the previous success the company had using the product to re-grout other swimming pool and wet area projects. The patented, high- performance epoxy grout is crack and chemical resistant and offers excellent color uniformity, durabil- ity and stain protection. Outcome: The newly renovated spa area plays up the retro luxury that embodied the swank hotel pre- scandal, while providing a year- round oasis to hotel guests and members of The Watergate Hotel. “Our many years of experience and craftsmanship, paired with the excellent field support and techni- cal knowledge of the LATICRETE team, ensured a newsworthy trans- formation,” added Killian. “With the help of high-quality LATICRETE products and their industry leading warranties, The Watergate Hotel pool will remain a standout fea- ture of the hotel for many years to come.” Since opening, The Watergate Hotel has been voted as one of the ten best new hotels in the nation by USA Today in its 2017 10 Best Readers’ Choice awards. The Watergate Hotel’s mosaic-tiled 50-foot (15 meter) saltwater indoor pool. Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Watergate Hotel. LATICRETE products used in the renovation of The Watergate Hotel The Watergate Hotel’s mosaic-tiled 50-foot (15 meter) saltwater indoor pool, revital- ized by Profast Commercial Flooring and LATICRETE setting materials. Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Watergate Hotel. TileLetter | October 2017 41