National Floor Trends articles from February 2007

National Floor Trends archives from February 2007

Focus Group on flooring: consumers say they surf the net ... then drive to the store: the influence of the internet continues to grow but shoppers say they still need to touch and feel their flooring before making a purchase.
February 1, 2007... While they lament that they can not touch or feel the products they are considering, consumers using the internet to shop for flooring say they appreciate both the breadth of information available and the convenience it affords. Also, while it...

Caring for stone: understanding stone is key to maintenance--new, specialized products offer optimal results.
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The tile and stone industry has moved past its one-size-fits-all approach to installation products. Whether it's surface prep, thinsets or even grouts, the products nowadays are often tailored to specific conditions,...

Carpet Shims.(Products & Literature on display)
February 1, 2007... Discover The Underlying Difference! Carpet Shims are available in 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" x 8" x 32", and 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2"x 12" x 48". Add a Universal Side Shim to each end of the installed Carpet Shim to eliminate the drop off, which...

Amorim.(Products & Literature on display)
February 1, 2007... AcoustiCORK' Quiet Comfort offers the latest in floating floor underlayment technology. Its unique wave texture allows the subfloor to "breathe"; greatly reducing the possibility of mold or mildew occurring between the underlayment and the...

Custom Building Products.(Products & Literature on display)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... EasyMat with SoundGard Technology from Custom EasyMat[TM] with SoundGard[R] Technology from Custom[R] Building Products is the industry's most technologically advanced, lightweight mat underlayment. EasyMat is highly versatile, and can be used...

U.S. Foam.(Products & Literature on display)
February 1, 2007... U.S. FOAM CORP OF INDIANA HAS INTRODUCED "SUPPRESSOR" LAMINATE UNDERLAY. "SUPPRESSOR" is a premium quality sound absorbing polyolefin crosslinked foam with fine cell structure. It's continuous smooth aesthetically pleasing surface has great...

Stonepeak ceramics.(Products & Literature on display)
February 1, 2007... StonePeak's Stone series emulates natural stone in texture and appearance. Designed to imitate the inherent beauty and simplicity of stone, each through-bodied, unglazed porcelain floor tile contains its own markings, much like those found...

Berry Wood.(Products & Literature on display)
February 1, 2007... Tropical Exotics Collection From Berry Wood Products The Tropical Exotics Collection features eight unique wood species from around the globe in eleven captivating colors and styles. All crafted of 100% solid wood luxury. Each specie is custom...

In 2007, change how you are, not who you are.(Editorial Comment)
February 1, 2007... Change is good. When people change the way their house looks, one floor comes up and another goes down. That's good news for our industry. When manufacturers are anxious that their products are indistinguishable from the competition, they get...

NFT market trends study: 2007 will be good for flooring but ... our exclusive poll of Retailers/Contractors finds that hardwood and tile will remain hot, residential replacement will drive the business and installation will still be a major headache.
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] The consensus on 2007 is clear: The favorables will outweigh the unfavorables. Retailers and contractors asked to reflect on 2006 and assess the business conditions in the flooring industry for the coming year...

It's a new world out there!(High-Impact Retailing)
February 1, 2007... I admit it: In my mission to help create successful retailers and salespeople, I have become somewhat separated from life at the retail level. After all, it's been 22 years since I sold my flooring stores and starting writing for the trade...

Hardwood without adhesive: why stick when you can click?(Wood or Wood Knot)
February 1, 2007... The manufacturer specifications that accompany wood flooring products requiring adhesive for the installation are pretty fundamental. But they are also very precise, leaving little room for error. Working with an adhesive can be unforgiving and...

Fat chance: big tiles widen opportunities for installers.(Tile & Stone)
February 1, 2007... As the tile industry continues to grow, so does the size of the tile. Better technology is not only making large format tile readily available, but the quality is continually improving and selection is expanding. And consumers love it. Bigger...

Surfaces preview: interest in show intensifies as competition heats up.
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] NFT asked retailers and exhibitors a simple question: Why Surfaces? Almost always, they responded with one clear answer: to improve their business. Going to the industry's biggest U.S. show, they say, keeps them on...

