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)

SPECTRALOCK® Demo!

"I can't believe what I've been missing out on" ~ Zoe, Hart Tiling & Bathroom Design

Recently Glenn Mannix, LATICRETE NSW Technical Sales Rep, had Zoe and Sophie from Hart Tiling & Bathroom Design under supervision using SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout* for the first time. It's safe to say that these kitchen backsplashes turned out great! 

SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout* is a patented high-performance epoxy grout which offers colour uniformity, durability, and ease of installation. SPECTRALOCK PRO Premium Grout is designed for use on tile, glass tile, and stone applications, both residential and commercial. It can be used both interior and exterior on floors and walls and is perfect for swimming pools, fountains and other wet area applications.

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)

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)

Backyard Oasis by Adept Pools

The team from Adept Pools have created another amazing backyard oasis at a residential home in NSW. Adept Pools installed Bisazza mosaic tiles using a range of LATICRETE materials including: 

• HYDRO BAN® - 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 (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. 
• 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. 

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

Are you getting ready to start a project? Contact us for technical support or to arrange free samples. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here. 

Luxury Residential Pool

Recently this residential backyard received a new pool to create a luxury outdoor space! Adept Pools in NSW carried out the pool project using a range of LATICRETE installation materials. The LATICRETE products used included:

• HYDRO BAN® - 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 (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. 
• 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. 

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

Plunge Pool Complete

All finished and filled up

LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep with the 15 year Warranty

This little guy is ready for a swim!

We are excited to share the QLD Spring Hill Plunge Pool Project we have been blogging on is now complete and looks amazing! This beautiful glass mosaic pool was installed by Sam Gardener from Sam Gardener Tiling, is filled up and ready to be enjoyed. LATICRETE QLD Technical Sales Rep, Mitchell Haw was on the project site to hand over the 15 year LATICRETE Pool Tiling Installation System Warranty to the owners! 

To qualify for the LATICRETE Pool Installation System Warranty the following LATICRETE products were used:

• 226 Thick Bed Mortar - 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 -  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.
• HYDRO BAN® - 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 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. 
• LATASIL™ 9118 Primer - A one component primer designed to increase adhesion of LATASIL to various substrates
• LATASIL™ - A high performance, one component, neutral cure, 100% silicone sealant designed for ceramic tile and  stone applications. 

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

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.

We Do Product Training

Antique White SPECTRALOCK PRO Grout with Silver DAZZLE

Hot Cocoa SPECTRALOCK PRO Grout with Gold DAZZLE

Mitchell Haw, LATICRETE QLD Technical Sales Rep, called on Steven and the team at The Tile Source and provided a demo on SPECTRALOCK® PRO Grout.

• SPECTRALOCK® PRO Grout - A high performance epoxy grout that offers colour uniformity, durability and stain resistance with extraordinary ease of use. Click here for more info and to view an installation video.

• SPECTRALOCK Grout DAZZLE™ - Add metallic or "Glow-In-The-Dark" enhancements to SPECTRALOCK PRO Grout. These high-end design elements offer limitless imaginative applications. Click here for more info and to view an installation video.

LATICRETE is committed to educating and providing technical support. We provide customised in-store training and demos. Chat with us to arrange a trade event. 

For more info on upcoming LATICRETE Seminars, Trade Events and Demos happening around your area, check out the Seminars page on our website, or keep up to date with Events by following us Facebook.

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

See How it Glows

A Glowing Bathroom!

WOW - what a bathroom! Brock Barber from Creative Tiling was the inspiration behind this wow project. 

You may ask, what makes it glow? Your answer - SPECTRALOCK® PRO Grout with DAZZLE™ additive, Glow-In-The-Dark! 

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

SPECTRALOCK Grout DAZZLE adds metallic and Glow-In-The-Dark enhancements to SPECTRALOCK PRO 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.

Thanks Brock for allowing us to share your WOW project.

Contact your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep for more info and to arrange a free sample. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Don't forget to enter our Social Media Photo Competition. Competition closes 31 August 2016. Click here for all the details!

Mosaic Tile Chandelier

Mosaic Tile Chandelier Hangs Tough with LATICRETE Products 

Paul Pearman is an accomplished mosaic artist, who works out of his studio in Augusta, Georgia. Known for his attention to detail and also for using the tiniest of mosaic tiles within his creations, Pearman’s projects can range in size from miniscule to mammoth. 

“From small projects such as mosaic designs on belt buckles to immense projects such as three-dimensional mosaic-clad hanging chandeliers, I want my artwork to be of the highest quality. And, I want the designs I create to last for generations. That’s why I depend on the LATICRETE System. There is no other product line which offers mosaic tiles the bonding strength of LATICRETE materials.” - Paul Pearman.

The foundation of the actual sculpture was built of steel, and was then covered with carved foam and fiberglass materials. Thousands upon thousands of pieces of reflective glass and metal, some extremely minute, were cut with tiny nippers and then bonded via LATICRETE materials to the structure’s “body,” all by hand. Click here to read the full Project Spotlight.

