b'A&D CORNERA&D CORNERiftheyarequalifiedlaborersso is sponsored by that I know they will adhere to our requirements to build the project, knowthelocalcodesandmost currentmethodology,andareup to speed with the latest standards.Chanda Seymour, owner, Chanda Planislope RS is a rapid-setting,SeymourDesign,SanFrancisco, pre-blendedpolymer-modifiedagreedwithDostal,andnoted mortarthatincludesablendofdesignersincludequalifiedlabor select aggregates. It is designedin their specs to avoid costly mis-for quick and effective pre-slopingtakes,andensurecorrectimple-underwaterproongmembranesmentation of their designs.and thick-bed mortar installations.Cloreknewearlyoninher Planislope RS sets in 1 to 2 hourscareer it was important to have a and provides a smooth, level n- high-quality team of professionals ish. Ideal for use in showers, thewhoaddvaluetoourservices product can be applied in otherand cater to our clients the same interior and exterior, wet and dry environments. Planislope RS is well suited for a variety of substrates, including concrete, masonry cement block, cementbackerunits(CBUs), ceramicandporcelaintile,and adequately-designed wood frame oor systems. mapei.comWith this project, the client loved a large format tile that I had installed in my showroom in Hudson, Ohio. We incorporated this into the project. The tile needed to have less grout lines and act as a backdrop for the custom made hood. The tile had a beautiful stamped floral design that was all one uniform color and allowed the hood to shine but yet still introduce a uniqueness in its design and format that was unusual at the time it was installed in our area, said Dostal.68TileLetter | December 2019'