Quality tiling solutions that will stand the test of time
Swimming pool, spa or water feature … tiling adds the finishing flourish, creating a look that is elegant and timeless. To achieve a flawless result, you don’t just need quality tiles – you need an expert tiler using premium adhesives, grouts and waterproofing membranes. For this multi-storey Queensland home, all the pieces came together thanks to the close collaboration of Sam Gardener Tiling, pool designer Owen Rentoul and Tim Stewart Architects.
The project features large-format marble from SNB Stone and glass mosaics from Trend Mosaics, which at the time were new to Australia. The tiler, Sam Gardener, used LATICRETE products supplied by Glues n Tools to tile the tiered water feature, spa and lap pool.
To achieve such an impressive result, there were challenges to overcome. To begin with, the pool was located on the second level above the main bedroom, which meant ensuring it would be watertight was of the utmost importance. Another challenge was posed by the Perspex that was to be used in the spa and at one end of the pool – the right product was needed to provide a seal against the non-porous surface of the Perspex. Then there were the spa air blow holes which needed to be waterproofed.
Sam chose a full LATICRETE installation system, which included the use of 226 Thick Bed Mortar and 3701 Mortar Admix for the render and bedding for the substrate preparation. For the bond coat in the pool he used 211 Crete Filler Powder and 4237 Latex Additive while HYDRO BAN® was used for waterproofing in all areas. Because it was suitable for immersion and would give the partly translucent glass mosaic tiles a more even, consistent look, Sam selected 335 Premium Flexible Adhesive White.
LATAPOXY® 310 Stone Adhesive was used to bond the marble slab to the pool’s front protruding featured face and SPECTRALOCK® PRO Grout and LATASIL™ to finish it all off. To ensure the air blow holes in the spa were watertight, Sam applied the HYDRO BAN® waterproofing membrane.
LATICRETE manufactures a wide range of products for installing flawless ceramic tiles and stone, including adhesives, waterproofing membranes and stainless grout.
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