The growing popularity of large- format tile makes the importance of starting with a flat subfloor more critical than ever. To meet this challenge, contractors can count on LevelQuik® Self-Leveling Underlayment (SLU) products from Custom® Building Products when installing tile, stone, wood and floor coverings. LevelQuik® RS (Rapid Set) offers easier handling and a smoother finish with exceptional workabil- ity. Its Controlled Cure Technology™ regulates the rate at which water evaporates during the curing pro- cess, prompting fast and consistent hydration, which results in superior crack resistance and greater cover- age. LevelQuik RS levels a floor from feather edge to 1.5” deep in a single pour. It seeks its own level in minutes and cures rapidly, with walkability in four hours. Similarly, LevelQuik® Primer offers strong adhesion, fast drying, excel- lent coverage and suitability for use with all common substrates. www. custombuildingproducts.com. MEMBER SPOTLIGHT –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– hard working roots. Everything I do – on a job or in the industry – has my family name on it. It signifies quality.” Gudbrandsson joined NTCA in 2016 due to the influence of fellow Tile Geeks tilesetters he admired. “I believe the industry is being re-pioneered today, and I came into the industry at the best time,” he said, adding that he wants to “be involved with the industry as deeply I can get.” Gudbrandsson said, “The great- est aspect of becoming a NTCA member is the support and net- working from so many GUD peo- ple. I had the pleasure of meet- ing many in Chicago at Coverings 2016. It was a GUD drive; Dave Karp, owner of Tile Fusion, was the first to greet me on the journey from Manitoba.” He continued, saying, “It is a GUD satisfaction to be a part of an ancient art. It gives me great joy to see more people involved every day. The networking is very GUD locally and abroad. Becoming a Tile Geeks member Brandur Gudbrandsson (far left) and a group of NTCA members and Tile Geeks at the NTCA booth during Coverings 2016 in Chicago. 62 TileLetter | March 2017