Tile Today #117

WATERPROOFING GUIDE

POST-PANDEMIC BATHROOMS

MATTOLI TERRAZZO TILES

CONTENTS

INTERNATIONAL MTC AND MATTOLI

6 Italian manufacturer Mattoli works closely with International MTC to bring its extensive range of terrazzo, marble, granite and natural stone tiles to the Australian market.

BATHROOM TILES

8 Bathroom tile trends are entering a new era, after COVID lockdowns and potentially opening up lucrative markets for installers and specifiers.

COMMERICAL PROJECT

14 Vision shower channels made by Allproof Industries were installed in 241 apartments that are part of the Victoria & Vine development in the Melbourne suburb of Collingwood.

AUSTRALIAN TILE COUNCIL

18 As president, Jeff Kirkley will continue to look to provide more value for ATC members such as the online sales training course that is currently being developed.

TAFE TROWEL AWARDS

20 Holmesglen TAFE’s annual apprentice awards were held in May 2023 at its Moorabbin campus in Melbourne.

PRODUCT FOCUS

22 Dribond Construction Chemical’s Liquid Flash 1 is a reinforced, brush-applied waterproofing membrane.

WATERPROOFING GUIDE

23 The inaugural Waterproofing Guide features brands such as Bayset’s WPA, Dribond Construction Chemicals, Gripset, Kerakoll, RLA Polymers and Soprema.

WHAT YOU MISSED

65 If you missed any major stories in Tile Today’s new e-newsletters, we provide direct links to them on the website.

TILE TODAY

In this edition of Tile Today, we look at what is important to tile installers and the future of apprentice tilers that are coming through the TAFE system.

Our latest initiative is the Waterproofing Guide, available in this issue and on the Tile Today website, is designed to make it easy for tile installers, builders and architects to choose the most suitable products for their projects.

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In terms of tile trends, we feature key developments in bathroom designs after-COVID and what is influencing homeowners. We also highlight the commercial sector with an apartment and retail development featuring shower drainage channels made by Allproof Industries.

We also welcome Jeff Kirkley as the new president of the Australian Tile Council who is helping to roll out an online resource that will directly benefit retail members.

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Founder Manlio Mattoli established Mattoli in 1923 as a small workshop producing street furniture such as benches, lighting poles and fountains. His sons, Giuseppe and Antonio, took over in 1950.

A new era began in 1999 when Antonio’s children, Manlio, Massimiliano and Marta, entered the business. In 2011, Mattoli set up an export sales department to grow its international markets.

Mattoli’s terrazzo tiles are genuinely environmentally friendly, because cements and sands used in the mixture are sourced through recycling. The marble chips and marble powders come from marble block waste.

MATTOLI: TOP MAKER OF TERRAZZO TILES

Mattoli holds an important place in the industry as a manufacturer and supplier of terrazzo, marble, granite and natural stone tiles. Its presence in the Australian market is the direct result of its long-term relationship with International MTC.

Mattoli is an ideal supplier to work with, according to Stefano Mammi, managing director at International MTC, because of the “personal relationship” it has built over time, as well as “their reliability and fairness when it comes to dealing with big projects”.

International MTC has been working with Mattoli for 12 years. In that time, it has introduced the supplier to key retailers in Australia and helped close on a number of large deals for major projects around the country.

100 years

Looking back over the past 100 years, Mattoli can identify one major source of its survival and ongoing growth: family. Today, the company is led by what is now the third generation of the Mattoli family in the business. The firm employs about 40 people across production and head office functions.

Founder Manlio Mattoli established the business in 1923 as a small workshop producing street furniture such as benches, lighting poles (for public lighting), fountains and other custom-made items. His sons Giuseppe and Antonio took over in 1950 and introduced modern machinery to produce concrete floors.

By 1967, they had made a pivotal move to change the plant location to Jesi, a town in the province of Ancona in the Marche region, central Italy. The region is best known for its Verdicchio (white

wine) production and the medieval walls that surround it.

Driven by high foreign demand, it added machinery in 1980 that was more automated and production increased significantly. The business expanded in 1985 when Mattoli acquired a company that was involved in marble and natural stones.

A new era began in 1999 when Antonio’s children, Manlio, Massimiliano and Marta entered the business. In 2011, it set up an export sales department to grow its international markets and continue

Mattoli is best known for its terrazzo tiles

Mattoli tiles used in an indoor space

Aerial view of Mattoli’s production facilities in Jesi, Italy

the work that had started years ago in expanding its sales network.

Today Mattoli has a worldwide reputation for terrazzo tiles, marble, granite and natural stone. The manufacturing of marble, granite and natural stones takes place in both Italian and overseas quarries.

The firm’s production facilities in Jesi operate on an area that measures 60,000sqm and equipped with up-to-date automated systems that allows for over 10,000sqm of finished products on a daily basis.

In addition to Australia and New Zealand, the Mattoli range is distributed in the US, Canada, Middle East, North Africa and widely available in Europe.

Australian customers

Mattoli’s unique terrazzo tiles are made of stone aggregates. It recycles marble waste from stone quarries, crushes it and enhances it in an infinite array of colours, sizes and finishes.

The Australian market has always responded well to terrazzo tiles and marble elements, and is now requiring large sizes, according to Mattoli. The firm has a direct connection with Australia, as the supplier of outdoor tiles for the Anzac Memorial in Sydney. In 2017, Mattoli terrazzo tiles were provided for Sydney (Kingsford Smith) International Airport.

In Australia, customers frequently ask for a “distinctive"

product that stands out from other standard products. In particular, they ask for unusual mixtures of marble chips, and constantly evaluate new natural stones and different colours for their outdoor and indoor spaces. Particular attention is also given to the production of tiles that are ecofriendly and sustainable.

One emerging trend is to match different natural stone and marble chip elements with similar colours in the marble chip mix. For example: staircases, counter tops, vanity tops, flooring and coverings, etc.

Key trends

Mattoli is strongly rooted in the Italian market and wellpositioned to forecast some key tile trends. In recent years, the firm has seen growth in the popularity of terrazzo tiles that are “often imitated by the world of ceramics”. The company expects a continuation of this trend.

Mattoli’s terrazzo tiles are highly differentiated compared to ceramic terrazzo because of their authenticity. They are genuinely environmentally friendly because cements and sands used in the mixture are sourced through recycling. The marble chips and marble powders come from marble block waste. These blocks are discarded for sizes and not suitable for processing, which means all the mixtures are free of chemicals.

Mattoli is confident that there will always be demand for stone, marble and natural granites, because of their use in luxury buildings.

Product development

Mattoli is always on the lookout for new colours in natural materials, both marble chips and new blocks (of stone). It is also committed to using photocatalytic cements for its stone aggregates.

The wide variety of raw material chips used in Mattoli’s tile production means it can create endless combinations of colours. The company can customise its products for architects and designers.

Its advanced machinery allows it to manufacture a limitless number of natural stone surfaces and geometries that are only limited by a customer’s imagination.

The company was established in 1923

Mattoli’s unique terrazzo tiles are made of stone aggregates

The third generation of the Mattoli family is actively working in the business

POST-PANDEMIC BATHROOM STYLE TRENDS

IN AUSTRALIA, BATHROOMS PRE-PANDEMIC WHITE OR GREY TILES WERE REPLACED BY CALMING BOTANICAL COLOURS DURING THE PANDEMIC. NOW POSTPANDEMIC BATHROOMS HAVE SHIFTED TOWARDS COMFORT AND SELF-CARE, OPENING UP NEW POSSIBILITIES — AND, HOPEFULLY, AN EXPANDING MARKET.

Household bathrooms remain a core source of income for Australian tile installers. New trends in floor coverings such as water resistant laminate, hybrid and vinyl plank may lead to some reduction in tile installation for kitchens, but most Australians still lean towards tile in truly "wet" areas such as bathrooms and laundries.

Looking ahead to FY2023/24, the good news for tilers is that trends in bathrooms have entered a new stage. This comes after a long period of semi-stagnation, when most bathrooms relied on larger format tiles in any colour — as long as it was a shade of grey or white.

That is good news for tilers (and the tile industry itself). While new designs can be simply integrated into newer home builds, changing trends will lead many more households to opt for renovations. That helps to expand the overall market, something which could be vital during the coming financial year, as new build business continues to slow.

PANDEMIC-ERA BATHROOMS

Bathroom designs began to shift during the pandemic, when styling attempted to provide an environment of calm and reassurance. There was a surge

FROM REAL LIVING AUSTRALIA, October 2021, p120. Windows, a stone floor which blends into the soft-toned tiles, gives this bathroom a textured, touchable and slightly rustic feeling.

in designs such as "botanical" tiles, which managed to bring some of the outside inside, helping to relieve the stress on homeowners largely confined to their own premises.

However, the overall push during the pandemic was for more bathrooms, rather than higher quality bathrooms. With whole families confined to their homes during lockdowns for weeks and even months, additional bathrooms became a necessity rather than a luxury.

Australia's Housing Industry Association (HIA) reports that during the first two years of the pandemic (July 2020 to June 2022) the number of new bathroom installations increased by 26 per cent and 22.1 per cent to 542,600 new bathroom installations in FY2021/22, a record high. The value of bathroom installations went up by 24.2 per cent to $6.5 billion in FY2021/22.

EMERGING DESIGNS POST-PANDEMIC

Post-pandemic, bathroom design has become much more expansive. The majority of Australia's white collar workers now spend at least one day of the week working from home. More recently, Australia is seeing the beginnings of a more austere economy, which means households must "choose wisely" when spending limited budgets. Combined, those changes have led to home improvement being seen more as home investment. There are also additional economic factors at work.

According to Tom Devitt, senior economist with the Housing Industry Association (HIA): “Activity is likely to remain elevated, while the detached housing market declines. This is because renovations are an attractive alternative when rising interest rates and construction cost blowouts are making the new house market increasingly unaffordable.”

After an understandable splurge in spending postpandemic, Australians are

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once again becoming more sensible and responsible. An overseas holiday might provide a temporary boost, but spending that money on a new bathroom has a more lasting effect. It's not just an investment in some future hypothetical sale value, but also a material improvement in the day-to-day life of a family.

The end result should be — with a bit of luck — that spending on bathrooms remains stable through FY2023/24, with

perhaps a slight reduction in the number of bathroom fitouts, but an improvement in expenditure per bathroom.

A LITTLE HISTORY

To really understand some of the design changes the industry is beginning to see in context, it's helpful to take a look back over the slightly surprising history of bathrooms in Australia.

Since the early-2000s the design of high-end resort/spa hotel bathrooms has had a profound effect on bathroom design in Australia. There is something of an interesting economic story behind why that is the case.

In the mid-1980s international hotels began to be constructed to appeal to very specific market sectors. The upper end of the hotel business grew increasingly more luxurious, and the lower end grew increasingly spartan and less expensive. In the middle, there was also growth of longer-term occupancy accommodation, family-style accommodation, sports-based hotels (boating, tennis, golf, for example), and health spas.

The development of the high-end tier of resort hotels was a very positive one for several Asian and South-East Asian nations. Attempts to grow a tourism industry in these nations had not always been so successful, largely because they were a mingling of first-world and third-world infrastructure and cultures. Turn a corner in 1990s Kuala Lumpur, and you could go in the space of 10 metres from a super-modernist environment to the Malaysia of the 1950s.

The resort hotel solved this problem. As the hotel was itself the destination and the purpose of the journey, it could be equipped as a selfcontained area, with its own rules and regulations, delivering an environment in which inexperienced travellers would feel safe.

While these hotels brought a form of economic magic to developing regions in the early 1990s, by the turn of the century problems began to show up. There was first of all the currency crisis of 1997, followed by the 2001 9/11 attack on New York's World Trade Centre. These events not only reduced the number of guests at resort hotels, they also reduced expenditure per guest.

Yet from the Australian

perspective, these crises had one key effect: the cost of holidays to these “exclusive”, very high luxury hotels in Asian destinations fell dramatically. The Australian market was targeted with a wide range of packages, and the trade was boosted by a similar reduction in airfares.

The result was that a wide band of the Australian demographic experienced truly luxurious hotel accommodation for the first time in their lives. This had a profound effect on design sensibilities. One reason that bathrooms are such a focus of this kind of hotel design is that studies show guests typically

spend around 25% of the time in their rooms in the bathroom. Particularly in warmer climates, the bathroom can become a strong focus for activity.

Returning to their own houses, the Australian tourists brought with them a sense of their home architecture that was often quite changed. The bathroom evolved from a functional place of quick preparation, to a room that could provide a positive experience itself.

Over the space of the next 15 years those experiences were filtered down to create

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the familiar "resort-ish", luxelook bathroom, with big white tiles that emphasised the expansiveness of the room — a design that came to dominate Australian bathroom design.

