CUSTOM tile installation sets standard of care at San Diego hospital “Out of all the mortars we have used over the years, our installers like CUSTOM’s ProLite the best,” said Gary Rodocker, superinten- dant at Inland Pacific Tile. Forchemicalandstainresistancein a clinical environment, CEG-Lite™ 100% Solids Commercial Epoxy Grout was specified for use on all floor and wall tile. CEG-Lite is easier to spread than typical epoxy grouts, cleans up with only water and con- tributes towards LEED certification. This grout exceeds the performance requirements of ANSI A118.3 and is suitable for vertical grout joints without an additive. Movement joints were treated with CUSTOM’s Commercial 100% Silicone Sealant to remain flexible and protect the assembly in accordance with TCNA Handbook detail EJ 171. CUSTOM manufactures all of its grouts and sealants in an array of 40 designer-inspired colors and many of the shades were used to match the nuanced tile palette at Jacobs Medical Center. The exten- sive ceramic, glass and large format porcelain tile set throughout the hospital was supplied by Daltile. “We are very satisfied with the performance of the products and the support of the staff at CUSTOM,” said Dann Salinas, senior estimator and project manager at Premier Tile & Marble. “The Technical Services team was very responsive and atten- 1/2” mosaics in various black and white patterns give a dramatic yet timeless look to the public restrooms. Tile throughout the hospital was supplied by Daltile. Many of the patient room showers feature curbless access, highlighting the importance of using RedGard® Waterproofing and Crack Prevention Membrane, a liquid barrier offer- ing seamless, monolithic coverage. 36 TileLetter | November 2017