January 31, 2007
North Canton, Ohio -- Laufen builds on its product offering by launching its Laufen Contract line. With 20 different series, the line includes polished porcelains, high-technology porcelains and several other stone and concrete looks.

Laufen will launch this program at Coverings in Orlando with a new Contract Catalog and seven new series -- Atlas, Bethel, Murano, Odeon, Petra, Salerno and Torino.

Atlas is a 17-1/2x17-1/2 through-body porcelain tile. It comes in four colors -- Sand, Ash, Amber and Charcoal. A border that coordinates with all four colors completes the package. Atlas is a concrete-look that is uniquely designed for the commercial market.
Bethel is a 20x20 through-body, soluble salt polished porcelain that comes in one colors -- Nacre. This polished porcelain tile is designed for large-format applications.

Murano is a 18x18 double-loaded, soluble salt polished porcelain. It comes in three colors -- Nocce, Beige and Light Grey. Also included in this series is a 12x12 mosaic in each of the three colors.

Odeon is a 24x24 through-body, polished porcelain tile. It comes in two colors -- Ash and Coal. Trim includes a floor bullnose. This 'black and white' polished series is designed for the commercial market.

Petra is a 17-1/2x17-1/2 and 9x17-1/2 glazed porcelain tile. It comes in two colors -- Aurora and Corona. Trim includes a floor bullnose. This series has a coefficient of friction/wet value of 0.80, which makes this series perfectly designed for wet areas and ramps in commercial settings.

Salerno and Torino are both 24x24 through-body, soluble salt polished porcelain tiles. Salerno comes in one color -- Pearl. Torino comes in one color -- Cream.

Laufen is well positioned with its network of distributors and company-owned stores to serve the demanding and complex needs of the commercial tile market.

Laufen is a world leader in manufacturing, distributing and marketing high-quality ceramic tile. Through its state-of-the-art technology and design,

Laufen leads the way in product development and creativity. Consumers may visit www.laufenusa.com or call toll-free (800) 321-0684 for distributor locations.

Contact: Kim Applegate
Laufen
Phone: (330) 649-5075 ? Fax: (330) 649-5055
E-mail: kim.applegate@laufen.com