides a grout joint that is dense, hard and will resist cracking. Provides consistent colour, and antimicrobial protection to resist stain-causing mould and mildew.

• 254 is the ultimate one-step, polymer fortified, thin-set adhesive for interior and exterior installation of ceramic tile, reduced thickness porcelain, stone, quarry tile, pavers and brick. 254 adhesive, designed to just mix with water, has a long open time with unsurpassed adhesion and workability. 

Contact us to discuss your next project or arrange a demo. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Waterproofing Accreditation PTK

Are you looking to upgrade your skills? Do you want to stand out from the rest of the crowd? Join LATICRETE NSW for a special week of training courses! 

We are hosting three Profit Through Knowledge workshops in March, each focusing on a key aspect of our trade.

• Tuesday, March 8 - Swimming Pool Systems
• Thursday, March 10 - Waterproofing Accreditation
• Friday, March 11 - Epoxy Grouting Accreditation

The second seminar will be held on Thursday the 10th of March, and will focus on Waterproofing Installation. This is a short, concise, intensive training program specifically developed for industry 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®. 

And the fun doesn't stop there, keep an eye out later this week as we detail the other courses coming up!. 

Our schedule is full of valuable training workshops, so make sure you register now to secure a spot in one of these Profit Through Knowledge sessions. RSVP today by calling your local LATICRETE NSW Technical Sales Rep, or follow this link!

• Glenn Mannix: 0434 781 227
• Craig Hunter: 0418 761 428
• Joe Tabone: 0412 358 944

We hope to see you there!

Tennyson Residential Spa System

 

Check out the progress being made on this residential spa project in Tennyson, QLD. LATICRETE QLD Technical Sales Rep Corey Downes was on site with Rodolfo and the team from Diamond Cut Tiling as they installed a full LATICRETE system, qualifying for a 10 year warranty!

In this installation, the Diamond Cut Tiling team used 226 Thick Bed Mortar with 3701 Mortar Admix for the render/mortar bed, and 254 for the slurry bond and tile adhesive. They applied LATAPOXY® Moisture Shield for moisture vapour emission reduction, and HYDRO BAN® for the waterproofing membrane, and grouted the tiles using PERMACOLOR®.

Learn more about the products used:

• 226 Thick Bed Mortar is a factory prepared blend of carefully selected raw materials, portland cement and graded aggregates for use with 3701 Mortar Admix. Provides high performance, superior workability, tight quality control, and job site convenience
• 3701 Mortar Admix is a specially designed latex admixture for use with thin-set mortars, cement grouts, cement mortar beds, and other cement mixes. Used in place of water, 3701 Mortar Admix improves the working and physical properties of any cement mix and provides an economical and easy way to make permanent, trouble-free installations of ceramic tile, brick and natural stone.
• 254 is the ultimate one-step, polymer fortified, thin-set adhesive for interior and exterior installation of ceramic tile, reduced thickness porcelain, stone, quarry tile, pavers and brick. 254 adhesive, designed to just mix with water, has a long open time with unsurpassed adhesion and workability.
• 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 that bonds directly to a wide variety of substrates. 
• PERMACOLOR® Grout is a high performance grout that provides a grout joint that is dense, hard and will resist cracking. Provides consistent colour, and antimicrobial protection to resist stain-causing mould and mildew.

View/download our Pool, Spa and Fountain Tiling Systems brochure which includes a 10, 15 and 25 Year Residential Swimming Pool System Warranty.

Contact us to discuss your next project or arrange a demo. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Oatlands Private Residence Completion

You may remember we shared progress shots of the Oatlands Private Residence Project in NSW last year. We're so excited to finally share these completed project photos as the teams from Rockform Developments and CT Tiling put those final touches to the exquisite exterior.

This magnificent home is covered in 600m² of beautiful Himalayan Sandstone cladding across the entire exterior of the house. The stone was supplied by Marble Plus, and was installed using a full LATICRETE installation system.

The gorgeous backyard features a stunning pool covered in 180m² of Ezarri Pool mosaics, also installed using a full LATICRETE installation system of 3701 Mortar Admix, 226 Thick Bed Mortar, HYDRO BAN® SLURRY, HYDRO BAN, 254 adhesive, and LATAPOXY® SP-100.

In the front entrance is a driveway of 60m² cobblestones surrounded by a solid sandstone rockface cladding, installed using 254 adhesive.

Congrats to all the teams involved on this massive project!

