b'TECHNICAL assembly. This is completely asideatrisk.Eachcomponentrequires from the design and layout of theknowledge of the correct material tilepatternitself,whichisanartto use and the method of installa-initsownright. Thecorrecttypetion, as well as the order of instal-of drain, the right bonding mortar,lation and appropriate cure times thebackingorsubstrate,mem- ofthevariousmaterials.Addin branechoice,appropriatesealantniches, benches, and other custom andlocation,wetarea-approvedtouchesandtheneedforsome-tile, the sloped bed. If any of theseone who understands these details steps are improperly executedorgrows more and more apparent. componentsimproperlyinstalledit could put the entire assemblyWhy is it important?Whenweunderstandallthe componentsofanassembly,it helps us in several ways. First,itwillensurethehighest chance of success in our installa-tions. Getting things right at each step adds to the lifecycle of the tile assembly. Second,itallowsustocharge appropriatelyfortheworkand timeittakestodoitright.Ifwe bidajobwithoutunderstanding everythingthatwewillhaveto address, we open the door to lost profit, which is the downfall of any business, large or small.Third, in educating our clients it gives them the opportunity to make surethattheyaregettingtruly comparablebids.Iftheyunder-stand what goes into an assembly, they will be empowered to make an informed choice as to who they hire. And the person who was the expertandeducatedthemwill always be top of mind.Fourth,whenpresentedwitha projectdrawnupandspecified byadesignprofessional(i.e.an 82TileLetter | October 2020'