Laticrete Conversations

Mystery Photo

2012-01-13T14:14:00.003-05:00

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OK, So Where Is This ?

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Rough & Tumble

2012-01-12T17:33:00.001-05:00

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Received an award plaque - delivered by Tom Leahy of Laticrete Drytek

Click here for more info on the Laticrete Drytek product line

StainProof Grout

2012-01-12T10:04:00.002-05:00

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Seen On Jobsite

2012-01-11T15:14:00.002-05:00

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PermaColor Grout

Ideal for great color uniformity & stability and grout performance.

Twins !

2012-01-10T18:26:00.002-05:00

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Manager of Louisville Tile Evansville Indiana has new twins in the family. Boys it would appear.

Year of the Dragon party

2012-01-06T11:52:00.001-05:00

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Laticrete China 2012 Year of the Dragon party in Shanghai

Laticrete in India

2012-01-05T12:24:00.005-05:00

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Productivity Product

2012-01-02T16:59:00.002-05:00

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Boy Scouts & Laticrete

2011-12-29T11:52:00.001-05:00

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Interesting Trowel

2011-12-28T15:39:00.002-05:00

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Educational Programs for Architects

2011-12-26T15:16:00.003-05:00

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Merry Christmas

2011-12-25T00:38:00.002-05:00

Start Racing Young

2011-12-24T18:11:00.000-05:00

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Message from a tile contractor / Joey's Mother:

"2011 Racing Season is officially over. Joey had a FANTASTIC season. Here are some stats:

7 - 1st Place Wins
3 - 2nd Place Wins
4 - 3rd Place Wins
Rest: Top 5 every race

National Points: Joey is 22nd out of 146 Drivers in his Division across America. Joey just missed the Championship at his race track due to missing two races while on a family vacation (my fault - as they tell me ).

Thank you, Laticrete, for your wonderful sponsorship this year. We couldn't of done it without you.

Joey will now be moving into a bigger/faster race car for the 2012 season. Hopefully you will be on board for next year. This winter we will be taking Joey down to Charlotte, NC, for training."

Our Message In Australia & New Zealand

2011-12-21T17:43:00.001-05:00

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Work of Art in Mosaics

2011-12-20T11:25:00.000-05:00

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Click here to visit the Shawn Newton Design website

Medium Bed Adhesive Mortars

2011-12-20T09:58:00.000-05:00

The three medium bed thinsets that we offer:

LATICRETE 255 MultiMax® is our premium multi-use mortar that can be applied in both thin or medium bed applications. It is most often used in architecturally specified applications and has a smooth and creamy consistency for a medium bed while also being non-sag. More info click here.

LATICRETE 4-XLT® is a multi-use, non-sag mortar that can be applied in both thin or medium bed applications. It has good build up and will provide a nice stiff mortar to backbutter the tile to ensure maximum coverage and adhesion. More info click here.

LATICRETE Sure Set® is a medium bed thin-set that eliminates the need for back buttering and as a result is installed in a wetter consistency than other medium bed mortars like LATICRETE 4-XLT. More info click here.

Getting Ready For A Training program

2011-12-20T01:18:00.000-05:00

The Laticrete Profit Through Knowledge Technical Seminar is a two day, intensive training program specifically developed for ceramic tile and stone industry distributors, dealers, and other industry professionals who want to become familiar with Laticrete products. Experienced faculty utilizes both classroom instruction and hands-on product demonstrations. Attendees also have the opportunity to meet with key LATICRETE personnel.

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Interesting Reading

2011-12-19T23:42:00.000-05:00

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Click here to request a copy of this Chinese language Facades brochure

Paul At Work

2011-12-19T00:33:00.000-05:00

Paul Pearman is a mosaic artist

Laticrete Support In Melbourne Australia

2011-12-18T23:47:00.003-05:00

Mystery Question - Win A Prize

2011-12-18T22:29:00.002-05:00

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OK, so what kind of M&M is this one ? Click here to send me an email.

Thin Stone & Thin Brick Veneers

2011-12-18T17:01:00.000-05:00

Check the website for detailed info and the installation video - www.laticrete.com/mvis

Lata-Coffee ?

2011-12-10T03:08:00.001-05:00

Message from a tile contractor:

"Driving to New Jersey with my Laticrete coffee mug

How about some Lata-Coffee ?"

Lunch Today

2011-12-10T02:18:00.001-05:00

Liz Gray - Fred Gray - Sheila Alderman at Pyrmont Seafood Market

Fred is the Laticrete Technical Service Manager for Australia. Sheila is my wife.

I am spending a bit of time here in Australia. Laticrete Tile & Stone Installation materials are available and well known and respected here.

