Johnsonite has unveiled Defiant, an oil- and grease-resistant rubber tile flooring.

Roppe debuts Pinnacle Plus, a sculpted profile rubber wall base which offers the look of sculpted wood and vinyl wall bases, according to the company.

Mohawk Select has taken the wraps off two new rug styles for the Decorator's Choice collection: Fandango and Jazz. Fandango incorporates stripes, squares and swirls in a distinctive pattern.

E-Z Cut presents its new MTS-1000 Cutting Machine-To-Software Interface. The system provides direct communication between the end-user's floor covering software and a personal computer networked to an E-Z Cut Carpet Cutting Machine. Orders entered into the sales system will be automatically sent to the computerized control panel on the E-Z Cut, according to the company.

SureSeal USA presents its nerw specially formulated Grout & Tile Restoration Cleaner. The product aims to replenish the look of grout and tile by deeply cleaning it. Grout & Tile Restoration Cleaner works into the surface 15 minutes after application, but SureSeal notes that for best results, the cleaner can be left on the floor for up to an hour.

Alloc Commercial has rolled out 7 new designer finishes in its commercial laminate flooring line. The new products range from light to dark, and can be used in most any high-traffic area, Alloc says. The flooring features Alloc's mechanical locking system for a glueless click installation.

Alcalagres presents Lifestone, a large-format tile series available in 12-by-12 and 18-by-18 inches. Lifestone is offered in Arena and Tobacco colors, as well as decorative trims and a 12-by-12-inch mesh-backed mosaic.

Azrock by Tarkett reveals SolidAir, a new homogenous commercial tile that aims to combine extreme durability with style. Featuring 20 colors, SolidAir is available in 16-by-16 inch tile and a 1/8-inch gauge. The color palette includes urban, contemporary, natural and cosmopolitan choices, designed to complement current products in Tarkett's Milano and Cortina Grande lines.

FCICA has published its safety book for flooring contractors in Spanish. The translated volume, titled "Empiece con seguridad - Programa de seguridad para Contratistas de pesos" comprises a three-ring binder containing 52 tabs. Subjects range from Accident Investigation to Hazard Communication. OSHA recordkeeping requirements and forms are also included.

New from Azrock by Tarkett is the ColorWorks system, incorporating the Milano, Cortina Grand and SolidAir products. The display system comprises four groups: Natural; Urban, Contemporary and Csmopolitan.