Phillip Island Fibreglass Balcony

LATICRETE Technical Services Representative Chris Stenhouse caught up with tiler Dean on Phillip Island to collaborate on this 70m² fiberglass balcony project. Dean was installing the 1200x600mm porcelain tiles using LATAPOXY® 300 Adhesive, finishing the project with SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout in Mocha, and using LATASIL™ for the expansion and movement joints.

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
• 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.
• LATASIL sealant is a high performance, one component, neutral cure, 100% silicone sealant designed for ceramic tile & stone applications. High performance, 100% silicone sealant designed for use in coves, corners, changes in plane and expansion joints in exterior and interior applications of tile & stone. Can be used in fountains, water features and other wet area applications. 

Contact us to discuss your next project or arrange a demo. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Bliss Homes Pool Project Completed

 

We are beyond excited to finally share this completed pool project with you! Late last year, Shane Anderson, LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, shared the beginning of this project "Bliss Homes Pool Project" from Bliss Homes at their job site on the Sunshine Coast Hinterlands, QLD. The team have completed the 290m2 Portabella Glazed Porcelain pool, installed using a range of LATICRETE materials. We can't wait to see this pool filled with water!

Products used: 

• 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.
• 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 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, designed to just mix with water, has a 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.
• LATASIL™ is a high performance, one component, neutral cure, 100% silicone sealant designed for ceramic tile and stone applications. 

Check out our Pool, Spa and Fountain Tiling Systems brochure which includes a 10, 15 and 25 Year Residential Swimming Pool System Warranty.

For more information on LATICRETE tile and stone installation systems and warranties, contact your LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, call 1800 3310 12, or contact us here.

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

Bathroom Project Completed

 

The team from Skorpil Tiling sent us an update on one of their projects, which we shared in November last year. You can read about it here; "Home Renovation at Sunny Coast". The team have completed the renovation. The bathroom now has brand new floors and walls, and we absolutely love the result! A full LATICRETE system has been used for this installation. 

LATICRETE products used:

• 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. 

• 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. 
• SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout* - a high-performance epoxy grout that offers colour uniformity, durability, and stain resistance with extraordinary ease of use.
• LATASIL™ - a high performance, one component, neutral cure, 100% silicone sealant designed for ceramic tile and stone applications. 

Click here to view/download the Comprehensive Tile & Stone Installation System Warranties Brochure. 

For more information on using LATICRETE in your projects, product demos or technical support please contact LATICRETE on 1800 331 012 or email: sales@laticrete.com.au. 

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

Bliss Homes Pool Project

 

Shane Anderson, LATICRETE QLD Technical Sales Rep, recently visited the contractors Bliss Homes at their job site on the Sunshine Coast Hinterlands. The team is currently working on completing this 290m2 Portabella Glazed Porcelain pool, installed using a range of LATICRETE materials. We can't wait to see this pool filled with water!

Products used: 

• 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.
• 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 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, designed to just mix with water, has a 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.
• LATASIL™ is a high performance, one component, neutral cure, 100% silicone sealant designed for ceramic tile and stone applications. 

Check out our Pool, Spa and Fountain Tiling Systems brochure which includes a 10, 15 and 25 Year Residential Swimming Pool System Warranty.

For more information on LATICRETE tile and stone installation systems and warranties, contact your LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, call 1800 3310 12, or contact us here.

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

Residential Floor Makeover!

                                          

LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, Craig Hunter, recently received an update from Shaun from Perfect Fitz Tiling who gave 254 Platnium the big thumbs up on this residential project at Raymond Terrace, NSW. The 60m2 floor features 450x900mm porcelain tiles and gives the room a brand new look. Well done! 

• 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. 
• PERMACOLOR® Grout is a high-performance grout that provides a grout joint that is dense, hard and will resist cracking.

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

Tilers Love PERMACOLOR® NS!

Product Review - PERMACOLOR® NS Grout

"Shoutout to @stennogram from @laticreteaustralia for coming out to site to show me the new laticrete permacolor non sanded grout. Was really impressed with the workability and also the consistent colour finish once cured as I used a black grout" ~ Kaine O'Brien.

PERMACOLOR® NS Grout is an ultra-premium, factory prepared, polymer fortified, non-sanded cement-based grout designed for grout joints up to 6 mm. For use on highly delicate surfaces such as polished marble, soft glass, and metals. Excellent for wet and dry areas, for interior and exterior installation. Click here for more product information.

Can we interest you in a FREE sample? Chat with your LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, call 1800 331 012, or contact us here. 

Have you recently used PERMACOLOR NS on your project?! Don't forget to enter our Instagram GoPro competition! 

Dynamic Tiling Pool Project

Check out the tiling of this pool surround project in Williamstown, VIC by Bobby and the team at Dynamic S’Tiling. The 50m2 job features 900x450mm porcelain tiles installed using 335 adhesive, purchased from Tilers Warehouse.

335 adhesive 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. Exceeds the requirements of AS IS)1307.1&2 classification C2TES1. Excellent for exterior and underwater applications, superior bond to masonry. For more product information and to view the PDS, click here.

Contact your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep for more information or request a FREE sample on 1800 331 012. 

Large Format Tile Installation

 

Murray Heazlewood and the team from SEQ Tiling and Cladding recently completed this residential project in Hamilton, QLD. The 18m2 project features 3000x1500 large format tiles installed with a range of LATICRETE products including HYDRO BAN® and 254 Platinum. 