THE NEW BATHROOM

It took the pandemic to start to move the market away from white, and the post-pandemic period has affirmed that shift. Pandemic bathrooms design emphasised calm and reassurance, through bright lifeaffirming designs. Today, postpandemic, the focus has shifted again, towards comfort and new forms of self-care.

Tile Today has identified four key trends that are at various stages of reforming Australian bathrooms. While they are to some extent independent, they also interlock in interesting ways

to create new opportunities for tilers. If there is a single theme that runs through these trends, it's a bias towards making bathrooms a "warmer" experience, as an alternative to flashier styling.

TREND 1: THE WINDOW

Flick through any interior style magazine today, and you will likely be struck by how many high-design bathrooms now have windows as a prominent feature.

Where older-style bathrooms tend to have smaller windows, often frosted and set high on the wall, new bathrooms have large windows that provide the bathroom with abundant light. Of course this means there are privacy concerns that need to be met, but in return bathrooms

become a space where it is much more pleasant to spend some time during the daylight hours.

An interesting consequence of this is a move towards textured tiles. Single-source interior lighting can render textures flat, but radiant natural daylight makes textured tiles seem "soft" and touchable. Designers are doing interesting things with pale, non-white tones, an almost river-stone look, that feels both luxurious and grounded at the same time.

Windows also tend to shift the focus from floor tiles to wall tiles. Where it is often the case that bathroom design will begin with the floor, and then move to matching wall tiles, the reverse trend is taking hold to some extent.

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FROM AUSTRALIAN HOME BEAUTIFUL May 2023, p142. Something of a transitional design, there is the window and a softer grey wall treatment. Not quite a “wet room” this might be better described as a “super shower”, with overhead and handheld shower fittings.

TREND 2: TERRACOTTA, BROWN OCHRE AND AMBER BROWN TILES

A little paradoxically, with more natural light, there's also more of an opportunity to explore darker tile tones on walls, without producing an overly dark bathroom. (Though saying that, the British in particular are adept at making quite dark bathrooms very inviting.)

Used correctly, these darker colours create a comforting, warm experience. One associated trend is to use smaller, multi-toned tiles in these darker colours, adding a sense of texture and pattern.

Much care has to be taken in properly matching those wall tiles with appropriate floor tiles. Properly executed, these

bathrooms seem to glow with warmth, creating a sense of a private, cosseted space. With this does come more concern with how these rooms will be lit in the early morning and late evening hours. It is often the case that lighting will be split between bright, task-oriented lighting in areas for activities such as shaving and makeup application, with softer ambient lighting for bathing and general self-care.

TREND 3: A TOUCH OF THE SPA

While spa-style design has often had an outsized influence on Australian bathrooms, when taken to an extreme it can provide an experience that seems a little institutional and cold. The new spa trend is about

introducing small elements of the spa, which usually comes down to wood trimmings on vanities and mirrors, and medium to large format tiles in natural tones.

A classic case of this shift is the use of benches in many spa-inspired bathrooms. While this is an interesting feature architecturally, providing seating for six in a mediumsized bathroom seems a little odd. In the more modern spainspired bathroom the bench is replaced by a comfortable chair, or even a lounge, providing a more accessible experience of relaxation.

There's also a balance required between providing an uncluttered, calming space, and adding those personal touches that produce

FROM INSIDE/OUT May 2023, p101. Dual-layer darker brown tones provide a private experience for this retro-referencing shower.

FROM INSIDE/OUT May 2023, p58. A cleverly designed smaller wet room. Note the introduction of the fall in the floor tiles to the grate positioned directly under the showerhead. Square mosaic tiles add texture to the sunlit walls, which the terrazzo flooring serves to highlight. Compact but still luxurious.

a space which encourages the homeowner to slow down and spend a little more time on personal care.

Spa bathroom tiles tend towards more earthy tones with some texture, though some variants go for very dark tones, and even near-black, to create a more elegant aspect. These designs also work well with skylights rather than windows, useful in situations where privacy is otherwise difficult to design in.

TREND 4: THE WET ROOM

While this trend has been bobbing around in the background — especially in the US — for a number of years, it's beginning to achieve more prominence in Australia for 2023. The wet room basically refers to a large area of the bathroom that has been fully waterproofed, and is used to contain both the shower and a bathtub.

There are a number of reasons for its popularity. One of the main

reasons is that this opens up a wide space for the shower. In terms of the increase in ageingin-place, that makes it very easy to render assistance to an older person, and to provide aids such as chairs and rails. It's also useful for bathing children in the toddler range.

In the spa sense, people also like to combine the bath and shower, perhaps soaking in the bath and ending in a brisk, cooler shower. It also makes it easier for a busy couple to get cleaned up at the same time.

While those are the advantages, from a tiler's perspective, there is serious work involved in constructing this type of bathroom. There's a considerable area that needs to be waterproofed, and, of course, these typically look best with larger format tiles, which brings up issues of slope and drainage. While it is natural to conclude that wet rooms require a large space, that is not necessarily the case. There is some excellent advice on

building smaller wet rooms from renovation company On The Ball bathrooms (OTB) based in Perth. This can be found on their website at: https://www. ontheballbathrooms.com.au/ wet-rooms-pros-and-cons/

CONCLUSION

The best news about recent shifts in bathroom designs is that tiles play a very big role in developing the new look. Other trends could be met by switching out vanities and plumbing fittings, but these changes require a more fundamental redesign.

With an emphasis shifting to quality over commonality, tilers might also be well-advised to look beyond their current tile suppliers, and to explore some of the new options available. Being able to offer more unique bathroom solutions will become an advantage, and help to build that crucial word-of-mouth marketing. n

A CLASSIC LUXURY WET ROOM, with both shower and bath in a large waterproof area.

DRAINAGE SYSTEMS FOR A HIGH-END FINISH

ALLPROOF INDUSTRIES PROVIDED INDIVIDUALLY MEASURED SHOWER DRAINAGE SHOWER CHANNELS FOR A LARGE PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT IN MELBOURNE. THIS CUSTOMISATION REMOVED MANY OF THE UNSIGHTLY VARIATIONS SEEN WITH STANDARDISED FITTINGS. ALLPROOF FOLLOWED TIGHT INSTALLATION SCHEDULES WHILE COMPLETING THE WORK.

At Victoria & Vine, a New York inspired development in the inner Melbourne suburb of Collingwood, Vision shower channels made by Allproof were installed in all 241 apartments.

The highly detailed project specifications meant the drainage requirements of the bathrooms

in these apartments had to be met on both on an aesthetic and performance level. Its overall service and a production schedule also had to fit into the challenging construction timeline.

About the project

Victoria & Vine’s 241 apartments include a $7 million penthouse

with access to a health club, infinity pool, rooftop lounge, a co-working space and business lounge.

The development was designed by Cox Architecture and built by Hickory. It is a blend of nine individual buildings 15

The Vision shower channel tile insert at the Victoria & Vine development in the inner Melbourne suburb of Collingwood

with a combined 200m street frontage consisting of 11 retail spaces including food and beverage offerings. The multitiered property uses a variety of materials including reclaimed brick, glazing and pre-cast panels to emulate New York’s meat packing district, and references the heritage-listed Foy and Gibson warehouse in Collingwood.

Installation issues

In construction projects there are always minor variations, and rooms are rarely laid out within 0.5mm of the exact planned dimensions. That is what would be required to achieve perfect fit for an off-the-shelf product – and it is near-impossible.

Even if this were technically possible, determining those dimensions would itself be difficult. The designer would have to provide the exact finished dimension of the room at the pre-build detailing stage. Wall build-up of linings, membrane, tiles and adhesives would have to be determined perfectly to avoid either a huge make-up of silicone, or force a tiler to squeeze in a channel that is made too large for the actual space. Such measures would ruin the aesthetic of the shower channel as well as the quality of the overall room finish.

The best solution is frequently

to select a supplier that can fabricate the channels perfectly to suit the area in each individual shower. The simple fact is that products will often need to be made-to-measure on projects that prioritise a high-end finish. Custom fabrication can deliver the modern appeal of a wall-towall channel while navigating the challenges of making an off the shelf product fit. Another consideration is the location of the outlet. In large multi-level projects, there are often structural elements or other services preventing a channel from having a centre outlet. Selecting a custom channel

allows for the outlet to be located at a point where a floor waste gully can be installed for ease of piping out, or to suit pre-installed passive fire protection.

Made to measure

Allproof Vision shower channels are manufactured from highgrade stainless steel in off-theshelf and custom sizes. The channel comes with a VF80 puddle flange which is designed to fit within a trench created in the subfloor. Waterproofing is dressed into the puddle flange as per AS 3740-2010 Figure

The Equator grate from the Vision shower channel range shown in a wall to wall tiled floor waste

3.9 with the channel installed over the membrane, and the channel’s outlet directed into the drainage flange.

There are some key benefits to this method. The surface area of membrane adhered to the flange is greatly reduced over a channel with an integrated flange. Also, the puddle flange can be installed prior to waterproofing, allowing all other trades to complete their role without additional delays. Should a channel with an integrated flange be selected instead, this would mean other trades could be held up by the production time of custom length channels for each room as waterproofing needs to be applied to the channel itself.

The tiler needs to leave a reveal of 80mm plus allowance for silicone where the channel is to be located. Once they are ready, measurements need to be taken for the channel length and outlet location and sent to Allproof.

Upon delivery, the shower channel cam simply be dropped into place on a bed of levelling compound, with a bead of silicone around the tiles and channel edge. The tiled floor and channel will catch surface water and the membrane will pick up any subsurface water that is able to track through the grout. The membrane then directs sub-surface water towards the outlet through falls outlined in AS 3740-2010 clause 3.4.

Selection

Cox Architecture Hickory are wellrespected companies with a large number of high-end projects in their portfolios. Experience has given them a grounded perspective on how product and supplier selections can add value to project processes, with service and quality ranked highly. Typically, Hickory will review products and share information

across their site managers so that suppliers that provide consistent, excellent service can be used repeatedly on future projects. This was a key factor in Cox Architecture and Hickory’s selection of Allproof Vision shower channels.

According to Yianni Psihogos, project coordinator at Hickory, Cox Architecture and Hickory have been “dealing with Allproof for a long time and it made sense to use them again especially with the service we get.”

Quality control

Upon being selected, Allproof provided the required installation information along with product training and technical details. Almost 400 shower channels were supplied in phases. Once Hickory completed the tiling in a sequence of rooms, it took measurements

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Each drainage installation is site-specific while providing the efficiencies of high-volume production

and sent them to Allproof.

Allproof manufactured the channels to these measurements, thoroughly checked them through a rigorous quality and assurance process before clearly labelling each channel with its room number or reference before delivering to site for installation.

Victoria and Vine opted for a wall-to-wall channel, however, the aforementioned benefits would also apply to stock channels with the addition of removing lead times and reducing site measures.

The benefit of selecting an established drainage supplier with standardised products over smaller custom fabrication shops is being able to draw on a wide range of tried and tested products. A drainage manufacturer such as Allproof will hold stock in standard sizes and have the production techniques to ensure supply through busy periods of demand.

By selecting suppliers that specialise in specific products, installers can expect the product they receive will be fully compliant, tested to all applicable standards and suitable for use with robust warranties. For example, drainage manufacturers prioritise having an up-to-date understanding of the National Construction Code (NCC), AS/NZ Standards, installation methods and compatible systems.

Victoria & Vine had a specific aesthetic the architect and builder were looking to achieve. A different option to accomplish a modern shower design with a stock channel would be using the tile insert grate. This allows the channel to blend in with the surrounding floor tiles and becomes a very discreet drainage solution. Another solution to reduce construction costs would be to pull the channel off the side walls allowing for floor tiling either side (potentially 50mm). This means a channel can be ordered well in advance as installers aren’t reliant on getting the final tile-to-tile measurement. Additional economy could be found in utilising stock or standard sizes. n

A large tray fully tiled

The Vision series is an all stainless steel shower channel and grate system with a centre outlet

Victoria and Vine uses façade elements incorporating glazing, precast panels and snap-on brickwork elements to showcase the warehouse-style design

New president will continue to add value for members

Je Kirkley comes to the presidency of the Australian Tile Council with many years of industry experience and a view to expand retail membership

Most of Jeff’s experience has been in the development, production and application of tile adhesives and associated products. As ATC president, he will help to implement and roll out the new online sales consultants training course which is currently being developed for members. He told Tile Today:

“Now that the ATC has become a national body, we have more ability to influence changes within our industry and continue to promote tiles as a high performance and an aesthetically pleasing flooring and wall option.

