COVID-19 Virus what is LATICRETE Australia doing?

LATICRETE Australia - Business as Usual

LATICRETE locations throughout the world have taken action to mitigate the immediate risks of the COVID-19 virus. Together, as a company, we’ve taken effective, timely and preventative actions in order to protect our employees, families, and communities.

Contingency plans are in place covering a wide range of potential scenarios and our plans are updated regularly as more information on the virus becomes available.

We are in constant communication with our suppliers and building up inventory as needed to support our customers. 

Our commitment to your needs remains a top priority, and we will continue to do so however we can. We will continue to support you as we all work through this difficult situation together - for the team at LATICRETE Australia, it is business as usual.

Avoiding Water Based Sealer Residue

There may be times that water-based sealers can cause a white haze residue to develop on the surface of stone, and there are various reasons why this can happen. The residue can appear due to over-application of the sealer, not enough of product being applied, and/or not wiping off excess sealer in the stated time.

The hazy white residue that can appear after applying a water-based sealer often looks like hard water deposits on the surface of the stone. This residue may make a polished stone surface look dull because the residue is on top of the original finish of the substrate. Simply stated, this is referred to as sealer residue.

If the residue is noticed within the first several hours after application, simply reapply the sealer. Allow the sealer to dwell for 2-3 minutes then agitate the surface with a nylon brush or white nylon scrub pad. Wipe thoroughly dry. For stubborn residues, or if more than 24 hours have passed, STONETECH® KlenzAll™ can be used.

For more information click here to read Technical Data Sheet TDS-1260.

If you have any questions regarding the use, installation or maintenance of STONETECH or sealed stone then please contact LATICRETE Technical Services at 1800 331 012.

Job Site Support Training

LATICRETE was on-site with Dale from Shangri-la Construction in VIC, providing hands-on training using SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout* in 'Bright White'. 

SPECTRALOCK PRO Premium Grout is 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.

LATICRETE is committed to educating and providing technical support. We provide on-site technical support and demos, as well as in-house structured and tailored, product-specific courses that cover commercial, residential, industrial tile & stone installation practices, and industry standards. 

Contact us to discuss your next project. Do you require technical support on your job site, or want FREE product samples? Call 1800 331 012 or email us here.

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

Amber Tiles Annual Golf Day

LATICRETE Technical Sales Reps in NSW, Craig Hunter, Glenn Mannix & Joe Tabone recently attended Amber Tiles Annual Golf Day, hosted by Amber Tiles in NSW. 

Franchisees, suppliers, and tradies came together for a great opportunity to meet and greet, and well as enjoy a day of golfing with fellow industry professionals!

Book it in - Trade Morning at Wyllie Tiles

Join us at Wyllie Tiles! 

This is a great opportunity to chat with Corey Downes, LATICRETE Technical Sales Rep, about all things LATICRETE, including getting your hands dirty demonstrating with 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. Designed for use on tile, glass tile and stone applications, both residential and commercial.

Event Details: 

Wyllie Tiles Devonport Date: Monday 23rd March 2020

Time: 9:00am

RSVP: (03) 6424 5622 

Wyllie Tiles Burnie
Date: Tuesday 24th March 2020
Time: 9:00am
RSVP: (03) 6431 4788

Wyllie Tiles Launceston
Date: Wednesday 25th March 2020
Time: 9:00am
RSVP: (03) 6326 7274

Wyllie Tiles Hobart

Date: Thursday 26th March 2020 

Time: 9:00am
RSVP: (03) 6272 1233 

RSVP: Your nearest Wyllie Tiles store or Corey Downes on 0418 393 642. Come down and grab a FREE coffee and brekky - we hope to see you there!

Waterproofing and Epoxy Grout Seminar a Hit

A booked out a Waterproofing and Epoxy Grout Training Seminar was recently held at the LATICRETE Training Centre in NSW. Attendees were actively involved in discussions, classroom learning, and hands-on demonstrations using SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout* and HYDRO BAN® Waterproofing and Crack Isolation Membrane.

• 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.
• HYDRO BAN - a thin, load-bearing waterproofing/crack isolation membrane that DOES NOT require the use of fabric in the field, coves or corners.

These events are the most effective way of learning about LATICRETE products that can improve your knowledge about our industry or prepare you for your upcoming projects. Interaction on this level is second to none.

For more information on the upcoming PTK's and to book your seat, click here.

Contact us to arrange 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)

Encaustic Tile Project

Pete at Creative Ceramics has been working on this great project in Malvern East, VIC, for Builders of Architecture. The project features encaustic tiles installed with 335 adhesive! 

335 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.

Features & Benefits:

• Interior and exterior use
• High-performance flexible cement based adhesive
• High tack, non-sag
• Easy to use - plastic and workable

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 our website here.