ceramic/porcelain or stone tiles are being installed. In addition, the Handbook contains several details for common configura- tions for curbs and membrane installation. You are also correct that there are a variety of products on the market that are excellent for con- structing successful shower and tile installations. Many of these materials meet or exceed the ANSI A118, ANSI A137.1 and ANSI A137.2 standards. A knowl- edgeable installer and contractor will be able to identify the appro- priate materials and relate them to the TCNA Handbook method that is most appropriate for your installation. If your contractor is a member of the National Tile Contractors Association I would be happy to speak with them and assist them with any questions or concerns they may have in selecting the appropriate method for construct- ing your shower. If your contrac- tor is not a member of the NTCA, I would be happy to speak with them about becoming a mem- ber, and all of the professional benefits membership provides. A search for an NTCA member con- tractor near you can be done at this link: http://tile-assn.site-ym. com/search/custom.asp?id=2759 or http://bit.ly/2FJiak6. I highly recommend employ- ing a Ceramic Tile Education F o u n d a t i o n (CTEF) Certified Tile Installer (CTI). CTIs are installers who have proven their knowledge of skills in applying industry rec- ognized standards, methods and best practices to ensure you get the correct installation from the substructure to the finished tile surface. CTIs can be located at this link: https://www.ceramictile- foundation.org/find-certified-tile- installers or http://bit.ly/2CSu5Jf. I hope this helps! – Mark Heinlein - CTI #1112, Training Director, Technical Trainer / Presenter ASK THE EXPERTS –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– e-Learning Program Industry and product information in short, easy segments Train from the comfort of your home or office anytime Fast and easy to access, listen, and complete A-8394-0218 ©2018 LATICRETE International, Inc. All trademarks shown are the intellectual properties of their respective owners. Register today at laticrete.com/university Globally Proven Construction Solutions 22 TileLetter | March 2018