* 1 Stanton adds 3 designs to California collection.(RUGS & CARPET)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Stanton Carpet has rolled out three new designs in the California collection: La Jolla (a transitional trellis), Santa Clara (a soft medallion) and San Jose (harlequin trellis). Each feature a soft palette with a...

* 2 Decorative Carpets offers hundreds of Crackle colors.(RUGS & CARPET)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Decorative Carpets introduces Crackle, a cut and loop design featuring New Zealand Wool with lush silk accents. This 4 1/2 pound, hand-tufted style can be custom ordered in nearly unlimited broadloom and rug sizes,...

* 3 Shaw's inspired spaces in a compact display.(RUGS & CARPET)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Shaw Industries introduces the Inspired Spaces display, a sleek S-shaped unit designed to hold up to 10 36" patterned samples from its newest collection. The display includes easy-to-read product information on the...

4 828 Int'l adds to Lauren Brooks.(RUGS & CARPET)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 828 International Trading Co. has expanded its Lauren Brooks line of licensed hand-tufted wool rugs. Two new patterns are available in soft, muted shades of gold, brown, tan and ivory. Suggested retail is $699 for a...

Beaulieu and GE intro America's Carpet Card.(RUGS & CARPET)
February 1, 2007... In partnership with GE Money--Sales and Finance, Beaulieu of America has launched the America's Carpet Card program. According to Beaulieu, the consumer financing program will offer Retail Partner Program (RPP) dealers enrollment incentives...

* 5 Nourison Grand Textures offers striated rug looks.(RUGS & CARPET)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Nourison introduces Grand Textures, a New Zealand Wool woven rug collection in a dense cut pile of more than 70 oz. of wool per square yard. Grand Textures uses a special dye technique for both horizontal and...

* 6 Stanton Select Display highlights wool products.(RUGS & CARPET)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New from Stanton Carpet, the Stanton Select Display showcases needlepoint Wiltons, cut-pile wools and handmade products. The display can hold 30 boards including broadloom and rug samples, according to Stanton....

* 7 Kane looks to Visions carpet.(RUGS & CARPET)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kane Carpet has rolled out the Visions collection of woven shag carpet. Visions is available in eight colors featuring a unique two-color yarn effect. The contemporary collection is made using the eurolon yarn...

8 Merida brightens Central Park rugs.(RUGS & CARPET)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Merida Meridian has added two brighter colors to its Central Park rugs, part of the Metropolitan collection of deep pile New Zealand wool looks. The new colors, Blaze and Grasshopper, augment the range's existing...

Gulistan digs deep into its 'Archive'.(RUGS & CARPET)(Gulistan Inc.)
February 1, 2007... Gulistan has added 16 new designs to its Archive collection of Stainmaster Elite rugs. Inspired by rugs from Gulistan's 100-year-old archives, the product is made using space-dyed, cross-woven Stainmaster nylon yarn. The Archive collection...

Wools of New Zealand's WoolClean for carpets.(RUGS & CARPET)
February 1, 2007... Wools of New Zealand has rolled out its all-natural spotter, WoolClean Natural. The product is an environmentally friendly spotter that carries the CRI Seal of Approval. WoolClean Natural is sold by the case and can be privately labeled for...

* 9 Metropolitan rugs new from Nourtex.(RUGS & CARPET)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Nourtex presents the Metropolitan collection of eclectic rug designs, including a soft checkerboard pattern. The line is available in a wide range of colors in hard-twist Woolsoft yarn. This special yarn creates soft...

* 10 Kane goes 'Wild' with new shag line.(RUGS & CARPET)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kane Carpet presents the Wild Shag collection. Available in broadloom and area rugs, the multicolored shag collection is made using the eurolon yarn system for increased durability and texture, the company notes....

* 11 Kane offers silk feel in Golden Treasures.(RUGS & CARPET)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kane Carpet has rolled out Golden Treasures, a new collection of high-style broadloom and area rugs. Golden Treasures is designed to offer the look and feel of silk in a eurolon yarn system product, the company says....