“The ATC remains very focused on continuing to support retailers, TAFEs and tiling apprentices with up to date technical and market information and we hope that this is incentive enough for even more people to join our ranks and become the ‘go to’ in our industry.”

In addition to creating new member resources, Jeff sees a large part of his role involves promoting the council and the tile industry. He said:

“Our industry is facing many challenges over the next few years, with trade shortages and a slowdown of the first home buyers along with plenty of regulation changes for tiles, tile applicators and waterproofers.

“The ATC continues to keep up and advise on all trends and regulations, while continuing to support registered training organisations (RTOs) such as TAFE colleges that offer tiling and waterproofing courses.

“In doing so, the ATC through our technical expert Fred Gray has been instrumental in rewriting the Australian Standards AS 3958:2023 ‘Ceramic tiles, Part 1: Guide to the installation of ceramic tiles’ which was sadly out of

Promoting tile knowledge

The Australian Tile Council has responded to requests for an online training course primarily for the needs of retailers and specifers. It has developed a course called “Understanding Tiles and Tiling” to provide knowledge and give businesses confdence that people selling or specifying tiles have an understanding of what they are selling.

Peter Carter and Bryan Vadas have both devoted a signifcant amount of time and efort to create the course, according to ATC president Jef Kirkley. Key points include:

• It will be available to all current ATC members free of charge

• Accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

• The course will be in two stages – Stage one focusing on fundamentals and Stage two is an advanced course

• The courses are designed in easy-to-follow modules with a completion certifcate at the end of each course

• The courses can be completed in sections to allow participants to tailor the completion of the course to their needs

Jeff Kirkley is the new national president of the Australian Tile Council date. We thank Fred for his enormous efforts in leading this initiative, and the industry is better off because of it.

“We also continue to offer valuable technical information via our website to all of our members, in particular our ‘Tiles and Tiling Guide’. This has become the industry ‘bible’ and is being viewed and downloaded extensively.”

Background

Jeff ‘s position as ATC president is another way he can contribute to the industry after starting his working career as a maintenance fitter at Rheem Australia in the late 70s. He followed this role with a move across to the adhesives business beginning with Polycell products. Jeff initially worked as maintenance manager and later as production site manager, for a company that manufactured a wide range building and DIY products. You could say he started in adhesives and has barely left it. As Jeff explains:

“The past 39 years has seen me hold various state and national sales and manufacturing positions with ASA, Laticrete, Bostik, RLA and now with Sika as Victorian state sales manager.

“I believe my strengths have always been focused on providing great customer service, technical knowledge and emphasise teamwork. I have always enjoyed a more personal working approach with customers and my peers.

“As I have always been passionate about the tiling industry, the ATC allows me to contribute more back into the industry that has been my employ for so long.”

Member benefits:

- Industry support from the Australian Tile Council (ATC)

- Technical and Industry related information and support

- Free access to the Tile and Tiling Guide

- Free access to the Tile Reference Manual

For further information visit

- Member Benefits programme with exclusive offers

- Tiling literature, brochures and notices

- Professional recognition as a member of the only recognised national body industry

Trowel Trades Awards 2023

High quality work, attention to detail and speed. These are just some of the winner’s traits of this year’s Best Overall Tiler award.

The main winner of Holmesglen TAFE’s 2023 Trowel Trade Awards, Duncan McLeod, exemplifies the ideal tile installer on a jobsite. His tiling teacher, Frank Vanzella, describes him in the following way: “He's a very quiet guy, and he just gets on with the job. He is also very modest. When you give him accolades, he just takes them on board. They are just some of his best qualities.”

Duncan is currently employed by Michael Dyson, director of ProTile Wall and Floor Tiling in Melbourne. The business has grown from doing basic domestic tiling to being involved in larger commercial projects and shopfitting. (Check out ProTile Wall and Floor Tiling’s Facebook page to see its latest work at Chadstone Shopping Centre and Victoria Gardens in Richmond.)

Michael offers praise about Duncan’s skills. He told Tile Today: “Duncan’s best attributes as an apprentice tiler would be his willingness to learn new skills and better himself as a tiler, his attention to detail, and he is keen and bright.

“What sets Duncan apart from other apprentices is he that he is trustworthy and hard working. I can trust him to complete a job to our expected level of finish without my constant involvement which has been the case whatever task he’s assigned from the beginning of his apprenticeship.”

Duncan is equally effusive about his employer. “I’ve been working with ‘Dys’ since I started so we’ve developed a great friendship as well as him being my boss. He looks after me and always challenges me to be better,” he said.

His attributes as an apprentice will probably lead to a satisfying career in the tile industry. “Duncan is a pleasant young man and when he gets older, he'll probably do well as a manager,” said Frank.

And he agrees that Duncan has a strong work ehtic. “He's someone who doesn't just want to go home

early. Sometimes I get apprentices who always ask if they can go home before it’s time to leave. Duncan was always there to get the work done properly. He just ticks all the boxes,” adds Frank.

It was Duncan’s mother who suggested he try out tiling. As he explains: “One of mum’s friends

from work heard of a tiling company that was looking for an apprentice and thought that I would be suited to it, since I’m a perfectionist. I didn’t really know what tiling entailed before I started my trial week but that was three years ago now and I’m still here doing it.”

(l&r) Michael Dyson and Duncan McLeod

Supporters of the 2023 Holmesglen TAFE Trowel Trade Awards

(l&r) Duncan McLeod and Jamie Weston (Holmesglen TAFE)

(l-r) George Elkhouri (Sika), Jeff Kirkley (Sika) and Duncan McLeod

Not surprisingly, the variety of detail-oriented tasks is something that Duncan finds appealing about being a tiler. “Some of the best things about tiling is probably the fact that there is so much involved in the process such as screeding, waterproofing, grouting, etc. You’re always doing something different every day and being able to look at your work once it’s completed and appreciate how rewarding it is,” he explains.

In addition to winning Holmesglen TAFE’s top tiling

apprentice award, Duncan was nominated at the Master Builders Association State Apprentice awards earlier this year. Both Michael and Duncan attended the ceremony at Marvel Stadium where a select number of Victorian apprentices were recognised for their exceptional skills and commitment to the building industry.

Apprentice numbers

In 2023, there were about 35 students in Frank’s classes, down from 45 in 2022. The decline is in

stark contrast to the amount of work opportunities available in the industry. Frank has similar observations and said: “There are jobs out there. They can pick and choose what they want to do.”

TAFEs are the ideal place for tilers to be properly qualified to suit a market that is more demanding and informed about what they want in their housing, buildings and renovations. To cater for the need of skilled tradespeople, Holmesglen TAFE is holding Open Days on “Construction Waterproofing” and “Flooring, Plastering, Roof Tiling, and Wall and Floor Tiling” in late August at its Chadstone campus in Melbourne. They are ideal for training and people who want to start their own businesses.

For more information, go to the link:

https://holmesglen.edu. au/Courses/Building-andConstruction/Flooring-Plasteringand-Tiling/Certificate-III-in-Walland-Floor-Tiling-Apprenticeship/

ClearTile – the complete business management software for the tile industry

Key features and benefits:

Point of Sale, inventory control and financial accounting for the tile industry.

Recalculate sale quantities to whole piece or whole box. Track shades/batches.

Convert your m2 quantity into exact number of pieces, boxes and pallets.

Easily process a sale from quote to sales order to invoice.

Manage your builders selections!

Purchasing made easy.

Single Touch payroll integration.

Analyse your business with advanced reporting.

More attendees at the 2023 Holmesglen TAFE Trowel Trade Awards in Melbourne (l-r) Ian Cummaudo, Sam Hale (Ardex) and Lachlan Hollaway (Kerakoll)

Liquid Flash 1 o ers longevity and resilience

As compared to sheet membranes, cold fluid-applied waterproofing membranes can create a "monolithic" barrier to water, without seams. They are easy to apply around complex shapes, including areas with multiple penetrations, intrusions and transitions.

Liquid-applied membranes not only deliver a superior waterproofing barrier, they also save time on the construction site. With efficiency increasingly important everywhere in construction, these membranes have rapidly become the "go to" solution for most builders.

Dribond Construction

Chemicals' Liquid Flash 1 is a reinforced, brush-applied waterproofing membrane that ranks as one of the industry's leading products in this category. It is a premixed, one-pack, waterbased, microfibre reinforced acrylic, flexible, waterproofing membrane that is easily applied with a brush to form a resilient waterproof or flashing membrane between different building surfaces.

This is a highly versatile product. It remains pliable and elastic, and is capable of bridging cracks, as well as smooth irregular surfaces. It provides excellent resistance to UV light, which means it will continue to function over a long time period even in

exposed conditions. Liquid Flash 1 comes in two base colours, grey and blue, and can be painted over with water-based acrylic paints.

As Liquid Flash 1 conforms to AS/NZS 4858 Class 3 it features high extensibility; it is a membrane that is suitable for timber-framed and timber floor construction where there may be considerable movement. The product even exceeds the SISIR (Singapore) requirements for rooftop waterproofing.

Properly stored and unopened, Liquid Flash 1 has a shelf life of up to 24 months.

Uses

Liquid Flash 1 is a waterproof membrane for roofs, balconies, retaining walls, planter boxes, internal wet areas (e.g. bathrooms, kitchens, laundries and toilets). It can be used as flashing material for roof vent pipes, parapet walls and roof sheeting/tiles. It can also be used on cement render, concrete, brick, block and building boards such as gypsum and

cement sheeting on walls and compressed cement sheeting on floors, roof and gutter repairs. The product is suitable for uses such as shower alcoves, and should be allowed to cure for three days prior to tiling. When pond testing shower installations, it is recommended that the product be allowed to fully cure over seven days before testing.

If the product is to be used in a fully-immersed application, it should be allowed to initially cure for 28 days. In general, curing takes seven days at 23C with 50% relative humidity, and should be protected from rain during the first 24 hours of curing. The product should be fully cured before use in a shower application.

Application

Apply two coats of Liquid Flash 1 to the area to be waterproofed. Apply the second coat at 90 degrees to the first as soon as it is dry (recoat time is approximately two hours at 23C and 50% relative humidity). Apply each coat thickly (approximately 1.5mm wet), allowing it to flow rather than being brushed on. Use a soft brush for best results. A final thickness of 1.5mm is required. n

WATERPROOFING 2023

WATERPROOFING DIRECTORY 2023

One of the benefts of digital publications is that they can improve on some practical information offerings, such as directories. The role of a publication such as Tile Today is to integrate the information from a range of suppliers, and then to present that information in an easily accessilble format.

In this directory, we’ve grouped the waterproofng products offered by a range of suppliers into the kinds of functional groups that will be most useful to a tiler.

That information can be accessed on three levels. The frst level is as part of a simple directory listing. This groups together the different ranges of waterproofing products suitable for a task.

By clicking on the link in these listings, you can then access a more comprehensive description of the selected product.

From that product page, you can then click on a link which will take you to the online technical sheet published by the supplier.

LISTING DIRECTORY WEBSITE

EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS

Choosing the right waterproofng products is crucial to the success of not just tiling projects, but overall builds as well. It can be complex, as you often need fve or six products for even a relatively standard project, such as a bathroom.

Tile Today’s online digital Waterproofng Buying Guide makes it easy to fnd the perfect set of waterproofng products for your project. All you need to do is to click/tap on checkboxes to narrow down the range of available products to exactly what you need.

Access with your PC or mobile phone, giving you the information you need on the go.