Read more here on our Laticrete Australia website and here on our Laticrete Australia Blog

The Sydney Prymont Fish Market is an incredible spot to visit and dine! Read more here.

Holiday Greetings

2011-12-05T19:23:00.001-05:00

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Laticrete GTA and the One Step Method

2011-12-05T03:44:00.001-05:00

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Henry - field trial #2 from the Frankengueuze lab live on location at a
customer's house.

Oceanside paper faced glass tile, back troweled, installed, and grouted.

All with Laticrete Glass Tile Adhesive.

Seemed to have worked pretty well, follow-up visit on Monday.

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Henry- please feel free to use the photo and any words you would like.

Thank you very much for asking.

Attached is another picture of the area cleaned up. Apologies for the low resolution phone pictures.

Southern Hemisphere question - since the water goes down the drain the other way, is it best to mix the thinset with the drill going counter-clockwise?

Have a good day - Jim

Jim Garbe

Renaissance Ceramic & Stone, Inc.

Delanson, NY

rentileman@earthlink.net

Mission Statement

2011-12-05T00:50:00.001-05:00

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Our Laticrete Team in Australia is Committed

Bathtub / Shower Walls / Shower Receptors

2011-12-04T04:55:00.001-05:00

This Technical Advisory deals with TCNA Handbook Methods for tile & stone in Bathtub / Shower Walls / Shower Receptors

BATHTUB WALLS WITH NO SHOWERHEAD (Ceramic, Porcelain and Glass Tile) - pages 150-151

Very basic wall installation over gypsum drywall / glass mat gypsum board with Res 1 / Com 1 environmental classification. This method is suitable for Jacuzzi’s, garden tubs, soaking tubs, etc… where very little water gets splashed up onto the walls.

BATHTUB / SHOWER WALLS (Ceramic, Porcelain and Glass Tile) – pages 152 – 158

All of these methods (B411, B412, B419, B425, and B430) in this section can be used over pre-fabricated bathtubs or shower pans

Methods B411, B412 require a mandatory membrane (either a water resistive barrier behind the system [e.g. 15 lb felt] or a surface applied ANSI A118.10 compliant waterproofing membrane).
Methods B419, B430 make provision for an optional membrane.
Method B425 does not require the use of a membrane since the board (cementitious-coated extruded foam backer board) is the substrate.

When seats, curbs, niches, etc… are utilized within these methods; waterproofing must be included and properly detailed.

Method B412 allows for various environmental classifications depending on the adhesive mortar used. If latex thin set mortar or epoxy adhesive is used, the method achieves Res 1, 2, 3, 5 / Com 1, 2, 3, 5 classification. If an organic adhesive is used, the method achieves a Res 1, 2, 3 / Com 1, 2 classification.

SHOWER RECEPTORS (Ceramic, Porcelain and Glass Tile) – pages 159 – 169

The environmental classifications really help the specifier to determine which wall constructs should be built for the intended application. Several of the methods display the versatility mentioned in previous advisories. For example, methods B415, B421, B422 make provision for different uses / environmental classification which are dependent on installation materials selection.

All of the methods require a “shower pan membrane”. In addition, methods B414, B415 require a mandatory membrane on the walls (either a water resistive barrier behind the system [e.g. 15 lb felt] or a surface applied ANSI A118.10 compliant waterproofing membrane).
Methods B421, B422 require a mandatory continuous surface applied ANSI A118.10 compliant waterproofing membrane on the walls and shower floor.
Methods B420, B431 make provision for an optional surface applied waterproofing membrane on the walls complying with ANSI A118.10.
Method B426 does not require the use of a membrane on the walls since the board (cementitious-coated extruded foam backer board) is the substrate.

When seats, curbs, niches, etc… are utilized within these methods, waterproofing must be included and properly detailed.

COMMON SHOWER CONFIGURATIONS (Ceramic, Porcelain and Glass Tile) – pages 169 – 171

This is a new section. It includes details and information from previous TCNA handbook versions that were included in the “Tile Tubs, Fountains and Curbs” section. It now includes new details and information.

The new details depict:

How shower pan membranes should be placed at corners (both inside and outside), jambs and curbs (properly folded and brought to the correct height)
How backer board is placed and fastened over shower pan membranes (so that they are not punctured).
How shower seats (and other shower “bump-outs”) are waterproofed and integrate with the shower pan membrane

SHOWER RECEPTOR RENOVATION (Ceramic, Porcelain and Glass Tile) – page 172

Method TR418 depicts mortar bed walls / mortar bed floor. Wall method B414 includes the complete installation specification for the walls.
Method TR420 depicts backer board walls / mortar bed floor. Wall methods B415, B426, or B431 include the complete installation specifications for the walls.