* 12 Prestige Mills intros 'Fleury' of wool pile.(RUGS & CARPET)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Prestige Mills has taken the wraps off of Fleury, a new wool pile broadloom bearing floral designs. The carpet is offered in six colors ranging from neutrals to brights. Fleury is part of Prestige's Mission Home...

* Kane's trip to 'Heaven': new shed-free shag rugs.(RUGS & CARPET)
February 1, 2007... New from Kane Carpet Co. is the Heaven shag rug. Available in a range of colors including a soft pastel on a white ground, Heaven is elegant and shed-free, according to the company. Booth #5929. For details, circle 263 on the Reader Inquiry...

Royal Dutch's Kingston offers animal patterns.(RUGS & CARPET)
February 1, 2007... Royal Dutch has unveiled the Kingston collection, inspired by animal prints. Available in four colors, the collection also features traditional, simple medallions and pin-dot fields. Booth #6006. For details, circle 264 on the Reader Inquiry...

13 Fabrica's Abrash includes 8 new styles.(RUGS & CARPET)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fabrica has added eight new colors to its Abrash carpet line. Inspired by Tibetan and Nepalese styles, the carpets are now available in 25 colors, including the new, deeper tones. Abrash is made using Wear-Dated BCF...

14 It's Showtime: Jaunty display helps showcase unique rugs.(RUGS & CARPET)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New from Jaunty Co. is the Showtime Area Rug Marketing System. This display can showcase up to 62 hand-tufted 18-inch rug samples, Jaunty says. The 66-inch wide, 90-inch high Showtime system is available in a black...

* 15 Mullican's Elk Ridge in three species and colors.(HARDWOOD)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mullican Flooring's Elk Ridge Collection is a prefinished, 1/2" engineered product. Available in Cherry Forest, Hickory Ravine, Oak Wilderness and Maple Canyon, Elk Ridge is offered in 6" widths in distressed,...

* 16 Vineyard Pomerol wood new from Appalachian.(HARDWOOD)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Appalachian Hardwood by Anderson has rolled out Vineyard Pomerol, a 6 1/4" wide, multi-tone, fumed birch plank. The wood features natural color and excellent scratch resistance, according to the company. Booth #4723....

* Infocenter 2.0 display is Preverco's latest.(HARDWOOD)
February 1, 2007... Preverco has unveiled the Infocenter 2.0, a retail merchandising display that houses Preverco's distinctive hardwood flooring lines. The unit combines generously sized samples alongside illustrated room scenes and comprehensive product...

* Inverness from Mannington mimics hand-planed flooring.(HARDWOOD)
February 1, 2007... Mannington Mills' Inverness hardwood flooring aims for the look and feel of old, hand-planed flooring combined with modern finishing techniques, the company says. Inverness includes three patterns--hickory, cherry and maple--in a total of six...

* 17 Anderson's 'Pickle Barrel' aims for beach house look.(HARDWOOD)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Anderson Hardwood Floors presents the distinctive Coastal Art Pickle Barrel floor. The product features a painted, whitewash look inspired by beach house planks, the company notes. Booth #4722. For details, circle...

* 18 Moderna by BHK adds hardwood flooring line.(HARDWOOD)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Moderna by BHK has launched a line of solid and engineered exotic wood flooring. Solid woods are offered in the species Pyinkado and Burma Teak exotic. Engineered selections include Pyinkado, Burma Teak, Doussie and...

* 19 Preverco presents 'Engenius' idea.(HARDWOOD)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Preverco announces its new line of commercial engineered flooring, Engenius. The product can be used over concrete and radiant heating systems, O.S.B., plywood and various acoustical membranes. Engenius flooring...

20 Engineered Flooring beefs up Floorlayers wood range.(HARDWOOD)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Engineered Flooring Manufacturers has expanded its Floorlayers family of products with a new line of thicker planks. The engineered product, designed for both residential and commercial use, features an increased...

* Faus enters wood segment with Wood FasTrim system.(HARDWOOD)
February 1, 2007... Stepping into the hardwood segment, the Faus Group has launched the Wood FasTrim system for hardwood floors. Combining 5 profiles in one system, the FasTrim system is the first multi-transition wood profile available on the market, the company...

