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 report dated February 16, 1998, in the Registration Statement 
(Form S-3 No. 333-00000) and related Prospectus of Dal-Tile International Inc.

                                                       /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Dallas, Texas
April 28, 1998