Florida Tile Debuts Numerous New and Updated Product Lines at Coverings 2007

APRIL 5, 2007 - LAKELAND, FL - Florida Tile, as part of Panaria Group Int., is introducing several exciting new product lines to launch strongly into 2007. In addition Florida Tile will be featuring several lines that have been transitioned from ceramic to porcelain to introduce its newly constructed porcelain plant.

MONTANA
Vast. Natural. Serene. All of this perfectly defines Florida Tile's latest offering. A glazed porcelain floor and ceramic wall tile portfolio with a textured surface and slightly chiseled edges. Available in 12" x 12" & 18" x 18" floor sizes and a 10" x 13" wall tile. Each of the five colors come alive with the natural color variation and shading of natural stone. With multiple decoratives including two styles of listello and a mesh mounted mosaic in each color, the possibilities are boundless.

Highlands

Typical Uses
Montana porcelain floor tile is appropriate for all residential and light commercial floor applications. Montana ceramic wall tile is appropriate for all interior wall, countertop and residential bathroom floor applications.

HIGHLANDS
The name alone brings to mind rugged beauty, steeped in history and culture. Florida Tile now brings you this beauty and culture with Highlands. Available in four modular sizes, 6" x 6", 12" x 12", 12" x 18", 18" x 18", and four natural colors that seem to have been lifted straight from the earth. With its clefted natural texture this product will leave everyone believing it is natural stone, but with the ease of maintenance of durable glazed porcelain. Highlands is also ADA Compliant, making it a perfect fit for any business or commercial setting. Two styles of listellos and a chair rail in each of the four colors add to the already incredible versatility of this line.

Typical Uses
Highlands porcelain tile is ADA Compliant and appropriate for all residential and commercial wall, countertop and floor applications.

FRONTIER As rugged and beautiful as the legendary American frontier. Vast, natural and visually stunning. Frontier from Florida Tile is all this and more. ADA compliant, large sized glazed porcelain, with four smooth colors and a soft sandstone texture. Mesh-mounted mosaics are available in each color for use whole, in strips or sections as decorative accents, and in shower pans. Perfect for home or business, let Frontier bring some of America's splendor into your personal space.

Typical Uses
Frontier porcelain tile is ADA compliant and appropriate for all residential and commercial wall, countertop and floor applications.

FROSTED DIMENSIONS GLASS MOSAICS DIMENSIONS. Glass. The only solid liquid on earth. Sought after for centuries by Kings and royalty. Brought to you in living color by Florida Tile. For a softer, more muted look, Florida Tile offers Frosted Dimensions, an extension of our Dimensions series. Solid, thick, real glass in eight soft, dimensional colors. Single colors are available in two sizes.

1" x 1" and 1" x 2", both on 12" x 12" mesh-mounted sheets. The beautiful mixes are available in 12"x 12" mesh-mounted sheets (individual pieces on mixes are 1" x 1").

Typical Uses
GlassMosaics Frosted Dimensions series may be used for residential and commercial, interior and exterior wall and backsplash applications, as well as pool linings. GlassMosaics glass tiles are manufactured to satisfy industry standard specifications for glazed wall tile. Glass tiles are impervious to water and stains, highly resistant to chemical attack, resistant to fading and discoloration. Variations in color, shade and size are inherent in all fired glass products.

GRAN CANYON
Luxuriating in the tranquility of a misty morning sunrise over the Temple of Isis or experiencing the awe of the sun-kissed cliffs on Bright Angel Trail, bring all of this into your home with Gran Canyon from Florida Tile.

A glazed porcelain in sizes to match the grandeur of its namesake. The natural color movement and shading will make you feel like you are still perched by the lodge fireplace. Mesh-mounted mosaics, including the elegant irregular brick pattern help to personalize the experience. Add an additional statement with the any of the six gorgeous listellos in three distinct styles including natural stone for that finishing touch.

Typical Uses
Gran Canyon porcelain tile is appropriate for all residential and commercial wall and countertop applications and residential floors.

OZARK
The Ozarks. Some of the most beautiful, untamed high country in the nation. Wildlife, waterfalls and striking vistas are abundant. Add some of this striking abundance to your own personal spaces with Ozark from Florida Tile. A fine glazed portfolio of porcelain floor in four - and ceramic wall tile in three - spectacular colors,with natural veining and shading. A mesh-mounted porceleain mosaic, a wall listello and floor are available in each color. Bring the beauty and wilderness of Ozark home with you today.

Typical Uses
Ozark porcelain floor tile is ADA compliant and appropriate for all residential and commercial wall and countertop applications. Residential and most commercial floor applications. Ozark ceramic wall tile is appropriate for all residential and commercial wall and countertop applications.

PIETRA ART CLASSIC MOSAICS
Pietra Art Classic Mosaics - Marble accents available in colors and patterns that hearken back to the classical periods in history. Rich, warm and inviting, these elegant and stylish items are available in numerous mesh mounted mosaic sheets, 3" x 6", Chair Rails and liners. Bring sophistication and a touch of regal grandeur to your living and working spaces.

Typical Uses
Pietra Art Classic Mosaics are appropriate for all residential and light commercial floor and wall applications. (Chair Rails and Liners are recommended for both residential and commercial wall use only.)

PIETRA ART MEDALLIONS II
Florida Tile proudly introduces these twelve classically inspired, natural stone Medallions. Used since ancient times, and lasting to tell their stories, mosaics such as these have graced the homes of nobility from Athens to Venice and beyond. Now available to you on a mesh-mounted backing for easy installation and timeless beauty. Following the tradition of ancient artisans, these mosaics are made up of thousands of tiny stones, skillfully assembled to create each stunning work of art. Make a bold statement with the large 48"x 48" Medallions or add just a touch of individuality with the 16" x 16". Two more sizes in-between for any taste, style or budget. Each is made of travertine with the Emporio series being a blend of travertine and limestone.

Typical Uses
Pietra Art Medallions II are appropriate for all residential and light commercial floor and wall applications