Dynamite smoked brisket and pulled pork!

2011-12-03T05:38:00.001-05:00

Smoking some BBQ for a Laticrete employee lunch event

Laticrete Bethany, CT USA facility

Stacked Stone Veneer

2011-12-02T23:32:00.001-05:00

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Jimbo and his Stacked Stone Veneer installation with Laticrete MVIS

Architectural Educational Programs

2011-11-28T15:19:00.000-05:00

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Laticrete In India

2011-11-28T13:55:00.000-05:00

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Our team at Laticrete India does regular monthly postcard type mailings. They work to Build Brand Identity plus educate the Market regarding our various Products & Services

Laticrete PTK Educational Programs

2011-11-28T11:23:00.000-05:00

I received an email:

Henry,
Just a note to let you know that you CAN teach an old dog new tricks. I recently attended the 2 day workshop at the plant in Hamlet, and I was really impressed with the presentations and the people who gave them. Once again, Laticrete has proved to me that they truly are the industry leader in tile and stone setting technology. I am not surprised. Just impressed. I learned a lot.

I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving, filled with gravy and gratitude.

Sincerely,
Jule McDowell

A & B Carpet and Interiors

Phone - 919-269-4673
Cell - 919-422-8982
Fax - 919-269-0252
juleabcarpet@bellsouth.net

For additional information regarding Laticrete PTK - Passport To Knowledge - Educational & Training programs click here.

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Hanging Tile

2011-11-23T14:58:00.000-05:00

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Hanging Tile with Laticrete 255 MultiMax

Todd Stull

A Lone Eagle Remodling

Click here for more information on hanging tiles with Laticrete 255.

Click here to see the Laticrete 255 video

Fresh Tilework - Keep Off Please

2011-11-23T14:23:00.000-05:00

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Laticrete & Green

2011-11-17T11:40:00.000-05:00

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Click here for more information on Laticrete and Green

Interesting Book Written By A Tile Installer

2011-11-16T16:05:00.000-05:00

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An interesting book written by an interesting tile installer

More info click here

Tom Meehan

www.capecodtileworks.com

Using A Notched Trowel

2011-11-16T15:01:00.001-05:00

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Is this the "right" sized notch for spreading mustard ?

Interesting Interview with Kirby

2011-11-16T12:02:00.000-05:00

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Check out Kirby Davis of Laticrete being interviewed during the first few minutes of this video at the Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo:

http://www.hcarefacilities.com/video.asp?id=118

Kirby is part of the Laticrete SPD (Specialty Products Division) team promoting Laticrete MVIS mortars, products, technology for installing thin stone and thin brick veneers !

Check out www.laticrete.com/MVIS for more info regarding the Laticrete MVIS products

Who We Are

2011-11-14T18:41:00.000-05:00

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Boxing ?

2011-11-14T17:47:00.000-05:00

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"David, here is a pictures of the result of one of the boxing matches in Marco Island Florida. My brother's boxing club is called Dover boxing. The match was NJ and Florida vs. Ireland and was held in Marco Island Florida. Thank you very much for your donation."
Best Regards
Tom Leahy
Technical Sales Rep
Laticrete SPD

Cold Weather & Tile and Stone Installations

2011-11-08T15:19:00.000-05:00

Cold Weather Tiling and Grouting

Conventional Portland cement tile & stone mortar beds, thin-set mortars, grouts and cement plasters are often permanently damaged when subject to below freezing temperatures immediately after installation.

The water content of a freshly installed mortar turning into ice often results in the Portland cement gel structure rupturing with significant loss in strength, flexibility and durability. Subsequent repairs to the damaged work and resulting site delays are extremely costly.

Click here for more information on this important subject

Architectural & Designer Resources

2011-11-08T09:29:00.000-05:00

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Dazzle Your Customers

2011-11-07T17:42:00.000-05:00

Add Some Dazzle To Your Next Stainproof Grout Installation

Pool Project In Process

2011-11-07T15:36:00.000-05:00

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Another Pool Project by

Rock Solid Tile

www.rocksolidtile.com

New Sydney Australia Warehouse Inventory Being Loaded In

2011-11-04T01:27:00.000-04:00

PermaColor Grout

2011-11-03T13:35:00.006-04:00

PermaColor Grout on a jobsite
Ceramictec
Tampa Florida Tile Contractor
www.ceramictec. com

Incredible grout with incredible performance.

