NEW PRODUCTS New technical prod- ucts were also launched, includ- ing: Oxford by Turkish manu- facturer Ege has a carpet aesthetic in glazed porce- lain in three colors in 24” x 24”, 12” x 12” formats. Also available in rectified with glossy accents. At Lunada Bay, new in the Shinju line are tiles that play with dimen- sion and texture such as Paper, with a crinkled paper aesthetic. Florida Tile showed Wexford HDP fabric- inspired with MicroBan and intriguing mosaics. Spanish manufacturer Colorker shows sculpted tiles in its Zyx line. Aparici digitally-printed plaid graphics on a wood- grain base. At Sant’ Agostino, Fine Art creates a geometric motif with textile aes- thetics. At Sicis, Vetrite is an interesting take on surfacing, combining a layer of fabric or foil between layers of structural glass, creat- ing intricate patterns and looks. International Wholesale Tile’s Tile Twist lippage control system. Italian- made, with recycled plastic posts, it offers a choice of 1mm or 2mm joint size thicknesses. FILA adds LEED- approved FILAMP90 ECO PLUS to its Green line. Solvent- free, one application protects polished por- celain and stone sur- faces from stains, without altering appear- ance. It can be applied to surfaces with residual moisture, cutting application time. It's GEV-EMICODE EC1PLUS-certified and suitable for use on food contact areas. MAPEI introduced Flexcolor 3D designer grouts with glass-bead technology, translucence and iridescence. In clear, silver, gold, copper, green and blue hues. Beno J. Gundlach showed the Mosaic Expert Professional Square Notch Trowel. The adjustable 4-sided trowel perfectly measures and spreads adhesive before laying a mosaic border. The ergonomic design provides a soft feel, reduces fatigue and is durable. 118 TileLetter | June 2017