Terrazzolike solid vinyl tile
Milano and Milano SR solid vinyl tile from Azrock offers an upscale look while providing a slip-resistant option that is easier to maintain while using less water and chemicals. Ideal for heavy-use areas such as school foyers, hotel lobbies, and retail chain stores, the flooring costs less than luxury vinyl tile and terrazzo products and requires only dry buffing, making it easy to maintain. Available in a wide range of colors, as well as slip-resistant options, Milano replicates the look of terrazzo with multidimensional chips that give it depth. Tarkett Commercial, Houston. www.tarkett.com  [ Reader Service February 2006 # 214 ]

Sound-deadening laminate floor
Sonic Floor is a new sound-deadening laminate flooring from Kronopol. Beneath the top surface, Sonic Floor is equipped with an integral underpad made of felt and rubber. Independently field-tested on concrete using ASTM methods for sound-reduction rating, the floor was found to significantly diminish impact noise. The laminate is made with wood from FSC-certified forests, and emits a very low amount of VOC and formaldehyde emissions. Kronopol Laminate Flooring, Ontario. www.kronopol.com [ Reader Service February 2006 # 215 ]

Three ways to safety
Available in three finishes, Altro’s new Imprint safety flooring collection is ideal for high-traffic public areas such as receptions, corridors, and cafés. Inspired by the texture of snakeskin, Altro Imprint Cobra features a shimmering textured pattern. Altro Imprint Tectonic incorporates the pure form of a circle overlaying the larger pattern, while Imprint Pico features small, randomly spaced shapes. Altro, Mississauga, Ontario. www.altrofloors.com [ Reader Service February 2006 # 217 ]