Consistent Color
Mixes With Water Only
Ideal For Floors and Walls ( Joint Widths of 1/16–1/2" [1.5 to 12 mm])
Inhibits Mold and Mildew with Microban®
Improved Stain Resistance For a Cement Based Grout
Interior and Exterior Applications
Residential and Commercial
Conforms to ISO 13007 (CG2WA) and EN 13888 (CG2WA) classification.

Click here to read more about PermaColor grout

Tile Guy Goes Fishing

2011-11-02T15:23:00.000-04:00

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Went fishing down to Rocky Point (Puerto Penasco, MX) last weekend with brother John. The beer was cold, the weather was perfect and the fishing was good. I have attached a couple of pictures of a 155 lb. black sea bass we caught. Enjoy!

Bill Moody
Desert Mountain Tile & Marble Inc.
3802 E. LaSalle Street, Suite 2
Phoenix, AZ 85040
Phone 602-426-9800

A Contractor's Comments

2011-11-02T00:29:00.003-04:00

"Feedback from the field: 220 marble and granite mix is well accepted by moi! Please keep the mix the way it is, its awesome Henry!. Wrapping up a 350 sq ft residential chiseled edge marble job and had my tile walked on. Chiseling tile ... even next day proved the performance of your thinset. Thanks for great products. Take care."

Jack Hamilton

http://www.HamiltonTileandStone.com

Laticrete 220 Marble & Granite Mortar

A fortified dry-set mortar specifically formulated to provide a one-step installation for large format ceramic tile, porcelain tile, marble and stone, including ungauged tiles or installing tiles on rough surface.
Supports heavy tiles and stone, reducing lippage problems.
For interior and exterior applications.
Build up to 3/4" (18 mm) without shrinkage or set-up time problems.
Ideal for submerged applications when mixed with Laticrete 3701 Mortar Admix.

More Information - click here

Laticrete Opportunities

2011-11-01T12:54:00.001-04:00

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Sound & Crack Isolation

2011-11-01T09:44:00.000-04:00

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Australian Advert

2011-10-31T23:46:00.000-04:00

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The New Guy - In Australia

2011-10-31T23:00:00.000-04:00

Seen In Australia

2011-10-29T09:10:00.000-04:00

Beautiful condition 1950 Buick

New Sydney Australia Warehouse

2011-10-28T02:22:00.000-04:00

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New Sydney Australia Laticrete warehouse about to open

Traveling & Dining

2011-10-19T08:07:00.000-04:00

Sticky Date Pudding

The Australians make great desserts

Rainbow In Tasmania

2011-10-16T07:31:00.000-04:00

A beautiful rainbow in Tasmania, Australia

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Laticrete tile installation materials are available from Wyllie Tiles in Tasmania. This is their Devonport location. I'll be visiting with them on Monday.

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Visiting Customers In Melbourne Australia

2011-10-15T07:43:00.005-04:00


Andrew Grech & myself. I arrived to visit just as a truck load of Laticrete was arriving.

W Hotel Project

2011-10-07T14:40:00.003-04:00

A rather interesting article.

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Laticrete Opportunities

2011-10-07T00:43:00.000-04:00

Incredible Tile Chandelier

2011-10-06T17:51:00.001-04:00

Unique Mosaic Accomplishment

Challenged to fill the lobby with a sculpture that will cause a “traffic jam” at the doorway of the new Georgia Health Sciences University (GHSU) School of Dentistry (SOD) the artist fulfilled the request by creating a 28-foot Chandelier complete with LED lighting to compliment the amazing “Green Building”.
The sculpture consists of stainless, textured and mirrored glass, Laticrete SpectraLOCK grout, and 10 plus months of hard work spanning from snowy blistering cold to the sweltering heat of July.
http://www.mosaicbuckles.com/

CERSAIE 2011

2011-10-06T15:21:00.002-04:00

This is real

Every year about 100,000 people from around the world visit Bologna, Italy to attend the CERSAIE exposition. This is one of the largest exhibits of ceramic tile in the world.
Laticrete displays proudly & prominently at CERSAIE.

This is the design - front & side views

Ouch .... Need a Bandage ..?

2011-10-06T14:45:00.000-04:00

Nice to have in the glovebox of the car or truck. Send an email if you would like a kit. hbrothberg@laticrete.com

Cow Pie Lotto ?

2011-10-04T22:29:00.000-04:00

What ...?

Huck Finn Competition

2011-10-04T14:57:00.000-04:00

I received a phone call and chatted with Don Ferretti. He is an IT consultant and does hardware, software & network management for small companies that don't have their own IT person. If you need an IT consultant in Southern CT contact Don: ferretti@snet.net
When he is not doing IT work he contributes to his community. He is the scout master for Beacon Falls, CT Boy Scouts troop 104.

