LG Floors brings its Impression™ collection of large-format homogeneous tile flooring to the commercial marketplace. Produced with the industry’s most advanced technology, Impression™ offers design solutions for a myriad of commercial interiors including... more

MARIETTA, GA, April 17, 2009—Wools of New Zealand Brand partner, Fabrica, is answering high-end consumer demand for natural, sustainable, fashion forward carpet with a new selection of styles. Included in the introduction are five tufted creations, all of which have... more

Having the “look” of contemporary wide format French wood with an understated wavy surface, Ecodécor is now available for upscale environments in North America... more

LATICRETE, a global leader in the manufacturing of innovative systems for the installation of tile and stone, has announced the launch of LATICRETE® 170 Sound & Crack Isolation Mat, a high performance, 1/8” (3 mm) thick underlayment membrane that provides exceptional sound reduction while simultaneously providing anti-fracture protection for... more

ADAIRSVILLE, Ga.—April 6, 2009—As a leader in manufacturing sustainable carpet fiber, Zeftron nylon has once again teamed with BOLYU Contract to present its latest offering: the fashion-forward Strut. Combining elegant style and manufactured with MBDC Cradle to CradleCM Certified Zeftron nylon, Strut will be making its... more

Ilva S.A., Argentina’s leading manufacturer and exporter of ceramic tile, has launched the Athena Stone collection, a fully-rectified glazed porcelain tile range that recreates the refined, elegant aesthetics of natural stone for residential and commercial settings. Athena Stone from Ilva is a nature-inspired... more

MARIETTA, GA, March 27, 2009—Wools of New Zealand Brand partner, Masland Carpets, is furthering its commitment to sustainable design with 11 Fine Wool Creations, which take full advantage of the natural beauty and eco-friendly benefits of New Zealand wool... more

By Louis Iannaco

Always on the cutting edge of technology and state-of-the-art innovations, ceramic tile producers once again showcased their wares during Surfaces ’09. And while the economic climate may be cloudy at the moment, ceramic and porcelain manufacturers were not shy about what they had to offer... more

By Louis Iannaco

LAS VEGAS—While all things flooring were taking place at the Sands Expo & Convention Center here, Surfaces ’09 was not the only show in town. Just a few minutes away at the Las Vegas Convention Center, World of Concrete exhibitors were showing off their latest wares, and while some might ask just how exciting can concrete be, they might be pleasantly surprised... more

CHICAGO, February 24, 2009 – Italian stone and tile manufacturer GranitiFiandre recently launched their contemporary Xtra Collection to the US Market. This new category of porcelains conceived by Italian designer Silvia Stanzani includes Xtra Color Leaf, which features an elegant, updated leaf design in a contemporary color palette... more