NEW PRODUCTS tell them you saw it in P R O D U C T S P O T L I G H T Bostik launches revolutionary new mortar for thin porcelain panels During a special event prior to the opening of Coverings last month, Bostik launched Bosti-Set™ Thin Porcelain Tile Panel Adhesive & Sound Reduction Membrane. This amaz- ing new one-component, non-sag, easy-to-trowel adhesive is specifically formulated for the installation of thin (gauged) porcelain tile panels on interior, vertical surfaces or counter tops. Bostik’s patent-pending, proprietary Tenirex™ Polymer Technology used in this product provides the adhesive's remarkable instant grab and holding power, enabling pan- els to be rapidly set on walls and repositioned for up to 30 minutes with no slip or sag. Bosti-Set requires only a single coat application for faster and easier installation than a con- ventional mortar installation and holds thin porcelain tiles as large as 1/4” x 5’ x 10’ (6mm x 1.5m x 3m). Once cured, Bosti-Set has a tenacious bond that remains tough, yet flexible for durability and sound abatement. This unique formulation is also easy to clean off tile surfaces before and after cure without the need for water or solvents. Bosti-Set contains 0% solvents, zero VOC (as calculated per SCAQMD Rule 1168) and is low-odor. http://www.bostik.com/us/bosti-set/ Bosti-Set is pre-mixed, which eliminates the need for water on site, and requires only a single coat, which allows installers to only apply mor- tar to the back of the panel. Bosti-Set provides remarkable grab, but also allows reposi- tioning for up to 30 minutes. It took only two installers to set a gauged thin porcelain panel using the new Bosti-Set Thin Porcelain Tile Panel Adhesive & Sound Reduction Mortar, while it took a four-man crew significantly longer to install a similar panel during a Bosti-Set demo prior to the opening of Coverings. (Minute counters at the top of the demo walls do not register the correct time elapsed).