Laticrete donated $ for the troop 104 Huck Finn Competition.

The troop members had a great time.

Hot Air Ballooning with Laticrete Friends

2011-09-30T17:01:00.003-04:00

Peter McKeon, Laticrete Regional Sales Manager, CT - North Region smiling before ascending. His brother Tom McKeon - Metro NY Laticrete Technical Sales Representative - is the handsome gentleman wearing sunglasses on the right side of the photo.

This Hot Air Balloon flight is part of a trip that Ron Nash our Laticrete Director of Sales is currently hosting. This is our MVP Adventure Travel Event – “Napa Valley Food and Wine Extravaganza”.

34 Laticrete friends are with us for the Napa Valley Food and Wine Extravaganza and this Hot Air Balloon Ride & Brunch - Balloons Above the Valley. The group left the resort this morning at 6:30 AM and are scheduled to return 10:30 AM.
The Balloon trip is only part of an incredible multi-day Laticrete MVP Napa Valley trip.

More info on the Laticrete MVP program is here:
http://www.laticrete.com/contractors/mvp_site/mvp_adventure_travel.aspx

A Bike Trip

2011-09-30T16:20:00.002-04:00

"David Rothberg (right) and his wife Nan Birdwhistell (left) with a handful of our group of 23. We are riding in and around Sedona AZ with great Laticrete friends from the US, Mexico, Singapore, Brazil and Canada."

Adam Marks,

Laticrete Technical Sales Representative

Atlanta, GA

agmarks@laticrete.com

For a description of the Laticrete MVP program's travel opportunities such as 5 glorious days biking through the incomparable beauty that is Sedona AZ, and the Grand Canyon talk with your Laticrete Rep or visit the Laticrete MVP website:

http://www.laticrete.com/contractors/mvp_site.aspx

and

http://www.laticrete.com/contractors/mvp_site/mvp_adventure_travel.aspx

A group of our riders stopping at a view point along the south rim of the Grand Canyon.
After a scenic flight from Sedona, we rode 18 miles with incredible views.

Family Harvest Festival

2011-09-30T14:32:00.000-04:00

Bethany Family Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 02, 2010 , 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Will include a moon bounce and other rides for children, arcade, craft fair, hay maze, petting zoo, pony rides and barrel racing!
There will be wonderful local entertainment: bands, music school performance, clown, magician, karate demonstration, as well as a bike giveaway, gift card giveaways and more!
A big addition this year is coupons for local businesses offering all kinds of discounts! The event is free for Bethany Residents. There is a nominal $5 per person fee for out of town attendees.
The BFVD is holding a dinner dance that evening starting at 6pm (for an additional fee).
The Bethany Lions Community Tag Sale and Bethany Farmers’ Market will take place at their usual times at the Airport.
Location: Bethany Airport and Bethany Firehouse on Amity Road (Rt. 63)

Nice Shirts ...!

2011-09-30T14:08:00.000-04:00

Creative Ceramic & Marble shirts
They're finally here!

Creative Ceramic & Marble

Bill Vincent

Bridgton, ME

http://www.creativeceramicandmarble.com

(207) 939-7245

My Daughter Meets The Mayor

2011-09-27T16:59:00.001-04:00

There is a story that goes with this.

Watch this space for an update.

Jobsite Visit New Zealand

2011-09-27T16:43:00.001-04:00

James Roskruge - Director, Mobile Ceramics NZ Ltd - The Laticrete Agent in New Zealand

Calvin Wang - Tile Installer on the jobsite

Mike Herrick - Contracts Manager, Mobile Ceramics NZ Ltd

and of course, a bag of Laticrete Grout

What, No Updates, No Postings ...?

2011-09-27T16:36:00.001-04:00

OK, I have been remiss. I haven't posted in a rather significant period of time ....!

And it appears that people are noticing. I am getting emails about the subject.

I could say that I wanted to give my Blog visitors time to thoroughly read past posts.

I could say that I have had a rather heavy International Laticrete travel schedule. I have been to Australia. I have been to New Zealand.

BUT ...

I'll just say .....

Time to get back to posting ...!

Henry

Lunch On The Jobsite

2011-08-08T15:15:00.002-04:00

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A healthy lunch on the jobsite.

LataLunch:

Seltzer, Salad and SLC

Jim Garbe

Higher Standard Shower

2011-08-06T14:31:00.000-04:00

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Recently completed shower in Kaanapali, Maui.

Hydroban waterproofing on walls, set with 253, grouted with SpectraLOCK Premium Pro, color- Silver Shadow.

