Product Feature: STRATA_MAT™

STRATA_MAT™ is a next generation high performance uncoupling mat for use under tile and stone installations for both residential and commercial applications. Designed to replace traditional underlayment materials, and engineered to allow safe, reliable installations of tile and stone. Designed for "problematic" surfaces such as wood, cracked concrete, post and pre-tensioned concrete. 

STRATA_MAT provides for an enhanced mechanical bond of the adhesive and provides for faster drying of the adhesive. This allows for faster installations and for shorter time to grout. 

Key Features Include: 

• Adhesive Hydration Vents - creates a mechanical bond between the mat and adhesive
• Allows for use of the appropriate adhesive per industry standards.
• Provides vapour management.
• Eliminates transmission of in plane substrate cracks of up to 3mm.
• Instant coverage verification - allows for installer to see adhesive coverage underneath the mat during installation without having to lift and verify.
• Lightweight, easy to carry and fast to install with standard tools.
• Can be used under moisture sensitive stone.

Click here for more product information. 

Are you getting ready to start a project?

Contact us about your next project or to arrange free samples. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Product Feature: STRATA_MAT™

Image Credit: CeramicTec

STRATA_MAT™ is a next generation high performance uncoupling mat for use under tile and stone installations for both residential and commercial applications. Designed to replace traditional underlayment materials, and engineered to allow safe, reliable installations of tile and stone. Designed for "problematic" surfaces such as wood, cracked concrete, post and pre-tensioned concrete. 

STRATA_MAT provides for an enhanced mechanical bond of the adhesive and provides for faster drying of the adhesive. This allows for faster installations and for shorter time to grout. 

Key Features Include: 

• Adhesive Hydration Vents - creates a mechanical bond between the mat and adhesive
• Allows for use of the appropriate adhesive per industry standards.
• Provides vapour management.
• Eliminates transmission of in plane substrate cracks of up to 3mm.
• Instant coverage verification - allows for installer to see adhesive coverage underneath the mat during installation without having to lift and verify.
• Lightweight, easy to carry and fast to install with standard tools.
• Can be used under moisture sensitive stone.

Click here for more product information. 

Are you getting ready to start a project?

Contact us about your next project or to arrange free samples. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

High Performance Uncoupling Mat

Product Feature: STRATA_MAT™

STRATA_MAT™ is a next generation high performance uncoupling mat for use under tile and stone installations for both residential and commercial applications. Designed to replace traditional underlayment materials, and engineered to allow safe, reliable installations of tile and stone. Designed for "problematic" surfaces such as wood, cracked concrete, post and pre-tensioned concrete. 

STRATA_MAT provides for an enhanced mechanical bond of the adhesive and provides for faster drying of the adhesive. This allows for faster installations and for shorter time to grout. 

Key Features Include: 

• Adhesive Hydration Vents - creates a mechanical bond between the mat and adhesive
• Allows for use of the appropriate adhesive per industry standards.
• Provides vapour management.
• Eliminates transmission of in plane substrate cracks of up to 3mm.
• Instant coverage verification - allows for installer to see adhesive coverage underneath the mat during installation without having to lift and verify.
• Lightweight, easy to carry and fast to install with standard tools.
• Can be used under moisture sensitive stone.

Click here for more product information. 

Are you getting ready to start a project?

Contact us about your next project or to arrange free samples. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Renovations Continue in Tinbeerwah

We recently shared a residential project in Tinbeerwah, QLD, by Don Macdonald and his team from The Orchid Group. We are excited to share the next stage of the project, which is a 46m2 exterior undercover car space at the front of the home. The 300x600x9mm porcelain tiles have been installed using a range of LATICRETE materials:

• STRATA_MAT™ - A next generation high performance uncoupling mat for use under tile and stone installations for both residential and commercial applications. Designed to replace traditional underlayment materials. Engineered to allow safe, reliable installations of tile and stone over "problematic" surfaces such as wood, cracked concrete, post and pre-tensioned concrete.
• 355 Premium Flexible Adhesive - 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. 
• 254 Platinum (Previously 345 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. 254 Platinum provides long open time with unsurpassed adhesion and workability. 
• SPECTRALOCK® PRO Grout - A patented, high performance epoxy grout that offers colour uniformity, durability and stain resistance with extraordinary ease of use. SPECTRALOCK PRO Grout is designed for use on ceramic tile, glass tile and stone applications, both residential and commercial.

