mum and within industry stan- dards. The membrane was adhered to the floor with a suitable thin- set mortar, heating cables were snapped in, and tile installation began. A lippage tuning system was used to further minimize elevation changes between tiles. These sys- tems are becoming more and more popular all the time, in large part due to the consumer demand for large-format tiles. Surface move- ment joints were provided every 16˝ to 20˝ within the tile cover- ing. Prefabricated movement joint profiles were used to eliminate the need for any associated mainte- nance going forward. The visible surface of the profiles was relative- ly narrow and selecting the color to match the grout made them blend seamlessly into the decor. New possibilities By selecting a membrane that was uniquely suited to meet the requirements of the application and paying close attention to the technical and aesthetic details, Dobri Michev was able to provide the owners of this luxury con- dominium with tiled floors truly befitting the space. Beautiful, dura- ble, and comfortable tiled floors that reduce impact sound transfer to the downstairs neighbors are now within reach. They can be achieved with an assembly that is compatible with surrounding floors and does not compromise other homeowner objectives. Feature: Tile brings warmth and quiet to oceanfront condominium One goal at the Gateway Grand condominiums was to have heated floors in bath- rooms. Photo credit: Svetlana Leahy 44 TileLetter | May 2018