Click to view BRW-PFN

Click to view P39

Click to view 11Y

Click to view GP

Bathroom/Showers

LINK PRODUCT CODE COMPANY

Click to view SB MS Polymer Sealant GWS129 Gripset

Click to view Xpress Multi Pro Membrane GWS191 Gripset

Click to view Nanodefense Eco 15kg kk13032 Kerakoll

Click to view Primer A Eco 5Kg kk2053 Kerakoll

Click to view Keragrip Eco 5Kg kk3871 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop 70 50m kk5003 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop Nanosil Eco 290ML kk50030 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop 120 Accessories kk5946 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop 120 50m kk5948 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop BT 80mm 15m kk5960 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop Flex A+B 24Kg+8Kg kk7657/7656 Kerakoll

Click to view WPA 360 Primer wpa-490-003 WPA

Click to view WPA 560 Moisture Seal wpa-490-134 WPA

Click to view WPA SB Primer wpa-490-006 WPA

Click to view WPA 400 wpa-419-150 WPA

Click to view WPA 500 wpa-419-155 WPA

Click to view WPA 230UV wpa-425-024 WPA

Click to view WPA Rapid wpa-419-153 WPA

Click to view WPA 200 wpa-420-200 WPA

Click to view WPA 992 wpa-416-101 WPA

Click to view WPA 992UV wpa-416-102 WPA

Click to view WPA Aqualay wpa-450-590 WPA

Click to view WPA FC wpa-700-160 WPA

Click to view WPA MS wpa-800-105 WPA

Click to view WPA SPUR wpa-800-106 WPA

Gripset

GWS225 Gripset

GWS131 Gripset

GWS015 Gripset

GWS034 Gripset

Click to view OP GWS118 Gripset

Click to view Xpress Primer H20 Plus GWS192 Gripset

Click to view RF Fabric

730662 Gripset

Retaining Walls/Planter Boxes

LINK PRODUCT CODE COMPANY

Click to view BRW PF Square GWS152 Gripset

Click to view BRW PF Tape GWS146 Gripset

Click to view C-1P GWS032 Gripset

Click to view Elastoproof Base Collars GWS077 Gripset

Click to view Elastoproof Prefabricated Corners GWS006 Gripset

Click to view E60 GWS072 Gripset

Click to view 38FC GWS068 Gripset

Click to view BRW-HD GWS197 Gripset

Click to view 11Y GWS015 Gripset

Click to view 51 GWS022 Gripset

Click to view GP GWS034 Gripset

Click to view OP GWS118 Gripset

Click to view Xpress Primer H20 Plus GWS192 Gripset

Click to view RF Fabric 730662 Gripset

Click to view SB MS Polymer Sealant GWS129 Gripset

Click to view Kerabuild Eco Ultracem 5Kg kk10185 Kerakoll

Click to view Kerabuild Eco Osmocem Grigio 25Kg kk4759 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop 70 50m kk5003 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop AR1 kk5009 Kerakoll

180 soprema-4 SOPREMA

Click to view SOPRALENE FLAM JARDIN CAP soprema-20 SOPREMA

Click to view SOPRAGUM GARDEN 4 PLUS soprema-1 SOPREMA

Click to view ALSAN FLASHING QUADRO soprema-22 SOPREMA

Click to view ELASTOCOL STICK soprema-12 SOPREMA

Click to view FLAGON SFC soprema-14 SOPREMA

Click to view FLAGON SV soprema-15 SOPREMA

Click to view FLAGON SR soprema-16 SOPREMA

Click to view FLEXOCOL A89 soprema-17 SOPREMA

Click to view FLEXOCOL V soprema-18 SOPREMA

Click to view SOPRADRAIN 20 soprema-21 SOPREMA

Click to view SOPRADRAIN 10 soprema-24 SOPREMA

Click to view COLPHENE 3000 soprema-6 SOPREMA

Click to view COLPHENE BSW UNI NG soprema-9 SOPREMA

Click to view COLPHENE BSW V soprema-10 SOPREMA

Click to view ALSAN FLEECE165 P soprema-23 SOPREMA

Click to view 2P GWS190 Gripset

Click to view Elastoproof B50 GWS010 Gripset

Click to view Butyl HD Tape GWS228 Gripset

Click to view Aquastop 120 Accessories kk5946 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop Flex A+B 24Kg+8Kg kk7657/7656 Kerakoll

Click to view WPA 560 Moisture Seal wpa-490-134 WPA

Click to view WPA 100 wpa-420-310 WPA

Click to view WPA 200 wpa-420-200 WPA

Click to view WPA 992 wpa-416-101 WPA

Click to view WPA 3460 Polyurea Primer wpa-204-670 WPA

Click to view WPA 3400 Spray Polyurea wpa-204-671 WPA

Click to view WPA FC wpa-700-160 WPA

Roof/Roof Garden

LINK PRODUCT CODE COMPANY

Click to view 2P GWS190 Gripset

Click to view Elastoproof B50 GWS010 Gripset

Click to view Butyl HD Tape GWS228 Gripset

Click to view BRW PF Square GWS152 Gripset

Click to view BRW PF Tape GWS146 Gripset

Click to view C-1P GWS032 Gripset

Click to view Elastoproof Base Collars GWS077 Gripset

Click to view Elastoproof Prefabricated Corners GWS006 Gripset

Click to view E60 GWS072 Gripset

Click to view BRW-HD GWS197 Gripset

Click to view BRW-PFN GWS225 Gripset

Click to view P39 GWS131 Gripset

Click to view 11Y GWS015 Gripset

Click to view OP GWS118 Gripset

Click to view LS GWS039 Gripset

Click to view RF Fabric 730662 Gripset

Click to view SB MS Polymer Sealant GWS129 Gripset

Click to view Xpress Multi Pro Membrane GWS191 Gripset

Click to view Aquastop Fix 25kg kk2278 Kerakoll

Click to view Kerabuild Eco Osmocem Grigio 25Kg kk4759 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop Nanosil Eco 290ML kk50030 Kerakoll

FLAM 180 soprema-4 SOPREMA

Click to view SOPRAFIX BASE 630 soprema-7 SOPREMA

Click to view SOPRALENE FLAM 180 GR soprema-5 SOPREMA

Click to view SOPRALENE FLAM JARDIN CAP soprema-20 SOPREMA

Click to view SOPRASUN PLUS 3 soprema-2 SOPREMA

Click to view SOPRASUN PLUS 4.5KG MINERAL soprema-3 SOPREMA

Click to view SOPRAGUM GARDEN 4 PLUS soprema-1 SOPREMA

Click to view ALSAN FLASHING soprema-11 SOPREMA

Click to view POLYFLEECE soprema-19 SOPREMA

Click to view ALSAN FLASHING QUADRO soprema-22 SOPREMA

Click to view FLAGON S soprema-13 SOPREMA

Click to view FLAGON SFC soprema-14 SOPREMA

Click to view FLAGON SV soprema-15 SOPREMA

Click to view FLAGON SR soprema-16 SOPREMA

Click to view FLEXOCOL A89 soprema-17 SOPREMA

Click to view FLEXOCOL V soprema-18 SOPREMA

Click to view ALSAN FLEECE165 P soprema-23 SOPREMA

Click to view Aquastop AR1 kk5009 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop 120 Accessories kk5946 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop 120 50m kk5948 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop Flex A+B 24Kg+8Kg kk7657/7656 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop Green 23m kk8000 Kerakoll

Click to view WPA 560 Moisture Seal wpa-490-134 WPA

Click to view WPA SB Primer wpa-490-006 WPA

Click to view WPA 100 wpa-420-310 WPA

Click to view WPA 992UV wpa-416-102 WPA

Click to view WPA 3460 Polyurea Primer wpa-204-670 WPA

Click to view WPA 3400 Spray Polyurea wpa-204-671 WPA

Click to view WPA ATC wpa-204-672 WPA

Click to view WPA FC wpa-700-160 WPA

Click to view WPA MS wpa-800-105 WPA

Click to view WPA SPUR wpa-800-106 WPA

Balconies/Podiums

LINK PRODUCT CODE COMPANY

Click to view FLEXOCOL V soprema-18 SOPREMA

Click to view COLPHENE 3000 soprema-6 SOPREMA

Click to view ALSAN FLEECE165 P soprema-23 SOPREMA

Click to view 2P GWS190 Gripset

Click to view Elastoproof B50 GWS010 Gripset

Click to view BRW PF Square GWS152 Gripset

Click to view BRW PF Tape GWS146 Gripset

Click to view Elastoproof Base Collars GWS077 Gripset

Click to view Elastoproof Prefabricated Corners GWS006 Gripset

Click to view E60 GWS072 Gripset

Click to view 38FC GWS068 Gripset

Click to view BRW-PFN GWS225 Gripset

Click to view P39 GWS131 Gripset

Click to view 11Y GWS015 Gripset

Click to view GP GWS034 Gripset

Click to view OP GWS118 Gripset

Click to view Xpress Primer H20 Plus GWS192 Gripset

Click to view LS GWS039 Gripset

Click to view RF Fabric 730662 Gripset

Click to view SB MS Polymer Sealant GWS129 Gripset

Click to view Xpress Multi Pro Membrane GWS191 Gripset

SOPREMA

Click to view SOPRALENE FLAM 180 soprema-4 SOPREMA

Click to view SOPRAFIX BASE 630 soprema-7 SOPREMA

Click to view SOPRALENE FLAM 180 GR soprema-5 SOPREMA

Click to view SOPRALENE FLAM JARDIN CAP soprema-20 SOPREMA

Click to view SOPRASUN PLUS 3 soprema-2 SOPREMA

Click to view SOPRASUN PLUS 4.5KG MINERAL soprema-3 SOPREMA

Click to view SOPRAGUM GARDEN 4 PLUS soprema-1 SOPREMA

Click to view ALSAN FLASHING soprema-11 SOPREMA

Click to view POLYFLEECE soprema-19 SOPREMA

Click to view ALSAN FLASHING QUADRO soprema-22 SOPREMA

Click to view ELASTOCOL STICK soprema-12 SOPREMA

Click to view FLAGON S soprema-13 SOPREMA

Click to view FLAGON SFC soprema-14 SOPREMA

Click to view FLAGON SV soprema-15 SOPREMA

Click to view FLAGON SR soprema-16 SOPREMA

Click to view FLEXOCOL A89 soprema-17 SOPREMA

Click to view SLC Eco EP21 A+B 7L kk15007 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop Fix 25kg kk2278 Kerakoll

Click to view Keragrip Eco 5Kg kk3871 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop 70 50m kk5003 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop Nanosil Eco 290ML kk50030 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop 100 50m kk5006 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop AR1 kk5009 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop 120 Accessories kk5946 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop 120 50m kk5948 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop BT 80mm 15m kk5960 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop Flex A+B 24Kg+8Kg kk7657/7656 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop Green 23m kk8000 Kerakoll

Click to view WPA 360 Primer wpa-490-003 WPA

Click to view WPA 560 Moisture Seal wpa-490-134 WPA

Click to view WPA SB Primer wpa-490-006 WPA

Click to view WPA 400 wpa-419-150 WPA

Click to view WPA 500 wpa-419-155 WPA

Balconies/Podiums (cont.) 4654 Compliant (cont.)

LINK PRODUCT CODE COMPANY

Click to view SOPRASUN PLUS 4.5KG MINERAL soprema-3 SOPREMA

Click to view SOPRAGUM GARDEN 4 PLUS soprema-1 SOPREMA

Click to view ALSAN FLASHING soprema-11 SOPREMA

Click to view ALSAN FLASHING QUADRO soprema-22 SOPREMA

Click to view FLAGON SFC soprema-14 SOPREMA

Click to view FLAGON SV soprema-15 SOPREMA

Click to view FLAGON SR soprema-16 SOPREMA

Click to view 2P GWS190 Gripset

Click to view Elastoproof B50 GWS010 Gripset

Click to view BRW PF Tape GWS146 Gripset

Click to view Elastoproof Prefabricated Corners GWS006 Gripset

Click to view 38FC GWS068 Gripset

Click to view BRW-HD GWS197 Gripset

4654 Compliant

Click to view BRW-PFN GWS225 Gripset

Click to view P39 GWS131 Gripset

sleeves 730697 RLA

Click to view Waterproof tape 730663 RLA

Click to view SOPRALENE FLAM 180 soprema-4 SOPREMA

Click to view SOPRAFIX BASE 630 soprema-7 SOPREMA

Click to view SOPRALENE FLAM 180 GR soprema-5 SOPREMA

Click to view SOPRALENE FLAM JARDIN CAP soprema-20 SOPREMA

Click to view SOPRASUN PLUS 3 soprema-2 SOPREMA

Click to view SB MS Polymer Sealant

Gripset Click

view Xpress Multi Pro Membrane

Pools,

Water

Features

4858 (Class III ) Compliant

Click to view HYDRATHANE

Click to view FLEXIBLE SEALER

Click to view LIQUID FLASH 1 drib-300 Dribond

Click to view LIQUID FLASH 2 drib-400 Dribond

Click to view 1Kompönent Fibre Reinforced Waterproof Membrane

Click to view 2 Part Cementitious Waterproofng Membrane

RLA

Flex A+B 24Kg+8Kg

view WPA 200 wpa-420-200 WPA

730663 RLA

Click to view ALSAN FLASHING soprema-11 SOPREMA

Click to view 2P

Click to view Xpresslay Sheet

Click to view Elastoproof B50

Click to view BRW PF Tape

Click to view C-1P

Click to view Elastoproof Prefabricated Corners

Click to view 38FC

Click to view BRW-PFN

Click to view P39

Gripset

Gripset

Gripset

Gripset

Click to view SB MS Polymer Sealant GWS129 Gripset

Click to view Xpress Multi Pro Membrane

Click to view WPA 400

Gripset

Click to view WPA 500 wpa-419-155 WPA

Click to view WPA 230UV wpa-425-024 WPA

Click to view WPA Rapid wpa-419-153 WPA

Click to view WPA 992

Click to view WPA 992UV

WPA

Sheet Membrane

Click to view SOPRALENE FLAM 180

Click to view SOPRAFIX BASE 630

Click to view SOPRALENE FLAM 180 GR

Click to view SOPRALENE FLAM JARDIN CAP soprema-20

Click to view SOPRASUN PLUS 3

Click to view SOPRASUN PLUS 4.5KG MINERAL

Click to view SOPRAGUM GARDEN 4 PLUS

Click to view FLAGON S

Liquid Membrane

LIQUID FLASH 1 drib-300 Dribond

Click to view LIQUID FLASH 2 drib-400 Dribond

Click to view 1Kompönent Fibre Reinforced Waterproof Membrane 999729 RLA

Click to view 2 Part Cementitious Waterproofng Membrane RL7190-KIT RLA

Click to view PU850 UV Liquid Waterproofing Membrane 750599 RLA

Click to view WPM Class III Liquid Waterproofng Membrane 14510 RLA

Click to view WPU Class III Liquid Waterproofng Membrane 14442 RLA

Click to view ALSAN FLASHING soprema-11 SOPREMA

Click to view ALSAN FLASHING QUADRO soprema-22 SOPREMA

Click to view 2P

Click to view C-1P

Click to view 38FC

Pos. Neg. Moisture Pressure

Gripset

Click to view P39 GWS131 Gripset

Click to view 51 GWS022 Gripset

Click to view LS

Click to view Xpress Multi Pro Membrane

Gripset

Gripset

Click to view Nanodefense Eco 15kg kk13032 Kerakoll

Click to view SLC Eco EP21 A+B 7L kk15007 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop Flex A+B 24Kg+8Kg kk7657/7656 Kerakoll

