Double Bay Update

 

You may remember last year we shared some shots of this rock wall cladding project getting underway by the Entrenched Landscapes team in collaboration with Komplete Construction. LATICRETE NSW Technical Service Rep Glenn Mannix was back on site with the teams and has provided these beautiful pictures of the next stages of this gorgeous project. 

For this installation the team is using: 

• HYDRO BAN® SLURRY is a cement based, one component, polymer fortified material that mixes with water and easily applied with a brush, roller or trowel. Use on retaining walls, water features, slabs on ground and immersed installations where water resistance or protection from substrate moisture is required. Click here for more information.
• The team used MVIS™ Veneer Mortar mixed with PERMACOLOR® Select in Midnight Black to achieve a coloured adhesive, which looks amazing!

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. 

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.

Product Feature: HYDRO BAN SLURRY

  

HYDRO BAN® SLURRY is a cement-based one component, polymer fortified, waterproofing 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 SLURRY is suitable for areas requiring negative hydrostatic pressure resistance up to 2.5 BARS and positive hydrostatic pressure up to 5 BARS. 

Features & Benefits

• Can be used under HYDRO BAN in swimming pools where negative hydrostatic pressure resistance is required. 

• Can be used under cementitious pool plasters.
• Rapid drying for faster time to tile
• No use of fabric required - greater crack bridging ability with improved productivity
• Easy to apply, no special techniques involved
• Bonds directly to metal, PVC, and ABS plumbing fixtures.

Click here for more product information.

Can we interest you in a product demo? Contact your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, 1800 311 012 or contact us 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.

Waterproof Membrane Systems - Moisture Vapour Reduction & Substrate Wetness

When it comes to waterproofing, there are a couple of issues in particular, that more often than not, has a negative impact on construction programs and the quality of the installation; wet concrete or masonry substrates and a sometimes-accompanying high internal relative humidity and high moisture vapour emission rates (MVER). It is important that contractors understand the differences between the two moisture vapour issues to adequately mitigate any effects on the installation itself and time pressures of the project. 

Water is an essential ingredient in the making of concrete and the use of excess water to facilitate installation and exposure to additional environmental water, at times needs to be quantified to avoid installation problems with subsequent coatings or finishes. The relative humidity of the concrete is the amount of moisture in vapour form contained in the concrete and the moisture vapor emission rate is a measurement of the speed and amount of water that is released from concrete slabs. 

Where more precise humidity and moisture vapour emission information is required, standards and industry recommend ASTM F2170 Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs Using In-situ Probes or ASTM F1869 Standard Test Method for Measuring Moisture Vapor Emission Rate of Concrete Subfloor Using Anhydrous Calcium Chloride, to determine the current moisture vapour conditions.

ASTM F2170 Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs Using In-situ Probes (Primary Method)

This method of testing involves placing probes into drilled holes into the concrete and taking readings with a hygrometer. It is worth noting that this method is only accurate to interior concrete slabs. Generally, results of 75% RH or below are acceptable for most tile and stone application, however anything higher above this will need further preventative steps before installation begins. 

ASTM F1869 Calcium Chloride (Standard Test Method for Measuring Moisture Vapour Emission Rate of Concrete Subfloors Using Anhydrous Calcium Chloride) 

This testing method involves placing a Petri dish of calcium chloride (covered by a plastic dome adhered to the concrete) on the concrete and allowing the Petri dish to remain in place between 60-72 hours. The calcium chloride absorbs any moisture vapour that transmits through the concrete within the plastic dome. The test kit if calcium chloride is weighed before and after the testing period. The increase in weight after the test is complete will be used to calculate the MVER. ASTM F1869 will give general guidelines on MVER rates, however manufacturers own requirements take precedence. 

High MVER can be problematic to waterproof membranes. HYDRO BAN®, when applied over concrete with a high RH and high MVER rates will likely cause the membrane to blister and lead to delamination issues. As pictured right, the installation of HYDRO BAN was over a substrate with high moisture vapour, causing the membrane to blister and retard the curing process. When using HYDRO BAN, maximum amount of moisture content should not exceed 24g/m2/24Hrs per ASTM F-1869 or 75% relative humidity as measured with moisture probes per ASTM 2170. In cases where moisture content exceeds these requirements, the first option first and foremost is to allow the slab to dry and reach the required parameters. However, this is quite often the unfavourable option due to the time and cost with projects coming to a halt. Therefore, the use of a LATICRETE moisture vapour reduction product is advised to protect the membrane from the high moisture content. 

LATAPOXY® Moisture Shield, is a 2 component, roller applied epoxy coating specifically designed to reduce moisture vapour emissions in concrete and other substrates. The product is mixed on a 1:1 ratio, and rolls like paint. HYDRO BAN should be applied within 24 hours of the Moisture Shield drying. For more information and installation instructions for LATAPOXY Moisture Shield, click here. 

As well as substrate moisture, HYDRO BAN Slurry can also be used to reduce negative hydrostatic pressure. This is a cement based, one component, polymer fortified material that mixes with water and easily applies with brush, roller or trowel. For more information on HYDRO BAN Slurry and installation instructions, click here. 

For more information on LATICRETE and Moisture Vapour Emission Rate (MVER), Relative Humidity and Moisture Testing of Concrete, see TDS -1166.

