Wood Flooring International has launched the Queensland Collection of rustic hand-scraped hardwood. The product is offered in a 3/8” thick by 5” wide Australian Hickory plank in four colors.

MAPEI has reformulated its Ultracolor Plus grout with DropEffect technology. DropEffect is designed to make water-based liquids bead up on the surface of the grout so it can be easily cleaned away.

Colonial Mills Inc. (CMI) has partnered with Glen Raven Custom Fabrics, maker of the Sunbrella performance fabric, to roll out the Renaissance collection.

Mohawk presents Rarity, a collection of exotic hardwood floors. The line is offered in several distinctive looks.

Formica Flooring has rolled out Bellezza, an 8mm line of high-gloss laminate flooring.

Loba-Wakol presents Wakol PU 280 Moisture Barrier. Designed as a one-component, solvent-free and low odor polyurethane based barrier, the product can be easily applied with a roller Wakol says.

Loba’s Supra finishes for hardwood flooring are now NMP free. NMP is a chemical solvent that may be dangerous in some cases.

Invision Carpet Systems, a division of J&J/Invision, has debuted the Altered Elements collection of modular and broadloom carpet.

ForesFloor has added eight colors and several character grades to its line of hardwood flooring. The new colors include a range of chocolatey, distinctive and nutty tones.

Plantation Hardwood Floors is a boutique California-based manufacturer of customized, made-to-order, premium hardwood flooring for homes as well as upscale hospitality and commercial projects.