Masonry Veneer Installation System FAQ's

Check out this week's FAQ's on MVIS™ - Masonry Veneer Installation System.

1. Is MVIS more expensive than traditional systems?

No. While MVIS individual components typically cost more per SKU than traditional counterparts, the systems are not comparable in terms of total installation cost. In most cases, the installed cost is actually less with the MVIS.

■ Installation of cement backer board is faster and less expensive than a lath with scratch and brown coat method, saving both labor and material costs

■ Traditional systems often use much more product due to waste and inconsistent job site mixing.

■ MVIS mortars offer faster installation of adhered veneer stones and thin bricks

■The cost associated with non-warranted traditional products is often not calculated; LATICRETE offers a fully warranted system including the cost of materials and labour.

2. Can anyone install the MVIS?

Yes. MVIS can be installed by any trade. This includes, but is not limited to:

■ Brick and stone masons.

■ Tile installers.

Any of these installers can offer the appropriate LATICRETE Warranty.

Keep an eye out for more FAQ's next week on MVIS! Alternatively, if you would like to chat with Technical Support or to arrange FREE Samples or a Demo, call 1800 331 012 or contact us here.

Our Holiday Schedule is now available to be viewed here.

Water Feature at the Baha Mar

This stunning tiled waterfall is one of many at the Baha Mar Resort and Casino in the Bahamas. This incredible water feature was installed using the complete LATICRETE System, including:

315 Super Floor & Wall Adhesive (Previously 290 Super Floor & Wall Thin-Set Adhesive) - a high performance thin-set adhesive to install tile and stone using the thin-bed method of installation. Mix with water or fortify with LATICRETE latex admixture.

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. Click here for more info and view an installation video.

Can we interest you in FREE samples?

Contact us to discuss your next project, for technical support or to arrange a demo, call 1800 331 012 or contact us here.

FREE - Seminar in VIC

Book YOUR Seat! 

Do you want to: 

• Gain a better understanding of the ceramic tile and stone industry?  
• Learn how to select and recommend the most suitable installation materials? 
• Have comprehensive knowledge of LATICRETE products and installations? 
• Learn trade definition, performance requirements and industry standards? 
• How to solve and avoid job problems?

Then this is the seminar you want to attend!

The upcoming Profit Through Knowledge Seminar in VIC is a classroom and hands-on training program. This is a great opportunity to chat with your LATICRETE VIC Technical Sales Rep, Alex Kralefski. Fred Gray LATICRETE Australia Technical Service Manager and your LATICRETE Technical Rep will discuss and provide the solutions in helping save you time and money! Morning tea and lunch will also be provided for those who attend.

Seminar Details:

When: Wednesday, 2nd December   AND 

            Thursday, 3rd December 

Hurry spots are limited! 

RSVP by Friday 30/11/15: Confirm your seat by contacting Technical Services on 1800 331 012 and chat to Cade Atkinson or email here. 

The Big 5 Expo in Dubai

Come See Us at The Big 5 Expo

LATICRETE provides industry leading, innovative installation materials, methods and technologies for building installation systems. Join LATICRETE for demonstrations on SUPERCAP®, Concrete Restoration and Care System, SPARTACOTE®, Resinous Decorative concrete coating systems and much more!

Expo Details:

When: 23rd-26th November 2015

Where: Hall #8, Middle East Concrete/ PMV Area, Dubai.

Stand: 8E 361 

For more information, to discuss your next project, for technical support or to arrange FREE samples or a demo, call 1800 331 012 or contact us here.

Winners Announced - Mosaic Art Competition

Winning Entry From Catherine Conaty

Winning Entry From Don Macdonald

Winning Entry from Sandy Robertson

And the Winners Are...

We recently ran a Mosaic Art Competition, and we are excited to announce our winners!

In no particular order the winners are: Catherine Conaty, Sandy Robertson from OzMosaics, and Don Macdonald from Symmetry Mosaics. 

Well done - your entries were amazing and we hope to see photos of your new murals/projects using your SPECTRALOCK® prize which consists of:

1x SPECTRALOCK® DAZZLE™

1x SPECTRALOCK Mini Unit Liquid

1x SPECTRALOCK Powder 

Congratulations once again!

We will be sharing more info on these projects soon, so keep an eye out.

Tag us in your project photos where LATICRETE products have been used on our Facebook and Instagram pages and we will send you a t-shirt.

Our Holiday Schedule is now available to be viewed here

STONETECH® is Featured!

The Divercity Apartment Building in Waterloo

Read what Sareen Stone, your local STONETECH® stockist had to say about STONETECH BulletProof® Sealer in their October monthly blog posting:

"The Divercity Apartment Building in Waterloo, developed by Becton, is comprised of more than 300 apartments. The modern apartments with quality inclusions such as natural stone flooring in the kitchen and the bathrooms plus a diverse range of facilities for all residents, proved so popular that the entire project has sold.

STONETECH Professional BulletProof Sealer was specified and then applied to the stone surfaces throughout the entire development. STONETECH BulletProof Sealer offers maximum protection for oil and water-based stains. It is a water-based solution that has low VOCs, emits minimal odour, is environmentally friendly and makes cleaning up easy.

Each apartment at Divercity was provided with a STONETECH Daily Granite and Marble Benchtop Cleaner + Protector (473ml) to assist them in protecting their new stone benchtops". Click here to continue reading.

Click here for more information on the STONETECH range or contact us for more information on 1800 331 012.

*Our Holiday Schedule is now available to be viewed here*

Masonry Veneer Installation System FAQ's

Check out the below FAQ's on MVIS™ - Masonry Veneer Installation System

1. What is MVIS?

MVIS (Masonry Veneer Installation System) was designed to create a better way to install thin adhered masonry veneer. LATICRETE offers an installation system that provides a permanent solution to adhering natural, manufactured stone, thin brick and other products to vertical and horizontal substrates. MVIS when used in accordance with written instructions, provides the owner with a warranted solution for the installation of thin brick, manufactured stone, natural stone, and other thin veneer products.

2. What’s wrong with the methods traditionally used to install thin adhered veneers?

While there have been many examples of success using the traditional masonry method of installation, the materials used – felt paper, metal lath and scratch coats made of Type S/N masonry mortars are not engineered as part of a complete wall system. Some limitations of this method include:

■ Absence of third party testing to substantiate performance levels

■ Low bond strength adhesion values of traditional mortars result in delamination

■ Lack of freeze/thaw durability

■ Substrate is seldom properly wet cured as stipulated prescriptively in the model building codes, resulting in shrinking and cracking

3. What advantages does MVIS offer?

■ Labour and materials warranty over exterior steel or wood framed construction

■ Labour and materials warranty over exterior masonry and concrete, and interior wood and steel framed construction

■ Superior adhesive mortars with six to ten times the bond strength of traditional mortars

■ Fully monolithic and load-bearing waterproof membrane

■Faster and more economical system using factory blended and bagged, ready to use products

■ Mortars provide non-sag – easily adjustable qualities producing easier installation

Keep an eye out for more FAQ's next week on MVIS! Alternatively, if you would like to chat with Technical Support or to arrange FREE Samples or a Demo, call 1800 331 012 or contact us here.