Learn more about the products used:

• 3701 Mortar Admix is a polymer fortified blend of carefully selected polymers, portland cement, and graded aggregates.
• 226 Thick Bed Mortar is a factory prepared blend of carefully selected raw materials, portland cement and graded aggregates for use with 3701 Mortar Admix
• HYDRO BAN® SLURRY is a cement based, one component, polymer fortified material that mixes with water and easily applies with brush, roller or trowel.
• 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.
• 254 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 provides long open time with unsurpassed adhesion and workability. 
• LATAPOXY® SP-100 is a stainless, pigment free, colourfast epoxy grout for grouting floor installations of ceramic tile, brick, and stone. Cleans with water while fresh. Can be used for interior and exterior applications
• PERMACOLOR® Grout* is a high-performance grout that provides a grout joint that is dense, hard and will resist cracking.

Planning a new residential project of your own? Look to LATICRETE for your installation materials - guaranteed to give you peace of mind for years to come. Click here to view/download the LATICRETE Residential Ceramic & Stone Tile Installation System Brochure.

And also be sure to view/download our Pool, Spa and Fountain Tiling Systems brochure which includes a 10, 15 and 25 Year Residential Swimming Pool System Warranty.

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

Perfect Solutions for Rapid & Fast Setting Installations

With the high amount of COVID cases, these are challenging times. Being out and about brings greater risk to our health and safety. Job sites are being closed due to COVID cases and projects just aren’t being completed in time. But LATICRETE has the solution - the Rapid and Fast Setting Ceramic & Stone Tile Application System, to help reduce the risk and assist in completing projects in time.

LATICRETE is constantly working on finding solutions to address evolving and changing job site construction techniques, materials, and methods, especially for the constantly-shifting work conditions.

LATICRETE products recommended in the Rapid & Fast Setting Ceramic and Stone Tile Application Systems brochures are for installations of ceramic and stone tile, where shorter wait times are required before opening to traffic.

An overview of each LATICRETE product is given as a general guide to facilitate the selection of the appropriate product for a specific application. Click here to view/download the Rapid & Fast Setting Ceramic and Stone Tile Application Systems brochure.

For more information contact LATICRETE on 1800 331012 or for technical support click here.

Coastwide Waterproofing Pool Project

From a hole in the ground to a completed stunning outdoor pool and surrounds, Coastwide Waterproofing worked their magic on this project, step-by-step using a full LATICRETE installation system. 

LATICRETE NSW Technical Services Rep Craig Hunter was on site with the Coastwide Waterproofing team in Central Coast NSW while they installed 70m² of Ezarri Mosaic tiles in this residential pool using a full LATICRETE system.

Learn more about the products used:

• 3701 Mortar Admix is a specially designed latex admixture for use with thin-set mortars, cement grouts, cement mortar beds, and other cement mixes. 3701 Mortar Admix is a multiuse latex that will fortify any cement based adhesive or cement based tile grout.
• 226 Thick Bed Mortar is a factory prepared blend of carefully selected raw materials, portland cement and graded aggregates for use with 3701 Mortar Admix. Provides high performance, superior workability, tight quality control, and job site convenience.
• 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 that bonds directly to a wide variety of substrates. 
• 254 adhesive is the ultimate one-step, polymer fortified, thin-set adhesive for interior and exterior installation of ceramic tile, reduced thickness porcelain, stone, quarry tile, pavers and brick. 254 adhesive, designed to just mix with water, has a long open time with unsurpassed adhesion and workability.
• SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout* is a patented, high performance epoxy grout which offers excellent colour uniformity, durability, stain protection, and beautiful, full grout joints in an easy to-use, non-sag formula.

View/download our Pool, Spa and Fountain Tiling Systems brochure which includes a 10, 15 and 25 Year Residential Swimming Pool System Warranty.

Contact us to discuss your next project or arrange a demo. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Tomerong Residential Pool

 

This residential pool is a special one for Al and Clive from Al Wilson Waterproofing as it's their first time using HYDRO BAN® SLURRY! Gelnn Mannix, LATICRETE NSW Technical Services Representative was on-site with Al Wilson Waterproofing, and confirmed that Al and Clive were impressed with the ease of application of HYDRO BAN SLURRY, and were able to get their waterproofing work done in rapid time.

