The RedGard® family of waterproof- ing and crack isolation products from CUSTOM® help contractors avoid future problems and complete tile installation projects faster. RedGard® Liquid Waterproofing and Crack Prevention Membrane is a ready- to-use, elastomeric product with out- standing adhesion. It delivers durable, continuous coverage that exceeds ANSI A118.10 and ANSI A118.12, is listed with IAPMO as a shower pan liner and can achieve a heavy-duty service rating. RedGard SpeedCoat® Rapid Curing Waterproofing Membrane is a liq- uid waterproofing that exceeds ANSI A118.10 and cures in as little as one hour. To complete shower preparation in a day, apply it over CUSTOM’s SpeedSlope® Rapid Setting Sloping Mortar. RedGard Uncoupling Mat is the crack-isolation, waterproofing and vapor-management membrane that can be applied over challenging substrates like ply- wood and young con- crete. It absorbs the stress of s u b s t r a t e movement to preserve the surface and integrity of the tile and grout. www.custombuildingproducts.com MEMBER SPOTLIGHT –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Director/Ambassador for New Mexico. “In this position…I was able to promote the NTCA and recruit new members, as there is a plethora of knowledge to glean and share with others,” he said. Since then Castillo has chased down training and education wherever he can find it, includ- ing opportunities with Crossville, MAPEI, MLT, LATICRETE, Schluter Systems, and Custom Building Products Technical University Headquarters, and workshops all over the U.S. “I have gained valuable and lifelong friendships, many whom I consider family, through these continued education events,” he said. The late Tom Hambrock convinced Castillo to join NTCA at Coverings Las Vegas, 2011. Castillo chases down training and educa- tion wherever he can find it like this large thin gauge porcelain panels training event. 66 TileLetter | December 2017