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.

Shaw Living debuts the Origins and Century collections of olefin area rugs. Earthen Brown Cadence, from the Origins collection, features layered shapes and soft edges. Lancaster, part of the Century range, is an onyx classic Persian design. Lancaster's color palette includes rich reds, warm neutrals, golds, soft greens and accents of eggplant, brown and vintage blue.

Helios presents Eliana and Park Walk, two new Wools of New Zealand carpets. Eliana is a damask look, featuring a striped field of woven loops coupled with a tip-sheared pattern of climbing vines. Park Walk uses the same palette as Eliana, in a European checkerboard pattern.

Almar Carpets International is exhibiting three new area rugs and one carpet at Surfaces. Dylan is a hand-tufted shag of wool and faux yarn in 9 standard solid colors. Cashmere, a hand-tufted velvet of worsted wool, is offered in 11 colors. Made of wool and faux silk yarn, Ebb Tide is available in 9 standard colors. Between the Lines is a machine-tufted loop carpet in 13 colors.

Anso Nylon, a divison of Shaw Industries External Fiber Sales and Marketing, is set to launch a series of dealer promotions and incentives for the coming year. Included is 2006 Capture the Spirit promotion as well as the Anso Advantage Account co-op advertising program and the Seeing Double event.

The softness, beauty and durability of New Zealand wool combine to create Couristan's Timeless Style residential carpet. The plush tip shear flooring is colored in seven earthen shades. Suggested retail is $11 per sq. ft.

Creations by Couristan is a new residential broadloom line aimed at fashion conscious but value oriented consumer. The line showcases more than 60 products, in styles ranging from traditional to transitional and casual looks. The carpet roll is supported by two new displays: Design Gallery, with 40 product boards; and the Two-Tier Station, with 24 product rack cards.

Nourison introduces Silk Structures, a residential broadloom featuring a contemporary look, Silk Structures combines wool and faux silk in a strong, bold geometric pattern.