Daltile Flooring: Collections, Ratings, and Where to Buy

Buyer's Guide to Flooring Collections, Ratings, and Retailers

Daltile is the largest ceramic and porcelain tile manufacturer in the U.S., owned by Mohawk Industries, and  sells well over 150 collections spanning wall tile, floor tile, mosaics, and large-format slabs. The names to know are Color Wheel (ceramic, dozens of colors), Keystones (slip-resistant porcelain mosaic), Perpetuo (large-format marble-look porcelain), Calgary (stone-look porcelain), and Remedy (handmade-look glazed wall tile). Tile material typically runs $2–$15 per square foot depending on the collection, format, and finish — porcelain costs more than ceramic but holds up better to water and traffic. Here's how the collections differ, what the ratings on the box actually mean, and how to order Daltile online.

The Daltile Legacy—and who makes it?

Daltile is a ceramic and porcelain tile brand and one of the biggest names in the category — it's been manufacturing tile in the U.S. since 1947, and it's grown into the largest tile and stone manufacturer in the country. Since 2002, Daltile has been owned by Mohawk Industries, one of the world's largest flooring companies, alongside sister tile brands Marazzi and American Olean under the same Dal-Tile Corporation umbrella.

Browse Daltile CollectionIf you've searched "Daltile" hoping for a straight answer, you've probably found the opposite: a catalog of 150+ collections with names like Color Wheel, Keystones, Perpetuo, Calgary, and Remedy, and no clear map of how they relate. That's the confusing part, and it's exactly what this guide sorts out. The short version: Daltile's lineup splits mainly by material (ceramic vs. porcelain) and format (small mosaic, standard field tile, large-format slab), and once you know which combination fits your room, narrowing down a color and finish is the easy part.

Comparison of Collections

The collection catalog is too large to cover in full, but a handful of collections come up in almost every project. Color Wheel is Daltile's classic glazed ceramic line — dozens of colors, ten sizes, and a dozen coordinating mosaic patterns, which makes it the workhorse choice for backsplashes, accent walls, and budget-friendly floors. Keystones is an unglazed porcelain mosaic built for slip resistance, so it shows up constantly in commercial kitchens, locker rooms, and pool decks. Perpetuo is a large-format porcelain slab with a marble look, aimed at statement floors, shower walls, and even countertops. Calgary is a stone-look porcelain floor tile with a textured, slip-resistant finish inspired by English limestone. Remedy is a handmade-look glazed porcelain wall tile with a glossy, artisanal finish — it's a wall-only line, not rated for floors.

The practical way to shop: decide where the tile is going first. Wet or high-traffic floors want a slip-resistant porcelain like Keystones or Calgary. Walls and backsplashes have more freedom — Color Wheel and Remedy are both wall-friendly and priced to let you get creative with pattern. Statement pieces like a shower wall or an island countertop are where a large-format line like Perpetuo earns its higher price tag.

Daltile vs. Other Popular Tile Brands

While several brands offer excellent products, Daltile's extensive selection gives it an advantage for homeowners seeking specific colors, formats, and coordinated collections. 

Tile Ratings Decoded: PEI, DCOF & porcelain vs. ceramic

Every box carries a couple of ratings that actually matter more than the color. PEI rating (Porcelain Enamel Institute) runs 0–5 and measures how much foot-traffic wear a glazed tile's surface can take: PEI 0–1 tiles are wall-only, PEI 2–3 suit most residential floors, and PEI 4–5 are built for heavy residential and commercial traffic. If a tile you love is rated PEI 1, it's telling you plainly not to put it on a floor.

DCOF (dynamic coefficient of friction) measures slip resistance underfoot when wet. The tile industry standard, ANSI A137.1, recommends a wet DCOF of at least 0.42 for tile used on level interior floors — that's the number to look for on any tile going in a bathroom, kitchen, or entryway. Textured lines like Keystones and Calgary are built specifically to clear that bar.

The other distinction worth knowing is porcelain vs. ceramic. Porcelain is fired from a denser clay at a higher temperature, giving it a water absorption rate of 0.5% or less — dense enough to be highly water-resistant and durable in wet or high-traffic areas. Ceramic tile absorbs more moisture and is generally softer, which is why it's usually the pick for walls and lighter-traffic floors rather than showers or entryways. Grout lines on either material still need sealing, and any tile floor needs a flat subfloor — flooring can go down on a flat surface whether or not it's level, but it can't go down on a surface that isn't flat, so don't skip that prep step.

Cost & Price Points

The collections are vast with everything from entry ceramic to large-format porcelain slabs, there's no single price that covers the whole brand. As a general range, expect the material to run about $2–$15 per square foot. Compare Price PointsUnlike some luxury-vinyl brands, the collection's pricing isn't hidden behind a "call for quote" wall — Flooring Market shows per-square-foot pricing directly on each collection page. We also advertise up to 70% off retail store prices and will price-match a lower written quote. Because the exact number depends heavily on collection, size, and finish, the fastest way to a real budget is to browse the collection you like and pull a free Instant Quote.

How to Order Online 

Ordering online is straightforward: pick a collection and color. Shipping is free on orders over $1,500 in the contiguous U.S. Measure carefully and add the standard 10% for cuts and waste — tile waste tends to run a bit higher than plank flooring because of layout and cuts around fixtures. Returns are accepted within 14 days on factory-sealed cartons (4-carton minimum) with a 30% restocking fee, so ordering the right amount the first time matters more with tile than with most other flooring. Most DIYers can handle a small wall or backsplash project themselves; larger floor installations, especially with large-format tile like Perpetuo, are usually worth hiring a local installer for.

Is Daltile right for your project?

Image floors that earn its position the practical way: backed by one of the biggest manufacturers in flooring, it covers nearly every look and budget across 150+ collections, and its ratings system tells you plainly whether a tile belongs on a wall, a floor, or a shower. The decision really comes down to two questions — where is the tile going, and does it clear the PEI and DCOF numbers for that space? Answer those, and picking a color is the fun part.

Discover More Daltile The surest next step is to see a few options in your own space. Browse Daltile at Flooring Market, and chat with our flooring experts and we'll help you land on the right tile for your project and your budget.