Click to view WPA 400 wpa-419-150 WPA

Click to view WPA 500 wpa-419-155 WPA

Click to view WPA 230UV wpa-425-024 WPA

Click to view WPA Rapid wpa-419-153 WPA

Click to view WPA Tuffcote wpa-425-502 WPA

Click to view WPA 100 wpa-420-310 WPA

Click to view WPA 200 wpa-420-200 WPA

Click to view WPA 992 wpa-416-101 WPA

Click to view WPA 992UV wpa-416-102 WPA

Click to view WPA 3400 Spray Polyurea wpa-204-671 WPA

Concrete Substrate

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Click to view FLAGON SR soprema-16 SOPREMA

Click to view FLEXOCOL A89 soprema-17 SOPREMA

Click to view FLEXOCOL V soprema-18 SOPREMA

Click to view COLPHENE 3000 soprema-6 SOPREMA

Click to view ALSAN FLEECE165 P soprema-23 SOPREMA

Click to view 2P GWS190 Gripset

Click to view Xpresslay Sheet GWS234 Gripset

Click to view Elastoproof B50 GWS010 Gripset

Click to view Butyl HD Tape GWS228 Gripset

Click to view BRW PF Square GWS152 Gripset

Click to view BRW PF Tape GWS146 Gripset

Click to view C-1P GWS032 Gripset

Click to view Elastoproof Base Collars GWS077 Gripset

Click to view Elastoproof Prefabricated Corners GWS006 Gripset

Click to view E60 GWS072 Gripset

Click to view 38FC GWS068 Gripset

Click to view BRW-HD GWS197 Gripset

Click to view BRW-PFN GWS225 Gripset

Click to view P39 GWS131 Gripset

Click to view 11Y GWS015 Gripset

Click to view 51 GWS022 Gripset

Click to view GP GWS034 Gripset

Click to view OP GWS118 Gripset

Click to view Xpress Primer H20 Plus GWS192 Gripset

Click to view LS GWS039 Gripset

Click to view RF Fabric 730662 Gripset

Click to view SB MS Polymer Sealant GWS129 Gripset

Click to view SOPRALENE FLAM JARDIN CAP soprema-20 SOPREMA

Click to view SOPRASUN PLUS 3 soprema-2 SOPREMA

Click to view SOPRASUN PLUS 4.5KG MINERAL soprema-3 SOPREMA

Click to view SOPRAGUM GARDEN 4 PLUS soprema-1 SOPREMA

Click to view ALSAN FLASHING soprema-11 SOPREMA

Click to view POLYFLEECE soprema-19 SOPREMA

Click to view ALSAN FLASHING QUADRO soprema-22 SOPREMA

Click to view ELASTOCOL STICK soprema-12 SOPREMA

Click to view FLAGON S soprema-13 SOPREMA

Click to view FLAGON SFC soprema-14 SOPREMA

Click to view FLAGON SV soprema-15 SOPREMA

Click to view Xpress Multi Pro Membrane GWS191 Gripset

Click to view Nanodefense Eco 15kg kk13032 Kerakoll

Click to view SLC Eco EP21 A+B 7L kk15007 Kerakoll

Click to view Primer A Eco 5Kg kk2053 Kerakoll

Click to view Keragrip Eco 5Kg kk3871 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop Nanosil Eco 290ML kk50030 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop AR1 kk5009 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop 120 Accessories kk5946 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop 120 50m kk5948 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop Flex A+B 24Kg+8Kg kk7657/7656 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop Green 23m kk8000 Kerakoll

Click to view WPA 360 Primer wpa-490-003 WPA

Concrete Substrate (cont.)

Particle Board Substrate

Sand/Cement Screeds Substrate

LINK

PRODUCT CODE COMPANY

Click to view GP GWS034 Gripset

Click to view Xpress Primer H20 Plus GWS192 Gripset

Click to view LS GWS039 Gripset

Click to view RF Fabric 730662 Gripset

Click to view SB MS Polymer Sealant GWS129 Gripset

Click to view Xpress Multi Pro Membrane GWS191 Gripset

Click to view Nanodefense Eco 15kg kk13032 Kerakoll

Click to view SLC Eco EP21 A+B 7L kk15007 Kerakoll

Click to view Primer A Eco 5Kg kk2053 Kerakoll

Click to view Keragrip Eco 5Kg kk3871 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop Nanosil Eco 290ML kk50030 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop AR1 kk5009 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop 120 Accessories kk5946 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop 120 50m kk5948 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop Flex A+B 24Kg+8Kg kk7657/7656 Kerakoll

Click to view WPA 360 Primer wpa-490-003

Click to view WPA 560 Moisture Seal

Click to view WPA SB Primer

Prefabricated Corners GWS006 Gripset

Click to view E60 GWS072 Gripset

Click to view 38FC GWS068 Gripset

Click to view BRW-HD GWS197 Gripset

Click to view BRW-PFN GWS225 Gripset

Click to view P39 GWS131 Gripset

Click to view 11Y GWS015 Gripset

Click to view 51 GWS022 Gripset

Click to view Elastoproof Prefabricated Corners

Click to view E60

Click to view 38FC

Cement Render Substrate

LINK

PRODUCT CODE COMPANY

Click to view 51 GWS022 Gripset

Click to view GP GWS034 Gripset

Click to view Xpress Primer H20 Plus GWS192 Gripset

Click to view LS GWS039 Gripset

Click to view RF Fabric 730662 Gripset

Click to view SB MS Polymer Sealant GWS129 Gripset

Click to view Xpress Multi Pro Membrane GWS191 Gripset

Click to view Nanodefense Eco 15kg kk13032 Kerakoll

Click to view SLC Eco EP21 A+B 7L kk15007 Kerakoll

Click to view Primer A Eco 5Kg kk2053 Kerakoll

Click to view Keragrip Eco 5Kg kk3871 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop Nanosil Eco 290ML kk50030 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop 120 50m kk5948 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop Flex A+B 24Kg+8Kg kk7657/7656 Kerakoll

Click to view WPA 360 Primer wpa-490-003 WPA

Click to view WPA 560 Moisture Seal

Gripset

GWS006 Gripset

GWS072 Gripset

GWS068 Gripset

Click to view BRW-HD GWS197 Gripset

Click to view BRW-PFN GWS225 Gripset

Click to view P39 GWS131 Gripset

Click to view 11Y GWS015 Gripset

Cement Sheeting (Fibrous) Substrate

LINK PRODUCT CODE COMPANY

Click to view Elastoproof Prefabricated Corners GWS006 Gripset

Click to view E60 GWS072 Gripset

Click to view 38FC GWS068 Gripset

Click to view BRW-HD GWS197 Gripset

Click to view BRW-PFN GWS225 Gripset

Click to view P39 GWS131 Gripset

Click to view GP GWS034 Gripset

Click to view OP GWS118 Gripset

Click to view Xpress Primer H20 Plus GWS192 Gripset

Click to view LS GWS039 Gripset

Click to view RF Fabric 730662 Gripset

Click to view SB MS Polymer Sealant GWS129 Gripset

Click to view Xpress Multi Pro Membrane GWS191 Gripset

Click to view Nanodefense Eco 15kg kk13032 Kerakoll

Click to view Primer A Eco 5Kg kk2053 Kerakoll

Click to view Keragrip Eco 5Kg kk3871 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop Nanosil Eco 290ML kk50030 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop 120 Accessories kk5946 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop 120 50m kk5948 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop BT 80mm 15m kk5960 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop Flex A+B 24Kg+8Kg kk7657/7656 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop Green 23m kk8000 Kerakoll

Click to view WPA 360 Primer wpa-490-003 WPA

Click to view WPA 560 Moisture Seal wpa-490-134 WPA

Click to view WPA SB Primer wpa-490-006 WPA

Click to view WPA 400 wpa-419-150 WPA

Click to view WPA 500 wpa-419-155 WPA

Click to view WPA 230UV wpa-425-024 WPA

SV soprema-15 SOPREMA

Click to view FLAGON SR soprema-16 SOPREMA

Click to view 2P GWS190 Gripset

Click to view Xpresslay Sheet GWS234 Gripset

Click to view Elastoproof B50 GWS010 Gripset

Click to view Butyl HD Tape GWS228 Gripset

Click to view BRW PF Square GWS152 Gripset

Click to view BRW PF Tape GWS146 Gripset

Click to view C-1P GWS032 Gripset

Click to view Elastoproof Base Collars GWS077 Gripset

Click to view WPA Rapid wpa-419-153 WPA

Click to view WPA 200 wpa-420-200 WPA

Click to view WPA 992 wpa-416-101 WPA

Click to view WPA 992UV wpa-416-102 WPA

Click to view WPA 1500 wpa-350-507 WPA

Click to view WPA Aqualay wpa-450-590 WPA

Click to view WPA FC wpa-700-160 WPA

Click to view WPA MS wpa-800-105 WPA

Click to view WPA SPUR wpa-800-106 WPA

Cement Sheeting (Compressed) Substrate

LINK

PRODUCT CODE COMPANY

Click to view E60 GWS072 Gripset

Click to view 38FC GWS068 Gripset

Click to view BRW-HD GWS197 Gripset

Click to view BRW-PFN GWS225 Gripset

Click to view P39 GWS131 Gripset

Click to view OP GWS118 Gripset

Click to view Xpress Primer H20 Plus GWS192 Gripset

Click to view LS GWS039 Gripset

Click to view RF Fabric 730662 Gripset

Click to view SB MS Polymer Sealant GWS129 Gripset

Click to view Xpress Multi Pro Membrane GWS191 Gripset

Click to view Primer A Eco 5Kg kk2053 Kerakoll

Click to view Keragrip Eco 5Kg kk3871 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop Nanosil Eco 290ML kk50030 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop 120 Accessories kk5946 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop 120 50m kk5948 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop BT 80mm 15m kk5960 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop Flex A+B 24Kg+8Kg kk7657/7656 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop Green 23m kk8000 Kerakoll

