LATICRETE Australia Fishing Trip

The team enjoying the morning out at sea...

Awesome views of Brisbane

Even the fish are hooked on LATICRETE

Our Dr. still smiling and going strong...

"Hey Dr. - those sea sickness tablets haven't worked"

Jamie Young and the Production and Warehouse boys

LATICRETE Australia, Production and Warehouse Team from VIC, NSW and QLD all got to enjoy their day out fishing in Brisbane on Saturday - well some more than others due to sea sickness.

Production Manager, Jamie Young said, "The boys and I had a fabulous day out on the water…although we didn’t catch that elusive trophy fish we were all hoping for…we did manage to catch several of the smaller variety. All in all…the sun was shining, the fish were biting and the beer was cold, what more can you ask for...!?

Thank you again to all involved and for all your hard work and dedication to the job throughout the year…the charter was a small token of appreciation for your work in 2012.”

Metro TIles - Airlie Beach Training Afternoon

Recently Nick and Reuben (QLD Technical Sales Reps) held an informative LATICRETE product demonstration in conjunction with Metro Tiles in Airlie Beach, Queensland.

Nick and Reuben said the trade afternoon went very well and the tilers who attended loved LATICRETE Hydro Ban and LATICRETE SpectraLOCK PRO Grout.

If you would like a LATICRETE product demonstration at your facility, please contact us by clicking here. The experience and knowledge gained is both valuable and informative. 

A Fathers Day Picture!

You know you live and breathe LATICRETE when your 8 year old daughter automatically draws you wearing your LATICRETE shirt!!

This beautiful drawing was done by Alison who is Nick Collett's (QLD Technical Sales Rep) daughter.

Well done Alison!

Australian Master Tilers Association

Nick Collett (LATICRETE Australia) and Frank Moebus (Australian Master Tilers Association) and Henry Rothberg (LATICRETE Australia GM) spent time chatting today regarding a wide range of subjects including the commitment that LATICRETE makes to "hands-on" training and educational programs for tile installers.

In the next few months LATICRETE will be sponsoring in conjunction with the Australian Master Tilers Association a series of Learning Exchange programs for tiler installers ranging from "Stain-Proof Grout" installation techniques to fast, thin, highly productive sound control materials and methods. These training events will be held at LATICRETE educational facilities in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, Australia. We also do these types of training and educational events at our 7 USA facilities!

Chat with your local LATICRETE technical representative to obtain an invitation to attend. Or click here.

Beautiful Home on Sovereign Island

This beautiful home (builder is David Radic) is located on Sovereign Island, QLD. 

Peter McKeena, a long time LATICRETE user and supporter is tiling this home. There is over 1000m2 of tiling which will be fixed with LATICRETE 335 Premium Flexible Adhesive. 

The tiles are a combination of tumbled marble and polished porcelain.

Amber Tiles at Maroochydore gets "Dazzled"!

Nick Collett and Reuben Craig (QLD Technical Sales Reps) recently visited Amber Tiles in Maroochydore - a long time supporter of LATICRETE. Nick and Reuben Grouted one of the beautiful displays at Amber Tiles with LATICRETE SpectraLOCK PRO Grout (which is stain proof!) and added the Dazzle component to make the grout really sparkle. 

Peter and the team were amazed at how easy it was and was quoted as saying “The Dazzle feature really complements the silver features in the tiles”.

Would you like a LATICRETE Technical Sales Representative to visit you and conduct a LATICRETE product demonstration? If so, click here.

LATICRETE Helps Adbri Masonry at the HIA Renovate & Build Expo

Nick Collett preparing the LATICRETE Masonry Pointing Mortar.
Mr. Sujit Singh smiles for the camera!

Nick Collett (QLD Technical Sales Rep) along with visiting International LATICRETE guest from LATICRETE/RAK (UAE) Mr. Sujit Singh were on hand today at the Adbri Masonry booth at the HIA Renovate & Build Expo in Brisbane. Adbri Masonry have put together some beautiful stone installations which they used LATICRETE Masonry Veneer System (MVIS). 

The LATICRETE MVIS provides the solution by offering a comprehensive quality controlled installation system. Utilising proven materials, LATICRETE MVIS products include a revolutionary waterproofing membrane, polymer fortified adhesive mortars that provide non-sag performance, a scratch and brown coat mortar, a masonry pointing mortar and a 100% silicone sealant.

If you are attending the HIA Renovate & Build Expo today, tomorrow or Sunday, why not stop in and see the Adbri Masonry booth as well as the installation of their feature walls with LATICRETE MVIS. For more info, click here.

LATICRETE Queensland Creates Demo Shower Display

Nick and Rick using LATICRETE 3701 Fortified Mortar Bed

Nick and Reuben

Nick and Reuben (QLD Technical Sales Reps) along with Rick (LATICRETE Australia Sales & Marketing) create a demonstration LATICRETE Shower Display using a variety of LATICRETE products. Stage one; creating the shower base they used LATICRETE 3701 Fortified Mortar Bed over LATICRETE Hydro Ban (waterproof membrane). Also used was the new LATICRETE Shower Drains for premium performance.