• 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 Platinum 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 Platinum, designed to just mix with water, has a long open time with unsurpassed adhesion and workability.

Do you need help in selecting the appropriate adhesives, mortars, and grouts for your specific residential applications? The LATICRETE Residential Tile & Stone Installation Systems brochure provides information on products that are engineered for residential tile and stone installations. Click here to view/download the LATICRETE Residential Tile & Stone Brochure.

Call us on 1800 331 012 to find out more about our products, arrange a demo, request FREE samples or email us here.

Brisbane Deli Project

Murray Heazlewood and the team from SEQ Tiling and Cladding recently completed this deli project in Brisbane, QLD. The deli features 3000x1500 large format porcelain tiles and 150x75mm ceramic subway tiles. A range of LATICRETE products were used for the installation including 254 Platinum. 

254 Platinum 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 Platinum, designed to just mix with water, has a long open time with unsurpassed adhesion and workability.

Do you need help in selecting the appropriate adhesives, mortars, and grouts for your applications? LATICRETE Installation Systems brochures provide information on products that are engineered for your specific installations. Click here to view/download.

Call us on 1800 331 012 to find out more about our products, arrange a demo, request FREE samples or email us here.

Stunning QLD Kitchen Project

Murray Heazlewood and the team from SEQ Tiling and Cladding recently completed this kitchen project in QLD. The kitchen features 3000x1500x6mm large format porcelain tiles installed with a range of LATICRETE products.

Do you need help in selecting the appropriate adhesives, mortars, and grouts for your specific residential applications? The LATICRETE Residential Tile & Stone Installation Systems brochure provides information on products that are engineered for residential tile and stone installations. Click here to view/download the LATICRETE Residential Tile & Stone Brochure.

Call us on 1800 331 012 to find out more about our products, arrange a demo, request FREE samples or email us here.

Beautiful Porcelain Tile Bathroom

LATICRETE NSW Technical Sales Rep, Glenn Mannix, recently caught up with Kyle from Kustomized Tiling on site at this private residence in Moss Vale. The project includes two bathrooms and a powder room, which features beautiful Porcelain tiles - 600x300mm on the walls and 600x600mm on the floors. A range of LATICRETE materials have been used throughout this installation. 

LATICRETE products used: 

• 335 Premium Flexible Adhesive is a high performance thin-bed adhesive for installation a wide range of tile and stone for exterior and underwater applications. 

• 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. HYDRO BAN bonds directly to a wide variety of substrates.

• SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout* is a high performance epoxy grout that offers colour durability and stain resistance with extraordinary ease of use. Can be used for interior, exterior and immersed applications. 
• PERMACOLOR® Grout - offers the maximum performance available in a cement based grout, providing consistent colour and antimicrobial protection to resist stain-causing mould and mildew. PERMACOLOR Grout is easy to install - just mix with water.

Do you need help in selecting the appropriate adhesives, mortars, and grouts for your specific residential applications? The LATICRETE Residential Tile & Stone Installation Systems brochure provides information on products that are engineered for residential tile and stone installations. Click here to view/download the LATICRETE Residential Tile & Stone Brochure.

Call us on 1800 331 012 to find out more about our products, arrange a demo, request FREE samples or email us here.

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

Stunning Bathroom Renovation

Check this out! Murray Heazlewood and the team from SEQ Tiling and Cladding are busy renovating this residential bathroom in Newmarket, QLD. The project will see the bathroom feature 2400mmx800mm, large format porcelain tiles installed with a range of LATICRETE products including:

• 254 Platinum 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 Platinum, designed to just mix with water, has a long open time with unsurpassed adhesion and workability. May be mixed with PERMACOLOR® Select pigment pack for a coloured adhesive.

• 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  Fillet & Sealant is a one component, fast curing, hybrid elastomeric adhesive and sealant. Particularly for use under HYDRO BAN Waterproof Membrane as a transition fillet and crack filler. 

Call us on 1800 331 012 to find out more about our products, arrange a demo, request FREE samples or email us here.

Hamilton Project Complete

We recently shared this huge kitchen and dining room project by Murray Heazlewood and his team from SEQ Tiling and Cladding. The team have now completed the installation of these beautiful 15x3m large format porcelain tiles in a residential home in Hamilton, QLD, and the result looks absolutely amazing!

A range of LATICRETE products were used for the installation including:

• 254 Platinum 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 Platinum, designed to just mix with water, has a long open time with unsurpassed adhesion and workability. May be mixed with PERMACOLOR® Select pigment pack for a coloured adhesive.

• 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. 

Call us on 1800 331 012 to find out more about our products, arrange a demo, request FREE samples or email us here.

Large Format Tiles in Hamilton

Check out this project! Murray Heazlewood and his team from SEQ Tiling and Cladding are working on the installation of these stunning 1.5 x 3 m large format porcelain tiles in a residential home in Hamilton, QLD. 

Shane Anderson, LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep submitted these pics of this awesome project, where HYDRO BAN® and 254 Platinum Adhesive are being used for the installation.

254 Platinum 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 Platinum, designed to just mix with water, has a long open time with unsurpassed adhesion and workability. May be mixed with PERMACOLOR® Select pigment pack for a coloured adhesive.

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 is a low VOC emitting product that has been GREENGUARD certified. HYDRO BAN is a highly extensible Class 3 membrane suitable for immersed installations, internal wet areas and external above ground use.

Keep an eye out for updates on this project!

Call us on 1800 331 012 to find out more about our products, arrange a demo, request FREE samples or email us here.