Wicanders' Series 1000 a designer cork floor.(HARDWOOD)
February 1, 2007... Series 1000 is new from Wicanders cork flooring. Made using several insulating layers and a core of natural cork oak, the floor offers natural warmth and beauty, according to the company. Series 1000 includes a wide range of patterns and...

21 Wood Flooring Int'l floors go 'American'.(HARDWOOD)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Wood Flooring International presents the American Woods collection. This three-layer 9/16" engineered wood flooring is offered in 3" or 5" widths in random lengths from 12" to 84".American Woods features a high-wear...

* 22 Anderson's Virginia Vintage adds Reclaimed Heart Pine.(HARDWOOD)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Anderson introduces Virginia Vintage Reclaimed Heart Pine. According to the company, the product is made of reclaimed century-old heart pine in a 3/4" engineered plank. The floor features a sawn face and is available...

* 23 Seneca's stair nosing in exotic, domestic looks.(HARDWOOD)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Seneca Millwork, Inc. has expanded its line of stair nosing. The collection is offered in compact, full size, locking, overlap, flush and laminate styles. Available in 78" lengths in both domestic and exotic woods,...

* 24 BR-111 adds 4 exotics to Triangulo Engineered.(HARDWOOD)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BR-111 Exotic Hardwood Flooring has expanded its Triangulo Engineered line with four new looks: Amendoim, Maduro Chestnut, Oscuro Tigerwood and Santos Mahogany. The 3 1/4" wide, 3/8" thick product features a durable...

* Mirage's latest floor: 'Lock' in with HDF.(HARDWOOD)
February 1, 2007... Mirage Lock by Mirage/Boa-Franc is a new glueless hardwood floor featuring an ultra-rigid high density fiberboard (HDF), the company says. Featuring micro-V edge joints, the planks interlock with a pivot-and-hook assembly. The flooring can also...

Teragren's Quick Ship aims for speedy deliveries.(HARDWOOD)
February 1, 2007... Under its new Quick Ship program, Teragren aims to ship its bamboo flooring, panels and veneer products within two weeks, significantly reducing delivery times from its China facility. The company has established a warehouse that will be...

Surfaces 2007 National Floor Trends exhibitor list.
February 1, 2007... Company Name Booth Number 360 Interchange 3178 3M Company G1511 828 Intl. Trading Co., Inc. ...

25 WE Cork's Avant Garde features greenshield tech.(HARDWOOD)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WE Cork introduces the Avant Garde cork flooring collection for high traffic areas. Featuring green-shield sustainable technology, Avant Garde is offered in 13 designs for both residential and commercial use. Booth...

* 26 EarthWerks' Sonoma Plank features hand-scraped appeal.(RESILIENT)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] EarthWerks introduces Sonoma Plank luxury vinyl plank. The product features a hand-scraped look in a 6" by 36" format. The .080" plank also includes dry back. Booth #4658. For details, circle 244 on the Reader...

* 27 Johnsonite's new system includes floors, treads.(RESILIENT)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Johnsonite has rolled out its Integrated High-Performance Flooring System for rubber, vinyl and linoleum flooring. Also included are stairwell systems, finishing borders and accessories. Booth #2539. For details,...

* 28 Mannington's Sobella in hand-scraped looks.(RESILIENT)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mannington Mills has launched the Sobella glassback flooring line of hand-scraped wood looks. Available in 12 patterns, the product combines realism, detailed features and Mannington-exclusive technologies including...

* Mannington's latest: Stainmaster LVT.(RESILIENT)
February 1, 2007... Mannington Mills' Stainmaster Luxury Floors has rolled out eight new luxury vinyl tile patterns--five wood-look planks and three tiles for 21 SKUs. According to the company, the tiles feature rounded edges and dual-pattern visual technology....

Johnsonite goes linoleum with Tarkett Collection.(RESILIENT)
February 1, 2007... Johnsonite has unveiled the Tarkett Collection of linoleum flooring. Topped with the XF--Extreme Finish Top Coat for enhanced durability, the flooring is designed to last under heavy traffic, the company says. The line is available in three...

