Product Feature: MVIS™ Veneer Mortar

MVIS™ Veneer Mortar is a patented, versatile polymer fortified adhesive mortar designed specifically for the installation of adhered masonry veneer, stone and thin brick. A high performance mix provides maximum non-sag performance for vertical installations and also obtains maximum bond strength to the substrate and selected veneers. Masonry Veneer Mortar offers exceptional workability. Meets and exceeds the requirements of AS ISO13007.1&2 as a C2TS1.

Features & Benefits:

• Incredible non-sag performance - faster, easier installations

• Lightweight mortar - very smooth and easy to apply

• GREENGUARD certified for low VOC's

For more information contact your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep on 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Façade Brochure

Planning on installing a tile, brick, or stone façade on your next project? Be sure to check out the LATICRETE Façade Tile & Stone Installation Systems brochure for your guide to the perfect installation systems backed by the best system warranties to give you peace of mind for years to come!

The LATICRETE® Façade System consists of a series of installation components which provide permanent, high strength, freeze/thaw, thermal and earthquake shock resistant exterior tile, brick or stone façades.

The LATICRETE Façade System features the following components: 

• High strength adhesives providing a high safety factor to resist gravity, wind and seismic movement loads; and flexibility to accommodate movement from thermal shock, moisture expansion and shrinkage drying of substrates

• A waterproofing membrane which reduces transmission of cracks through the façade, eliminating water leakage and reducing efflorescence

• Grout jointing materials formulated for high bond strength and flexibility to prevent cracking; they are durable enough to resist deterioration from exposure to sun, freeze/thaw cycling, pollution, ozone, and façade maintenance regimens.

Click here to view/download the Façade Tile & Stone Installation Systems Brochure.

Visit our website for comprehensive product application videos, architectural specifications, details and in-depth technical support.

Chat with your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep about your next project. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Design & Construct with Sustainable Eco-friendly Products

 

LATICRETE is committed to protecting the built environment with products that are engineered to be lightweight, Low VOC and include post-consumer recycled content. 

When designing and constructing tile and stone installations on projects that require GREEN, eco-friendly products, or sustainable products look no further than LATICRETE. Backed up by a comprehensive system warranty. Reliability, Durability and Sustainability are not just buzz words - they are driving tenets that are the forefront in our product engineering, design, formulation & manufacturing processes.

When you see the LATICRETE ‘Responsibly Green’ logo you can rest assured that many of the innovative products that are produced in Australia by LATICRETE are Low VOC.

Click here to view/download our Green Certified Low VOC products.
Click here to view/download Comprehensive 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.

Product Feature: 335 Rapid

335 RAPID adhesive is a premium, flexible, high performance, rapid setting 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 ISO13007.1&2 classification C2TFS1. Excellent for exterior and underwater applications with a superior bond to masonry.

Features & Benefits

• Interior and exterior use
• High-performance flexible cement-based adhesive
• High tack, non-sag
• Easy to use - plastic and workable

Click here for more product information or see Product Data Sheet DS-1002.

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.

STONETECH® Epoxy Grout Haze & Coating Stripper

STONETECH® Epoxy Grout Haze & Coating Stripper is a fast-acting, water-based gel designed to safely remove tough epoxy grout haze and various coatings from vertical and horizontal surfaces.

Features & Benefits

• Eliminates epoxy grout haze in 10 minutes or less
• Safely removes epoxy grout haze and tough coatings - varnish, lacquer, sealer, wax, paint, polyurethane, and acrylic
• Water-based formula
• Fast-acting gel - great for vertical and horizontal applications
• Low odour and non-flammable
• Professional strength
• No Methylene Chloride

Click here for more product information.

View/download:

STONETECH Surface Care Product Selection Guide

STONETECH Stone & Tile Care Guide

Have questions regarding the use, installation, or maintenance of STONETECH or sealed stone? Contact LATICRETE Technical Services on 1800 331 012 or email sales@laticrete.com.au. 

335 Adhesive

 

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.

Features & Benefits

• Interior and exterior use 
• High-performance flexible cement based adhesive
• High tack, non sag 
• Extended open time 
• Easy to use – plastic and workable

Exceeds the requirements of AS ISO13007.1&2 classification C2TES1. Excellent for exterior and underwater applications, superior bond to masonry

Click here for more product information and to view the Product Data Sheet DS-1037.