• For more information on LATICRETE 3701 Fortified Mortar Bed click here.
• For more information on LATICRETE Hydro Ban click here.
• For more information on LATICRETE Shower Drains click here.

Stay tuned for progress photos!

LATICRETE / Elite Interiors Knowledge Exchange

L - R: Kathy (Elite Interiors),
Nick Collett (LATICRETE QLD Technical Sales Rep)
and Nick (Elite Interiors)

Nick Collett (QLD Sales Rep) recently held an informative and successful Knowledge Exchange Afternoon in conjunction with Elite Interiors in the Northern Territory. Nick demonstrated LATICRETE SpectraLOCK PRO Grout, which is a stain proof grout to the attendees, and all were amazed at its capabilities and ease of use.

For more information on LATICRETE SpectraLOCK PRO Grout, click here.

Also seen on a job site in Darwin...!

 

LATICRETE MVIS Meets Planter Box!

Warren from Adbri Masonry and
Reuben (QLD Technical Sales Rep)

In progress... look at how wonderfully the
LATICRETE MVIS holds the stone

The finished planter box

Looking good!

Reuben & Nick looking triumphant after their project!

Recently Nick and Reuben (QLD Technical Sales Reps) went to iLandscape to educate the staff on the LATICRETE MVIS/Adbri Masonry/Eldorado Stone Installation System. They also helped construct and install with the LATICRETE MVIS (Masonry Veneer Installation System) a small feature planter box with Adbri Masonry’s Coastal Reef Stone. The planter box was created out of dry-stacked block, and the adhesive is holding it all together.

The staff were amazed at the capabilities of the LATICRETE MVIS.

The LATICRETE MVIS provides the solution by offering a comprehensive quality controlled installation system. Utilising proven materials, LATICRETE MVIS products include a revolutionary waterproofing membrane, polymer fortified adhesive mortars that provide non-sag performance, a scratch and brown coat mortar, a masonry pointing mortar and a 100% silicone sealant.

For more information, click here.

LATICRETE SpectraLOCK PRO Grout Used on Site

Dillon (Bill Adams Tiling) pictured
with LATICRETE SpectraLOCK PRO Grout

Nick Collett (QLD Technical Sales Rep) visited a project site to assist and demonstrate the ease of LATICRETE SpectraLOCK PRO Grout to Bill Adams Tiling group onsite - Dean, Alwin and Dillon. 

After Nick demonstrated grouting with LATICRETE SpectraLOCK PRO Grout, the team commented how easy it was to install.

LATICRETE SpectraLOCK PRO Grout is a patented, high performance epoxy grout that offers colour uniformity, durability and stain resistance with extraordinary ease of use.

LATICRETE SpectraLOCK PRO 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, LATICRETE SpectraLOCK PRO Grout is perfect for swimming pools, fountains and other wet area applications. For more information, click here.

A recent review of LATICRETE SpectraLOCK PRO Grout:

A Visit to Adbri Masonry - Toowoomba

L - R; Nick Collett (LATICRETE QLD Technical Sales Rep),
Martin Dobson (Adbri Masonry - South East Brisbane Sales Manager),
Geoff (Adbri Masonry - Toowoomba Warehouse Manager),
and Steve Vico (Eldorado Stone - Director of International Sales)

L - R; Nick Collett and Steve Vico...sitting on boxes of Eldorado Stone
and a bag of LATICRETE 335 Flexible Adhesive

In the joint venture between LATICRETE Australia and Adbri Masonry, Nick Collett recently visited the Toowoomba Adbri Masonry Plant. Steve Vico, Director of International Sales for Eldorado Stone (visiting from USA), Nick and Martin viewed the Eldorado Stone that is stored in the plant and discussed LATICRETE MVIS.

The LATICRETE Masonry Veneer Installation System (MVIS) provides the solution by offering a comprehensive quality controlled installation system. Utilising proven materials, LATICRETE MVIS products include a revolutionary waterproofing membrane, polymer fortified adhesive mortars that provide non-sag performance, a scratch and brown coat mortar, a masonry pointing mortar and a 100% silicone sealant.

Click here for more information on LATICRETE MVIS.

LATICRETE SpectraLOCK PRO Grout - Demo in Emerald

Nick Collett (QLD Technical Sales Rep) recently completed a LATICRETE SpectraLOCK PRO Grout demo with Dazzle on his trip to Emerald. 

Once the demo was completed, the owner stated that he was going to offer this as an upgrade option for his builders clients. This is the perfect upgrade for any new home!

Would you like a LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep to visit you and demonstrate the LATICRETE products? Click here to enquire. 

Working with Stone from the Top, Down!

A recent LATICRETE MVIS (Masonry Veneer Installation System) demonstration. As you can see from the above photo, with LATICRETE MVIS, you are able to work with veneer from the top, down.

To read more about this amazing system of products, click here.

A Visit to Tile World

Nick, Sam (Tile World) and Rick

Ken Fisher, Nick Collett (new Technical Sales Rep) and Richard Wood (LATICRETE Sales & Marketing) spent the afternoon visiting customers. First on the agenda was a visit to Sam at Tile World in Berringba, Queensland.