A method of servicing a wellbore comprising preparing a cement slurry by premixing at least one latex, at least one stabilizer, and optionally water to form a homogeneous solution, further mixing the homogeneous solution with an ionic compound, cement, and optionally additional water to form the slurry, and placing the slurry in the wellbore. A method of stabilizing latex in cement slurry containing saltwater, comprising premixing the latex with a stabilizer until a homogenous solution forms prior to contacting the latex with the saltwater. A cement slurry comprising a latex, a stabilizer, a cement, an ionic compound, and water wherein the latex and stabilizer are contacted prior to contact of the latex with the ionic compound.