Wednesday, 17 July 2019

Australia Product Selection Catalogue


Enjoy peace of mind with high quality, world renowned LATICRETE products. Consider the extra value a LATICRETE Warranty can bring when selecting the installation system for your project. 

Ensure a successful installation each and every time with the most comprehensive assortment of innovative tile and stone installation materials available worldwide. LATICRETE industry-leading products provide complete system solutions from the substrate up through the grout for virtually any type of tile or stone installation in commercial, industrial, and residential applications. Product categories include surface preparation, waterproofing, sound control, anti-fracture, adhesives, grouts, sealers and cleaners — all designed to work together, providing a comprehensive installation

View/download the LATICRETE Australia Product Selection Catalogue.

Projects utilising LATICRETE materials and methods qualify for a comprehensive LATICRETE System Warranty. 

Contact your local LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep about your next project by calling 1800 331 012 or contact us here. 

Tuesday, 16 July 2019

Completed Pool in Mosman




We recently shared the early stages of this pool project in a residential home in Mosman, NSW. LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, Craig Hunter, was back on the job site with the team from Sydney Pool Renovations and they had just completed laying the Ezarri mosaic tiles and grouting. Soon the pool will be ready to be filled with water. What a great end result! 

Products used:
  • 3701 Fortified Mortar Bed is a polymer fortified blend of carefully selected polymers, Portland cement and graded aggregates. 3701 Fortified Mortar Bed does not require the use of latex admix, you only need to add water to produce thick bed mortar with exceptional strength.
  • 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. 
  • 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. 
  • 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.

Click here to view/download the LATICRETE Pool, Spa 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.

Monday, 15 July 2019

Training at Amber Tiles Eastwood




Recently tilers and builders gathered for a trade afternoon at  Amber Tiles Eastwood in NSW. Those who attended had the opportunity to demonstrate with HYDRO BAN® and MVIS™ Veneer Mortar and got to chat with Craig Hunter, LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, about LATICRETE System Warranties. 

  • MVIS 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.
  • 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.

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.

Friday, 12 July 2019

Completed Bathroom Project!



Completed bathroom project by Luke Clarke from Top Notch Wall and Floor Tiling in Mid North Coast, NSW, who has used Ultra X8 Polymer Fortified Flexible Adhesive for the installation. 

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. It is suitable for use on cement sheet, suitable waterproof membranes, renders, screeds and masonry surfaces, both internally and externally. Also suitable for plasterboard in internal areas. Ultra X8 Polymer Fortified Flexible Adhesive can be fortified with LATICRETE Latex Additives for a wide range of installations. Exceeds the requirements of AS ISO13007.1&2 as a C1TES1 classification.

Are you planing a residential project in the near future? LATICRETE has the perfect Residential Tile & Stone Installation Systems brochure for you - which includes a LATICRETE System Warranty. View/download the LATICRETE Residential Tile & Stone Installation Systems brochure.

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

Thursday, 11 July 2019

Paving Project Made Easy!







Contractor Glenn from Super Gardens recently finished this 50m2 granite paving project over a concrete water tank lid for the Officer City Council in VIC. A range of LATICRETE materials was used throughout this project and supplied by Reece Irrigation & Pools in Clayton. 

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. 335 Premium Flexible Adhesive exceeds the requirements of AS ISO13007.1&2 classification C2TES1.
  • 3701 Mortar Admix is a specially designed latex admixture for use with thin-set adhesives, cement grouts, cement mortar beds and other cement mixes. Used in place of water, 3701 Mortar Admix improves the working and physical properties of any cement mix and provides economical and easy way to make permanent, trouble-free installations of ceramic tile, brick and natural
  • 4237 Latex Additive a specially designed latex additive for use with 211 Crete Filler Powder to make a high strength latex thin and medium bed adhesive up to 15 mm, for installing all types of tile, stone and agglomerates.
  • 315 Super Floor & Wall Adhesive is 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. 


Contact us to discuss your next project, arrange a demo, FREE samples or a trade event by calling 1800 331 012 or email us here.

Wednesday, 10 July 2019

Teams Committed to Training & Development





Talk about commitment - the teams from Icon Tiling Group  and  Ryan Pools stayed back at one of their private work yards on a late Friday arvo after a hectic week, for hands-on LATICRETE product training with Joe Tabone and Craig Hunter, LATICRETE NSW Technical Sales Reps.

The teams had discussions about Australian tiling industry standards, while getting their hands dirty and learning more about using SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout* - an epoxy grout designed for use on ceramic tile, glass tile and stone applications, both in residential and commercial. Great for re-grouting both interior and exterior on floors and walls. SPECTRALOCK PRO Premium Grout is perfect for swimming pools, fountains and other wet area applications.

Well done to the teams from Icon Tiling Group and Ryan Pools - your commitment and dedication to ensuring your teams are trained up on industry standards and products to ensure you continue to provide quality workmanship is outstanding!

Contact us to arrange a training for your team, 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)

Tuesday, 9 July 2019

Streetscape Still Looks Amazing!






NSW LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, Craig Hunter, recently re-visited the Gundagai Streetscape project in NSW, which was completed more than a year ago, and it still looks fantastic! 

The project on Sheridan Street consisted of 3500m2 paved with granite which was installed with 211 Crete Filler Powder and 4237 Latex Additive. The paving was grouted with 3701 Fortified Mortar Bed. The team from ArcScape Landscape Services worked in conjunction with Gundagai Council for the installation, and CE Industries supplied materials. 

4237 Latex Additive - a specially designed latex additive for use with 211 Crete Filler to make a high strength latex thin and medium bed adhesive up to 15 mm, for installing all types of tile, stone and agglomerates.

3701 Fortified Mortar Bed is a polymer fortified blend of carefully selected polymers, Portland cement and graded aggregates. 3701 Fortified Mortar Bed does not require the use of latex admix, you only need to add water to produce thick bed mortar with exceptional strength.

View/download the LATICRETE "Extra Heavy Duty" Streetscape Installation System brochure, which provides information about products that are recommended for the installation of ceramic tile, concrete paver and natural stone where an “Extra Heavy Duty” installation that is required normally associated with transit ways, roads, footpaths and streetscapes. These systems are particularly suited to roads and areas required to handle heavy vehicular traffic.

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