Click to view WPA 560 Moisture Seal wpa-490-134 WPA

Click to view WPA SB Primer wpa-490-006 WPA

Click to view WPA 400 wpa-419-150 WPA

Click to view WPA 500

Click to view WPA 230UV

Click to view WPA Rapid

Click to view WPA Tuffcote

Click to view WPA 200

SOPREMA

Click to view 2P GWS190 Gripset

Click to view Xpresslay Sheet GWS234 Gripset

Click to view Elastoproof B50 GWS010 Gripset

Click to view Butyl HD Tape GWS228 Gripset

Click to view BRW PF Square GWS152 Gripset

Click to view BRW PF Tape GWS146 Gripset

Click to view C-1P GWS032 Gripset

Click to view Elastoproof Base Collars GWS077 Gripset

Click to view Elastoproof Prefabricated Corners

GWS006 Gripset

WPA Click to view WPA 992UV

Click to view WPA 992

Click to view WPA 1500 wpa-350-507 WPA

Click to view WPA Aqualay wpa-450-590 WPA

Click to view WPA FC

Click to view WPA MS

Click to view WPA SPUR

WPA

Structural Plywood Substrate

LINK

PRODUCT CODE COMPANY

Click to view RF Fabric 730662 Gripset

Click to view SB MS Polymer Sealant GWS129 Gripset

Click to view Xpress Multi Pro Membrane GWS191 Gripset

Click to view Keragrip Eco 5Kg kk3871 Kerakoll

Click to view WPA 560 Moisture Seal wpa-490-134 WPA

Click to view WPA SB Primer wpa-490-006 WPA

Click to view WPA 400 wpa-419-150 WPA

Click to view WPA 500 wpa-419-155 WPA

Click to view WPA 230UV wpa-425-024 WPA

Click to view WPA Rapid wpa-419-153 WPA

Click to view WPA 200 wpa-420-200 WPA

Click to view WPA 992 wpa-416-101 WPA

Click to view WPA 992UV wpa-416-102 WPA

Click to view WPA 1500 wpa-350-507 WPA

Click to view WPA Aqualay wpa-450-590 WPA

Click to view WPA FC wpa-700-160 WPA

Click to view WPA MS wpa-800-105 WPA

Click to view WPA SPUR wpa-800-106 WPA

PLUS 4.5KG MINERAL soprema-3 SOPREMA

Click to view FLAGON S soprema-13 SOPREMA

Click to view FLAGON SV soprema-15 SOPREMA

Click to view FLAGON SR soprema-16 SOPREMA

Click to view 2P GWS190 Gripset

Click to view Elastoproof B50 GWS010 Gripset

Click to view BRW PF Square GWS152 Gripset

Click to view BRW PF Tape GWS146 Gripset

Click to view C-1P

Click to view Elastoproof Base Collars

Click to view Elastoproof Prefabricated Corners

GWS032 Gripset

GWS077 Gripset

GWS006 Gripset

Click to view E60 GWS072 Gripset

Click to view 38FC GWS068 Gripset

Click to view BRW-PFN GWS225 Gripset

Click to view P39 GWS131 Gripset

Click to view OP GWS118 Gripset

Click to view LS GWS039 Gripset

view P39

Click to view 11Y

Plasterboard (Water Resistant) Substrate

LINK

PRODUCT CODE COMPANY

Click to view Aquastop Nanosil Eco 290ML kk50030 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop 120 Accessories kk5946 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop 120 50m kk5948 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop BT 80mm 15m kk5960 Kerakoll

Click to view WPA 360 Primer wpa-490-003 WPA

Click to view WPA 560 Moisture Seal wpa-490-134 WPA

Click to view WPA SB Primer wpa-490-006 WPA

Click to view WPA 400 wpa-419-150 WPA

Click to view WPA 500 wpa-419-155 WPA

Click to view WPA 230UV wpa-425-024 WPA

Click to view WPA Rapid wpa-419-153 WPA

Click to view WPA 200 wpa-420-200 WPA

Click to view WPA 992 wpa-416-101 WPA

Click to view WPA 992UV wpa-416-102 WPA

Click to view WPA FC wpa-700-160 WPA

Click to view WPA MS wpa-800-105 WPA

Click to view WPA SPUR wpa-800-106 WPA

Primer

Click to view Uniprime Porous Primer

Click to view Universal Primer

Click to view Moisture Seal Epoxy Waterproofng System 15637 RLA

Click to view PrimerPU Solvent Based Primer 730541 RLA

Click to view ANTIROCK PRIMER soprema-8 SOPREMA

Click to view ELASTOCOL STICK soprema-12 SOPREMA

Click to view FLEXOCOL A89 soprema-17 SOPREMA

Click to view FLEXOCOL V soprema-18 SOPREMA

Click to view E60 GWS072 Gripset

Click to view 11Y GWS015 Gripset

Click to view GP GWS034 Gripset

GWS131 Gripset

GWS015 Gripset

Click to view GP GWS034 Gripset

Click to view RF Fabric 730662 Gripset

Click to view SB MS Polymer Sealant GWS129 Gripset

Click to view Xpress Multi Pro Membrane GWS191 Gripset

Click to view Primer A Eco 5Kg kk2053 Kerakoll

Click to view Keragrip Eco 5Kg kk3871 Kerakoll

Click to view OP GWS118 Gripset

Click to view Xpress Primer H20 Plus GWS192 Gripset

Click to view Primer A Eco 5Kg kk2053 Kerakoll

Click to view Keragrip Eco 5Kg kk3871 Kerakoll

Click to view WPA 360 Primer wpa-490-003 WPA

Click to view WPA 560 Moisture Seal wpa-490-134 WPA

Click to view WPA SB Primer wpa-490-006 WPA

Click to view WPA 3460 Polyurea Primer wpa-204-670 WPA

1Kompönent Fibre Reinforced Waterproof Membrane

Fast Drying

Click to view WPA FC wpa-700-160 WPA

Click to view WPA MS wpa-800-105 WPA

Click to view WPA SPUR wpa-800-106 WPA

One Part Prep

LINK PRODUCT CODE COMPANY

Click to view HYDRATHANE drib-100 Dribond

Click to view FLEXIBLE SEALER drib-200 Dribond

Click to view LIQUID FLASH 1 drib-300 Dribond

Click to view ANTIROCK PRIMER soprema-8 SOPREMA

Click to view SOPRALENE FLAM 180 soprema-4 SOPREMA

Click to view SOPRAFIX BASE 630 soprema-7 SOPREMA

Click to view SOPRALENE FLAM 180 GR soprema-5 SOPREMA

Click to view SOPRALENE FLAM JARDIN CAP soprema-20 SOPREMA

Click to view SOPRASUN PLUS 3 soprema-2 SOPREMA

Click to view SOPRASUN PLUS 4.5KG MINERAL soprema-3 SOPREMA

Click to view SOPRAGUM GARDEN 4 PLUS soprema-1 SOPREMA

Click to view ALSAN FLASHING soprema-11 SOPREMA

Click to view ALSAN FLASHING QUADRO soprema-22 SOPREMA

Click to view ELASTOCOL STICK soprema-12 SOPREMA

Click to view FLAGON S soprema-13 SOPREMA

Click to view FLAGON SFC soprema-14 SOPREMA

Click to view FLAGON SV soprema-15 SOPREMA

Click to view FLAGON SR soprema-16 SOPREMA

Click to view FLEXOCOL A89 soprema-17 SOPREMA

Click to view FLEXOCOL V soprema-18 SOPREMA

Click to view COLPHENE 3000 soprema-6 SOPREMA

Click to view 38FC GWS068 Gripset

Click to view P39 GWS131 Gripset

Click to view 51 GWS022 Gripset

Click to view GP GWS034 Gripset

Click to view OP GWS118 Gripset

Click to view Xpress Primer H20 Plus GWS192 Gripset

Click to view LS GWS039 Gripset

Click to view SB MS Polymer Sealant GWS129 Gripset

Click to view Primer A Eco 5Kg kk2053 Kerakoll

Polyurea Primer

Click to view WPA 3400 Spray Polyurea

Click to view WPA ATC

Click to view Keragrip Eco 5Kg kk3871 Kerakoll

Water-Based

view Primer A Eco 5Kg

to view ALSAN FLASHING soprema-11 SOPREMA

Click to view POLYFLEECE soprema-19 SOPREMA

Click to view ALSAN FLASHING QUADRO soprema-22 SOPREMA

Click to view FLAGON S soprema-13 SOPREMA

Click to view ALSAN FLEECE165 P soprema-23 SOPREMA

Click to view Elastoproof B50 GWS010 Gripset

Click to view Butyl HD Tape GWS228 Gripset

Click to view BRW PF Square GWS152 Gripset

Click to view BRW PF Tape GWS146 Gripset

Click to view Elastoproof Base Collars GWS077 Gripset

Click to view Elastoproof Prefabricated Corners GWS006 Gripset

Click to view RF Fabric 730662 Gripset

Click to view SB MS Polymer Sealant GWS129 Gripset

Click to view Aquastop 70 50m kk5003 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop Nanosil Eco 290ML kk50030 Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop 100 50m

Click to view Aquastop AR1

Click to view Aquastop 120 Accessories

Click to view Aquastop 120 50m

Kerakoll

Kerakoll

Kerakoll

Kerakoll

Click to view Aquastop BT 80mm 15m kk5960 Kerakoll

Click to view WPA FC wpa-700-160 WPA

Click to view WPA MS wpa-800-105 WPA

Click to view WPA SPUR wpa-800-106 WPA

Click to view WPA 2010 wpa-711-350 WPA

Additive

CODE COMPANY

Click to view UniFlex RL7180-5 RLA

Click to view 11Y GWS015 Gripset

BRAND: DRIBOND CONSTRUCTION CHEMICALS

HYDRATHANE

HYDRATHANE is a one-part, water-based, polyurethane waterproofing membrane which is fexible, tough and fast curing (capable of drying in 6-12 hours @ 23°C @ 50% relative humidity). The cured membrane will remain tough, elastic and can bridge and seal hairline cracks.

FLEXIBLE SEALER

FLEXIBLE SEALER is a one-pack, waterproofng membrane applied prior to tiling bathrooms & balconies or left exposed on roofs & balconies. A premixed, one-pack, water-based, brush/rollerapplied, acrylic membrane, which when cured becomes a tough, elastic, heavy duty, UV resistant, waterproof membrane. The cured membrane will remain elastic and can bridge and seal hairline cracks and can resist mild chemical attack.

LIQUID FLASH 1

LIQUID FLASH 1 is a premixed, one-pack, water-based, microfbre-reinforced acrylic, fexible, waterproofng membrane that is easily applied with a brush to form a resilient waterproof/fashing membrane between different building surfaces. LIQUID FLASH 1 will remain pliable and elastic and will bridge cracks and smooth irregular surfaces. Can be overpainted with water-based acrylic paints to colour match surroundings. The cured membrane is resistant to UV and mild chemical attack.

LIQUID FLASH 2

LIQUID FLASH 2 is a two-pack, fast-drying, microfbre-reinforced, cement/acrylic fexible waterproofng and anti-fracture/crack bridging membrane. rgIt is easily applied to form a resilient waterproof membrane over different building surfaces. Liquid Flash 2 will remain pliable and elastic and will bridge cracks and smooth irregular surfaces.

1Kompönent Fibre Reinforced Waterproof Membrane

1KOMPÖNENT is one component, a fexible fbre-reinforced waterproof membrane. A specially formulated cementitious base incorporating graded aggregates and polymers produces a highly fexible waterproof membrane capable of withstanding signifcant fexural strain. It is suitable for 5 bar positive and 1.5 negative bar pressure.

2 Part Cementitious Waterproofng Membrane

2 PART is a cementitious, two-part waterproofng membrane 2 PART is based on high alumina, fast-setting cement. It is mixed with a high solids water resistant pure acrylic. 2 PART combines the quick drying and excellent adhesion characteristics of traditional 2-part membranes with the superb toughness, elongation, and fexibility of modern acrylic membranes.

Uniprime Porous Primer

Uniprime is a cost effective porous primer for use prior to installing RLA tile adhesives and waterproofng membranes. It increases adhesion while reducing dehydration over all porous substrates.

Universal Primer

Universal Primer is a rapid drying solvent free low VOC water based acrylic primer. For use over porous and non porous substrates such as ceramic tiles, painted surfaces (waterbased only) and sealed or burnished concrete foors.

MAX MS Sealant & Adhesive

RLA MAX MS is a high quality, multi-use neutral sealant, adhesive and joint fller. This product is based on Flexible MS Polymer technology. It has excellent adhesion properties and can be applied on damp surfaces.

Moisture Seal Epoxy Waterproofng System

RLA Moisture Seal is a high-performance 2-part water-based epoxy waterproofng system designed as a water and vapour-proof coating under waterproofng systems, coatings, tiles, resilient and timber fooring. It is intended for foor and wall applications requiring durability, water and chemical resistance.

BRAND: RLA

PU850 UV Liquid Waterproofng Membrane

RLA PU850 UV is a thixotropic, one part, liquid applied, moisture cured polyurethane waterproofng membrane, suitable for waterproofng most applications. RLA PU850 UV cures to form a UV stable, seamless, tough, durable, elastomeric waterproofng membrane. RLA PU850 UV has excellent adhesion to most suitably primed building substrates and is suitable for above and below ground applications.

WPM Class III Liquid Waterproofng Membrane

RLA WPM is a waterborne fexible waterproof membrane designed for use under tiled fnishes that is capable of accommodating expected structural movement. RLA WPM is a certifed Class III membrane and is compliant to AS4858:2004: “Wet Area Membranes”, when applied in accordance to AS3740:2010 “waterproofng Wet Areas in Residential Buildings”.