Contact LATICRETE for product details and procedures - call 1800 331 012 or email sales@laticrete.com.au

Double Bay Rock Wall Cladding

LATICRETE NSW Technical Sales Representative Glenn Mannix was on-site in Double Bay with the Entrenched Landscapes team as they started the first stage of this natural rock wall cladding project, supplied by Eco Outdoor. The installation will cover approximately 250m². We can't wait to see this gorgeous project finished!

The Entrenched Landscapes team is working with Komplete Construction on this project.

For this installation the team is using: 

• HYDRO BAN® SLURRY is a cement based, one component, polymer fortified material that mixes with water and easily applied with a brush, roller or trowel. Use on retaining walls, water features, slabs on ground and immersed installations where water resistance or protection from substrate moisture is required. Click here for more information.
• The team used MVIS™ Veneer Mortar mixed with PERMACOLOR® Select in Midnight Black to achieve a coloured adhesive, which looks amazing!

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

HYDRO BAN® SLURRY Instructional Video

 

Interested to see how HYDRO BAN® SLURRY actually works? Take a look at our short instructional video above!

HYDRO BAN SLURRY is a cement-based one component, polymer fortified, waterproofing 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. HYDRO BAN SLURRY is suitable for areas requiring negative hydrostatic pressure resistance up to 2.5 BARS and positive hydrostatic pressure up to 5 BARS. 

Features & Benefits

• Rapid drying for faster time to tile

• Flood testing in 24 hours at 21°C or higher¥

• Anti-fracture protection of up to 3mm over shrinkage and other non-structural cracks

• No use of fabric required - greater crack bridging ability with improved productivity

• Easy to apply, no special techniques involved

• Bonds directly to metal, PVC, and ABS plumbing fixtures.

Click here for more product information.

Can we interest you in a product demo? Contact your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, 1800 311 012 or contact us here. 

Residential Pool Project in Northern Beaches

Nothing more satisfying than a freshly installed HYDRO BAN® SLURRY coat - and then a view like this!

Joe Tabone, LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, met with the builders from Focus Pools who have done an amazing job applying HYDRO BAN® SLURRY on this residential pool in the Northern Beaches, NSW. Beadcrete to be installed as the interior finish for this one!

HYDRO BAN® SLURRY is a cement-based one component, polymer fortified, waterproofing material that mixes with water and easily apples with brush, roller, or trowel. This product can be used on retaining walls, water features, slabs on the ground, and immersed installations. HYDRO BAN SLURRY is suitable for areas requiring negative hydrostatic pressure resistance up to 2.5 BARS and positive hydrostatic pressure up to 5 BARS.

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. 

Use HYDRO BAN® SLURRY on Your Next Project

 

HYDRO BAN® SLURRY is a cement-based one component, polymer fortified, waterproofing 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 SLURRY is suitable for areas requiring negative hydrostatic pressure resistance up to 2.5 BARS and positive hydrostatic pressure up to 5 BARS. 

Features & Benefits

• Can be used under HYDRO BAN in swimming pools where negative hydrostatic pressure resistance is required. 

• Can be used under cementitious pool plasters.
• Rapid drying for faster time to tile
• No use of fabric required - greater crack bridging ability with improved productivity
• Easy to apply, no special techniques involved
• Bonds directly to metal, PVC, and ABS plumbing fixtures.

Click here for more product information.

Can we interest you in a product demo? Contact your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, 1800 311 012 or contact us here. 

Trade Event at Lakes Hardscape Supplies

LATICRETE will be at Lakes Hardscape Supplies on Friday, 2nd July at 7.30am for a LATICRETE Trade Event Morning.

This is a great opportunity to chat with your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, Craig Hunter, and learn more about how HYDRO BAN® SLURRY and PRIME-N-BOND™ can turn your project into another globally proven tile and stone installation.

Craig will focus on and will be demonstrating the below products:

• HYDRO BAN® SLURRY is a cement-based one component, polymer fortified, waterproofing material that mixes with water and easily apples with brush, roller, or trowel. This product can be used on retaining walls, water features, slabs on ground, and immersed installations. 

• PRIME-N-BOND™ is an Australian manufactured product was released to the Australian market at the end of last year. PRIME-N-BOND is a versatile, ready-to-use, single coat, low VOC primer designed to enhance the adhesion of adhesives to many smooth and non-absorptive substrates that can be difficult to bond to.

Trade Event Details:

Where: Lakes Hardscape Supplies

Date: 2nd July 2021

Start: 7.30am

Address: 4/5 Kam Close, Morisset, NSW 2265

RSVP:

Lakes Hardscape Supplies - Tel: (02) 4003 4814

We hope to see you there!

Swimming Pool Underway in Gerroa

 

Not a bad view for this workplace! LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, Glenn Mannix, was on-site with Neville from N&J Tiling who is currently working on completing this beautiful 40m2 pool installation in Gerroa, NSW. The project features Ezarri mosaic tiles, installed using LATICRETE materials. 

LATICRETE Installation materials used on this project:

• HYDRO BAN® SLURRY is a cement-based one component, polymer fortified, waterproofing material that mixes with water and easily apples with brush, roller, or trowel. This product can be used on retaining walls, water features, slabs on ground, and immersed installations. HYDRO BAN SLURRY is suitable for areas requiring negative hydrostatic pressure resistance up to 2.5 BARS and positive hydrostatic pressure up to 5 BARS.
• 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 adhesive 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. This installation was completed with PERMACOLOR Select colour packs.
• SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout* is a high-performance epoxy grout that offers colour uniformity, durability, and stain resistance with extraordinary ease of use.

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.

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