LATICRETE Spotted!

Last week LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, George Andriotis, visited the Pro Build Tiling team at a jobsite in Mornington, VIC. Mauro and Paul were using SPECTRALOCK PRO Premium Grout* for the 45m2 installation on these dusty grey 600x600 matt finish porcelain tiles. The team loved using SPECTRALOCK and found it easy to apply and easy to clean once they were shown the process. Well done!

SPECTRALOCK PRO Premium Grout* is a high performance epoxy grout which offers excellent colour uniformity, durabillity, stain protection, and a beautiful full grout joints in an easy to use, non-sag formula. 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 Premium Grout is perfect for swimming pools, fountains and other wet area applications.  

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

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

Head in to STileS in VIC!

STileS VIC Tiles Supplies and Accessories in Dandenong, is a preferred stockist for all your LATICRETE installation materials. Drop in to see the friendly team and stock up with all your LATICRETE products!

Address: 29a Dandenong Street, Dandenong Victoria 3175
​Phone: 03 8753 2413 

LATICRETE is proud of its commitment to supplying tilers with the most up-to-date information and products available in the ceramic tile and stone installation industry today. Our products are engineered to be fast and productive for the tiler to install. 

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.

Project Spotlight: Hilton Rainbow Towers

The Hilton’s Rainbow Tower stands tall over the Waikiki beach and Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon in the Waikiki neighbourhood in Honolulu. Whether you spotted it in the opening credits to “Hawaii Five-O” or in photographs, you have likely seen the hotel's impressive dual rainbow murals. In 1968, the Rainbow Tower opened with what is considered “the world’s largest ceramic tile mosaic.” With 16,000 tiles the murals stand 87 metres tall, 8 metres wide and can be seen on either end of the tower. After more than 45 years, the integrity of the installation was failing, and the murals’ loose and weather-beaten tiles posed a serious safety concern - the entire installation needed to be replaced.

The project faced two major challenges: 

Scale and Orientation - Not only was the total size of the project daunting, but the tile installation required a flat vertical surface. The nearly-91 metre vertical span of the murals made a completely flat surface difficult to achieve under the best of circumstances. 

The Elements - while Hawaii enjoys famously pleasant weather, the towers are constantly buffeted by wind and temperatures that could reach 60°C on the surface of the murals. Furthermore, the seaside-facing mural had to deal with saltwater spray. 

The Solution: LATICRETE! Click here to read the full Project Spotlight, how Hilton Worldwide and their engineering consultant Professional Consultants International, Inc. (PROCON) worked with the LATICRETE Technical Services team to select the right mix of products (3701 Fortified Mortar Bed, HYDRO BAN®, 254 Platinum, PERMACOLOR® Grout, and LATASIL™) to complete a project of such incredible proportions. 

Contact us to discuss your next project, visit your job site or to arrange FREE samples. Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Feature Wall in Dandenong

No project is too small! The team from Pro Build Tiling is currently working on this 7m2 feature wall for a residential home in Dandenong, VIC. The project features Stack Stone, Bronze Emperor which is being installed using 335 Premium Flexible Adhesive, and supplied by Elegance Tiles by AVJ Ceramics. 

335 Premium Flexible Adhesive is a high performance thin-bed adhesive for installation a wide range of tile and stone including low absorption ceramic tile, porcelain tile, natural and manufactured stone using thin-set method of installation. 335 Premium Flexible Adhesive exceeds the requirements of AS ISO13007.1&2 classification C2TES1. Excellent for exterior and underwater applications, superior bond to masonry. 

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

LATICRETE Training From the Comfort of Your Home

We know that traveling and leaving your business behind to attend training is not always possible, so we make it easy. Our LATICRETE University e-Learning Program makes it possible for anyone within the industry to train on industry standards and Profit Through Knowledge (PTK) Technical Seminars from the comfort of your home or office. Now anyone can receive quality education that is usually only provided during live training, at their fingertips.

Here's how it works:

• Register for FREE
• Watch short video tutorials on a variety of different topics
• Take a short test that will measure your knowledge
• Upon the successful completion of a segment, a training certificate is provided  

LATICRETE University covers a wide range of topics which include: understanding deflection, how to install reduced thickness porcelain tiles, how to apply liquid waterproofing membrane, an introduction to Masonry Veneer Installation Systems - plus more! 

Click here to register for LATICRETE University.

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

Mt Martha Pool Completed!

We recently shared a residential pool project in Mt Martha, VIC by Mauro, Paul and Christian from Pro Build Tiling. The project is now completed and the installation of this 120m2 pool looks just amazing! The pool is installed using LATICRETE products, supplied by AVJ Ceramics.

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.

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. 335 Premium Flexible Adhesive exceeds the requirements of AS ISO13007.1&2 classification C2TES1.

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.

Austinmer Beach War Memorial

LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, Glenn Mannix, recently consulted with Wollongong Council on this 50m2 memorial installation. The council chose to use STONETECH® BulletProof Sealer to protect the significant granite Austinmer's War Memorial. Click here to read the article as published in the Illawarra Mercury. 

STONETECH BulletProof® Sealer delivers maximum protection against the toughest stains while preserving the natural look of natural stone surfaces. A water-based formula for interior and exterior use.

• Advanced penetrating micro-bond protection

• Natural looking - does not alter the look of stone or tile

• Maximum protection against oil and water-based stains

• Interior and exterior applications

• Water-based, low VOC, low odour, environmentally friendly

STONETECH BulletProof Sealer is suitable for natural stone surfaces such as granite, limestone, travertine, sandstone, basalt/bluestone, as well as concrete and masonry. Click here for the product data sheet. 

View/download:

STONETECH Surface Care Product Selection Guide

STONETECH Stone & Tile Care Guide

Contact LATICRETE regarding the use, installation or maintenance of STONETECH on 1800 331 012 or email: sales@laticrete.com.au.