Are you getting ready to start a project?

Contact us about your next project or to arrange free samples. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Residential Renovation

Don Macdonald and his team from The Orchid Group have been busy working on this latest residential project in Tinbeerwah, QLD. The 141m2 internal installation currently underway consists of 450x900mm Calcutta look porcelain tiles which have been installed using a range of LATICRETE materials.  

LATICETE products used include:

• 254 Platinum (Previously 345 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. 254 Platinum provides long open time with unsurpassed adhesion and workability.
• SPECTRALOCK® PRO Grout -  A patented, high performance epoxy grout that offers colour uniformity, durability and stain resistance with extraordinary ease of use. 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.

Keep your eyes peeled for updates on this project! 

Are you getting ready to start a project?

Contact us about your next project or to arrange free samples. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

The Next Generation Uncoupling Mat

Product Feature: STRATA_MAT™

STRATA_MAT™ is a next generation high performance uncoupling mat for use under tile and stone installations for both residential and commercial applications. Designed to replace traditional underlayment materials, and engineered to allow safe, reliable installations of tile and stone. Designed for "problematic" surfaces such as wood, cracked concrete, post and pre-tensioned concrete. 

STRATA_MAT provides for an enhanced mechanical bond of the adhesive and provides for faster drying of the adhesive. This allows for faster installations and for shorter time to grout. 

Key Features Include: 

• Adhesive Hydration Vents - creates a mechanical bond between the mat and adhesive
• Allows for use of the appropriate adhesive per industry standards.
• Provides vapour management.
• Eliminates transmission of in plane substrate cracks of up to 3mm.
• Instant coverage verification - allows for installer to see adhesive coverage underneath the mat during installation without having to lift and verify.
• Lightweight, easy to carry and fast to install with standard tools.
• Can be used under moisture sensitive stone.

Click here for information and an installation video. 

Are you getting ready to start a project?

Contact us about your next project or to arrange free samples. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

STRATA_MAT™ Demos at SkillsTech

LATICRETE Supports TAFE Facilities

Last week LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep from QLD, Mitchell Haw and Shane Anderson, visited the Queensland SkillsTech TAFE to demonstrate to students how to correctly use and install STRATA_MAT™ and 254 Platinum.

• STRATA_MAT is a next generation high performance uncoupling mat for use under tile and stone installations for both residential and commercial applications. Designed to replace traditional underlayment materials. Engineered to allow safe, reliable installations of tile and stone over "problematic" surfaces such as wood, cracked concrete, post and pre tensioned concrete. 
• 254 Platinum (Previously 345 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. 254 Platinum provides long open time with unsurpassed adhesion and workability. 

At LATICRETE we provide training and classes that discuss commercial, residential, industrial tile and stone installation practices and industry standards. Our training utilises both classroom and hands-on product demonstrations.

Want to arrange a demo or seminar customised for you and your team? Call us on 1800 331 012 or contact us here.

Walkway & Pond Project Progress

Last year we shared in the progress of a great looking walkway and pond project on the go in Noosa, QLD, by Don Macdonald and his team at The Orchid Group. The project is progressing nicely and consists of a walkway and stairs laid with travertine, an entry path laid with granite, and a pond featuring Bisazza mosaics. 

