French Travertine Pool Surrounds

 

We're in love with this gorgeous outdoor pool area! 😍 Jimmy Nicholson from Bluegum Landscaping & Paving shared his recent project with us, where he laid 52m² of latte travertine in a beautiful French-style pattern at this Erskine Park residence in Western Sydney, NSW. Jimmy installed the travertine paving using LATICRETE 335 adhesive for a reliable and hassle-free installation.

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 ISO13007.1&2 classification C2TES1. Excellent for exterior and underwater applications, superior bond to masonry

Photography credits to Lost in a Daze Photo Co.

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

Rooftop Travertine Spa with Spill-over

 

Look at this special rooftop feature! A Travertine spa with a spill-over area, tiled by Oceania Pool Tiling using 254 adhesive, supplied by Stone and Tile Centre, Mornington. Thanks to LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, Chris Stenhouse, for sharing this project with us.

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. 254 adhesive, designed to just mix with water, has a long open time with unsurpassed adhesion and workability. Use 254 adhesive with PERMACOLOR® Select pigment packs for a coloured adhesive. Click here for more product information and to view/download the Product Data Sheet. 

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

STONETECH® Heavy Duty Exterior Sealer

STONETECH® Heavy Duty Exterior Sealer in action! Tom from Bobtail Landscaping has been using STONETECH® Heavy Duty Exterior Sealer on this Travertine terrace on a residential property in WA. 

LATICRETE STONETECH® Heavy Duty Exterior Sealer is a solvent based, natural look sealer which offers heavy duty protection, water repellency and weather resistance to natural stone and masonry surfaces. 

Features & Benefits

• Heavy duty protection against water-based stains
• Minimizes efflorescence
• Solvent-based formula
• Exterior use

STONETECH Heavy Duty Exterior Sealer is suitable for substrates such as granite, slate, travertine, sandstone, tumbled stone and concrete. 

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 then please contact LATICRETE Technical Services on 1800 331 012.

Outdoor Area Makeover!

In November last year, Chris Stenhouse LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep provided technical support to a customer for their outdoor area. The project featured french pattern travertine and stack stone installed using a range of LATICRETE materials. 

We have received feedback from the customer Steve, "Thanks to LATICRETE! Great service, easy to deal with. Special thanks to Chris for making it happen last minute". Well done Chris!

LATICRETE installation materials used on this project were:

• 3701 Fortified Mortar Bed is a polymer fortified blend of carefully selected polymers, portland cement, and graded aggregates.

• 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.
• 335 RAPID is a premium, flexible, high performance, rapid setting thin-bed adhesive for installing a wide range of tiles and stone. Excellent for cold weather applications

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. 

Hendra Pool Project Update

 

We recently shared a project titled "Pool Renovation Project in Hendra" by Sam Gardener Tiling and Infinity Pool Builders. The team are renovating a 70m2 pool, designed by Alistair Hutton from Everscapes Landscapes. 

The pool with add-on spa, bench seating and steps feature Bisazza glass mosaic tiles including Blend Liz and Blend 20.77. Sam has used SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout in the colour "Silver Shadow" for Blend Liz and "Raven" in SPECTRALOCK PRO Grout with DAZZLE™ in "Copper" for Blend 20.77.

Sam is using a range of LATICRETE materials that qualify for a LATICRETE 15 Year Swimming Pool System Warranty.

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. 
• HYDRO BAN® Fillet & Sealant is a one-component, fast curing, hybrid elastomeric adhesive, and sealant.
• 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.
• SPECTRALOCK PRO Grout with DAZZLE™ - offers high performance, colour uniformity, durability and stain resistance of epoxy grout with extraordinary ease of use and the design excitement of both DAZZLE and Glow characteristics.
• 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 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)

Pool Renovation Project in Hendra

 

Pool renovation details coming up! A residential pool project is currently being installed by Sam Gardener Tiling and Infinity Pool Builders in Hendra, QLD. The 70m2 pool is designed by Alistair Hutton from Everscapes Landscapes and features Bisazza glass mosaic tiles including Blend Liz and Blend 20.77 for the pool with add-on spa, a bench seating and steps while using 30mm Travertine for the coping and surrounds. Sam is using a range of LATICRETE materials that qualifies for a LATICRETE 15 Year Swimming Pool System Warranty.

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. 
• HYDRO BAN Fillet & Sealant is a one-component, fast curing, hybrid elastomeric adhesive, and sealant.
• 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.
• 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 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)

Outdoor Terrace Completed!

