Flexco has pulled the wraps off of FlexTerior, a line of metal treads for use on stairs and landings. Made from an exterior-grade, heat-treated aluminum, the treads can be installed both indoors and out, Flexco says. FlexTerior treads are available in seven fade-resistant colors, with custom color matching also available.

APAC adds surface coatings to their product line with TacAbate. The new product is a solvent-free, polymer-based surface coating for removing adhesive residue from floors after old floor coverings have been removed and old adhesives have been scraped away. TacAbate is compatible with acrylic and SBR based adhesive products can also be used on floors using pressure-sensitive adhesive.

Sonic Floor is a new laminate flooring from Kronopol, featuring sound-deadening technology. The floor incorporates a felt and rubber underpad which significantly reduces impact noise, Kronopol says. The product is also environmentally sound: the laminate flooring is made using wood from Forest Stewardship Council-certified forests.

Johnsonite has added the Bamboo and Cubis textures included in its line of rubber flooring to the company's Roundel stair tread line. The slip-resistant stairwell products are designed to increase visibility and reduce slips and falls, according to the company.

Vitromex introduces the Artemis line of impervious glazed porcelain tiles. The initial collection is offered in five series: Cotto Real, Milano, Roca del Sol, Sierra Madre and Tuscany. The Artemis collection is engineered to replicate the beauty of natural stones from around the world, Vitromex says. Artemis products are frost-proof and impervious to water, the company notes.

United States Ceramic Tile Co. has taken the wraps off the Color Collection, a system that includes wall tiles in three finishes, complemented by two coordinating floor finishes. The wall tiles are available in primary, contemporary and speckled offerings, for a total of 67 colors. Floor tiles are offered in solid and speckled versions, for a total of 12 colors.

Elegance Exotic Wood Flooring introduces Walnut Solid Wide, an 11/16-inch thick hardwood plank showcasing a natural walnut finish. The flooring is topped with aluminum oxide to ensure a long-lasting surface, Elegance says. Walnut Solid Wide plank carries a 25-year warranty.

W.F. Taylor Adhesives has improved its Lockdown Moisture Control System family of products. The system incorporates Taylor's X-Treme 2012 Concrete Moisture Sealer and Meta-tec adhesives to help battle excessive moisture emissions in concrete slabs. When the Lockdown system is used, Taylor offers a lifetime warranty for the adhesive bond of the installation, the company says.

The latest addition to Quick-Step's Elegance collection is Merbau. The laminate floor features rich wood grain details and deep reddish tones characteristic of its exotic wood counterpart. The micro-beveled, multi-length planks come in 18 different wood patterns with natural tints to create a unique floor. The 4" wide planks use the company's Authentic finish.

Tuscan Leaf is the latest product added to he Contour Series from Centiva by International Floors of America Inc. This leaf-patterned Tuscan design looks best framed with wood or used as an accent tile, according to the company. It is available in the new Tumbled, Pathway, and Frost surface textures. Currently this product is available in any size that can be cut from a 36x36 piece.