WPU Class III Liquid Waterproofng Membrane

RLA WPU is an elastomeric one-part polyurethane/Acrylic fbre reinforced water-based membrane developed as a high-performance internal/ external membrane for most general waterproofng applications. It is suitable for external applications where a UV stable, occasional traffcable membrane is required.

Fillet & Joint Seal

RLA Fillet and Joint Seal is a grey fast curing, low modulus, sealant that cures from moisture in the air to form a tough, elastic and water resistant sealant prior to the application of RLA polyurethane and waterproofng membranes.

PrimerPU Solvent Based Primer

RLA PRIMER PU is a solvent-based primer with a transparent appearance, specifcally designed for use with the RLA Flex-Pro polyurethane sealant range, and RLA PU 850 liquid waterproof membrane to ensure adhesion to porous substrates. Especially with water-immersed applications.

Flexiband external corner

Waterproofng external corners providing maximum protection at the most volatile areas, ensuring a quality watertight seal that accommodates movement in a variety of different waterproofng applications. Made from a unique grade of rubber, providing an elastic seal to line the wall / foor junction, forming a rupture resistant seal at corner intersections.

BRAND: RLA

Flexiband internal corner

Waterproofng internal corners providing maximum protection at the most volatile areas, ensuring a quality watertight seal that accommodates movement in a variety of different waterproofng applications. Made from a unique grade of rubber, providing an elastic seal to line the wall / foor junction, forming a rupture resistant seal at corner intersections.

Flexiband tap sleeves

Tap Sleeve enhances the seal around penetrations such as pipes, drainage outlets, cabling and any surface fxtures by protecting against movement, vibration and cracking. It provides a permanent tight rubber seal against water ingress enabling penetrations to withstand a variety of movement conditions without compromising the membrane seal.

Waterproof tape

An open weave polyester reinforcing fabric for use of reinforcing RLA waterproofng membranes. Generally 2 Litres of waterproofng membrane per square metre of product is required to properly saturate and cover scrim tape.

UniFlex

Unifex is a white, high solids, fexible acrylic additive. It can be used internally or externally on wall and foor surfaces. Unifex when mixed with RLA cement based adhesives can be used to bond tiles over concrete, render, rendered brickwork, blockwork.

ANTIROCK PRIMER

ANTIROCK PRIMER is a blend of SBS modifed bitumen, fast-evaporating solvents and adhesive enhancing additives. It is used to prime concrete and metal surfaces to improve the adhesion of torch-applied membranes. Installation: Spread using a roller, in preparation for SOPRALENE, SOPRASUN and SOPRAGUM membranes.

SOPRALENE FLAM 180

Heat-welded base sheet membrane with excellent resisance against puncture and tea. It composed of a non-woven polyester reinforcement and SBS modifed bitumen. Installation: Torch applied membrane, on prepared substrate with ANTIROCK PRIMER.

SOPRAFIX BASE 630

High-performance base sheet membrane mechanically fastened composed of a composite reinforcement and SBS modifed bitumen. Installation: Mechanically fastened with traditional fxing/ plates. End and side laps fully torched. Complemented with SOPRALENE FLAM 180 GR cap sheet.

SOPRALENE FLAM 180 GR

Heat-welded cap sheet membrane with excellent resistance to puncture and tear. It is composed of a non-woven polyester reinforcement and SBS modifed bitumen. Installation: Torch applied membrane, complemented with SOPRALENE FLAM 180 or SOPRAFIX BASE 630 base sheets.

SOPRALENE FLAM JARDIN CAP

Heat-welded cap sheet membrane with anti-root penetration properties and excellent resistance to puncture and tear. It is composed of a non-woven polyester reinforcement and SBS modifed bitumen. Installation: Torch applied membrane, complemented with SOPRALENE FLAM 180 base sheet and SOPRADRAIN 10 drainage board.

BRAND: SOPREMA

SOPRASUN PLUS 3

Heat-welded base sheet membrane with excellent dimensional stability and elastic performance. It iscomposed of a composite reinforcement and APP modifed bitumen. Installation: Torch applied membrane, on prepared substrate with ANTIROCK PRIMER.

SOPRASUN PLUS 4.5KG MINERAL

Heat-welded cap sheet membrane with excellent dimensional stability and elastic performance. It is composed of a composite reinforcement and APP modifed bitumen. Installation: Torch applied membrane, complemented with SOPRASUN PLUS 3 base sheet.

SOPRAGUM GARDEN 4 PLUS

Heat-welded cap sheet membrane with anti-root properties and excellent dimensional stability and elastic performance.. It is composed of a composite reinforcement and APP modifed bitumen. Installation: Torch applied membrane, complemented with SOPRASUN PLUS 3 base sheet and SOPRADRAIN 10 drainage board.

ALSAN FLASHING

Single-component, polyurethane- and bitumen-based waterproofing coating used to waterproof hard-to-access upstands and other details where it is diffcult to apply sheet waterproofng membranes. Installation: Spread using a brush, used in conjunction with POLYFLEECE reinforcement.

POLYFLEECE

Non-woven polyester reinforcement used with ALSAN FLASHING products.

ALSAN FLASHING QUADRO

Single-component, root resistant polyurethane resin for waterproofing junctions between horizontal surfaces, up-stands and various roof details. Installation: Spread using a brush, used in conjunction with POLYFLEECE reinforcement.

BRAND: SOPREMA

ELASTOCOL STICK

Single component primer composed of SBS synthetic rubbers, adhesion-enhancing resins and volatile solvents. It is used to enhance the adhesion of self-adhesive membranes on various substrates. Installation: Spread using a roller, in preparation for COLPHENE 3000 and COLPHENE BSW V membranes.

FLAGON S

Synthetic membrane of plasticised PVC, non-reinforced used for detailing work.

FLAGON SFC

Synthetic membrane of plasticised PVC dimensionally stabilised by a glass fbre reinforcement and coupled to 200 g/m2 non-woven polyester felt support. FLAGON SFC is a cold applied, fameless solution, with self-extinguish properties. Installation: Fully adhered with FLEXOCOL A89 adhesive.

FLAGON SV

Synthetic membrane of plasticised PVC reinforced with a layer of glass fbre for dimensional stability. FLAGON SV is cold applied, fameless solution, with self-extinguish properties. Installation: Loose-laid under ballast.

FLAGON SR

Synthetic membrane of plasticised PVC reinforced with a polyester mesh and a signal layer on the surface. FLAGON SR is a cold applied, fameless solution, with self-extinguish properties. Installation: Mechanically fastened to the substrate with traditional fxings/ plates, or induction welded.

FLEXOCOL A89

Single-component polyurethane adhesive, moisture curing liquid with medium-low viscosity, with controlled expansion. Installation: Spread using a squeegee, in preparation for FLAGON SFC membrane.

FLEXOCOL V

Single-component elastomeric and solvent based adhesive, liquid with low viscosity, resistant to water; used for bonding FLAGON PVC waterproofng membranes on vertical surfaces. Installation: Spread using a brush, in preparation for FLAGON SV, FLAGON SR and FLAGON S membranes.

SOPRADRAIN 20

High-performance drainage board composed of a polypropylene core on which a geotextile is factory laminated. It provides protection for waterproofng systems and manages sub-surface water around building foundations.

SOPRADRAIN 10

High-density drainage board that provides effcient drainage for Green Roofs. It is composed of a polypropylene core on which a geotextile is factory laminated.

COLPHENE 3000

Self-adhesive waterproofng membrane composed of SBS modifed bitumen and a tri-laminated woven polyethylene facer. Installation: Self-adhesive, on a primed surface with ELASTOCOL STICK.

COLPHENE BSW UNI NG

Pre-applied heat-welded membrane designed for horizontal blind side waterproofng applications. It is composed of a select blend of high-performance fexible SBS elastomeric bitumen reinforced with an ultra-high strength double reinforcement system.

COLPHENE BSW V

Self-adhesive waterproofng membrane composed of SBS modifed bitumen and a composite reinforcement designed for blindside waterproofng in vertical applications.

BRAND: GRIPSET

gripset

2P

Gripset 2P is a two component latex cementitious membrane designed for a range of waterproofng applications including internal and external wet areas, immersed and subterranean areas. Gripset 2P provides a unique durable membrane while maintaining fexible and permanent waterproofng properties.

Xpresslay Sheet

XpressLay is a high-performance waterproof, decoupling and anti-fracture sheet system used in under tile systems to reduce risk of cracking through fnishes associated with structural movement.

Elastoproof B50

The Elastoproof B50 Joint Band is an innovative detailing system designed for waterproofng and sealing all types of joints, junctions and general areas subject to movement.

Butyl HD Tape

The Gripset HD Tape is a self adhesive butyl rubber tape used for general detailing in conjunction with BRW-HD sheet membrane applications.

BRW PF Square

The BRW PF Square is a self adhesive sealing square designed for the rapid detailing of leak control fanges and similar penetrations.

BRW PF Tape

BRW PF Tape is a multi purpose, self adhesive sealing tape providing an instant waterproof seal to the applied surface.

BRAND: GRIPSET

C-1P

Gripset C-1P is a high performance, one component, fexible polymer cementitious membrane designed for a range of positive and negative waterproofng applications. Unique polymer technology provides outstanding waterproofng, adhesion and enhanced crack bridging properties for long term sealing performance and durability.

Elastoproof Base Collars

Elastoproof Collars provide a permanent elastic water tight seal over pipes, penetrations and fxtures.

Elastoproof Prefabricated Corners

The Elastoproof Prefabricated Corners ensure effective detailing and long term protection at critical 90° and 270° corner intersections.

E60

Gripset E60 is a two component water based epoxy compound suitable for use as both a primer and protective

38FC

Gripset 38FC is a next generation, water based, fast curing, fbre reinforced SBR latex membrane designed for waterproofng wet areas, showers, laundries, roofs, terraces, balconies, desks, concrete slabs and general structures that will be covered over with toppings, tile beds or overlay fnishes.

BRW-HD

Gripset BRW HD is a self-adhesive butyl rubber sheet membrane for subterranean waterproofng and multi layered sheet membrane applications. The high tack butyl backing provides a high performance waterproof layer with outstanding adhesion to porous and non-porous surfaces in a wide range of temperature conditions.

BRAND: GRIPSET

BRW-PFN

Gripset BRW PFN is a self adhesive butyl rubber sheet membrane for use in internal and external applications under tiles and toppings. The high tack butyl backing provides a high performance waterproof layer with outstanding resistance to vibration, movement and fexing.

P39

Gripset P39 is a versatile, high performance membrane based on advanced hybrid polyurethane technology. Suitable as an exposed membrane in external applications, or for use under tiles and other fnishes.

11Y

Gripset 11Y is a concentrated SBR latex additive formulated to enhance theperformance of cement based compounds

51

Gripset 51 is water based, multi purpose bitumen rubber membrane suitable for underground applications including retaining walls, planter boxes and as a protective coating over timber and metal surfaces.

GP

Gripset GP is a unique general purpose primer used to enhance surface adhesion

Gripset OP is a solvent free specialty primer developed with adhesion enhancing properties over metals and non-absorbent substrates.

BRAND: GRIPSET

Xpress Primer H20 Plus

Gripset Xpress Primer H20 Plus is a unique, 1 component vapour barrier primer designed for use on concrete, screeds and mineral surfaces to protect overlaid coatings and fnishes against blistering and delamination associated with residual dampness.

LS

Gripset LS Roof Coat is hard wearing, non slip top coat designed for external foor surfaces on pitched or fat roofs, podiums and balcony areas. Used as the fnish coat over Gripset 38FC and P39 liquid membranes providing a durable membrane system in applications subject to permanent exposure and varying climatic conditions, UV light and foot traffc.

RF Fabric

Gripset RF is suitable for a range of waterproofng applications where liquid membrane detailing or enhanced membrane tensile strength is required.

SB MS Polymer Sealant

Gripset SB is an innovative one component adhesive/sealant based on technology that is free of isocyanates, solvents & halogens. The unique properties allow for superior adhesion, fexibility and versatility in a wide range of applications.

Xpress Multi Pro Membrane

Gripset Xpress Multi Pro Membrane is a next generation water-based membrane designed with unique fast cure properties in low temperature and high relative humidity enivornments. Designed for both under tile and exposed applications subject to UV exposure.

Kerabuild Eco Ultracem 5Kg

Kerabuild Eco Ultracem is a specifc mortar to immediately block leaks of water from specifc points or across foundations, lift shafts, car parks, basement areas, exterior foundation walls, swimming pools, irrigation channels, drains, baths, drinking water collection tanks and reservoirs, tunnels and bridges.

Nanodefense Eco 15kg

Nanodefense Eco develops total water-resistance under positive thrust guaranteeing the protection of absorbent substrates, those subject to damp, or in constantly humid environments. Internal application only.