Porcelanosa 17” x 26” “Silk Verde” Porcelain Tile

Glass Mosaics from Jeffrey Court installed with Laticrete Glass Tile Adhesive

Shower Pan Pebbles from Elemental Stone

All Laticrete products purchased from Hawaiian Ceramic Tile in Kahului, Maui.
(808) 873-2110
162 Alamaha Street, Kahului, HI 967632

Clients love it.

Have a great weekend!

Isaac Homza
Higher Standard Tile & Stone
www.higherstandardtile.com
808.214.4364
Hawaii State Director NTCA (National Tile Contractor’s Assoc.)

Unique Art Wins Award

2011-08-05T21:50:00.000-04:00

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1st place award for unique art at a craft fair in Old Saybrook, CT. Grouted with SpectraLOCK

Seen On Jobsite - PermaColor Grout

2011-08-04T21:58:00.000-04:00

Click here for more info

A Nice Sized Fish

2011-08-04T16:09:00.000-04:00

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Henry,

Here is a friend’s bud on the big pond-Mille lacs!

Rick J Martagon
Apprenticeship Coordinator
Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers
Local Union 1 MN/ND
Office: 651-487-5500 Cell: 651-253-3935
www.bactraining.org www.bac1mn-nd.org

Tile Over Tile

2011-08-02T16:13:00.000-04:00

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Finished porcelain tile installation at bank entrance in Fernandina Beach, Fl using Laticrete 310 epoxy adhesive and Permacolor grout.

John Trent
http://www.johntrentconstruction.com

Obie's LatiBaby

2011-07-31T21:25:00.000-04:00

So my baby girl was born on Saturday, the guys on the jb forum thought I should send you this pic of the first time I held her :)

Regards,

Obie Flett
Elite Tile Works
1053 W. Valerio St.
Santa Barbara, Ca 93101
Phone#(805)252-5939
Lic: C-54#952910
www.elitetileworks.net
elitetileworks@ymail.com

National Teaching Hospital Haiti

2011-07-29T11:30:00.000-04:00

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I wanted to give you an update on the Laticrete donation. At this point, things on site have settled into a slow yet steady rhythm of work being put into place. We have approximately 15% - 20% of the conc floor slabs installed and are ready to start tile installation in some areas. Attached are a few pics (wish I had more) of some of our Haitian workers off-loading the Laticrete donation that arrived on site earlier this week. (remember, Peter got the materials to us at the end of May = 8-10 weeks ago) The other two pics are of the workers installing a small tile floor mock up for everyone's review and to confirm the install team knows how to properly install the tile.

On behalf of the National Teaching Hospital construction project team, I want to THANK YOU again for the generous donation of Laticrete products for the project.

I have copied Heidi Burgess from our team who can forward the most current blog and photo info on the project.

Thanks again!

Charlie

Charlie Henriques

Project Manager

National Teaching Hospital

Mirebalais, Haiti

PARTNERS IN HEALTH

888 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215

chenriques@pih.org

www.pih.org

Why Laticrete MVIS

2011-07-28T22:35:00.000-04:00

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Why use a fortified Laticrete MVIS mortar rather than jobsite mixed PC/sand mortar ..?

So the stone doesn't fall down ...!

More info here: http://www.laticrete.com/mvis

Smarter Flooring Solutions

2011-07-28T14:36:00.000-04:00

More Information here: http://www.drytek.com/

Florida Botanical Gardens Mosaic Work

2011-07-27T17:03:00.000-04:00

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Another view of this Mosaic Art

Visit Contractors - Do Demos

2011-07-27T15:19:00.001-04:00

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Message and photos from a contractor:

Henry,
Just thought I’d let you know Greg and David came by today to do a demo on SpectraLOCK 2000 IG. They did a great job of demonstrating the product and made the guys a little more receptive to the training by providing a great BBQ lunch.
A few pictures are attached.
Hope you're doing well.
Wil

Wil Mundy

Assistant Project Manager / Estimator
David Allen Company

Lexington SC 29073
Office- 803-926-1040 x25
wilmundy@davidallen.com
www.davidallen.com
CSI Codes: 09300, 09305, 09330, 09340, 09370, 09380, 09390, 09400, 09420, 09430, 09440, 09490

ALS Indiana Event

2011-07-25T16:48:00.001-04:00

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Henry

Thank you for the help, and for the Laticrete donation to ALS.
I have attached a picture of the “Laticrete Stage.” As you can tell I made sure that Laticrete got the best spot in the house!

Patrick R. Allen
Sr. Technical Service Representative
Based at Laticrete Indianapolis Facility
1.800.243-4788 ext 580
prallen@laticrete.com

ProFloors Event in Naples, FL

2011-07-25T14:58:00.001-04:00

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Hi Henry,

Over 200 of our closest friends joined us last Thursday evening. Thanks again for Tony Campos and the Laticrete booth!