We recently shared this outdoor terrace project by the team from Probuild Tiling, VIC. The grouting is now completed and we think it looks great! The team laid approximately 200m2 of 400x600mm travertine tiles on this outdoor terrace using 335 adhesive and PERMACOLOR® Grout. 

• 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. 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.

• PERMACOLOR Grout is a high-performance grout that provides a grout joint that is dense, hard, and will resist cracking. Proving consistent colour, and anti-microbial protection to resistant stain-causing mould and mildew. PERMACOLOR grout is easy to install - just mix with water. Ideal for floors and walls, in both interior and exterior applications. Meets and exceeds the requirements of AS IS) 13007.3 & 4 as a CG2WAF classification. Click here for more product information. 

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

Outdoor Terrace New Look

Terrace & Travertine Tiles

Corey Downes, LATICRETE VIC Technical Sales Rep was onsite in Naree Warren a couple of weeks ago at this project with Probuild Tiling providing technical support.

The team laid approximately 200m2 of 400 x 600mm travertine tiles on this outdoor terrace using LATICRETE 335 Adhesive and PERMACOLOR® Grout. 

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.

PERMACOLOR Grout is a high-performance grout that provides a grout joint that is dense, hard and will resist cracking. Proving consistent colour, and anti-microbial protection to resistant stain-causing mould and mildew. PERMACOLOR grout is easy to install - just mix with water. Ideal for floors and walls, in both interior and exterior applications. Meets and exceeds the requirements of AS IS) 13007.3 & 4 as a CG2WAF classification. Click here for more product information. 

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

Stunning Bathroom Renovation

What a stunning bathroom! 

Glenn Mannix LATICRETE NSW Technical Sales Rep was on the job-site for this 20m2 residential bathroom renovation which features white tiled walls with 200x75mm travertine floors installed with a wide range of LATICRETE materials:

• LATAPOXY® Moisture Shield - 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 mortar for interior and exterior installation of ceramic tile, stone, quarry tile, pavers, and brick.
• SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout* - 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.

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)

Residential Makeover

Talk about a stunning makeover! Glenn Mannix, LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, was on site at this residential home in Berry, NSW, which has been transformed by Brian and Penny Harvison. They have installed approximately 300m2 of Travertine look porcelain tiles, supplied by Walker Tiles. 

The team have chosen to use a range of LATICRETE installation materials throughout the project including: 

• 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. 
• Ultra X8 Polymer Fortified Flexible Adhesive is a creamy and smooth to trowel thin-set adhesive for installing all types of tile and stone over a wide range of surfaces.
• 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. 
• STONETECH® KlenzAll™ Cleaner is a heavy duty cleaner made to clean the toughest soils on natural stone and tile.

Are you getting ready to start a project? Contact us about your next project or to arrange free samples. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

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

QLD Residential Project Complete

The team from Diamond Cut Tiling have recently completed this stunning residential project in QLD. The project consists of porcelain tiled pool surrounds with a French Pattern Travertine feature wall, Porphyry Crazy Pave pathway, and Cobalt Random stone wall. 

LATICRETE products used:

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

Are you getting ready to start a project? Contact us about your next project or to arrange free samples. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Great Looking Travertine Entrance

Wauw, what a great entrance! The team from Tony Batistic Tiling have tiled this private residence front patio and stairs in Travertine tile, and have used a range of  LATICRETE materials to ensure it will look great for many years to come.  

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

View/download the LATICRETE Residential Tile & Stone Installation Systems brochure.

Are you getting ready to start a project? Contact us to discuss your next project or arrange a demo. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here. 

Residential Pool Project In Sydney

The team from Fantasy Tiling Group has recently completed this residential pool in Sydney, NSW. The project features 200m2 of Travertine, and 150m2 of Leyla Mosaic glass tiles in 'Bora Bora' and 'Milano'. The team have used 335 Premium Flexible Adhesive and PERMACOLOR® Grout in 'Silver Shadow' for the installation. 

• 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.

• 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.

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.

Click here to view/download the LATICRETE Pool, Spa and Fountains System Brochure.

Residential Project

Don MacDonald and his team from The Orchid Group have recently completed this kitchen and living room floor in in Tewantin, QLD. LATICRETE met up with the team to hear more about the project and take some photos of this project. 
This 70m2 project features 600x600mm Travertine installed using 254 Platinum and PERMACOLOR® Grout. 

254 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.

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. 

For more information on using LATICRETE, arrange product demos, samples or technical support, contact LATICRETE on 1800 331 012, email sales@laticrete.com.au or visit au.laticrete.com.