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.

Product Feature: 4237 Latex Additive

4237 Latex Additive is the original latex additive for tile and stone adhesives. 4237 Latex Additive will mix with 211 to make a high strength, chemical, shock and vibration resistant adhesive. Suitable for swimming pools, facades, commercial and industrial tile and stone installations. Mix 4237 Latex Additive with PERMACOLOR^® Grout to make a coloured adhesive for installing glass mosaics.

Features & Benefits

• Superior bond strength

• Flexible and shock resistant; rated for extra heavy traffic conditions. 

• Weather and frost resistant for interior and exterior use in all types of climates. 

• Proven performance; used in all types of applications for over 60 years. 

• Safe, economical and easy to use; non-hazardous, non-flammable.

For more product information click here.

For more information contact your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep on 1800 331 012 or email us here.

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.

Veneer Stone Application

 

Glenn Mannix, your local NSW LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, sent us this photo from Veneer Stone Australia featuring a coastal Travertine fireplace in a home in Appin, NSW. The team used 335 adhesive and PERMACOLOR® Grout in Bright White.

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.

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

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)

Oatlands Private Residence

LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, Craig Hunter, was on-site with the team from CT Tiling while working on a 600m2 cladding project, applying 600x400mm Sandstone at a private residence in Oatlands, NSW, installed using a range of LATICRETE materials. Stone supplied by Marble Plus. 

LATICRETE installation materials used were: 

• 254 adhesive is the ultimate one-step, polymer fortified, thin-set mortar for interior and exterior installation of ceramic tile, 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.
• PERMACOLOR® Grout* is a high-performance grout that provides a grout joint that is dense, hard and will resist cracking.

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

Hotel Gets a Makeover

 

Stunning tiling work from The Orchid Group! The team completed this bathroom project at Tingirana Hotel, Noosa, QLD. The project features Bisazza 10x10mm Blend, wall tiles 300x600mm and floor 450x450mm porcelain tiles installed using LATICRETE installation materials.

• LATAPOXY® Moisture Shield is a 2 component, roller applied epoxy coating specifically designed to reduce moisture vapour emissions in the 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® Fillet & Sealant is a one-component, fast curing, hybrid elastomeric adhesive, and sealant.
• 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.
• LATAPOXY® SP-100 is a stainless, pigment free, colourfast epoxy grout for grouting floor installations of ceramic tile, brick, and stone.

• LATASIL™ is a high performance, one component, neutral cure, 100% silicone sealant designed for ceramic tile & stone applications.

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

Completed Bathroom Project

Don MacDonald and his team from The Orchid Group have recently completed this residential bathroom project in Brisbane, QLD. The project features 400x800mm gloss white wall tiles and Moonstone Midnight Matt in 600x600mm porcelain, installed using a range of LATICRETE installation materials.

Products used: 

• LATAPOXY® Moisture Shield is a 2 component, roller applied epoxy coating specifically designed to reduce moisture vapour emissions in the 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® Fillet & Sealant is a one-component, fast curing, hybrid elastomeric adhesive, and sealant.
• 3701 Fortified Mortar Bed is a polymer fortified blend of carefully selected polymers, portland cement, and graded aggregates.
• 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.
• LATASIL™ is a high performance, one component, neutral cure, 100% silicone sealant designed for ceramic tile & stone applications.

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

Facade Project in Surry Hills

 

LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, Joe Tabone, went down memory lane and visited this 3-year-old facade project in Surry Hills, Sydney NSW.  It's still looking as great as the day it got completed! 

LATICRETE installation materials used on this facade were:

• 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.
• 254 Platinum 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.
• PERMACOLOR® Grout is a high-performance grout that provides a grout joint that is dense, hard and will resist cracking.
• 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 about your next project or to arrange a demo. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Caulfield North Project Completed

 

LATICRETE VIC Technical Sales Rep, Chris Stenhouse, received these project photos, featuring a completed bathroom in Caulfield North, VIC. The architect MGAO had specified LATICRETE installation materials. The bathroom was tiled by Complete Tiling Projects and builder, Quarters Projects. The team used PERMACOLOR® Grout in colour "Silver Shadow" for the installation.

