Epoxy Grout Accreditation

 

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 third seminar will be held on Friday the 11th of March, and will focus on Epoxy Grouting . This is a short, concise, intensive training program specifically developed for industry installation contractors, distributors, dealers and other industry professionals who want to improve their knowledge and increase their productivity as they become familiar with SPECTRALOCK PRO® Premium Grout. 

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

Keep an eye out for plenty more LATICRETE workshops across Australia throughout 2022.

Coastwide Waterproofing Pool Project

From a hole in the ground to a completed stunning outdoor pool and surrounds, Coastwide Waterproofing worked their magic on this project, step-by-step using a full LATICRETE installation system. 

LATICRETE NSW Technical Services Rep Craig Hunter was on site with the Coastwide Waterproofing team in Central Coast NSW while they installed 70m² of Ezarri Mosaic tiles in this residential pool using a full LATICRETE system.

Learn more about the products used:

• 3701 Mortar Admix is a specially designed latex admixture for use with thin-set mortars, cement grouts, cement mortar beds, and other cement mixes. 3701 Mortar Admix is a multiuse latex that will fortify any cement based adhesive or cement based tile grout.
• 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.
• 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. 
• 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.

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.

Amber Tiles Gregory Hills Staff Training

 

Daniel is the newest staff member at Amber Tiles Gregory Hills, and LATICRETE NSW Technical Services Representative Glenn Mannix was in-store with Daniel doing hands-on training using SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout. Daniel is now knowledgeable to answer your questions on LATICRETE tile and stone installation materials. 

At LATICRETE we are committed to providing free training and classes for everyone involved with our products, from our customers to our stockists. We provide classes that discuss commercial, residential, industrial tile and stone installation practices and industry standards. Our training utilises both classroom and hands-on product demonstrations.

Contact us to arrange training for your team, a demo or for technical support, call 1800 331 012 or email sales@laticrete.com.au.

On-site Demo with Sanco Building

LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, Chris Stenhouse, was on-site with Keegan and the team from Sanco Build and Joinery in Emerald, VIC, while using SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout* in "Smokey Grey" which is the perfect match for these 610x610mm stone tiles for this residential bathroom and laundry. Materials were supplied by Tilers Warehouse. 

SPECTRALOCK PRO Premium Grout is a high-performance epoxy grout that offers colour uniformity, durability, and stain resistance with extraordinary ease of use.

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

Interested in a demo, customised training for you and your team or hosting a Trade Event? LATICRETE Technical Sales Representatives are here to help - Call us on 1800 331 012 or contact us here. 

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

Residential Pool in Progress

LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, Glenn Mannix, was on-site with the team from Endless Landscapes while working on this residential pool project in Rosebay, NSW. The team is using a range of LATICRETE materials for the installation.

LATICRETE installation materials used:

• 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® 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. 
• 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) 

FREE Waterproofing Accreditation & Epoxy Seminar Tasmania!

Calling all Tasmanian Tilers, Builders and Specifiers!

Want to learn more about HYDRO BAN® Waterproofing Membrane and SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout*? Join Corey Downes, LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, and the team from Wyllie Tiles for a waterproofing course and SPECTRALOCK® demonstration!

This seminar is a short, concise, intensive training program specifically developed for waterproofing industry installation contractors, distributors, dealers and other industry professionals who want to improve their knowledge and increase their productivity as they become familiar with SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout and HYDRO BAN® Waterproofing & Crack Suppression Membrane that meets AS4858 and AS4654.1.

Product of focus:

• 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. 
• 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, SPECTALOCK PRO Grout is perfect for swimming pools, fountains, and other wet area applications. 

Training Course Details:

When: 27th July 2021

Where: Wyllie Tiles Moonah

Address: 128 Main Road, Moonah, TAS 7009

Start: 8:00am - 11.00am

RSVP Date: 20th July 2021 

RSVP details: Phone 03 6272 1233 or email brettp@wyllietiles.com.au

We hope to see you there! 

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

Showroom Grouted Display

 

Corey Downes, LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, recently shared these photos of this display for the new showroom at Amber North Lakes, QLD. SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout* was used for the installation and it looks amazing!

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, SPECTALOCK PRO Grout is perfect for swimming pools, fountains, and other wet area applications. 

Add that little extra touch, with the DAZZLE™ component - a design element that compliments tile and stone; metallic accents, mother of pearl and glow-in-the-dark, just to name a few, bring grout to the forefront; designers can now specify grout as part of the overall tile and stone design instead of minimizing the grout joints; DAZZLE component offers up to 220 colour combinations when mixed with SPECTRALOCK PRO Premium Grout.

Click here to view/download the LATICRETE Grout and Sealant Colour Charts.

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

 

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

Upcoming Training Event at Amber Albion

Training Event at Amber Albion

Friday, 21st May 2021 

Corey Downes, LATICRETE QLD Technical Sales Rep, will be at Amber Albion for a short, concise, intensive training program specifically developed for industry installation contractors, distributors, dealers and other industry professionals who want to improve their knowledge and increase their productivity as they become familiar with SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout*. 

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, SPECTALOCK PRO Grout is perfect for swimming pools, fountains, and other wet area applications. 

Training Event Details:

Where: Amber Albion

Address: 15 Crosby Road, Albion, QLD 4010

Date: Friday 21st May 2021

Start: 7.30am - 9.00am

RSVP:

Amber Albion

Phone: 07 3256 2933

We hope to see you there!  

*If you would like to see more upcoming events near you, go to our Facebook Events page here.

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

Waterproofing and SPECTRALOCK® PTK

Knowledge Creates Productivity and Profitability!

