Daltile has extended its portfolio of stylish floor and wall tile options with the introduction of four new collections – Del Monoco, Spark, Palatina, Keystones(TM) Elements, Sandalo – and the enhancement of its Terrazzo line. These innovative lines are part of the brand’s growing palette of quality floor and wall products, created to inspire residential and commercial designs and applications.

“This new product launch represents Daltile’s dedicated focus on style, design and quality, and we’re pleased to be able to meet the diverse needs of residential and commercial audiences alike,” said Lori Kirk-Rolley, senior marketing director for Daltile. “Each new collection delivers an array of sophisticated design options, affording anyone the opportunity to design with confidence.”

As the industry leader in tile and stone products, Daltile continues to deliver a rich palette of stylish products that not only help create inspired design, but speak to emerging flooring trends. For example, the use of contemporary, monochromatic looks, minimal movement and varying shapes are three specific trends driving modern design. Additionally, all Daltile products are engineered to protect nature’s design with GreenWorks(TM), a Daltile corporate initiative that is reducing the company’s impact on the earth, while allowing the ability to design sustainable projects – without compromising artistic vision.

NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS:

Del Monoco(TM) – Glazed Porcelain

Del Monoco is a glazed porcelain collection that creates the stylish impression of natural stone through its sophisticated graphic visuals. Enriched with beautiful shade variations, Del Monoco is available in four warm colors (Carmina Beige, Adriana Rosso, Tatiana Noce and Leona Grigio). A classic, time-worn look and dramatic installation can be achieved with the slightly chiseled, pillowed edge treatment offered by Del Monoco tile.

The Del Monoco line delivers a sweeping array of high-quality design options for residential and commercial applications alike, featuring five modular floor tile sizes with rounded edges (13″ x 13″, 20″ x 20″, 13″ x 20″, 6-1/2″ x 6-1/2″, and 3-1/4″ x 6-1/2″), a 3″x 3″ mosaic that is mesh-mounted on a 13″ x 13″ sheet, as well as bullnose, cove base trim pieces and cove corner pieces. Additional decorative accents are available including a 3″x 3″ floor deco and two wall deco sizes (6-1/2″ x 6-1/2″ and 3-1/4″ x 6-1/2″).

Del Monoco is ideal for all residential and commercial applications, when proper installation methods are followed, except pool decks and commercial exterior floors/patios.

Spark(TM) – ColorBody(TM) Porcelain

Sophistication comes standard with the new Spark ColorBody(TM) porcelain series, Daltile’s answer to the continuing trend for more modern visuals. With its textured, fabric-like surface with a hint of shimmer, the Spark collection is the new wave when it comes to high-end ColorBody Porcelain. Give any room a modern upgrade with Spark tile, available in five rich colors (Firelight Flicker, Ember Flare, Toasted Luster, Smoky Glimmer and Midnight Glow) and made with pre-consumer recycled material content.

The line features three field tile sizes (12″ x 12″, 12″ x 24″ and 24 x 24″) and a 12″ x 24″ Wall Tile (Thin Tile)* that are Tru Edge(TM) rectified, as well as modular. Also included is a 1″ x 2″ mosaic that is mesh-mounted on a 12″ x 12″ sheet that is modular with the field tile, and offered in two color blends. Through Linear Options, Daltile’s linear cutting service, three additional sizes are also available (6″ x 24″, 4″ x 24″ and 2″ x 24″). The trim package includes a 3″ x 12″ bullnose, 6″ x 12″ cove base and 1″ x 6″ cove corner.

A (6″ x 24″) decorative accent, available in 3 color combinations and a (12″ x 24″) Wall Decorative Accent (Thin Tile) available in all five colors, are also in the collection.

* Thin Tile offering for the 12×24 wall tile and 12×24 Decorative Accent are tiles offered in 4.8 mm and are available on a special order basis.

Spark is ideal for all residential and commercial applications, when proper installation methods are followed, except pool decks and commercial exterior floors/patios.

Palatina(TM) – Glazed Porcelain

Palatina Glazed Porcelain floor tiles deliver the look and elegance of natural travertine with the ease of maintenance associated with quality ceramic tile. Available in 12″ x 12″ and 18″ x 18″ sizes, as well as a 3″ x 12″ bullnose, Palatina’s smooth surface and warm color palette with three colors (Corinth Cream, Temple Beige and Olympus Brown) adds elegant style through color variation within each tile and from piece to piece.

Additionally, Palatina is the first Daltile product line produced at Sanfi Ceramics, a leading manufacturer of ceramic tile in China, a true testament of superior quality and value as a global manufacturer in the flooring industry.

Palatina is ideal for all residential and commercial applications, when proper installation methods are followed, except pool decks and commercial exterior floors/patios.