For more on Paul Pearman's artwork head to his website. 

Contact us on 1800 331 012 for technical support, arrange a demo, free samples, a trade event, or to discuss your next project or contact us here.

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

Book it in - Training at Tilers Express WA

Want to Save on Time and Labour?

LATICRETE and Tilers Express WA will be delighted if you could attend this product training, waterproofing seminar and join us for some free snacks and light refreshments.

Where:

Tilers Express Western Australia 

79 Hector Street West, Osborne Park, Perth WA

RSVP: Aaron (08) 6388 8988 or 

a.holdaway@tilersexpresswa.com.au for catering purposes. 

Seminar: Waterproofing 

When: Wednesday 1st June, 2016 

Time: 4:30pm - 7:30pm

Content: Australian standards on waterproofing and HYDRO BAN® presentation.

SPECTRALOCK® PRO Grout Training

When: Thursday 2nd June, 2016

Time: 4:30pm - 7:30pm

Hands-on Demo: 

SPECTRALOCK PRO Grout, is the designers choice in "StainProof" grout. 

This is a great opportunity to chat with the LATICRETE Technical Service Manager, Fred Gray, about LATICRETE products that are designed to increase productivity and profitability, as well as discuss the new Australian standards for waterproofing. See you there!

Dazzling Water Feature

After attending the LATICRETE Educational Demo at Walker Tilers, tiler Kyle Harvison in NSW created this amazing feature waterfall using SPECTRALOCK® PRO Grout with DAZZLE™ components. 

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

SPECTRALOCK Grout DAZZLE adds metallic and "Glow-In-The-Dark" enhancements to SPECTRALOCK PRO 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.

For more details on this project contact Kyle at kyleharvison@bigpond.com.

Contact your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep for more information on our products by calling 1800 331 012 or email us here.

LATICRETE Delivery!

Dylan from Tilers & Trade Shop, QLD, gives the thumbs up for his delivery of LATICRETE 335 Premium Flexible Adhesive and SPECTRALOCK® PRO Grout. 

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.  

SPECTRALOCK® PRO Grout is 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. 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. 

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

Don't forget to enter the LATICRETE WIN an Apple iPad Competition!

Stunning Residential Pool

Tiling with 40x40 Trend glass mosaic tiles 

The finished product

Mitchell Haw providing the LATICRETE 15 Year System Warranty 

Globally Proven Pools

When homeowner Steve decided he wanted a pool, he knew only the best would do for his riverfront house in Queensland. With a Globally Proven Pool Installation System from LATICRETE, and the expertise of Sam Gardener from Sam Gardener Tiling, Steve can relax knowing the pool will stand the test of time with the LATICRETE Installation System Warranty. 

"The products used were large format marble, and 40x40 glass mosaics. Both of these tiles needed more than above average application techniques. LATICRETE offered a solution and a guarantee for render, waterproofing, tiling, grout and movement joints." - Sam Gardener, Sam Gardener Tiling. 

To qualify for a LATICRETE Installation System Warranty the following LATICRETE products were used: 226 Thick Mortar Bed, 211 Crete Filler Powder, 3701 Mortar Admix, 4237 Latex Additive, HYDRO BAN®, 335 Premium Flexible Adhesive, SPECTRALOCK® PRO Grout, and LATASIL™

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.

What a Project

Just SPEC-TACULAR!

Check out this beautiful project at the Atlantis Market Place, Bahamas, completed by Zanelli Organization, Florida, USA. All of the walls and floors were laid using LATICRETE setting materials, while also using SPECTRALOCK® PRO Grout throughout, including all counter tops. It's hard to believe this amazing project was completed in just 2 months! 

SPECTRALOCK PRO Grout is a high performance grout that offers colour uniformity, durability and stain resistance with extraordinary ease of use. It is designed for use on ceramic tile, glass tile and stone applications, both residential and commercial. SPECTRALOCK PRO Grout is ideal for swimming pools, fountains and other wet area applications. Click here for more info and to view and installation video.

Can we interest you in FREE samples?

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

Hands-On Demos at Marlin Tiles

Marlin Tiles in Cairns recently had a visit from LATICRETE QLD Technical Sales Rep, Mitchell Haw, who got the guys to try their hands at using SPECTRALOCK^® PRO Grout.

SPECTRALOCK PRO Grout is a high performance grout that offers colour uniformity, durability and stain resistance with extraordinary ease of use. It is designed for use on ceramic tile, glass tile and stone applications, both residential and commercial. SPECTRALOCK PRO Grout is ideal for swimming pools, fountains and other wet area applications. Click here for more info and to view and installation video.

Want that extra wow factor for your project? Add a bit of DAZZLE™ - A unique design component to enhance your SPECTRALOCK PRO Grout. 

To arrange a demo or trade event for your team, FREE samples or to discuss your next project call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Our Holiday Schedule is now available to be viewed here.