Swimming Pool Systems 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 first seminar will be held on Tuesday the 8th of March, and will focus on Swimming Pool Systems. We invite specifiers, designers, tilers and pool builders to get involved in discussions, classroom learning, and hands-on demonstrations using the full suite of LATICRETE system warranty materials. 

This is a great opportunity to chat with your local LATICRETE Technical Sales representatives and learn all the ins and outs of installing a full LATICRETE pool system!

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!

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)

Swimming with the dolphins

You may recall we shared this beautiful dolphin pool project, which we called "Sydney Pool Refurb" in May. 

We are excited to share a video and images of the grouted pool with you which Craig Hunter, LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep submitted. Doesn't it look amazing?!

This private pool renovation was completed by Silicone Star and Sydney Pool Renovations in NSW, using SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout* in Silver Shadow. 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. Click here for more info.

Feel like you want to go swimming with the dolphins now?

Click 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)

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)

Residential Pool in Sunshine Beach

A Pool with a View!

This fully tiled pool in Sunshine Beach, QLD has been under construction by Jack Boyd Pools and Calty Construction. The 80m2 pool features 20x20 Bizazza glass mosaic tiles and has been installed using a range of LATICRETE materials to qualify for a 15 year system warranty!

The products used for the installation of this pool include:

• 226 Thick Bed Mortar -  a factory prepared blend of carefully selected raw materials, Portland cement and graded aggregates - designed for use with 3701 Mortar Admix to produce a latex Portland cement mortar that has exceptional strength. 
• 3701 Mortar Admix - a specially designed latex admixture for use with thin-set adhesives, cement grouts, cement mortar beds and other cement mixes.
• LATAPOXY® Moisture Shield - a 2 component, roller applied epoxy coating specifically designed to reduce moisture vapour emissions in concrete and other substrates.
• HYDRO® BAN - a thin, load bearing waterproofing/crack isolation membrane that DOES NOT require the use of fabric in the field, coves or corners.
• 254 Platinum - 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.
• SPECTRALOCK® PRO Grout - a patented, high performance epoxy grout that offers colour uniformity, durability and stain resistance with extraordinary ease of use.
• LATASIL™ 9118 Primer - a one component primer designed to increase adhesion of LATASIL to various substrates. For all underwater and permanent wet area applications such as pools, fountains, showers, tubs, spas, saunas and steam rooms.
• LATASIL™ - a high performance, one component, neutral cure, 100% silicone sealant designed for ceramic tile & stone applications.

Click here to view/download the LATICRETE Swimming Pool System Warranty. 

Contact us to discuss your next project, arrange a demo or FREE samples by calling 1800 331 012 or contact us here.

Utopia Landscaping & Pools Project

LATICRETE call on Jobsites

Craig Hunter, LATICRETE NSW Technical Sales Rep, and Neil Warden, LATICRETE National Sales Manager, called on Utopia Landscaping and Pools latest project on a private residence using a range of LATICRETE materials including:

3701 Fortified Mortar Bed is a polymer fortified blend of carefully selected polymers, Portland cement and graded aggregates. 3701 Fortified Mortar Bed does not require the use of latex admix, you only need to add water to produce thick bed mortar with exceptional strength. 

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. Excellent for exterior and underwater applications, superior bond to masonry.  

Can we interest you in a FREE sample?

Contact us to discuss your next project, arrange a demo or your FREE samples by calling 1800 331 012 or contact us here.

If you haven't entered our Social Media Photo Competition - make sure to enter, competition closes 31 August.

Noosaville Pool Project

Globally Proven Pool Installation Systems

Jack Boyd Pools used LATICRETE pool installation systems to create this impressive pool located in Noosaville, Qld. Mitchell Haw, LATICRETE QLD Technical Sales Rep, was on the job site and captured some pics of the amazing work at hand!

The pool was tiled using Trend Mosaic tiles, 8x4 custom green blend, and a range of LATICRETE products:

3701 Fortified Mortar Bed - A polymer fortified blend of carefully selected polymers, Portland cement and graded aggregates that does not require the use of latex admix, you only need to add water.
HYDRO BAN^® - A thin, load bearing waterproofing/crack isolation membrane that DOES NOT require the use of fabric in the field, coves or corners.
4237 Rapid Latex Additive (with 211 Crete Filler Powder) - A specially designed latex additive for use with 211 Crete Filler Powder to make high strength latex thin bed and medium bed adhesive up to 15 mm.
SPECTRALOCK^® PRO Grout - 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.
LATASIL™ - A high performance, one component, neutral cure, 100% silicone sealant designed for ceramic tile & stone applications.

Got a pool project in mind? Check out the LATICRETE Pool, Spa and Fountain Tiling System Brochure.

