b'Merkrete ensures style and sustainability in historic Washington, D.C. hotelverylargestonepanels,whichproblem, said Meiklejohn.require a mortar with a super-highWith the Riggs Hotel having just bondabilitythatcanhandletherecently celebrated its grand open-sheerweightofthepanels,saiding,guestsfl intoexperi- ooded Killian. Merkrete 820 Merlite is aencethefi neculinaryofferings one-steppolymer-modifi edlight- and embrace the historical setting weight setting adhesive for install- andincrediblearchitectureRiggs ing extra-large porcelain, ceramichastooffer.Locatedintheheart tile and natural stone for both fl oorsofdowntownD.C.,Riggsiside-and walls, and can be used as thinally situated opposite the National ormediumbedsettingadhesivePortrait Gallery and within walking for stone. Merkrete proved it coulddistanceofmanyofthecapitals hold its weight.must-see attractions including The Inadditiontothewaterproof- WhiteHouse,CapitolHill,the ingmembranesystemthehotelNational Mall and Memorial Park. required, Merkrete was the trustedHaving been rejuvenated over the sourceinprovidinghigh-perfor- last two decades, Penn Quarter is mance,sustainablegroutinthehaving a moment, offering a host lobbyandbarfl OurProof innovative restaurants and bars.oors. Epoxy grout is a 100% solids epoxyIn the years to come, more renova-compounddevelopedforsanitarytions may take place, but thanks to applications,saidMerkreteSalesProFast Commercial Flooring, LLC Rep,GregMeiklejohn.Itcanbeand Merkrete, you can be sure the usedforsettingandgroutingpor- stone tiles will be standing strong.celain,ceramicandquarrytile, pavers, mosaics on horizontal and vertical surfaces. It produces a high-strength mortar that is stain resistant,Project at a glanceimpermeable, and shock resistant. As with most projects, one of theGeneral Contractor: challenges in this project involvedWhiting-Turner Contractingthefast-tracktimeline,soitwasTile Contractor: Kevin Killian, criticalthatKillianchoseacom- ProFast Commercial Flooring, LLCpanywhowouldbeabletogetMerkrete Sales Representatives: the products delivered and the jobJohn McIntyre and completedontime.FortunatelyGreg Meiklejohn for this projects requirements, we haveplantsanddistributioncen- Merkrete Products Used: tersalloverthecountry,soourUnderlay-C, Hydro Guard SP1, turnaround time and ability to get820 Merlite, Pro Epoxy grout our products there quickly were no 40 TileLetter | July 2020'