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Apr 11, 2024 Posted by Adam Latham

The Unsung Heroes of Tile and Terazzo Installation: Expansion Control Strips

With tile installation, some elements often go unnoticed despite playing a crucial role in ensuring the longevity and integrity of the finished project. One of these unsung heroes are tile control strips - a fundamental component that are indispensable in tile installation projects.

Feb 7, 2024 Posted by Dane Latham

Factors That May Affect Specification of Entrance Mats

Effective entrance matting is essential for removal of dirt and moisture from the feet of pedestrians and the wheels of mobile equipment entering a building. Effective removal of dirt and moisture reduces the likelihood of slip hazards, reduces cleaning and maintenance costs, and maintains the appea...

Dec 12, 2023 Posted by Steve Wickens

11 Reasons Why Architects, Builders and Flooring Professionals Prefer Latham Stair Tread Nosings

Whenever you are in a public area, the chances are you will encounterstair tread nosings. They are installed for safety and visibility, as well as to protect stairs from damage. Latham Stair Tread Nosings have been the preferred choice of architects, flooring professionals and building managers for ...

Aug 29, 2023 Posted by Dane Latham

Australian made, flexibility and inventory means project risk is minimised

Just to be clear, for a product to claim to be “Made in Australia”, “Australian Made” or “Manufactured in Australia”, Australian Consumer Law states that the product must have undergone ‘substantial transformation’ within Australia.

Jul 19, 2023 Posted by Dane Latham

Why Latham is the lowest risk supplier of flooring safety products in Australia

The modern market for flooring safety products is highly competitive and congested with options for specifiers and buyers. This market will range from poor quality, low-cost products at one end, to high quality, premium products at the other.

Jun 7, 2023 Posted by Adam Latham

How you can be confident in the performance of an expansion joint cover

In construction, expansion joints are a gap between two adjacent structural elements or materials and are designed to accommodate the movement of these elements caused by thermal expansion, contraction, seismic activity, vibrations, or other factors.

May 22, 2023 Posted by Steve Wickens

That’s not our product!

What if you went to the movies, sat down in the exact cinema specified on the ticket and they showed a differentpicture? Or if your favourite cake recipe asked for two bananas but your friend made the cake with carrots? Ludicrous, but not impossible, right? It’s just substitution of one thing for an...

Apr 18, 2023 Posted by Steve Wickens

We're a workshop, not a shop

Latham Australia design and manufacture the highest quality flooring and safety enhancement products. More than 90% of our sales are custom made to order, from our extensive range of styles, using the experience of over 70 years in the business.

Apr 3, 2023 Posted by Dane Latham

Inventory, Flexibility, Australian-Made and Zero Project Risk

Mar 31, 2023 Posted by Steve Wickens

There is strength in numbers

Here at Latham Australia, we have 70 years of experience designing and manufacturing the highest quality flooring and safety enhancement products. This experience means that we well and truly understand our market and our manufacturing processes. When it comes to sourcing materials, maintaining stoc...

Jan 23, 2023 Posted by Dane Latham

Do I need stair nosings in my building?

One of the most common questions fielded by the technical team at Lathams is 'Do I need stair nosings in my building?'. In this article, we'll endeavour to provide some clarification and guidance. The first reference point is AS1428.1. This is a set of design guidelines for accessibility and mobilit...

Jan 18, 2023 Posted by Adam Latham

How many Latham products are there?

After 70 years in business, manufacturing specialised architectural wall and roof fittings, Lathams have invented, perfected, manufactured and supplied many products. Did you ever wonder just how many there are?

The Unsung Heroes of Tile and Terazzo Installation: Expansion Control Strips

The Unsung Heroes of Tile and Terazzo Installation: Expansion Control Strips

Factors That May Affect Specification of Entrance Mats

11 Reasons Why Architects, Builders and Flooring Professionals Prefer Latham Stair Tread Nosings

Australian made, flexibility and inventory means project risk is minimised

Why Latham is the lowest risk supplier of flooring safety products in Australia

How you can be confident in the performance of an expansion joint cover

That’s not our product!

We're a workshop, not a shop

Inventory, Flexibility, Australian-Made and Zero Project Risk

There is strength in numbers

Do I need stair nosings in my building?

How many Latham products are there?

Design Safety Checklist

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