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 filed
pursuant to Rule 462-B dated June 25, 1998 and related Prospectus of Dal-Tile
International Inc.
 
                                              /s/ Ernst & Young LLP
 
Dallas, Texas
June 25, 1998