Do you want to gain a better understanding of HYDRO BAN® Waterproofing Membrane and SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout? Attend our FREE, Waterproofing and SPECTRALOCK® certificated Profit Through Knowledge seminar, Wednesday 19th of May, at LATICRETE Warehouse & Training Centre in Virginia, QLD.

This Profit Through Knowledge (PTK) is a short, concise, intensive training program specifically developed for industry installation contractors, distributors, dealers and other industry professionals who want to improve their knowledge and increase their productivity as they become familiar with SPECTRALOCK PRO Premium Grout* and HYDRO BAN® waterproofing and crack isolation membrane.

Seminar Details:

Where: LATICRETE Warehouse & Training Centre 

Date: Wednesday 19th May 2021

Waterproofing Certification: 8.30am - 12.00pm

SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout Training: 1.00pm - 3.00pm

RSVP for location information and to confirm your seat by contacting:

Corey Downes: Phone: 0418 393 642 or email: cdownes@laticrete.com.au

Shane Anderson: Phone: 0422 177 973 or email: sanderson@laticrete.com.au

*If you would like to see more upcoming events near you, go to our Facebook Events page here.

We Provide On-Site Training

Are you looking for someone to show you the ropes using LATICRETE installation materials? LATICRETE will be there, on or off the job site, providing technical support, training and advice! 

LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, Corey Downes, met with Dave and the team from DG Tiling Company on their job site in Currumbin, QLD, for SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout* training. The project features a 25m2 bathroom with large format porcelain tiles. 

Do as the team from DG Tiling Company did and lock in your next on-site training now!  

SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout* is a high-performance epoxy grout that offers colour uniformity, durability, and stain resistance with extraordinary ease of use. 

Contact us to arrange training for your team, a demo, or for technical support, call 1800 331 012 or email sales@laticrete.com.au.

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

Training Event at Bayset Doveton

Training Event - Bayset Doveton

Friday, 9th April 2021 

Chris Stenhouse LATICRETE NSW Technical Sales Rep, will be at Bayset Doveton for a short, concise, intensive training program specifically developed for industry installation contractors, distributors, dealers and other industry professionals who want to improve their knowledge and increase their productivity as they become familiar with HYDRO BAN® and 

SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout*. 

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. 

SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout* is a high-performance epoxy grout that offers colour uniformity, durability, and stain resistance with extraordinary ease of use. 

Training Event Details:

Where: Bayset Doveton

Address: 1A/50 Princes Hwy, Doveton, VIC 3177

Date: 9th April 2021

Start: 1.00pm 

RSVP:

Bayset Doveton

Phone: 03 8902 9400

We hope to see you there!  

Epoxy Training at Tile Tech Trade Centre

 

Craig Hunter, LATICRETE NSW Technical Sales Rep, was at Tile Tech Trade Centre providing hands-on training with SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout*.

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, SPECTALOCK PRO Grout is perfect for swimming pools, 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.

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

 

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

NSW Pool Systems PTK

Earlier this month, LATICRETE NSW Technical Sales Reps, Craig Hunter and Glenn Mannix, held a free Pool Tiling Installation Systems, Profit Through Knowledge (PTK) Seminar at the LATICRETE Training Centre in NSW. 

Attendees consisted of specifiers, designers, tilers and pool builders were actively involved in discussions, classroom learning, and hands-on demonstrations using LATICRETE:  Mortars/Renders (3701/226 and 3701 Fortified Mortar Bed); adhesive (254 with PERMACOLOR® Select Color Kits) and grouts (SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium with DAZZLE™) as they went through the LATICRETE system warranty materials. 

Attendees experienced first-hand, working with below LATICRETE installation materials:

• 226 Thick Bed Mortar is a factory prepared blend of carefully selected raw materials, Portland cement and graded aggregates. 226 Thick Bed Mortar was designed for use with 3701 Mortar Admix to produce a latex Portland cement mortar that has exceptional strength. 
• 3701 Mortar Admix is 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
• PERMACOLOR® Select is an advanced high performance cement grout that offers the industry's first dispersible dry pigment solution.
• 3701 Fortified Mortar Bed is a polymer fortified blend of carefully selected polymers, portland cement, and graded aggregates
• 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.
• 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.
• SPECTRALOCK Grout DAZZLE adds metallic and "Glow-In-The-Dark" enhancements to SPECTRALOCK PRO Grout.

These events are the most effective way of learning about LATICRETE products that can improve your knowledge about our industry or prepare you for your upcoming projects. Interaction on this level is second to none.

Contact us to arrange training for your team, a demo, or for technical support, call 1800 331 012 or email sales@laticrete.com.au.

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

Epoxy Training at Tile Tech Trade Centre

 

Epoxy Grout Product Training Course
Wednesday 10th March 2021 

Craig Hunter, LATICRETE NSW Technical Sales Rep, will be at Tile Tech Trade Centre for a short, concise, intensive training program specifically developed for industry installation contractors, distributors, dealers and other industry professionals who want to improve their knowledge and increase their productivity as they become familiar with SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout*. 

SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout* is a high-performance epoxy grout that offers colour uniformity, durability, and stain resistance with extraordinary ease of use. 

Training Course Details:

Where: Tile Tech Trade Centre 

Address: 1/2 Prime Drive, Seven Hills, NSW 2147

Date: 10th March 2021

Start: 3.30pm 

RSVP due to limited seats available:

Tile Tech Trade Centre

Tel: 02 9674 7858

We hope to see you there! 

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

Private Pool Project at Marrickville

Look at this stunning pool project! Thanks to Voz Tiling & the team for sharing their recent project with us, which looks amazing! A range of LATICRETE installation materials have been used to complete this 45m2 fully tiled pool in Marrickville, NSW.

LATICRETE installation materials 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. 
• 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. 
• 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 project? Contact us about your next project or to arrange a demo. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

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