Best Regards,
Tom Dardis CGP, CAPS
ProFloors
The mind is like a Parachute...it works the best when it's open!
NAHB Certified Green Building Professional
NAHB Certified Aging In Place Specialist
CBIA Remodelers Council Vice Chair 2011
Certified in Materials & Methods of Installation Technology
239-784-2438 cell
www.facebook.com/profloorsnaples

Planking

2011-07-25T01:11:00.001-04:00

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'Planking' on Laticrete, this will get a laugh

Iain is using the following system for installing Glass Mosaic

3642 Mortar Bed
Hydro Ban
#335 Premium White
SpectraLock PRO

Regards

Alan

Alan Wall
Trade Technician - VIC
29 Telford Street, Virginia QLD 4014
Tel. 07 3865 1599 Free call. 1800 331 012
Fax. 07 3865 2250 Mob. 0439 729 235
Email. agwall@laticrete.com.au
Web. www.laticrete.com.au

PermaColor Product Placement ?

2011-07-22T15:36:00.000-04:00

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Email from installer:

"What do you think ?
Ready to grout and using Laticrete Permacolor.
And of course, my work."

Orlando Car
Certified Floor Covering
Owner / Master Installer
( 510 ) 760 - 6810

PermaColor Grout and Hot Weather

2011-07-22T13:53:00.000-04:00

Technical Service Advisory - LATICRETE PermaColor Grout and Hot Weather

This technical service advisory deals with the topic of grouting with LATICRETE® PermaColor Grout in hot weather. Note that the recommended substrate temperature range for LATICRETE PermaColor is between 40° F (4° C) and 90° F (32°C).
LATICRETE PermaColor Grout is a fast setting grout and has been designed to set up more quickly that traditional portland cement based grouts.
This trait lends to better color accuracy. As with all fast setting products used in hot weather, care needs to be taken to ensure satisfactory grouting results.

Note the following recommendations:

·         Store grouting materials out of direct sunlight (preferably indoors) at 40° - 90°F (4° - 32° C) to extend the shelf life, pot life and working time. Do not store products in direct sunlight. If the grouting materials are too warm, they should be cooled to the specified temperature range for 24 hours prior to the start of grouting.
·         Work during cooler periods of the day (e.g. early morning).
·         Always clean the mixing pail before mixing a fresh batch of grout. Left over grout in the pail (on bottom and sides) can accelerate the setting of freshly mixed grout.
·         Keep mixing pails, cleaning water pails, and drill paddles cool and out of direct sunlight. If interior storage is not possible, shade tools and pails and / or rinse with cool water just prior to use.
·         Keep water hoses used mix and fill grout cleaning buckets out of direct sunlight and run water until cool.
·         Shade exterior areas and interior areas exposed to direct sunlight to allow surfaces to be grouted a chance to cool prior to grouting
·         Dampen surfaces to be grouted with clean, cool water just prior to grouting and allow standing water to evaporate
·         Mix LATICRETE PermaColor Grout with clean cool water. This step will extend the pot life and open time of cement grouts. Mix with a slow speed drill mixer (~300 rpm) for 1 minute. Allow the grout to slake for 5 minutes and remix with drill mixer for 1 minute.
·         Do not over-mix LATICRETE PermaColor Grout. This may generate excess heat in the pail and cause the grout to set up more quickly than desired. Mix strictly according to LATICRETE instructions on product packaging.
·         If the grout begins to stiffen and re-mixing is necessary; remix with drill mixer for 10-15 seconds to an even consistency to prolong pot life. Do not add more water. Take care not to draw in hardened (dried) grout, from the sides of the pail into the mix. This may result in lumps appearing in the joints after grouting. When hardened lumps are visible in pail, discard them prior to re-mixing the grout in the pail. Remember to always clean the mixing pail before mixing a fresh batch of grout. Left over grout in the pail (on bottom and sides) can accelerate the setting of freshly mixed grout.

Refer to Technical Data Sheet 176 – Hot Weather and LATICRETE for more information on using LATICRETE Systems Materials in hot weather.

Please let me know if you have questions.

Arthur Mintie
Technical Services Director
LATICRETE International, Inc.
Tel. +1.203.393.0010 ext. 326
amintie@laticrete.com

Sample Board Available For Presentations

2011-07-21T15:26:00.000-04:00

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Laticrete System Sample Board

Above are front and back images of a new Laticrete marketing tool to promote our system approach for installation materials for commercial and residential tile & stone applications - waterproofing / thin-set / grout.