The project has been installed using a wide range of LATICRETE materials including:

• STRATA_MAT™ - a next generation high performance uncoupling mat for use under tile and stone installations for both residential and commercial applications. Designed to replace traditional underlayment materials.
• 3701 Fortified Mortar Bed - 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. 
• 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. 
• LATAPOXY® SP-100 - a stainless, pigment free, colourfast epoxy grout for grouting floor installations of ceramic tile, brick, and stone. Can be used for interior and exterior applications. 
• SPECTRALOCK® PRO Grout - a patented, high performance epoxy grout that offers colour uniformity, durability and stain resistance with extraordinary ease of use. Designed for use on ceramic tile, glass tile and stone applications, both residential and commercial.

Contact us to discuss your next project, visit your job site or to arrange free samples. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Welcome to Spring & a Great LATICRETE Promo!

What a Deal!

With Spring now in the air, what a great way to start the new season off with a great offer on STRATA_MAT™.

STRATA_MAT is a next generation high performance uncoupling mat for use under tile and stone installations for both residential and commercial applications. Designed to replace traditional underlayment materials. Engineered to allow safe, reliable installations of tile and stone over "problematic" surfaces such as wood, cracked concrete, post and pre-tensioned concrete. Click here for more info and to view an installation video

Contact your LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep to find out about the current STRATA_MAT™ Promo that is not to be missed!

Call 1800 331 012 or contact here for more info.

Book the Date - Trade Brekky Morning at Amber Yallah

Want to learn about industry first products that save you time and money? 
Join LATICRETE for a trade event and brekky at Amber Yallah on 2 September 2016 at 7am.

Products of focus and demonstrated on the morning will be:

• STRATA_MAT™ - The next generation high performance uncoupling mat.
• MVIS™ - Masonry Veneer Installation Systems
• PERMACOLOR® Select Grout - High performance cement grout.

This is a great opportunity to chat with your local Technical Sales Rep, Craig Hunter. Find out how LATICRETE Systems and Warranties can turn your project into another globally proven tile and stone installation!

Where: Amber Yallah

Address: 34 Princess Highway, Yallah, NSW, 2530

RSVP:

Alex: 02 4256 3666 or email: yallah@ambertiles.com.au

Craig: 0418 761 428

See Craig on the day to claim your door prize!

Project Underway by The Orchid Group

Project: Walkway & a Pond

Check out this wonderful looking project on the go in Noosa, QLD, by Don Macdonald and his team at The Orchid Group. The project includes a walkway and a pond which have been installed using a wide range of LATICRETE materials.

The walkway consisted of HYDRO BAN®, STRATA_MAT™, 335 Premium Flexible Adhesive, and SPECTRALOCK® PRO Grout in Sauterne. 

The below products were used to install the pond:

• 345 Platinum - Ultimate one-step, thin-set adhesive suitable for interior and exterior installation of ceramic and stone tile, reduced thickness porcelain, quarry tile, pavers and thin brick.
• 3701 Fortified Mortar Bed - Polymer fortified blend  that does not require the use of latex admix, you only need to add water to produce thick bed mortar with exceptional strength.
• HYDRO BAN® - Thin, load bearing waterproofing/crack isolation membrane that DOES NOT require the use of fabric in the field, coves or corners.
• 335 Premium Flexible Adhesive -  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.
• LATAPOXY SP-100 - Stainless, pigment free, colourfast epoxy grout for grouting floor installations of ceramic tile, brick, and stone.
• SPECTRALOCK® PRO Grout in 'Raven' - High performance epoxy grout that offers colour uniformity, durability and stain resistance with extraordinary ease of use.

Contact us to discuss your next project, visit your job site or to arrange free samples. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Don't forget to enter our Social Media Photo Competition - click here for all the details!

Kitchen Reno Complete

Project Complete!

"All done mate came up so nice, cheers again for the epic products" - Josh Young, J.A.Y Tiling.

Last week we blogged on a kitchen reno project by Josh Young from J.A.Y Tiling, using STRATA_MAT™ over a timber floor. The project is now complete and the results look great! 

