ith the range of tile membrane types grow- ing, we are now begin- ning to see a new trend developing toward multi-function- al products. This type of “Swiss Army” membrane can be the go-to product for almost any tile installer, and the Gateway Grand project led by Dobri Michev provided the perfect occasion. The luxurious Gateway Grand The Gateway Grand is a luxury condominium residence in Ocean City, Md., with views of the ocean, the bay, and Ocean City itself. Developed by the Trammell Crow Company, it consists of a 16-story, nearly 500,000-sq.-ft. landmark building and 250 linear feet of direct ocean frontage. Other features include a resort-style, 4,000-sq.-ft. lobby, fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, parking structure and surface lot, and a 4,500-sq.-ft. freestanding restaurant. The project Dobri Michev is the owner of DM Signature Remodeling Inc., and an exceptionally talented Certified Tile Installer (CTI) who special- izes in high-end custom bathroom Tile brings warmth and quiet to oceanfront condominium ith the range of tile membrane types grow- ing, we are now begin- ning to see a new trend developing toward multi-function- W F E A T U R E S T O R Y Schluter’s multipurpose membrane addressed cracking, floor warming and impact sound control – all in one slim profile product By Sean Gerolimatos, Director of Research & Development, Schluter Systems, LLP 36 TileLetter | May 2018