What's on the Floor

Finishes for the hardest working surface in the house.

- Mary Ellen Polson

1. PEACOCK BRIGHT

Calamus is a hand-chopped mosaic composed of nearly 20 colors of marble and other fine stones, including metallics that produce an iridescent sheen. It's laid in a repeating scallop or peacock pattern. All mosaics are made to measure; price on request. New Ravenna, [phone], newravenna.com

2. COLOR AND LIGHT

The Greek Deco floorcloth from the Dresser collection features an intricate pattern of decorative ornaments and diamond sunbursts in a palette that produces a shimmering effect. The floorcloth is highly durable, easy to clean, and hypoallergenic; $50 per sq. ft. Ariel Grace Design, [phone], arielgracedesign.com

3. CLEAN WOOD FLOORS

Newly introduced, Wood-N-Floors quickly and safely removes dirt and grime from hardwood floors. Derived from plant-based surfactants, the water-based, residue-free formula is also safe for vinyl, luxury vinyl, laminate, and engineered-wood floors. A one-quart spray bottle is about $12. Howard Products, [phone], howardproducts.com