STRATA_MAT is designed to replace traditional underlayment materials. Engineered to allow safe, reliable installation of tile and stone over "problematic" surfaces such as  wood, cracked concrete, post and pre tensioned concrete. STRATA_MAT can be used in both residential and commercial projects.

STRATA_MAT is a lightweight product, fast to install, can be used under moisture sensitive stone and eliminates transmission of in-plane substrate cracks of up to 3mm. It is part of the LATICRETE Lifetime System Warranty. Click here for more info and to view an installation video. 

Call 1800 331 012 to find out how STRATA_MAT can help with productivity or contact us here to arrange a demo.

Don't forget to enter our Social Media Photo Competition - click here for all the details!

LATICRETE Featured In June/July Flooring Mag!

Latest Issue of Flooring Mag is Out Now!

If you haven't seen the latest June/July issue of Flooring Mag, check out the full digital version here. LATICRETE gets featured in a number of places:

• 60th Anniversary article, Page 5.
• Randwick TAFE Graduation Awards, Page 10.
• 'Committed to Training', Page 32.
• Product Feature - HYDRO BAN®, Page 42.
• STRATA_MAT™ full page advert, Page 49.
• 'Globally Proven Construction Solutions' full page advert, Page 53.

An extract of the Randwick TAFE Graduation Awards article:

"Laticrete was invited by Randwick TAFE, NSW, to sponsor a new perpetual award for Outstanding Student in the area of Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling at Randwick TAFE for the 2016 annual graduation evening  in May 2016.

The inaugural award is the prestigious Dr H.M Rothberg Trophy for Outstanding Achievement for Stage 3, for the final year of students. Students also received their much awaited TAFE certificates on the night." To continue reading go to Page 10.

Are you getting ready to start a project? 

Contact us about your next project or to arrange free samples. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Kitchen Renovation Underway

Josh Young from J.A.Y Tiling recently used STRATA_MAT™ over a timber floor in a kitchen renovation and gave it thumbs up! 

Designed to replace traditional underlayment materials, STRATA_MAT is a high performance uncoupling mat to be used underneath tile and stone installations. This product is adaptable to both residential and commercial projects. The adhesive hydration vents creates a mechanical bond between the mat and adhesive and allows the adhesive to cure faster providing a stronger bond of tile at 16 – 24 hours for faster time to grout.

Key Features:

• Provides vapour management.
• Eliminates transmission of in plane substrate cracks of up to 3 mm.
• Allows for easier floor layout as chalk lines are easily visible on surface prior to tile installation.
• Rated Extra Heavy per ASTM C627.
• Can be used under moisture sensitive stone.

STRATA_MAT is a lightweight product, fast to install, can be used under moisture sensitive stone and is also a part of the LATICRETE Lifetime System Warranty.  Click here for more info and to view an installation video. 

Call 1800 331 012 to find out how STRATA_MAT can help with productivity or contact us here to arrange a demo.

Don't forget to enter our Social Media Photo Competition - click here for all the details!

The Wonders of STRATA_MAT™

The Next Generation Underlayment

LATICRETE QLD Technical Sales Rep, Mitchell Haw, got some great project pics of Matt Walsh Tiling and Waterproofing in QLD laying down some STRATA_MAT™ to ensure safe and reliable installation of tile or stone over the substrate. 

Designed to replace traditional underlayment materials, STRATA_MAT™ is a high performance uncoupling mat to be used underneath tile and stone installations. This product is adaptable to both residential and commercial projects.

STRATA_MAT is a lightweight product, fast to install, can be used under moisture sensitive stone and is also a part of the LATICRETE Lifetime System Warranty. 

Click here for more info and to view an installation video.

For more details on this project contact Mitchell - 0432 564 752.

Call 1800 331 012 to find out how STRATA_MAT can help with productivity or contact us here to arrange a demo.