PERMACOLOR® Grout is a high-performance grout that provides a grout joint that is dense, hard and will resist cracking.PERMACOLOR Grout is colour consistent and equipped with Anti-Microbial Protection. As a grout, mix with water only. Ideal for floors and wall in both interior and exterior applications. Meets and exceeds the requirements of AS ISO 13007.3 & 4 as a CG2WAF classification.

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

Now Manufactured in Australia!

As we continue to build our brand, we are excited to announce, PERMACOLOR® Select^ grout base is now manufactured in Australia!

PERMACOLOR Select is a high-performance cement-based grout that offers the industry's first dispersible dry pigment solution. Designed for virtually all types of residential and commercial installations, and offers optimum performance on the most demanding exterior, interior, and immersed applications. Easy to mix, grout, and clean. PERMACOLOR Select is fast setting. Exceeds the requirements of AS ISO13007-4 as a CG2FAW.

Features and Benefits

• No blotchiness, resists efflorescence (compared to other Portland cement-based grout
• Contains Anti-Microbial protection - Inhibits the growth of stain-causing mould and mildew growth in the grout joints
• Suitable for grout joints 1.5mm-12mm wide on floors or walls
• Saves on inventory space

Click here for more product information.

For more information contact your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep - Call: 1800 331 012 or email us here.

^United States Patent No.: 678 4229 (and other Patents)

Another Flooring Project Completed

 

LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, Craig Hunter, recently received an update from Shaun from Perfect Fitz Tiling who has just completed this 65m2 flooring project featuring porcelain tiles at a residential property in Scone, NSW. The team used the below LATICRETE materials for the installation:

• 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.

Contact LATICRETE to discuss your next project - call 1800 331 012 or email: sales@laticrete.com.au. 

Kogarah Bay Pool Project

 

A newly completed pool project by the team Fantasy Tiling Group. This 100m2 pool in Kogarah Bay, NSW, features trend mosaic tiles installed using LATICRETE materials. The pool will look amazing once filled!

• 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.
• Ultra X8 Adhesive is suitable for use on cement sheet, suitable waterproof membranes, renders, screeds, and masonry surfaces, both internally and externally. Also suitable for plasterboard in internal areas. ULTRA X8 adhesive can be fortified with LATICRETE Latex Additives for a wide range of installations. Exceeds the requirements of AS ISO 13007.1&2 as a C1TES1 classification.
• PERMACOLOR® Grout is a high-performance grout that provides a grout joint that is dense, hard and will resist cracking. The team used the colour "Silver Shadow". 

Click here to view/download the LATICRETE Pools, Spas, and Fountains System Brochure.

Contact LATICRETE to discuss your next project - call 1800 331 012 or email sales@laticrete.com.au.

Bayset - Specialist Trade Supplier

LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, Shane Anderson, called in on the team at Bayset, Coopers Plains, QLD in providing technical and sales support.

Bayset is a preferred stockist for all your LATICRETE installation materials - head in and chat with the friendly team about the wide range of LATICRETE products they stock.

Find your nearest Bayset specialist trade supplier branch by clicking here.

LATICRETE is proud of its commitment to supplying tilers with the most up-to-date information and products available in the ceramic tile and stone installation industry today. Our products are engineered to be fast and productive for the tiler to install. 

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

"Best products for pools"

"Best products for pools... been using them for years, never failed me" ~ Dimension Tiling

Check out this beautiful project in Balgowlah, NSW! The 170m2 pool features Leyla Mosaic tiles installed by the team from Dimension Tiling, and used 335 Premium Flexible Adhesive and PERMACOLOR® Grout in "Silver Shadow". 

• 335 Premium Flexible Adhesive 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. Exceeds the requirements of AS ISO13007.1&2 classification C2TES1. Excellent for exterior and underwater applications, superior bond to masonry.
• 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.

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

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)