format tile. Kitchen quarry tile and 2” tile on shower floors were set with VersaBond® Flex Professional Thin-Set Mortar. VersaBond Flex is formulated for high bond strength and extended open time to allow for tile adjustment. Patient bathrooms and nursing sta- tions on each floor received one of three different color schemes with 3/4” x 3/4” glass mosaic wall tile in shades of green, blue and peach. Public restrooms were tiled in a dramatic black-and-white pattern with 1/2” by 1/2” ceramic mosaics. Specifications designated wall tile installation throughout the project with ProLite® Premium Large Format Tile Mortar. ProLite offers non-sag performance on walls along with excellent handling characteristics, making it an installer favorite. This versatile mortar also exceeds ANSI A118.4TE, A118.15TE and A118.11 standards for demanding installa- tions. ProLite is formulated with lightweight, recycled aggregate, so it weighs 40% less than other mortars. This makes ProLite easier to carry, mix and apply than other mortars while also making projects eligible for LEED points. CUSTOM tile installation sets standard of care at San Diego hospital All wet areas were treated with liquid- applied RedGard® Waterproofing and Crack Prevention Membrane. RedGard exceeds ANSI A118.10, A118.12, IAPMO shower pan liner and TCNA low perm barrier standards. VersaBond®-LFT Professional Large Format Tile Mortar was selected to install large format tile throughout the project. VersaBond-LFT is a non-slumping mortar that can be applied as thick as 3/4" on horizontal applications to help prevent lippage issues common with large-format tile. 34 TileLetter | November 2017