important! I am also certified to install and use a variety of products to aid in providing the best instal- lation available.” The company motto is “Quality YOU can afford.” Leonard joined NTCA in 2015, primarily for the education mem- bership offered. “I love to learn new installation techniques and correct practices,” he said. “Also joining allowed me to be in con- tact with a network of tile profes- sionals that I can reach out to for help or just advice. “The greatest reward of being an NTCA member would be all the knowledge I’ve gained through educational programs and events,” The Flash added. “This has helped me and my business to grow tre- mendously. The education and knowledge gave me the confi- dence to do tile installations prop- erly. It also puts my clients at ease knowing that I’ve invested in my company to ensure proper installa- tion on their projects.” Leonard took his Certified Tile Installer (CTI) test in Cherry Hill, N.J., in 2017 with nine other installers, and successfully passed to become CTI #1393. He makes it a point to tell potential clients all about his certification. “It is the determining factor in them choosing me over oth- ers in most cases,” he said. Leonard said, “being a profes- sional tile installer brings a lot of satisfaction, knowing that my cli- ents will be using something that I built and will last a lifetime!” Designed to deliver attractive, high-quality tile surfaces while preventing call-backs, Custom® Building Products’ Prism® Ultimate Performance Cement Grout is the proven, go-to option for a wide variety of installation proj- ects. A high-per- formance cement grout meeting ANSI A118.7, it’s formulated for higher strength, more resistance to cracking and less water absorp- tion to reduce the likelihood of staining. Prism Ultimate Performance Cement Grout can be used in joints from 1/16” to 1/2”. It will not mottle or shade regardless of tile type, temperature or humidity, and does not contribute to efflorescence. The density provides stain resis- tance while its rapid-setting formula expedites projects. Prism Ultimate Performance Cement Grout is light- weight, giving installers unmatched handling and workability while contributing to LEED certification. Available in 17-pound boxes, Prism Ultimate Performance Cement Grout covers the same area as a 25-pound bag of standard grout. www.custombuildingproducts.com. NTCA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– NTCA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT is sponsored by 70 TileLetter | July 2019