NEW PRODUCTS the original appearance of sur- faces over time without affect- ing the slip resistance of surfaces; FILAMarbleAid provides high resis- tance against acid and stains in areas subject to daily wear and tear, especially those frequently in contact with food or acidic sub- stances; FILASR95 protects against colored stone stains. In partnership with Assoposa, FILA has developed a comprehensive system for clean- ing large-format tile during and after installation, including suc- tion cup marks and epoxy grout residue. The company showcased products by putting them to use at Tiling Town. MAPEI is celebrating 80 years of surface preparation and installation productsfortile,carpet,wood,vinyl and decorative concrete, showcas- ing mortars, grouts, adhesives and admixtures in a grand “tile fantasy- land” atmosphere at Cersaie. Two products of specific interest to the U.S. market due to the new OSHA regulations on airborne silica are MAPEI’s Ultralite S2 and Keraflex Maxi S1 mortars, which help to reduce silica dust while mixing. To answer the demand for metallics, MAPEI’s Flexcolor 3D ready-to-use translucent grout with iridescent effect offers 10 different options that reflect and refract light to complement various tile colors and finishes. FILA has a line of environmentally respectful products that protect, preserve, and clean tile and stone. Examining Flexcolor3D grout’s translucent, iridescent effects at the MAPEI booth. Certified TileInstaller WANTTOBETHEBEST? TheCertifiedTileInstaller (CTI)programistheonly third-partyassessmentofa tileinstallationprofessional’s skillandknowledgethatis recognizedbythetileindustry. Visitourwebsiteandputyourself abovethecompetition. GETCERTIFIED! 864-222-2131 info@ceramictilefoundation.org www.ceramictilefoundation.org 114 TileLetter | December 2017