BUSINESS TIP ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The installation of large-format tile presents a unique set of challenges for installers. Demands upon the set- ting mortar require a product that wets out the back of the porcelain tile or stone as well as the substrate. The mortar needs to produce superior bond strengths while delivering the deform- ability to accommodate a higher degree of expansion and contraction resulting from larger tile sizes. MAPEI’s Thixo Technology LHT mor- tars exceed these large-and-heavy-tile installation requirements with prod- ucts that perform multiple functions. Thixotropic formulations allow MAPEI’s Ultraflor™ Plus, Ultraflex™ LFT ™ and Ultraflex LHT to be used as both stan- dard thin-set mortars and large-and- heavy-tile mortars with non-slump per- formance. Ultraflex LFT and Ultraflex LHT mortars also meet ISO non-sag performance requirements for vertical applications. All three LHT mortars hold ridges when larger-sized trowels are used, providing maximum support and coverage.www.mapei.com. of enhanced packages. Search for resumes, keep track of candidates, post information about your com- pany, and much more. A template tab allows you to store letters, job posting templates and tem- plates for questions you want to ask someone considering a career with your company. Development of this iteration of the Career Center is in direct response to NTCA member feed- back. “One of the most consistent messages we have heard from our members recently is that the tile industry offers numerous career paths,” said Bart Bettiga, executive director. “From sales and instal- lation, to training and technical assistance, to business and project management; there are so many great jobs for people who commit to learning about tile and stone. We at the NTCA are excited to offer an easy-to-use program that will allow for people to post their resume to explore their options at furthering their career. As more and more people do this, we will be able to help connect companies looking for qualified people in the tile and stone industry to these candidates.” Access the Career Center on the home page of the NTCA website at www.tile-assn.com or paste either of these links in your browser: http://bit.ly/2yENKhA or http://careerwebsite.com. 30 TileLetter | October 2017