DALLAS, April 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Daltile, one of America's most trusted and recognizable names in the tile and stone industry, brings the inherent beauty of natural stone to life through an expansive update to its collection of natural stone products.  The enhancements are sure to empower the design inspirations of residential and commercial projects of any scale.

New to the natural stone category come exotic selections of granite slab in two new colors, Saci and Talisman.  These chic and durable hues will add a touch of luxury and unmistakable quality to residential and commercial spaces.

"For thousands of years, natural stone has been admired for its ability to add matchless elegance and character to any design due to its naturally varied appearance," said Lori Kirk-Rolley, senior marketing director for Daltile.  "We're thrilled to expand our natural stone collection with timeless options that will inspire elegant design."

Daltile will also enhance its thresholds and windowsills line by boosting its color palette and simplifying tile sizes for a more sophisticated offering.  Additionally, based on customer feedback, some of Daltile's best-selling stones will now be available in the most desired 12 x 24 size.

Two new collections of countertops and surfacing products will also be added to the Daltile brand. Simply Finished™, a line of prefabricated countertops and SlimLite™ Slate and Quartzite, a line of innovative, thin and lightweight surfacing products, will be available this spring.  

Each line enhancement reflects Daltile's ongoing commitment to style, design and quality, affording everyone the opportunity to design with confidence.

About Daltile

Daltile is an industry-leading brand of ceramic, porcelain, glass, metal, and natural stone tile products.  Daltile products are distributed through over 250 company-owned sales service centers, stone slabyards and gallery design centers that service a robust network of trade customers.  Dedicated to innovative product development and distinguished style, Daltile provides a rich palette of quality products created to inspire residential and commercial designs. For more information, visit www.daltile.com and follow Daltile on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

About Dal-Tile Corporation

Dal-Tile is the largest manufacturer of ceramic tile and natural stone products used in residential and commercial design and construction across North America. The company, a division of Mohawk Industries, was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. As a leader in the industry, Dal-Tile delivers advancements in product innovation with its Reveal Imaging™, Outstand Technology™ and Proadvanced™ Protection Program. The company is committed to incorporating environmentally friendly materials, processes and products throughout its organization. Dal-Tile has more than 7,500 employees in North America, and sells its products through a network of more than 250 company-owned sales service centers, stone slabyards, gallery design centers, independent distributors and leading home center retailers nationwide. For more information on Dal-Tile and its brands, visit www.dal-tile.com or call 1-800-933-8453.

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