The pool is approximately 130m² and built by Zen Building & Pools. Al and Clive have waterproofed the pool using HYDRO BAN and HYDRO BAN SLURRY, and will be installed using an installation of Bisazza tiles using 254 Adhesive and SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout*. 

Find out more about the products used:

• HYDRO BAN SLURRY is a cement based, one component, polymer fortified material that mixes with water and easily applies with brush, roller or trowel. This product can be used on retaining walls, water features, slabs on ground and immersed installations where water resistance or protection from substrate moisture is required.
• 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.
• 254 adhesive is the ultimate one-step, polymer fortified, thin-set adhesive for interior and exterior installation of ceramic tile, reduced thickness porcelain, stone, quarry tile, pavers and brick. 254 adhesive, designed to just mix with water, has a long open time with unsurpassed adhesion and workability.
• SPECTRALOCK PRO Premium Grout* is a patented, high performance epoxy grout which offers excellent colour uniformity, durability, stain protection, and beautiful, full grout joints in an easy to-use, non-sag formula.

View/download our Pool, Spa and Fountain Tiling Systems brochure which includes a 10, 15 and 25 Year Residential Swimming Pool System Warranty.

Contact us to discuss your next project or arrange a demo. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Rapid & Fast Setting Tile Application Systems

   

The perfect solution for rapid 

and fast setting installations!

Struggling to complete your projects in time due to the weather, or do you have a tight deadline?

LATICRETE is constantly working on finding solutions to address evolving and changing job site construction techniques, materials, and methods.

LATICRETE products recommended in the Rapid & Fast Setting Ceramic and Stone Tile Application Systems brochures are for installations of ceramic and stone tile, where shorter wait times are required before opening to traffic. 

An overview of each LATICRETE product is given as a general guide to facilitate the selection of the appropriate product for a specific application. Click here to view/download the Rapid & Fast Setting Ceramic and Stone Tile Application Systems brochure.

For more information contact LATICRETE on 1800 331012 or for technical support click here.

Aura Tiles Pool and Veneer Project

This beautiful feature wall is part of a new outdoor project by Kevin from Aura Tiles. LATICRETE QLD Technical Sales Representative, Corey Downes was on-site with Kevin in Doonan, QLD as he completed the veneer wall using LATAPOXY® 300 Adhesive. 

The next part of the project is the pool which will be waterproofed using HYDRO BAN® and HYDRO BAN® Slurry, with coping and waterline tiles installed using 254 adhesive and grouted with SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout*. 

Learn more about these products:

• LATAPOXY 300 Adhesive is a chemical resistant, epoxy adhesive that will bond to most sound, clean surfaces. The adhesive spreads easily and cleans with water while fresh. Superior strength and workability. Prevents curling of watersensitive marbles and agglomerates. Will not stain white or light-coloured stone.
• 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 SLURRY is a cement based, one component, polymer fortified material that mixes with water and easily applies with brush, roller or trowel. This product can be used on retaining walls, water features, slabs on ground and immersed installations where water resistance or protection from substrate moisture is required.
• 254 adhesive is the ultimate one-step, polymer fortified, thin-set adhesive for interior and exterior installation of ceramic tile, reduced thickness porcelain, stone, quarry tile, pavers and brick. 254 adhesive, designed to just mix with water, has a long open time with unsurpassed adhesion and workability. 
• SPECTRALOCK PRO Premium Grout* is a patented, high performance epoxy grout which offers excellent colour uniformity, durability, stain protection, and beautiful, full grout joints in an easy to-use, non-sag formula.

View/download our Pool, Spa and Fountain Tiling Systems brochure which includes a 10, 15 and 25 Year Residential Swimming Pool System Warranty.

Contact us to discuss your next project or arrange a demo. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Victoria Indoor Pool

 

This gorgeous indoor pool comes with its own tiled feature wall! This stunning pool was tiled by Paul and the team at Oceania Pool Tiling. LATICRETE VIC Technical Sales Rep, Chris Stenhouse was on-site with the Oceania team, as well as the building teams from Neptune Pools and VCON Builders, as they put the finishing touches on this pool.

The Oceania team installed the 20mm glass mosaic blend tiles using the trusted LATICRETE products:

• 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.
• 254 adhesive is the ultimate one-step, polymer fortified, thin-set adhesive for interior and exterior installation of ceramic tile, reduced thickness porcelain, stone, quarry tile, pavers and brick. 254 adhesive, designed to just mix with water, has a long open time with unsurpassed adhesion and workability.

