Finishing Touches: Second ChanceRecycled Materials Make These Products Unique

Crossville. The eight products in the EcoCycle Porcelain-Stone tile series have 40 percent recycled content. Meant to resemble natural stone, their surface color continues through the body of the tile. Each measures 12 inches by 12 inches and has a coordinating bullnose and cove base. 800-221-9093. www.crossvilleinc.com.

Eleek. Recycled aluminum countertops are designed to fit standard kitchen counters and can be custom designed as well. Built-in options include frontwrap, backsplash, and sidewrap elements. 503-232-5526. www.eleekinc.com.

Iron Age Designs. This manufacturer creates decorative metal castings, including drain grates, trench grates, tree grates, and other custom grates from post-consumer recycled iron. The recycled material makes up a minimum of 80 percent of each product. 206-276-0925. www.ironagegrates.com.

SierraPine. Arreis MDF has no added formaldehyde and contains 100 percent post-industrial recycled wood fiber from sustainable forestry operations. It is engineered for applications including cabinetry, paneling, and woodwork. 800-676-3339. www.sierrapine.com.

TerraMai. Engineered, prefinished World Mix flooring uses reclaimed exotic hardwoods on a new wood substrate. The flooring can be nailed, glued, or floated over a plywood subfloor or concrete slab. 800-220-9062. www.terramai.com.