EXHIBIT 23.2

                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the
use of our reports dated January 22, 2001, incorporated by reference in the
Registration Statement (Form S-3) and related Prospectus of Dal-Tile
International Inc. for the registration of 2,300,000 shares of its common stock.

                                          /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Dallas, Texas
May 16, 2001