* 29 EarthWerks unveils Sorrento Stone pattern.(RESILIENT)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] EarthWerks presents Sorrento Stone luxury vinyl tile, featuring RealEdge for a realistic two-sided grout look. The multicolored product is offered in 16" by 16" size, 1/8" thick formats and includes dry back. Booth...

30 Amtico's 'Innovation': Hundreds of resilient looks.(RESILIENT)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Amtico's Innovation resilient collection includes 110 designs in metal, glass and three-dimensional looks. Pressplate, the collection's newest design, features a pearl-like finish and Amtico's MultiPerformance System...

* 31 Mannington Sobella display features 'open book' format.(RESILIENT)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mannington Mills has taken the wraps off of the Sobella merchandising unit. Designed to comfortably display Sobella samples in an open book format, the unit also includes helpful product information and...

32 ECOsurfaces expands with ECOcomfort.(RESILIENT)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ECOsurfaces announces its ECOcomfort flooring system, an ergonomic flooring underlayment designed to ease long-standing fatigue. The system is made for bank, pharmacy, healthcare and retail-type environments, and can...

Forbo adds moldings to Marmoleum Click.(RESILIENT)
February 1, 2007... New to Forbo Flooring's Marmoleum Click range is a line of coordinating moldings. The moldings are offered to coordinate with all 18 colors of Marmoleum click resilient flooring. Marmoleum click is made using natural linoleum with a cork layer...

Amtico goes green with Stratica range.(RESILIENT)
February 1, 2007... Amtico unveils Stratica, an eco-friendly floor engineered using a non-PVC, chlorine-free material. Designed for use in commercial environments, the high-performance flooring offers a low environmental impact, according to Amtico. Stratica is...

* 33 Wilsonart's Synergy display features three laminate ranges.(LAMINATE)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New from Wilsonart is the Synergy display. Combining the Classic, Estate Plus and Red Label high-end laminate lines, the unit is designed to showcase Wilsonart's entire line in an easy-to-use system, the company...

* 34 Cambrian Slate joins Formica's Sienna line.(LAMINATE)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Formica Flooring presents Sienna, a laminate tile collection in eight slate and travertine designs. A highlight of the collection is Cambrian Slate, a distinctive slate-look tile with authentic texturing, the company...

35 Three new laminates in Moderna's SoundGuard.(LAMINATE)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Moderna by BHK of America has added three new colors to its SoundGuard laminate flooring: Kempas (SG301), Jacardanda (SG302) and Morado (SG303). According to Moderna, SoundGuard combines walking comfort with sound...

* 36 Quick-Step expands three laminate lines.(LAMINATE)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Quick-Step has added several new patterns to its high-quality laminate flooring range. Worn Oak and Malaysian Merbeau styles have joined the Country line. Additionally, Quick-Step has added the distinctive Afromosia...

U.S. Foam's Suppressor: new laminate underlay.(LAMINATE)
February 1, 2007... U.S. Foam introduces Suppressor, a laminate underlay made using crosslinked foam. The sound absorbing, polyolefin product is designed to inhibit water and water vapor transmission, as well as providing chemical resistance and thermal...

* New champagne finish tops Bengard moldings.(LAMINATE)
February 1, 2007... Bengard has added a champagne finish to several of its 12.5mm metal laminate moldings. The finish will be used on the LM1251 floating floor end stop, the LM1253 floating floor reducer, the LM1254 floor stair nosing and the LM155 expansion...

* 37 Mannington's Heritage Cherry aims for hardwood look, feel.(LAMINATE)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mannington Mills introduces Heritage Cherry, a laminate line featuring embossed-in-register, hand-scraped textures in varying depths of wood grain. The product offers increased durability and scratch resistance, the...

* 38 Princeton Noble new from Wilsonart.(LAMINATE)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Wilsonart Flooring's latest laminate product, Princeton Noble, is offered in several deep chocolate tones. Princeton Noble features grain-matched texture and aims for a natural wood-grain appeal using a mirror-image...

