Daltile Offers Innovations in a Wide Breadth of Designs

By Dianne M. Pogoda

Daltile, the largest tile manufacturer in the country, has been a leading innovator in ceramic and porcelain tiles and natural stone and quartzite for more than 75 years. It has served the building, design and remodeling communities with its advanced technology, superior performance and wide array of patterns, colors and surfacing suited to any décor.

Daltile features an extensive product collection sourced and manufactured sustainably that can meet any design and budgetary needs, from accessible to luxury pricing.

“Daltile’s expansive tile and countertop offering includes all of the hottest looks for each region of the country,” said Patrick Warren, vice president of residential sales, dealer and showrooms. “The vast breadth and depth of our line means that if a consumer is searching for a specific look, they should definitely find it within our assortment.”

The nature of tile has always made it the preeminent waterproof product for wet areas and high-demand spaces, especially kitchens and bathrooms. It is bacteria-resistant, low-maintenance and cost-effective, and its broad style range makes it a versatile design option — especially important in today’s environment, with homeowners striving for customized, personalized spaces.

“Tile is no longer just utilitarian,” Warren noted. “Recent advancements in technology empower our brand to create tile that is truly a design element in a space now, not just a practical building material. Daltile is a fashion-based brand, leading with technology that enables us to create almost any design, color, size, shape and texture that our designers can dream up. This combination of design and technology enables us to stay at the forefront of the latest interior design trends and leading tile looks.”

The company, founded in Dallas in 1947, prides itself on innovation and being a “one-stop shop.” Among Daltile’s newest products is RevoTile, a revolutionary, patented, porcelain tile floating floor system that installs two times faster than traditional tile. This tile product is so easy to install, Warren pointed out, that it opens up the possibility of installation by any flooring installer (for instance hardwood, LVT, laminate), not just professional tile installers.

Other advanced performance features of Daltile products include germ resistance, where 99 percent of surface bacteria is continuously eliminated, as well as 50 percent more slip resistance* than traditional tile, providing a safe flooring surface that can easily flow from indoors to outdoors. The company is also one of the premiere producers of countertops and extra-large slabs — many of which are among the largest porcelain, quartz and stone slabs in the world.

Most of its series are produced in the U.S., with others manufactured at company-owned facilities in Italy, Mexico and Brazil. Warren said this helps ensure that the level of quality and design is consistent across all product offerings.

Sustainability is Key

Sustainability is of critical importance. The company’s sustainability platform is focused on creating “a climate-positive future,” and as such, is dedicated to awareness of its global impact from manufacturing and transport, leveraging its resources to shrink its carbon footprint and reduce waste.

Among its achievements in responsible sourcing and manufacturing:

Over 99 percent of its tile collections contain recycled or reclaimed materials.
On average, its North American facilities recover and reuse more than 300 million pounds of recycled and/or reclaimed material per year.
Since 2018, the company has reduced its carbon footprint by 17 percent.
Overall, the company recovers and reuses 84 percent of all process wastewater generated to make tile products in its manufacturing plants.
They have prevented over 125 million gallons of wastewater from entering local municipal water treatment facilities.
They have reduced energy consumption by 11 percent at all company-owned Sales Service Centers and distribution facilities.
Its tiles are made from only natural materials — water, clay, sand, feldspar and other minerals — with no VOCs, PVCs, allergens or formaldehyde.

Additionally, the company has developed and continues to maintain product-specific Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), and has produced product-specific Health Product Declarations (HPDs), providing full disclosure of potential chemicals of concern, for each of its core companies.

“We look forward to doing great things as we continue to grow our multi-facetted sustainability program,” Warren said. “Our commitment to having a positive impact on the world around us is one of the core pillars of our business.”

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* When compared to tile meeting ANSI standards.