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

Design & Construct with Sustainable Eco-friendly Products

LATICRETE is committed to protecting the built environment with products that are engineered to be lightweight, Low VOC and include post-consumer recycled content. 

When designing and constructing tile and stone installations on projects that require GREEN, eco-friendly products, or sustainable products look no further than LATICRETE. Backed up by a comprehensive system warranty. Reliability, Durability and Sustainability are not just buzz words - they are driving tenets that are the forefront in our product engineering, design, formulation & manufacturing processes.

When you see the LATICRETE ‘Responsibly Green’ logo you can rest assured that many of the innovative products that are produced in Australia by LATICRETE are Low VOC.

Click here to view/download our Green Certified Low VOC products.
Click here to view/download Comprehensive 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.

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. 

Key Features

• Meets performance requirements of AS ISO 13007-3

• Equipped with anti-microbial technology

• Uniform colour – no blotchiness or shading

• Easy to maintain, cleanable to the original colour

• Improved non-sag formula for walls and doors

Click here for more product information.

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! 

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

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

The Importance of Sealed Stone

 

Determining if a stone is sealed is an important question that must be answered prior to considering the application of a new sealer treatment. Realizing if an unsealed stone surface will be able to accept a sealer is also important in determining how to move forward. 

There is a very simple and inexpensive test to determine if the stone, Saltillo tile or cement-based grout is currently sealed, or if it even requires a sealer.

Water Test: 
A quick and easy test is performed with water and can provide valuable information about the current state of the stone or grout surface. 

1. Apply water in a few different areas of the stone and/or grout 
2. Make each application of water approximately 25mm wide 
3. Roughly measure the size of the circle of water without making contact with the water. Make a notation as to the size of each application of water 
4. Place a drinking glass over each application of water to protect from evaporation 
5. Let sit undisturbed for 20 min 
6. After 20 minutes remove the glass(es) and observe the results: 

No change - If the water appears the same as when it was applied and the water measures the same diameter, then a sealer is already present or the stone is very dense and does not need a sealer. 

Slight change - If the water is still present in a bead but appears to be absorbing into the surface then a sealer may already be present but requires resealing, or, the stone is not sealed and is dense enough to allow for the slow absorption of water 

Complete change - If the water is completely absorbed into the surface and the spot appears to have grown in size then the stone is not sealed and the use of a high-quality sealer (e.g. STONETECH® BulletProof® Sealer, STONETECH Heavy Duty Sealer, STONETECH Impregnator Pro® Sealer, etc) is strongly recommended. Continue reading Technical Data Sheet TDS-1261.

View/download:

STONETECH Surface Care Product Selection Guide

STONETECH Stone & Tile Care Guide

If you have any questions regarding the use, installation or maintenance of STONETECH or sealed stone, please contact LATICRETE Technical Services on 1800 331 012.

Protect Your Tile & Stone Surfaces

 

Keeping Stone & Tile Beautiful

Protect Your Stone and Tile

Your investment in natural stone or premium tile deserves the right product to ensure it retains its beauty and function over the long term. STONETECH® makes caring for your natural stone or tile easy. You can be confident that you will extend the life and preserve the value of your investment.

STONETECH offers a complete range of professional-grade, surface care solutions designed to PROTECT, CLEAN, and TRANSFORM your stone, tile, masonry, and grout surfaces.

• PROTECT countertops, floors, backsplashes, vanities and outdoor living areas for everyday use with STONETECH natural look, penetrating sealers and prevent unsightly water, oil and stain damage.
• CLEAN safe and effectively with STONETECH daily, heavy duty and problem solving cleaners that are specifically formulated for use on stone, tile, masonry and grout.
• TRANSFORM the look of your surface with colour or gloss enhancing sealers to restoration products - we can help bring your surface back to life!

Our STONETECH Stone & Tile Care Guide provides a list of simple do’s and don’ts for you to follow. It also contains an easy-to-understand product list, to find the right STONETECH product for your needs. Click here to view/download.

Click here to view/download our STONETECH Surface Care Product Selection Guide.

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

Construct with Sustainable, Eco-Friendly Products

 

Design & Construct with Sustainable Eco-friendly Products

LATICRETE is committed to protecting the built environment with products that are engineered to be lightweight, Low VOC and include post-consumer recycled content. 

