CMI (Colonial Mills Inc.) has begun a "Think Outside the Oval" braided texture area rug promotion, with the introduction of five rugs available for $200 each.

Wilsonart has debuted new Velocity, a high-pressure laminate flooring collection designed exclusively for use in commercial environments.

Italian flooring and tile producer Emilceramica recently introduced Faience, a white-body monoporosa ceramic inspired by a traditional French style of artisan ceramic.

Tommy Bahama, a division of Viewpoint International, has added new woven styles to its successful Shaw Rugs collection.

Couristan has inaugurated its Carpets of Distinction fall promotion, an initiative that offers several residential broadloom collections at reduced dealer pricing.

Laticrete 9235 Waterproofing Membrane is a thin, load-bearing, liquid-applied waterproofing product designed specifically for wet areas and continuous underwater applications.

Alliance Flooring Inc. introduced the Color Tile Program at its summer convention in September.

Caribou is a glazed porcelain tile that replicates the look of natural wood.

Vern Yip, an interior design expert on The Learning Channel's Trading Spaces television program, has been hired by DuPont Stainmaster to serve as the company's spokesman in a multimedia public relations campaign.

Nafco now offers an advertising kit, featuring ready-made Nafco ads and logos, that is geared for the use of the company's retailers and distributors.