Keystones(TM) Elements – Colorbody(TM) Porcelain Mosaics

Daltile introduces eight new porcelain mosaic tiles with its Keystones Elements line. Produced in America, the Keystone line is made from the highest recycled content percentage of any Daltile mosaic, providing more options for green building practices within the residential and commercial markets. The beautiful 1″ x 1″ “green” mosaic blends are offered in a cool gray color palette (Cloud, Smoke, Storm, Gravel, Ash and Charcoal) and are suitable for any indoor or outdoor application, enhancing the sustainability and vitality of Daltile’s Keystone collection.

Keystones Elements is suitable for all residential and commercial applications, including pool decks, when proper installation methods are followed.

Sandalo(TM) – Glazed Ceramic

The Sandalo ceramic tile line delivers a quality floor/wall/mosaic combination in four soft colors (Serene White, Acacia Beige, Castillian Gray, Raffia Noce) that emulate natural stone through clean, minimalist graphics. The line features two floor field tile sizes (12″ x 12″ and 18″ x 18″), two wall field tile sizes (9″ x 12″ and 6″ x 6″), as well as a universal 2″ x 2″ mosaic. An extensive trim package and 3″ x 12″ floor/wall border are also available, for wide-ranging design options.

Sandalo is ideal for all residential and commercial applications, when proper installation methods are followed, except pool decks and exterior floor/patios.

Terrazzo Atmosphere – Stone Tile and Slabs

Sixteen new, contemporary colors have been added to Daltile’s Terrazzo Atmosphere collection, now available in slabs and tiles. Six of these new color options are also available in both fine and large grain to meet varying aesthetic tastes.

All Terrazzo tiles and slabs are now delivered factory sealed with Daltile’s PROADVANCED Protection Sealer, ensuring the highest quality product prior to installation. In addition, there is a fifteen-year residential warranty and eight-year commercial warranty on slabs as well as a one-year limited warranty on tile.

The line features five field tile sizes (12″ x 12″, 16″ x 16″, 18″ x 18″, 24″ x 24″ and 96″ x 62″) as well as rectangular and thin tile offerings available on a special order basis. All slabs are available in standard format or cut to size for those who desire a more individualistic look using multiple sized tiles.

Terrazzo Atmosphere is suitable for most residential and commercial applications, when proper installation methods are followed.

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Style-focused celebrities look for hard-to-source flooring materials that and may need to be shipped from other countries. Equatorial hardwood floors such as Ebony or Brazilian Mahogany are well known high end floors. Natural stone floors such as Italian marble,  granite or limestone may be chosen for rooms prone to moisture. Handmade one-of-a-kind designer tiles are also options celebrities look for when choosing flooring suitable to their star status. Deep pile expensive handmade natural fiber carpeting is another flooring material used by celebrities.

Eco conscious celebrities look at more sustainable options for the flooring in their homes. They source material that is locally available that can be recycled and from a renewable resource. These celebrities look for rubber, cork or bamboo floors that look exotic yet are well known examples of green flooring materials. Sourcing floors locally is another way to help the environment.  The carpeting used by eco conscious celebrities is usually made from polyester that is spun from recycled PET bottles, or nylon carpeting that is continuously recyclable.

Flooring selected by celebrities varies depending on the style, taste and environmentally responsible attitudes of the individual celebrity!

Crossville has enhanced its popular Empire Porcelain Stone® line, which echoes the grandeur of 19th-century France with the look and feel of natural marble.  Empire now boasts 20% SCS-certified recycled content, has an updated color palette (including a stunning new Alabaster white), and is offered in a range of sizes and shapes, from newly designed mosaics to 21″ x 21″ large format to popular plank shapes. A choice of polished and unpolished finishes increases Empire’s versatility.

Designed by renowned color forecaster, Barbara Schirmeister, ASID, DC, CAUS, for both commercial and residential installations, Empire’s performance is legendary – because it is Porcelain Stone®, it has unsurpassed durability, resists staining and scratching and will remain virtually maintenance free on floors, countertops and walls.  Now, with the addition of 20% recycled content, not only the beauty of Empire will last a lifetime, so will its environmental legacy.

Beryn Hammil, one of From the Floors Up contributing designers shared this picture with us!  She adds “This floor was at the Bellagio’s floral atrium. While everyone was looking at the amazing floral displays, they neglected to see how beautiful this floor is. A true work of art!” Thanks, Beryn!

Readers, please share your favorite mosaic floor with us!

These floors can be found at Jonesy’s Eat Bar in Downtown Denver, Colorado! Aren’t they fabulous?

Just ran across these wonderful old mosaic tiles in a restaurant in Boulder, Colorado. It’s great seeing floors like this in tact. They add so much personality to a building. Love them!

The fireplace design by Rayna Marz Interiors features WalkOn Tile’s “Sugar Cube” which is a natural Thassos marble in split face 3-D.  The elegant “Sugar Cube” mosaic is part of the new 2010 WalkOn Tile Stone Mosaic Collection.  The Interior Designer Rayna Marz approaches the fireplace as an alluring gathering place and a stunning focal point at the heart of every living room design.