Celebrating 65 Years

 

Wow, look at these two youngsters! We're celebrating 65 years of LATICRETE with a look back at Henry B. Rothberg and David A. Rothberg standing in Montreal's Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine Bridge-Tunnel in 1964. This tunnel is one of the largest pre-stressed concrete structures in the world, and officially finished construction in 1967. 

This tunnel is an important piece of LATICRETE history, as you can see the 1391m long walls of the tunnel are covered entirely in tiles, installed using none other than LATICRETE 4237 Latex Additive, a product which is still in use today!

To continue reading more about the history of LATICRETE in Australia, click here.

Celebrating 65 Years

We continue to celebrate 65 years of LATICRETE with another blast from the past! This cool lookin' dude here is none other than Henry B. Rothberg, overseeing construction of the very first LATICRETE factory in Bethany.

In the early 1970s, Henry B. Rothberg served as main builder and project supervisor for the construction of this factory. LATICRETE has taken a hands-on approach right from the beginning, our founders were never afraid to get their hands dirty on the job site!

To continue reading more about the history of LATICRETE, click here. 

SUPERCAP® - Raving Reviews on Projects

                             

Project Spotlight: MKJ Projects

"AllPrep's system and setup is really impressive, and it is easy to see why they are leaders in this industry" ~ Brent Reid, MKJ Projects.

The Ultimate, AllPrep LATICRETE® SUPERCAP® Pump Truck System was recently used to rectify an existing substrate that was highly damaged during demolition. 

The project consisted of an approximately 800m2 floor area with an average thickness of 40mm. Using the AllPrep LATICRETE® SUPERCAP®, 53 tonnes of LATICRETE® SUPERCAP® self-levelling underlayment was laid in just over 3.5 hours.  This is equivalent to 53 pallets of traditional 20kg bag product!

Although this system is relatively new to this country, it has already been used successfully on multiple projects in Australia. 

It’s an excellent option for tier-one and tier-two projects that require extensive concrete rectification work. 

View the AllPrep LATICRETE® SUPERCAP® Pump Truck System in action by watching the YouTube video above. 

Click here to download the LATICRETE® SUPERCAP® AllPrep brochure for more information.

Consider using the LATICRETE® SUPERCAP® Pump Truck on your next project? Contact AllPrep Flooring Specialists today to learn more about this system and how it can help you.

Contact AllPrep Flooring Specialists Pty Ltd:

Call: 1300 ALLPREP 

Email: david@allprepflooring.com.au

Website: www.allprepflooring.com.au

Rooftop Balconies Underway

 

It was not only Corey Downes, LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, who enjoyed this spectacular view. The team from Skorpil Tiling got to enjoy it as well while working on their project on Sunshine Beach, QLD. The team are renovating residential rooftop balconies and using a range of LATICRETE materials, just in time for spring! 

Products being used:

• 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.
• 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. HYDRO BAN is a single component, self-curing liquid rubber polymer that forms a flexible, seamless waterproofing membrane. 
• 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.

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

Exquisite Beachside Apartment Block

                           

Exquisite Beachside Apartments

Welcome to Mali Residence, luxurious apartments on the Gold Coast, QLD. Top Floor Tiling shared the details of this exquisite major project that they completed for Hutchison Builders, with us.

The exquisite façade, approximately 400m2 has 600mm x 400mm unfilled travertine stone, was laid 1/4 staggered pattern. The stone was supplied by 3 Balls Red on the Gold Coast.  A full LATICRETE installation system, from waterproofing to adhesives was the preferred choice.

When selecting an installation system for your project, consider the value and peace of mind that a LATICRETE warranty can bring. LATICRETE provides comprehensive commercial and residential warranty programs. However, our best guarantee is our 60+ years of experience with industrial, commercial and residential installations in every imaginable climate around the world.

By using the combinations of products shown to form a complete single-source system, both the term and the scope of the warranty are dramatically increased, including up to a lifetime warranty! Click here for more information on LATICRETE System Warranties.

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

Pool Project in Westmead

 

A beautiful Ezarri mosaic pool is currently underway in Westmead, NSW. LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, Joe Tabone, was onsite while the teams from DEICORP, Wright Pools and CIS were working on this 130m2 residential pool. LATICRETE materials are being used throughout this installation.

LATICRETE products 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.
• 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. HYDRO BAN is a single component, self-curing liquid rubber polymer that forms a flexible, seamless waterproofing membrane. 
• 254 - 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* - 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)

Putting HYDRO BAN® SLURRY to the Test

 

It was a busy week for the team from Crafted Living Landscapes, when Glenn Mannix LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, called in on the job site to see Jake, Joel, Luke and Jono. Together they put HYDRO BAN® SLURRY to the test by applying it to this block construction wall to stop leaching and efflorescence. Well done!

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.

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. 

Training at Trend Tiles

Craig Hunter and Joe Tabone, LATICRETE NSW Technical Sales Reps, were recently at Trend Tiles Australia providing hands-on training with SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout*. 

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.

LATICRETE is committed to educating and providing technical support. We provide on-site technical support and demos, as well as in-house structured and tailored, product-specific courses that cover commercial, residential, industrial tile & stone installation practices, and industry standards.

Contact us to arrange a FREE sample, training, 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 Grout demo with AP Tiling

Corey Downes, LATICRETE VIC Technical Sales Rep, was on-site with Adam from AP Tiling providing hands-on epoxy grout training using SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout*. 

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.

LATICRETE is committed to educating and providing technical support. We provide on-site technical support and demos, as well as in-house structured and tailored, product-specific courses that cover commercial, residential, industrial tile & stone installation practices, and industry standards. 

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

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

SPECTRALOCK® Training at Tuggerah Tiles!

Craig Hunter, LATICRETE NSW Technical Sales Rep, was at Tuggerah Tiles, providing hands-on epoxy grout training using SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout*. 

Tradies who attended had the opportunity to get their hands dirty while working with SPECTRALOCK PRO Premium Grout, and were able to chat with Craig to gain a better understanding of LATICRETE tile and stone installation materials.

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.

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Contact us to arrange a trade event, training, 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)

Our Mission, Our Vision, Our Values

The Fundamentals That Shape LATICRETE

The LATICRETE Way of Life

At LATICRETE the foundation of who we are is found within our Mission, Vision and Values. They express who we are, where we want to go, and also what motivates and differentiates us from our competitors.

For nearly 60 years LATICRETE have manufactured and marketed materials, methods and solutions for installing tile and stone. 50 years of this history has been shaped by many industry firsts, which is a result of our dedication to reaching our vision of being a top ten  construction chemical company.

LATICRETE strives to improve the durability of buildings, to help ease the work for the installer, and create long lasting relationships with our customers. To help achieve the Mission and Vision of our company, we ensure that our values of trust, integrity, ethics, passion and commitment,  innovation, and customer centricity, are of the utmost importance to every LATICRETE family member!

Enoggera Army Base Swimming Pool Under Construction

Enoggera Army Base Swimming Pool under construction with Crystal Pools as the builder and Ceramic Solutions as the contractors. This impressive pool used and is using the following LATICRETE Products:

• LATICRETE 4327 Latex Admix with LATICRETE 211 Crete Filler Powder
• LATICRETE 3701 Grout & Mortar Admix was used in the render
• LATICRETE SpectraLOCK PRO Grout and LATICRETE PermaColor Grout

Stay tuned as we document the progress of this spectacular project!