Bostik Dimension RapidCure grout
[Wauwatosa, Wis.] On October 6, 2016, Bostik and Artaic will co-host an event at Boston's Prudential Center Microsoft store. According to Bostik, one of the many reasons why these two firms are working together is to revive the ancient art of mosaic design.
Artaic produces custom mosaics created using its patented software program, Tessera. These productions are actually put together by robots, also invented by Artaic. Bostik installation systems work at optimal levels with Artaic-produced mosaic designs. In particular, Bostik Dimension RapidCure grout is a patented, reflective formula that contains micro-glass beads and a translucent, urethane binder that reflects light, allowing it to pass through grout joints and into the mosaic tile itself.
“Together with Artaic, we plan to showcase cutting-edge ways to specify and then install mosaics,” stated Scott Banda, Bostik’s director of marketing and business development. “And, to do so in very upbeat, unique and technologically-advanced venues. In particular, architects, designers and others interested in what’s happening tomorrow in the tile industry, will want to attend this event. I’m always asked ‘why do you specifically partner with Artaic?’ The answer is simple. Together, we want to engage the design community in our collective quest. Furthermore, we want to resurrect mosaic design, which for a myriad of reasons, is seldom specified today. Already we’re seeing positive results.”
Years ago, Dr. Ted Acworth, CEO and founder of Artaic spotted a void in the mosaic marketplace worldwide. “Historically, mosaic design was the most appreciated and heralded tile design treatment on earth,” he stated. “But today due to cost and delivery time constraints, when designers specify custom mosaic creations, more often than not, they contact producers in far-off countries. Sometimes that process elicits quality-designed mosaics, but frankly, clients are gambling if they embark on that regimen. Via our exclusive production techniques, Artaic can delivery what our customers demand, time after time, on time.”
Attendees of the Microsoft store event will be able to participate in a state-of-the-art, hands-on mosaic workshop using Artaic’s Tessera software. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to get involved/learn about how best to install glass mosaics using Bostik’s Dimension Grout. After the Microsoft store festivities, there will be a networking function at the nearby Mandarin Oriental Boston Hotel, where attendees can learn even more from representatives from both companies.
The location of this free event will be at the Boston Microsoft Store in Boston, Mass.