When designing and constructing tile and stone installations on projects that require GREEN, eco-friendly products, or sustainable products look no further than LATICRETE. Backed up by a comprehensive system warranty. Reliability, Durability and Sustainability are not just buzz words - they are driving tenets that are the forefront in our product engineering, design, formulation & manufacturing processes.

When you see the LATICRETE ‘Responsibly Green’ logo you can rest assured that many of the innovative products that are produced in Australia by LATICRETE are Low VOC.

Click here to view/download our Green Certified Low VOC products.
Click here to view/download Comprehensive 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.

The RAPID Adhesive

335 RAPID adhesive is a premium, flexible, high performance, rapid setting 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.

Features & Benefits

• Interior and exterior use

• High-performance flexible cement-based adhesive

• High tack, non-sag

• Easy to use - plastic and workable

Exceeds the requirements of AS ISO13007.1&2 classification C2TFS1. Excellent for exterior and underwater applications with a superior bond to masonry.

Click here for more product information and to view the Product Data Sheet DS-1002.

Are you getting ready to start a project? Click here to view/download our Rapid Tile & Stone Application System Brochure. 

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

Reliability, Durability and Sustainability

 

Design & Construct with Sustainable Eco-friendly Products

LATICRETE is committed to protecting the built environment with products that are engineered to be lightweight, Low VOC and include post-consumer recycled content. 

When designing and constructing tile and stone installations on projects that require GREEN, eco-friendly products, or sustainable products look no further than LATICRETE. Backed up by a comprehensive system warranty. Reliability, Durability and Sustainability are not just buzz words - they are driving tenets that are the forefront in our product engineering, design, formulation & manufacturing processes.

When you see the LATICRETE ‘Responsibly Green’ logo you can rest assured that many of the innovative products that are produced in Australia by LATICRETE are Low VOC.

Click here to view/download our Green Certified Low VOC products.
Click here to view/download Comprehensive 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.

Avoiding Water Based Sealer Residue

 

There may be times that water-based sealers can cause a white haze residue to develop on the surface of stone, and there are various reasons why this can happen. The residue can appear due to over application of the sealer, not enough of the product being applied, and/or not wiping off excess sealer in the stated time.

The hazy white residue that can appear after applying a water-based sealer often looks like hard water deposits on the surface of the stone. This residue may make a polished stone surface look dull because the residue is on top of the original finish of the substrate. Simply stated, this is referred to as sealer residue.

If the residue is noticed within the first several hours after application, simply reapply the sealer. Allow the sealer to dwell for 2-3 minutes then agitate the surface with a nylon brush or white nylon scrub pad. Wipe thoroughly dry. For stubborn residues, or if more than 24 hours have passed, STONETECH® KlenzAll™ Cleaner can be used.

For more information click here to read Technical Data Sheet TDS-1260.

If you have any questions regarding the use, installation, or maintenance of STONETECH on sealed stone, please contact LATICRETE Technical Services at 1800 331 012.

Protect Your Tile & Stone Surfaces

 

Keeping Stone & Tile Beautiful

Protect Your Stone and Tile

Your investment in natural stone or premium tile deserves the right product to ensure it retains its beauty and function over the long term. STONETECH® makes caring for your natural stone or tile easy. You can be confident that you will extend the life and preserve the value of your investment.

STONETECH offers a complete range of professional-grade, surface care solutions designed to PROTECT, CLEAN, and TRANSFORM your stone, tile, masonry, and grout surfaces.

• PROTECT countertops, floors, backsplashes, vanities and outdoor living areas for everyday use with STONETECH natural look, penetrating sealers and prevent unsightly water, oil and stain damage.
• CLEAN safe and effectively with STONETECH daily, heavy duty and problem solving cleaners that are specifically formulated for use on stone, tile, masonry and grout.
• TRANSFORM the look of your surface with colour or gloss enhancing sealers to restoration products - we can help bring your surface back to life!

Our STONETECH Stone & Tile Care Guide provides a list of simple do’s and don’ts for you to follow. It also contains an easy-to-understand product list, to find the right STONETECH product for your needs. Click here to view/download.

You can also click here to view/download our STONETECH Surface Care Product Selection Guide.