 For more information on LATICRETE products, to discuss your next project, for technical support or to arrange a demo, call 1800 331 012 or contact us here.

Great looking Pool Project Underway

How many LATICRETE Products can you Spot?

A pool project currently underway by Rock Solid Tile, Inc and David Penton of Fluid Dynamics Pool & Spa.

The LATICRETE Pool, Spa and Fountain Tiling System brochure is composed of time and job proven LATICRETE tile installation products which have been successfully installed around the world for over 50 years. It provides single source responsibility for these demanding, high performance applications.

The LATICRETE System offers the latest technology in construction materials and methods, delivering superior performance for every pool, spa or fountain tiling system. Click here to view/download our comprehensive brochure.

Have you seen our Tiled Swimming Pools, Fountain and Spas Technical Design Manual? This great design manual is available online to either view/download. Click here to obtain your copy.

Contact us to discuss your next project, request free samples and or arrange a demo by calling 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Superior Pool Interiors Are Cost Effective

An Interesting Article by Fred Gray as featured on Pool+Spa Review

The installation of a recreational or therapeutic pool is a big investment for a community, health, commercial or domestic consumer. The investment has to be sound in that it will provide years of service for its intended function with minimal running and maintenance costs. The right choices made at the time of design and construction will pay big dividends in the overall cost to maintain the pool over its design life. 

Given in-ground concrete pools should have a life span of more than a few decades or longer, you should plan on the pool interior lasting just as long, especially given its exposure to varying degrees of water balance and chemical concentrations. 

The consumer is presented with many options when having a pool installed and it is important to recognise that some pool interiors may have significant repercussions on the economic life of the structure. Some interiors have relatively short lie spans and require renovation sooner than you would like; some are porches and susceptible to chemical attack  or staining and require more attention to water chemistry than normal; some can be easily damaged resulting in costly repairs; or some are just plain hard to look after and require a lot more attention than others. Read more.

Click here to view/download the LATICRETE Swimming Pool System Warranty Brochure.
View/download the LATICRETE Pools, Spa and Fountains Tiling System Brochure.

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

LATICRETE Project in Pool+Spa Mag

Pool+Spa Sept/Oct 2014 Issue

As published in the Pool+Spa mag and on their website:

"In 2002, LATICRETE was involved in the retiling of the Sydney Aquatic Centre's leisure pools. Now, 12 years on, the tiling still looks as good as new. 

Opened in 1994, the aquatic centre features a wide range of facilities including the competition pool used for the Sydney 200 Olympics, a utility pool for water polo and diving, five spas, a river rapid ride, a water slide and a bubble beach. 

Seven years after it was completed, a decision was made to retile all of the leisure centre pools. WIth high-profile projects such as the Petronas Tower in Malaysia and Burj Al Arab in Dubai in its portfolio, LATICRETE was deemed to be the best company for the job. LATICRETE was involved right from the start when the original tiling was demolished and the remaining renders and screeds were deemed not suitable." Click here to continue reading.

View/download the LATICRETE Pool, Spa and Fountain Tiling Systems Brochure.

Interior Designers and Tilers Choice in Grout

SPECTRALOCK® PRO Grout is the

Whether you building or renovating a kitchen, bathroom, pool area or even a commercial area - LATICRETE has the answer in grout to ensure the tiling will always look as good as new.

SPECTRALOCK® PRO Grout - is the "StainProof" grout, 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 bizazz, with the DAZZLE™ component. 

Interested? View an installation video and for more information, click here.

Can we interest you in a FREE sample? Would you like a demo?

Call us on 1800 331 012 and talk to your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep to claim your FREE sample, arrange a demo or contact us here.

OzMosaics - Absolutely Dazzling!

3 Pool Wall Murals by Sandy Robertson from OzMosaics

Mosaic Mural - Pool Wall

Tesserae:  Dynasty Smalti glass , porcelain mosaic tile, mirror, copper glass tile, LATICRETE *shimmer copper glitter

Design: Sandra Roberson
Installation location:  Brisbane, Australia

Brief: Design, fabricate and install 3 mosaic murals to complement mosaic patterned pool wall tile.

Colours:  Cream, white, green, copper, fudge brown, caramel

Size:  50 x 50 cm

Substrate: Cement Sheeting

Adhesives:  **Epoxy, Grout - LATICRETE Australia

Sealers:  DTA, Slate Sealer

Tiles / Tesserae - All material sourced/supplied from OzMosaics Studio Store

*SpectraLOCK Dazzle Copper

** SpectraLOCK Pro Grout; SpectraLOCK Dazzle

Read more on OzMosaics website: OzMosaics Mosaic Art & Craft Specialists 

Click here for more information on LATICRETE SprectraLOCK PRO Grout and SpectraLOCK Dazzle.

Click here to contact a LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep or contact us on Free Call: 1800 331 012.