Slate A dense fine-grained metamorphic rock, Slate was formed when ancient seabeds, filled with sediments of clay and shale, were pushed upwards by collisions between the continents. It is an extremely durable tile whose beautiful color variations indicate the presence of minerals such as iron oxide. All slate exhibits clear clefting along parallel planes which gives it a unique, streaming texture - a particularly dramatic statement in even the finest of homes.
Travertine Travertine is a variety of limestone that is created when heated aquifer waters rise to the surface and leave layers of mineral granules. Over time, these deposits cool and crystallize into travertine. To see how inspiring its beauty can be, cast your eyes toward the Roman Coliseum or St. Peter's Basilica. Both of these famed structures are constructed out of travertine. In the home, it invokes both awe and comfort.
Granite Granite is a coarse-grained igneous rock composed mainly of quartz, feldspar and mica. And just where do you find quartz, feldspar and mica? At the center of the earth, of course. It's there where granite crystallizes under extreme pressure. So much pressure, in fact, that it's nearly as hard as a diamond. Like a diamond, granite is prized for its beauty. Its variety of striking colors and distinctive structural characteristics make any home unique.
Glass Mosaics™ These stunning and weatherproof jewels have been a staple of fine design for eons. Daltile Glass Mosaics are available in a rainbow of colors, melted and blended to create an opalized look. Glass Mosaics are offered in both Venetian (molded) and Byzantine (hand-cut) styles. And for even more design flexibility, specially designed figures and borders are available as well.
Marble Prized for its distinctive variegated appearance, marble is a metamorphic rock of crystallized limestone that consists mainly of calcite or dolomite. Michelangelo and other talented sculptors in ancient Greece and Rome recognized the great beauty of marble. Inspired, they created from it remarkable works like David, the Venus de Medici and the Parthenon. Because of their accomplishments, marble today is an elegant addition to any home.
Sonterra Collection™ The Sonterra Collection is proof that beauty not only lies in the eye of the beholder, it also fits in the palm of your hand. These glass mosaic tiles come in a unique spectrum of colors. Some have an iridescent quality that makes them sparkle and shimmer like a fine gemstone, while others are melted and blended to create opalized glass. Both types create an air of refinement when used to cover walls, create patterns or accent other luxurious tiles.