Daltile The Top of the Tile World

The Nation’s Foremost Tile Manufacturer Brings a Fresh, New Look

Story by: Hunter Powell

Founded in Dallas in 1947, Daltile Corporation has a history paved with milestones that have led to its being the largest tile manufacturer in the U.S. and respected around the world. The year 2022 marked the company’s 75th year in business, and over the course of that time, Daltile has risen to become America’s leader in tile manufacturing, with local design studios across North America. The company’s commitment to high-quality work that homeowners and businesses can trust has put the firm on top and made Daltile the go-to tile manufacturer for all these years.

Keeping its reputation as the premier source of quality tile design has also meant staying ahead of the design game with cutting-edge innovation in the products the company offers, and adapting to trends and industry standards. That’s why Daltile is currently rolling out a whole new line of products and services all over the country. The design studio manager of Daltile’s branch in Naples, FL, Jeannette Dera-Seraphin, reports on some impressive new updates about the company heading into 2023. “Daltile has recently undergone a major company refresh, and a lot of the products we’re showing are part of that new initiative,” says Jeannette. “New decorative materials and products manufactured here in the U.S.A. are a big part of those exciting new offerings.”

In Florida, Jeanette notes that “lots of color” is here to stay for 2023. “Color is something that adds personality to any space,” she says, “and we’re seeing that and geometric shapes more and more. People are no longer shocked by it. Specifically in Florida, the vivid blues and greens that people are accustomed to seeing are big.”

While its best-in-class status might explain why the company is the right choice for residential and commercial projects, Jeannette has her own thoughts about why the firm is ideal. “Daltile has been established in this space for so long that we can get clients anything they need,” she says. “Even if we do not make or specialize in a material, we have the means to get it to exceed our clients’ expectations. We pride ourselves in our ability to use our network of vendors to get exactly what the client needs.”

Indeed, Daltile has always put its clients at the forefront of its creative process. “One thing we do in the studio before booking appointments is to encourage clients to bring in inspiration photos,” says Jeannette. “We use our wide range of products to suit what clients want from the beginning and get inside their headspace. We like to pull out those key things that are aesthetically pleasing to them.”

With a client-focused mindset, it’s no wonder that Daltile has been able to maintain its status in the tile world for so long. Reflecting on the company’s history, Jeanette notes, “What I’m most proud of is Daltile’s response to the people who work for us and the people we service. For me, we’re always listening to people and making sure the people who represent us are inspired to stay on top of new designs. Daltile has evolved throughout its history to be able to do it all. We’re always cooking up new things to exceed what’s expected of us.”

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Jeanette Dera-Seraphin Design Studio Manager 990 First Avenue South Naples, FL 34102 239.963.0243 daltile.com