SLC Eco EP21 A+B 7L

Certifed, organic resin for the consolidation of absorbent substrates and the covering and waterproofng of absorbent mineral or cement-based substrates with high residual humidity, ideal for use in GreenBuilding. EP21 raises the mechanical resistance of inconsistent substrates and waterproofs them to protect hardwood foors from residual humidity, for a 100% safe laying.

Primer A Eco 5Kg

Certifed, eco-friendly, water-based surface isolation for dry, absorbent mineral/cement/gypsum or anhydrite-based substrates. Single-component, with very low volatile organic compound emissions. Primer A Eco develops an isolating, cohesive flm which neutralises the expansive chemical reaction of gypsum- or anhydrite-based substrates in contact with mineral mortars and adhesives. Reduces and regulates the absorption of highly porous substrates.

Aquastop Fix 25kg

To be used in conjunction with Aquastop Green Pro and Aquastop tape products. Aquastop Fix develops a fne mixture of extended workability and total hydrophobicity, guaranteeing the water-resistant adhesion of components and accessories of the Green Pro anti-cracking membrane.

BRAND: KERAKOLL

Keragrip Eco 5Kg

Multi-Purpose Bonding Primer suited for non-absorbent substrates allowing for priming of surfaces such as steel, aluminum, glass, timber, PVC etc. Ideally suited for adhesion promoter for levelling compounds, adhesives and waterproofng.

Kerabuild Eco Osmocem Grigio 25Kg

Eco-friendly, osmotic action, mineral covering for the guaranteed, long-lasting protection and waterproofng of concrete structures including foundations, retaining walls and bridges. Kerabuild Eco Osmocem is a single-component, thixotropic covering that complies with the performance requirements of EN 1504-2, surface protection systems (C), resistant to negative hydraulic pressure.

Aquastop 70 50m

140 mm non-woven polypropylene tape with high-adhesion, alkali-resistant waterproof treatment for perimeter joints, to be applied with Aquastop Nanodefense. Aquastop 70 seals perimeter joints quickly guaranteeing waterproofng and durability over time.

Aquastop Nanosil Eco 290ML

Eco-friendly rigid neutral silane sealant for waterproof sealing of hydraulic and electric systems, through elements and construction elements in pools and in Kerakoll waterproofng systems, ideal for GreenBuilding.

Aquastop 100 50m

Polyethylene, waterproof elastic tape coated on both sides with high-adhesion non-woven polypropylene for perimeter, fractionising expansion joints with Aquastop Green, and to seal perimeter joints and between adjacent sheets of the Green Pro membrane.

Aquastop AR1

Special reinforcing mesh made of alkali.resistant glass fbre to strengthen the eco-friendly Aquastop Flex and WPM and WPM Plus materials. Superior mesh without memory effect.

BRAND: KERAKOLL

Aquastop 120 Accessories

Flexible NBR waterproof joint for perimeter and fractionising joints in waterproofng systems. Aquastop 120 ensures continuous waterproofng even at expansion joints.

Aquastop 120 50m

Flexible NBR waterproof joint for perimeter and fractionising joints in waterproofng systems. Aquastop 120 ensures continuous waterproofng even at expansion joints.

Aquastop BT 80mm 15m

Butyl adhesive tape coated in high-adhesion, non-woven, alkali-resistant polypropylene with a pre-cut silicone flm halfway along the back for perimeter joints that also have a bituminous sheath, PVC, wood, polycarbonate, glass, plastic or metal materials.

Aquastop Flex A+B 24Kg+8Kg

Certifed, eco-friendly, two component, anti-alkali and chlorine resistant, mineral membrane for fexible waterproofng with high levels of adhesion and durability of substrates before laying with adhesives, ideal for use in GreenBuilding.

Aquastop Green 23m

Uncoupling and anti-cracking waterproof membrane with high adhesion for balconies, terraces and horizontal surfaces before laying ceramic tiles or natural stone; creates a waterproof surface even when overlaid on substrates that are cracked, have not been perfectly cured or might contain vapour pressure due to residual substrate moisture content.

WPA 360 Primer

WPA 360 is a water based, low solids, fast drying primer used in conjunction with our range of water-based membranes including WPA 200, WPA 230UV, WPA 400, WPA 500 or WPA Rapid waterproofng membranes.

WPA 560 Moisture Seal

WPA 560 Moisture Seal is a two part, water-based epoxy primer designed as a water and vapour proof coating under waterproofng membranes, ceramic tile adhesives*, levelling compounds* and timber foors. (*additional priming required).

WPA SB Primer

WPA SB Primer is a fast drying, solvent based primer, with exceptional penetrating properties. WPA SB Primer is designed to assist in improving adhesion on porous and nonporous substrates. It significantly enhances the adhesion of subsequent coatings and membranes.

WPA 400

WPA 400 is an elastomeric, fbre reinforced waterproofng membrane based on high performance polymer technology. Designed for a range of undertile waterproofng applications, WPA 400 offers excellent adhesion and outstanding low vapour transmission properties. Fully compatible with polymer modifed cement-based tile adhesives, screeds and renders. The unique formulation provides excellent workability and flm build.

WPA 500

WPA 500 is a waterborne fexible waterproofng membrane specifically designed for use under ceramic and stone tile fnishes. The unique formulation provides excellent workability and flm build.

BRAND: WPA

WPA 230UV

WPA 230UV is an elastomeric, one-part, fbre reinforced, water based polyurethane membrane, suitable for waterproofng shower recesses, bathrooms, laundries, decks, balconies and rooftops.

WPA Rapid

WPA Rapid is a waterborne, fexible waterproofng membrane, utilising next generation, self-crosslinking technology, which enables the membrane to achieve cured properties rapidly. WPA Rapid is designed for use under tiles in internal and exterior applications.

WPA Tuffcote

WPA TuffCote is an elastomeric single part, water based polyurethane membrane which offers a hard wearing and slip resistant fnish for external applications. In addition to being a stand-alone waterproofng membrane, it can also be used as a topcoat to increase the slip and wear resistance of the WPA 230UV and WPA 200 waterproofng systems in applications subject to residential foot traffc and permanent UV light exposure.

WPA 100

WPA 100 is a single component, fbre reinforced, rapid drying, cementitious waterproofng membrane. It is based on special cements, modifed with polymers, selected graded aggregates and special waterproofng additives to produce a fexible waterproofng compound. WPA 100 is suitable for both positive and negative side waterproofng applications and is capable of withstanding signifcant strain.

WPA 200

WPA 200 is a highly fexible, two-part, rapid drying, cementitious waterproofng membrane, specifcally designed for use under ceramic and stone tile fnishes in bathrooms, balconies, roofs and some swimming pools. WPA 200 combines the fast drying and excellent adhesion characteristics of traditional two-part membranes with the outstanding toughness, elongation and fexibility of next generation acrylic waterproofng membranes. It is UV resistant and is suitable for light maintenance traffc.

BRAND: WPA

WPA 992

WPA 992 is a thixotropic, one-part, liquid applied, moisture cured polyurethane waterproofng membrane, suitable for waterproofng most non-exposed applications. WPA 992 cures to form a seamless, tough, durable, elastomeric waterproofng membrane. WPA 992 has excellent adhesion to most suitably primed building substrates and is suitable for above and below ground applications.

WPA 992UV

WPA 992UV is a thixotropic, one-part, liquid applied, moisture cured polyurethane waterproofng membrane, suitable for waterproofng most applications. WPA 992UV cures to form a UV stable, seamless, tough, durable, elastomeric waterproofng membrane. WPA 992UV has excellent adhesion to most suitably primed building substrates and is suitable for above and below ground applications.

WPA 1500

WPA 1500 is a next generation, high performance decoupling and waterproofng sheet membrane for use under tile and stone installation in commercial and residential applications. WPA 1500 is specifcally designed for use in areas where differential movement needs to be mitigated. WPA 1500 consists of a base layer of non-woven polypropylene fabric anchoring feece, thermally welded to a high density polyethylene core, water impermeable core. The top layer consists of non-woven polypropylene fabric, thermally welded to the core, providing an excellent key for subsequently applied tiles adhesive systems

WPA Aqualay

WPA AQUALAY is an innovative, high performance, fexible, easy to install new generation sheet waterproofng membrane system. The sheet itself consists of an EVAC core with a laminated non-woven geotextile feece on either side of the central core. This unique system allows surface fnishes including tiles, screeds and topping to be installed within hours of the membrane installation.

WPA 3460 Polyurea Primer

WPA 3460 is a single component primer based on polyether polyol and modifed MDI isocyanate. The primer is a polyurethane pre-polymer with a surplus of isocyanate which reacts with the moisture in the substrate to cure the product. The product was designed as a low viscosity concrete primer for preparing substrates prior to applying the WPA 3400 spray applied membrane.

BRAND: WPA

WPA 3400 Spray Polyurea

WPA 3400 is a two component, 100% solids, rapid curing, spray applied, hybrid polyurea, elastomeric waterproofng membrane. WPA 3400 is comprised of a polyether polyol, amine chain extender and MDI based isocyanate. WPA 3400 rapidly cures to form a high performance seamless, tough, durable, elastomeric waterproofng membrane, with good crack bridging properties. WPA 3400 has excellent adhesion to most suitably primed building substrates and is suitable for above and below ground applications.

WPA ATC

WPA ATC is an economic, aliphatic, single component, liquid applied, moisture cured, polyurethane coating. It has been formulated as a complimentary topcoat for WPA 3400 (Polyurea) and WPA Moisture cured polyurethane membranes. WPA ATC offers protection from degradation of the waterproofng membrane due to UV exposure.

WPA FC

WPA FC is a high performance, fast cure, one component polyurethane sealant. When cured it will form a tough, fexible seal and bond, capable of cyclic expansion and compression movement. Joints or fabrications formed with this sealant can be expected to extend and compress a total of 50% (± 25%) of original joint dimensions to ASTM C719.

WPA MS

WPA MS is a single component, moisture cured silane modifed hybrid sealant free of solvents and isocyanates, with a very low VOC content. When cured it forms a tough, fexible seal and bond, capable of cyclic expansion and compression movement.

WPA SPUR

WPA SPUR is a high quality, professional, universal, low modulus sealant based on hybrid technology. WPA SPUR cures under the infuence of atmospheric moisture and is free of solvents and isocyanates with a very low VOC content. When cured it forms a tough, fexible seal and bond, capable of cyclic expansion and compression movement. Joints or fabrications formed with this sealant can be expected to extend and compress a total of 50% (± 25%) of original joint dimensions to ASTM C719.

BRAND: WPA

WPA 2010

WPA 2010 is a new generation, self-adhesive, high performance acrylic polymer base expanding hydrophilic water stop. It’s designed to stop water ingress through cast in place concrete structures. It expands up to 900% when in contact with water to form a positive seal against the concrete surface. WPA 2010 will shrink back to it’s original size when it dries and will re-expand on wetting. WPA 2010 is used for sealing of low movement and static construction joints for both horizontal and vertical applications including cold joints, wall to base connections, penetrations, sealing of openings and interface sections between existing and new concrete surfaces.

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What you might have missed on TileToday Digital

If you missed a number of stories that were featured in Tile Today’s recent e-newsletters, here is an overview on a few and some useful links that will take you directly to the story page.

Cevisama 2023

Reactions to Spain’s premier ceramic tile showcase, Cevisama 2023, were mixed. For some, the reduced number of exhibitors diminished the event. Others welcomed being back at Valencia after such a long interval. International correspondent Joe Simpson reports. More at the link:

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Renovation market: where is it going?

For many tile installers, renovations form a substantial part of the work they do. With the recent ructions in the pace and nature of construction work available, it's helpful to look back over past patterns of renovations as provided by statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). More at the link:

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Tessellated Tile Factory (TTF)

TTF is the result of over 20 years of hard work by husband-and-wife team Carmelo and Laura Bagnato. It is the kind of tile business that constantly pushes itself both in terms of tile design and customer relationships - two elements of the business which, as any interior designer will tell you, go closely hand-in-hand. More at the link:

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Coverings 2023

The annual Coverings tile event was held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida this year. Billed as "the premier international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America", it was a concrete illustration of a flourishing US tile industry, which is becoming increasingly global. More at the link:

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Tile prices remain at COVID highs

Quarter-on-quarter ceramic tile prices fell by -0.8% for the March quarter 2023, down from the average increase of 1.9% for the preceding eight quarters. However, that is only a nudge downwards when contrasted with the over 18% increase in prices since March 2020, the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. More at the link:

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Sealing solution for tile and natural stone

Rockstar Sealing manufactures a comprehensive range of high-performance sealers and cleaning products for tile and natural stone applications from the Melbourne suburb of Mordialloc. More at the link:

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