EXHIBIT 23.1


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration  Statement
(post-effective  amendment  No. 1 to Form S-8 No.  333-70879) of our report
dated  February  10,  1999,  with  respect  to the  consolidated  financial
statements  and  schedule of Dal-Tile  International  Inc.  included in its
Annual  Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended  January 1, 1999,  filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.



                                        /s/ Ernst & Young LLP
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                                        ERNST & YOUNG LLP


March 30, 1999
Dallas, Texas