* 39 Moderna adds new looks to Ceramico Planked Tile.(LAMINATE)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Moderna by BHK of America has added four colors to the Ceramico Planked Tile Flooring collection: Padua, Triana, Salerno and Veneto. Combining four ceramic-look tiles in a click-together installation system, the...

* 40 Formica's Quintessa in three new exotics.(LAMINATE)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Formica has added new looks to its Quintessa 12mm laminate line: Hawaiian Koa, Rosario Palisander and Valhalla Birch. The embossed and registered grain patterns are enhanced with hand-scraped finishes, the company...

* Loxcreen laminate mouldings offered in 24 wood grains.(LAMINATE)
February 1, 2007... Loxcreen Flooring Group has pulled the wraps off of MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) Laminate Floor Mouldings. According to the company, the residential program consists of four profiles in 24 wood grain finishes, offering coordinating colors...

* Faus' Really Exotic laminate available in five wood species.(LAMINATE)
February 1, 2007... Faus' Really Exotic laminate collection is available in Brazilian Tigerwood, Merbau, Walnut, Mahogany and Wenge. The collection features Faus' 12" Wide Plank System and is available in 3" and 6" wood strip widths. Booth #4733. For details,...

* 41 Edge's Peppered Moss the latest laminate look.(LAMINATE)
February 1, 2007... Edge Flooring's Peppered Moss is a laminate flooring with a genuine porcelain wearlayer. Showcasing botanical greens and sky blues, Peppered Moss features distinct visuals and easy installation, Edge notes. Booth #1459. For details, circle 223...

42 Formica's Spacesaver a new compact display.(LAMINATE)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Formica Flooring has taken the wraps off its Spacesaver display. The unit is a compact 6' wide yet still showcases the entire Formica Flooring product line, the company notes. The Spacesaver display is equipped with...

* Two oak species added to Alloc WoodStrip.(LAMINATE)
February 1, 2007... Alloc has added Stafford Oak and Dynasty Oak patterns to its WoodStrip laminate collection. These new oaks are featured in the extra-long, lean planks found in custom sand and finish floors, Alloc notes. Booth #3519. For details, circle 222 on...

* 'Monticello', 'Roman' looks join Faus Masterpieces laminate.(LAMINATE)
February 1, 2007... The Faus Group has expanded its Masterpieces Collection of laminate flooring with four tile looks and two wood grains. Monticello Marble and Roman Travertine are two highlights. The Monticello style features diamond inlays on a classic...

43 Int'l Wholesale Tile beefs up Tesoro line.(CERAMIC AND STONE)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] International Wholesale Tile Inc. has expanded its flagship Tesoro collection to include many of the company's stocking products. The porcelain and natural stone collection now includes a wider variety of styles, the...

* 44 Mannington's Monterey aims for travertine look.(CERAMIC AND STONE)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mannington Mills' new porcelain tile collection, Monterey, includes floor tile, wall tile, trims and mosaic accents. The mosaic is available in both standard and diamond mosaic format. Monterey offers contemporary...

* 45 Q-Seal from Questech protects company's tile.(CERAMIC AND STONE)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Questech's new tumbled marble tiles feature Q-Seal, a factory-applied sealer that is formulated to protect against water and staining for the life of the product. The company describes Q-Seal as a permanent coating...

* 46 Artemis' Damascato features 'roto-color' style.(CERAMIC AND STONE)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Artemis, a subsidiary of Vitromex USA, introduces Damascato. The porcelain line is available in Walnut, Steel, Sandstone and Stone White using "roto colors" for a distinct look, the company says. Damascato is offered...

* 47 Roca's Rock & Rock offers size flexibility.(CERAMIC AND STONE)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Roca presents its third generation of Rock & Rock products with the introduction of Tallado. This is a process which ensures that each piece is cut up before entering the kiln, and aims to allow greater flexibility...

* 48 Tau Ceramica intros Metal Stone look.(CERAMIC AND STONE)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tau Ceramica has launched Metal Stone, a ceramic tile collection combining the look of natural stone with a metallic sheen. Colors in the line include dark steel, white rhodium, silver grey and copper rusty looks....