View/download our Pool, Spa and Fountain Tiling Systems brochure which includes a 10, 15 and 25 Year Residential Swimming Pool System Warranty.

For more information on LATICRETE tile and stone installation systems and warranties, contact your LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, call 1800 331 012, or contact us here.

Skorpil Tiling Brick Veneer

Here's a fun little project, Jarda Skorpil from Skorpil Tiling is creating a thin brick veneer at this Queensland residence by cutting down the original bricks of the house and adding depth to this window area.

LATICRETE QLD Technical Sales Rep Corey Downes was on-site with Jarda, whilst using LATICRETE 254 adhesive and waterproofing the wall using HYDRO BAN®. 

Find out more about these products:

• 254 adhesive is the ultimate one-step, polymer fortified, thin-set adhesive for interior and exterior installation of ceramic tile, reduced thickness porcelain, stone, quarry tile, pavers and brick. 
• 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. 

Contact us to discuss your next project or arrange a demo. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Laminex Gympie Plant

There's some great progress happening here! The team at Skorpil Tiling are hard at work installing tiles at the Laminex manufacturing plant in Gympie. The factory opened only two years ago and is already ambitiously expanding to double its original size.

LATICRETE QLD Technical Sales Rep Corey Downes was on-site with the Skorpil Tiling team as they worked on this expansion project, installing tiles using a range of LATICRETE products.

LATICRETE installation materials used on this project: 

• 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. 
• LATAPOXY® Moisture Shield is a 2 component, roller applied epoxy coating specifically designed to reduce moisture vapour emissions in concrete and other substrates.
• 3701 Fortified Mortar Bed is a polymer fortified blend of carefully selected polymers, portland cement and graded aggregates.
• 335 adhesive is a premium, flexible, 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.

Contact us to discuss your next project or arrange a demo. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Hills District Private Residence Pool Refurbishment

 

This lovely dark mosaic pool is the skilled handiwork of Yuriy Lypskyy from Absolute Swimming Pool Tiling. LATICRETE NSW Technical Sales Representative Joe Tabone was on-site with Yuriy in the Hills District and managed to snap these fantastic photos of the talented tiler at work.

Yuriy has laid this 170m² pool with Ezarri mosaic tiles and travertine coping, using an extensive range of LATICRETE products to get the job done.

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 rubber polymer that forms a flexible, seamless waterproofing membrane. 
• 3701 Mortar Admix is a specially designed latex admixture for use with thin-set mortars, cement grouts, cement mortar beds, and other cement mixes.
• 335 is a premium, flexible, 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 is a high-performance grout that provides a grout joint that is dense, hard and will resist cracking.

View/download our Pool, Spa and Fountain Tiling Systems brochure which includes a 10, 15 and 25 Year Residential Swimming Pool System Warranty.

For more information on LATICRETE tile and stone installation systems and warranties, contact your LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, call 1800 331 012, or contact us here.

Oatlands Residence Pool

  

Remember the Oatlands Private Residence project that we shared a few weeks ago? We're back with a fresh new update! This time we're taking a look at the pool, which has been built by Rockform Developments and tiled by CT Tiling.

LATICRETE NSW Technical Sales Representative Craig Hunter was on-site with the teams. CT Tiling are adhering an approximate 180m² of Ezzari tiles to the pool, and using a full suite of LATICRETE products for the installation, earning a 15-year residential swimming pool warranty.

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 rubber polymer that forms a flexible, seamless waterproofing membrane.
• HYDRO BAN® SLURRY is a cement based, one component, polymer fortified material that mixes with water and easily applies with brush, roller or trowel.
• 3701 Fortified Mortar Bed is a polymer fortified blend of carefully selected polymers, portland cement, and graded aggregates.
• 226 Thick Bed Mortar is a factory prepared blend of carefully selected raw materials, portland cement and graded aggregates for use with 3701 Mortar Admix
• 254 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 provides long open time with unsurpassed adhesion and workability. 
• LATAPOXY® SP-100 is a stainless, pigment free, colourfast epoxy grout for grouting floor installations of ceramic tile, brick, and stone. Cleans with water while fresh. Can be used for interior and exterior applications

View/download our Pool, Spa and Fountain Tiling Systems brochure which includes a 10, 15 and 25 Year Residential Swimming Pool System Warranty.

For more information on LATICRETE tile and stone installation systems and warranties, contact your LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, call 1800 331 012, or contact us here.