This new sample board offers a small footprint for ease in handling and shows our 2 newest products – GTA and SL PRO Premium.

Each board is approximately 10” L x 4.5” W and shows the following products:

§ Permabase
§ Laticrete HydroBan waterproofing
§ Laticrete GTA Glass Tile Tinset Adhesive Mortar
§ SpectraLOCK PRO Premium (Color, Tawny)
§ 1” Glass mosaic tile

The sample board backside features a label identifying the LATICRETE products used along with key product information and a call to action to snap the TAG image for more info.

Need or want a board for your presentations ....? Send me an email: hbrothberg@laticrete.com

Thinbed & Medium Bed Adhesive Mortar

2011-07-21T14:24:00.000-04:00

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Technical Advisory - Movement Joints

2011-07-21T14:01:00.000-04:00

This Technical Advisory deals with the TCNA 2011 handbook methods for Movement Joints

This Technical Advisory deals with one of the most important topics in our industry – Movement Joints.

EJ171 Movement Joint Guidelines for Ceramic, Glass and Stone – pages 271 – 275

The same 10 movement joint details carryover from the 2009 TCNA Handbook, however, the narrative has changed.

A discussion of the importance of movement joints now appears in the section.

Some critical changes are as follows:

1. Above ground concrete slab structures now require movement joints placed every 8’ to 12’ (2.4-3.6m) in each direction.

2. A caution is provided concerning the use of crack isolation membranes and relocating movement joints. Typically saw cut / control joints and cold joints can be relocated when utilizing a crack isolation membrane. The tile contractor is not held responsible for cracking when movement joints are relocated. The crack isolation manufacturer must provide clear direction when movement joints are relocated. The LATICRETE guidelines on this issue are to treat saw cut joints with our crack isolation membranes covering the movement joints a minimum of three times the width of the tile / stone finish and then to install a flexible sealant in the joint closest to the movement joint. Consult the individual product data sheet for more information as the type each membrane type may have some unique installation methods associated with it (e.g. fabric reinforced membranes versus non-fabric reinforced membrane types). We basically treat cold, saw-cut control and non-structural shrinkage cracks in accord with F-125 and F-125A by locating a soft, sealant filled joint at the next available joint.

3. A caution is provided concerning the installation of “saw-tooth” movement joints used to relocate movement joints for tile patterns that fall diagonally across movement joints. The preferred treatment is to place the movement joint where it falls. Sealant performance diminishes when installed in a saw tooth pattern.

4. A caution is provided concerning the potential staining of natural stones when using silicone sealants.

Expanded definitions of the various joint types (with a corresponding detail) are now included in this section:
Construction / cold joint
Contraction / control joint
Expansion joint
Isolation joint

Movement joints have been the subject of much debate as they pertain to the installation of adhered concrete masonry veneer (ACMV). Many ACMV manufacturers are silent on the inclusion and / or placement of movement joints. Laticrete Technical Services has recommended the exterior movement joint guidelines of the TCNA in the absence of project specific designed movement joints. However, at times ACMV manufactures have stated that the TCNA guidelines may be too conservative for their finishes. Therefore, in some instances, the Brick Institute of America (BIA) placement of movement joints has been prescribed (e.g. every 20 to 25 ft [6-7.5m] vertically spaced and at every floor [~ 10’ – 12’ (3-3.6m)] horizontally. Therefore, movement joints must be placed at corresponding joints in the substrate and in accord with either the Design Professional’s or ACMV manufacturer’s prescriptive guidelines.

Natural stone veneers fall under the guidelines of the TCNA manual for movement joints.

Let me know if you have questions or concerns.

Arthur Mintie
Technical Services Director
LATICRETE International
Tel. +1.203.393.0010 ext. 326
amintie@laticrete.com

Manhattanhenge

2011-07-20T23:50:00.000-04:00

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Manhattanhenge – sometimes referred to as the Manhattan Solstice

Glass Tile Shower

2011-07-20T23:45:00.000-04:00

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ejtcontracting@yahoo.com

Go Fast

2011-07-20T23:12:00.000-04:00

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Andrew Games
Estimator/Project Manager
Premier Tile & Marble
Gardena, CA, 90248
Office: (310)516-1712
Cell: (310)930-8416

Naples FL Area Event

2011-07-20T17:00:00.002-04:00

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Seen On Jobsite

2011-07-19T16:07:00.000-04:00

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A System Approach To Tile & Stone Installation Materials

2011-07-18T22:15:00.000-04:00

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MVIS - Stone & Masonry Veneers

2011-07-17T16:48:00.000-04:00

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Jobsite Hot Tub ...?

2011-07-17T11:03:00.000-04:00

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