NEW PRODUCTS MAPEI’s Flexcolor™ 3D is a professional-grade, ready-to-use (RTU) translucent specialty grout with an “iri- descent effect” fin- ish. It is offered in 10 designer colors with translucent characteristics that not only reflect but also refract light. This allows the grout to transition in color to complement the tile color. Flexcolor 3D can be used in commercial and residential instal- lations of porcelain, ceramic, glass and natural-stone tiles. Flexcolor 3D has been formulated with the latest innovation in recycled glass- bead aggregate and is TCNA Green Squared Certified® for sustainabil- ity. mapei.com Metropolitan Ceramics offers Quarrybasics XA Abrasive, a new slip-resisting ceramic tile. XA Abrasive is a low-absorption quarry tile designed for use in harsh envi- ronments subject to spills, mois- ture, and extreme temperatures. XA Abrasive tile includes both a through-the-body metallic additive and a silicon carbide embedded surface for added slip resistance. This inert c e r a m i c tile will not off- gas and is mold and mildew resistant. Because it’s so durable, an XA Abrasive floor can last for decades. Some XA col- ors are Green Squared Certified® , meeting the criteria for certifica- tion in categories including prod- uct characteristics, manufacturing, extraction, life cycle management, corporate governance, and inno- vation. XA Abrasive is available in four earth tone colors and three sizes. metroceramics.com StonePeak’s Classic offers sophis- ticated timeless porcelain marble looks available in three popular colors – Classic Bardiglietto and Cremino colorways use 66% recy- cled content. Ideal for floors and wall applications, the Classic col- lection offers 12” x 24” and 12” x 12” with matching trims and deco- rative mosaics. StonePeak recycles 100% of the water used for pro- duction. The Tennessee location allows StonePeak to comply with the LEED 500-mile radius for sourcing raw resources. StonePeak offers Green Squared Certified® product. stonepeakceramics.com 108 TileLetter | August 2017