Victorian Bathroom Project

Daniel and Rocco from PA1 Tiling are currently working on another bathroom project in Melbourne, VIC. The project features 150x150mm decorative tiles. The next step for the team is tiling the walls with 200x100m Gloss white subway tiles. 

Stay tuned for more pics as the job progresses!

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. 

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)

Trade Night at Newcastle Tile Company

Last week LATICRETE attended a trade night at Newcastle Tile Company in Mayfield West, NSW. It was a busy, but successful event and almost 80 tradies came through. Those who attended had the opportunity to chat with Craig Hunter, LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, to gain a better understanding of LATICRETE products and installation systems.

Products of focus on the evening were:

• 3701 Fortified Mortar Bed is a polymer fortified blend of carefully selected polymers, portland cement and graded aggregates.
• 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® Select is an advanced high performance cement grout that offers the industry's first dispersible dry pigment solution. 
• MVIS™ - Masonry Veneer Mortar is a patented, versatile polymer fortified 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.

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

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

Showroom Feature Wall

Shane Anderson, LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, recently took some time out to help our stockist Meer Tile Market, who wanted a feature wall tiled and grouted. Together they turned a plain wall into a magical showpiece by using SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout* in 'Midnight Black' with DAZZLE™ in 'Mother of Pearl'. 

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, SPECTRALOCK PRO Grout is perfect for swimming pools, fountains and other wet area applications.  

SPECTRALOCK® DAZZLE™ adds metallic and Glow-In-The-Dark enhancements to SPECTRALOCK PRO Premium Grout. These high-end design elements offer limitless imaginative applications. Use DAZZLE on walls and floors to accentuate metallic tiles, glass tiles, mosaics, stone and listellos. Suitable for use in interior and exterior applications, including swimming pools! 

Why not pop and see the team at Meer Tile Market in Underwood, QLD and check out the display in their showroom?! Chat to the team about the range of LATICRETE tile and stone installation materials that they stock.

Meer Tile Market
Address: 3311 Logan Rd, Underwood, QLD 4119
Phone: 03 3341 7811
Email: mtm@meer.com.au

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

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

MVIS Sandstone Cladding Project

A before pic

Project currently underway with Moisture Shield and HYDRO BAN

The sandstone cladded wall.

A private residence in Paddington, NSW, is currently being renovated by Rhys McAlister and Sam Reslan. Joe Tabone, LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, visited the job-site where the team is working hard to install a LATICRETE 10 Year Installation System for a 50m2 stone cladding wall. 

Products used:

• MVIS™ Veneer Mortar is a patented, versatile polymer fortified mortar designed specifically for the installation of adhered masonry veneer, stone and thin brick.

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

Click here to view/download the Masonry Veneer Installation System brochure.

For more information on using LATICRETE in your projects, product demos, FREE samples or technical support please contact LATICRETE on 1800 331 012, email us here or visit au.laticrete.com.

Tile & Stone Installation Warranties Brochure

LATICRETE Offers the Best Warranties in the Industry!

Consider the extra value and peace of mind a LATICRETE Warranty can bring when selecting the installation system for your project. 

LATICRETE provides comprehensive warranties for commercial, residential and industrial project worldwide. However, our best guarantee is our 60+ Years of experience with these commercial, residential and industrial installation in every imaginable climate, in just about every country around the world.

LATICRETE Australia warrants that LATICRETE products will be free from manufacturing defects and will not break down or deteriorate when installed in accordance with LATICRETE written specification and guidelines. 

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

Refer to our website for comprehensive product application videos, Architectural Specifications, Architectural 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. 

Bathroom Project in the Making!

We receive and share a lot of great bathroom renovation projects, this one is no exception! Nathan and the team from Progressive Tiling are currently working on this bathroom in Collingwood, VIC, where LATAPOXY® Moisture Shield and HYDRO® BAN has just been applied. 

George Andriotis, LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, visited the job site and was impressed with the questions and discussions he had with the young tilers about best practices and using the correct products for the correct application. Well done team!

Products used: 

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

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.

Pool by the River almost Complete!

We recently shared this pool project by Sam Gardener Tiling and a lot has happened since then! The installation has come a long way. Sam is currently laying the last bit of tiles and slowly doing the grouting. We can't wait to see the final result! 

Products used:

• 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.
• 3701 Mortar Admix is a specially designed latex admixture for use with thin-set adhesives, cement grouts, cement mortar beds and other cement mixes.
• 226 Thick Bed Mortar is 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.
• 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. HYDRO BAN 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. 
• SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout* provides colour uniformity, durability and ease of installation. Designed for use on tile, glass tile and stone applications, both residential and commercial.

Keep an eye out for updates on this special project!

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 or FREE samples. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

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