Foundation by Artaic

Collection Summary

Foundation by Artaic explores fundamental repeating patterns through mosaic, including checks, stripes, lattices, weaves, and other geometric compositions. Tile X Design lists patterns such as Optical, Gingham, Maya, Spectacle, Plateau, Athena, Dane, Stellar, Weave, Retrograde, Lattice, Wicker, Bypass, and Circuitry.

The collection’s main differentiator is its use of straightforward geometric modules to create highly scalable patterned surfaces.

Design & Aesthetic

Foundation ranges from familiar textile-like checks and weaves to optical grids and more complex geometric repeats. Because the patterns are modular, the visual effect can shift substantially with scale and color—from restrained tonal surfaces to high-contrast graphic fields.

Material & Craftsmanship

Tile X Design describes the original collection around square 3/4-inch vitreous glass mosaic. Artaic has since announced an expansion of the Foundation program that includes sintered glass, making current material availability an important specification check.

Design Applications

Tile X Design currently lists Foundation as a wall application and categorizes it for residential, commercial, and feature-wall use. The repeating pattern structure makes the collection particularly relevant when a continuous graphic field is desired rather than a single mural-style image.

Product Specifications

Glazed Porcelain – Product Specs

• Chemical Resistance: Resistant
  
• Thermal Shock Resistance: Resistant
  
• Glaze Abrasion: Resistant
  
• Breaking Strength: Pass
  
• Frost Resistance: Resistant
  
• Stain Resistance: Resistant
  
• Modulus of Rupture: Pass
  
• Water Absorption: <0.5%
  
• Anti-Slip: Resistant
  
• Glaze Cracking: Resistant

Sintered Glass – Product Specs

• Scratch Resistance: Resistant
  
• Frost Resistance: Resistant
  
• Chemical Resistance: Resistant
  
• Water Absorption: <0.5%
  
• Color Fading: Resistant
  
• Thermal Shock: Resistant

Vitreous Glass – Product Specs

• Chemical Attack: Resistant
• Household Chemicals: Resistant
  
• Swimming Pool Salts: Resistant
  
• Staining Test: Passes
• UV Resistance: Resistant
  
• Color Fading: Resistant
• Facial Dimensions: Passes
  
• Range of Thickness: Passes
  
• Coefficient of Friction: Passes
• Crazing: Passes
• Scratch Hardness: Passes
• Slip Resistance: Passes
• Water Absorption: Nil
• Wedging: Passes
• Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion: Passes
• Frost Resistance: Passes
• Thermal Shock Resistance: Resistant

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Foundation different from Artaic’s more illustrative collections?

Foundation centers on repeating geometric systems—such as checks, stripes, grids, and weaves—rather than botanical or representational mosaic imagery.

Can Foundation be used to create a quieter surface?

Yes. The patterns themselves are geometric, but their visual intensity depends strongly on color contrast. Selecting closely related colors can create a subtler interpretation than a high-contrast palette.

Has the Foundation material offering changed?

Yes. Tile X Design’s page references vitreous glass and broader glass/porcelain options, while Artaic has more recently announced expanded Foundation availability using sintered glass. Current material selection should be verified when specifying.