A LATICRETE solution Once on site to begin the mosaic panel installation, Drostle Public Arts’ installation crew applied NXT® Level, a cement-based underlay- ment for use in leveling interior sub- strates, on the ground floor lobby area and first-floor central corri- dor. This product was selected to produce a flat, smooth and hard surface for the finished mosaic tile installation. Once cured, NXT Level is durable, fire- and heat-resistant, non-combustible, non-sensitive to moisture and maintenance-free, making it optimal for use in a healthcare facility. To adhere the 19 mosaic panels to their respective flooring areas, 254 Platinum was specified for its supe- rior strength and bond. Designed for a simple install, the one-step, polymer-fortified mortar requires only water for mixture and has a long open time for enhanced work- ability. PERMACOLOR® Select, an advanced high-performance cement grout that offers the indus- try’s first dispersible dry pigment solution, was used to grout all of the mosaic tile installations. With PERMACOLOR Select, Drostle Public Arts gained increased pro- ductivity and time savings on the jobsite, thanks to a faster time-to- grout and foot traffic permitted in as little as three hours. To add a pop of color, the team opted to use a PERMACOLOR Color Kit for a glossy Raven tint. FEATURE: LATICRETE products adorn floor in Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford To adhere the 19 mosaic panels to their respective flooring areas, 254 Platinum was specified for its superior strength and bond. PERMACOLOR® Select, an advanced high- performance cement grout that offers the industry’s first dispersible dry pigment solution, was used to grout all of the mosaic tile installations. 42 TileLetter | August 2018