Daltile: products and EPD coverage snapshot
Daltile sits on almost every commercial tile short list. The practical question for spec writers is simpler than the catalog is wide. Where does Daltile have program‑listed EPDs today, where are the gaps, and what does that mean for winning specs under LEED v5 era preferences?
Who Daltile is and what they sell
Daltile is a surfaces heavyweight known for porcelain and ceramic floor and wall tile, broad mosaic options, natural stone tile, extra‑large gauged porcelain panels, and engineered quartz countertops. They serve multiple product families rather than a single niche. SKU counts land in the hundreds for most dealers and easily into the thousands across the brand.
A good jumping‑off point for values and plant practices is their sustainability hub, which outlines water reuse, recycling, and plant certifications (Daltile Sustainability).
Where Daltile’s EPDs are published today
Daltile has recently published site‑specific EPDs for core ceramic lines with the International EPD System covering notable plants. Examples include El Paso wall tile and Dickson 2 cm floor tile, both valid through June 6, 2030 (EPD International AB, 2025). The Monterrey, MX mosaic tile EPD is also listed as valid to June 6, 2030 (EPD International AB, 2025). These are designed around North American PCR use and are the kind of program‑listed documents most procurement teams ask for on public work.
- El Paso wall tile validity to 2030 cited via EPD-IES-0023878:003 (EPD International AB, 2025).
- Dickson 2 cm floor tile validity to 2030 cited via EPD-IES-0023874:003 (EPD International AB, 2025).
- Monterrey mosaic tile validity to 2030 cited via EPD-IES-0023895:003 (EPD International AB, 2025).
How broad is the product range vs coverage
Product coverage looks strongest on the ceramic and porcelain backbone. That includes floor tile, wall tile, and mosaics tied to specific plants. Countertop and slab assortments are more mixed across SKUs, which is common in multi‑brand portfolios. In other words, the everyday tile workhorses are well documented, while specialty pieces can be patchier.
Likely gap to watch: gauged porcelain panels
Daltile’s Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces get specified for walls, shower assemblies, feature lobbies, and some counters. As of December 19, 2025, we did not find a program‑operator page that clearly lists an EPD for Panoramic. If a project mandates a current, product‑specific EPD, spec teams may pivot toward slab competitors whose documents are live. Florim’s porcelain stoneware EPD runs through June 12, 2028 (EPD Italy, 2024). Laminam shows slab EPD listings with current validity windows, including records extending at least into 2026 and a panel family valid to December 19, 2028 (EPD Italy and INIES, 2024–2025).
What about industry‑wide EPDs
The tile category benefits from past industry‑wide work in North America that was certified by UL for a five‑year window starting April 2020. It helped normalize disclosures and showed ceramic tile’s comparatively low impacts versus plastic‑based flooring, although project teams now look for product‑specific EPDs where available to maximize crediting and avoid conservative defaults (TCNA, 2020). If your spec hinges on a current document in late 2025, always verify the operator’s database rather than assuming an association EPD is still in play.
LEED v5 context in one paragraph
LEED v5 is in market and emphasizes materials transparency alongside embodied‑carbon focus. Product‑specific, third‑party verified EPDs remain a recognized pathway in materials credits, which keeps EPDs commercially relevant for interiors with firm sustainability policies (USGBC, 2025).
Competitive set you will see on the same jobs
On porcelain and ceramic, Daltile frequently competes with Florim, Porcelanosa, Panariagroup brands, RAK, and Emser in education, healthcare, corporate interiors, and transit. For engineered stone counters, bids often include Cosentino’s Silestone and Dekton lines and Caesarstone, both of which have operator‑listed EPDs alive in the current cycle for select models and thicknesses (EPD International AB and INIES, 2024–2025).
A fast ROI playbook for stronger coverage
Prioritize high‑volume, high‑spec SKUs first. For Daltile that usually means the top porcelain floor lines, go‑to wall tile, and any panel SKUs pushed into corporate lobbies and restrooms. Add mosaics that show up in wet areas where documentation is routinely requested. Pick the PCR your competitors use so reviewers can compare apples to apples, then publish with a mainstream operator to speed submittal acceptance. The right LCA partner will make data collection inside the plants feel less like herding cats and more like a guided checklist.
Why the gaps matter commercially
On projects with strict procurement rules, a missing product‑specific EPD forces teams to model with pessimistic defaults. That can push a SKU out of contention even when price and performance are right. With current EPDs, you avoid that penalty and reduce substitution risk once written into the spec. Sounds basic, but it wins weeks on bid cycles.
Bottom line
Daltile is multi‑category with a deep bench of tile SKUs and several recent, plant‑tied EPDs that stay valid into 2030 for core ceramic products. The biggest upside is closing documentation gaps on gauged porcelain panels and any fast‑moving counters where a buyer expects a current, program‑listed EPD. Do that, and the brand’s already strong shelf presence converts to simpler, faster specs. Dont leave that advantage on the table.
EPD International AB, 2025
EPD Italy, 2024
INIES, 2025
TCNA, 2020
USGBC, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an industry-wide ceramic tile EPD still help in late 2025 for U.S. projects?
It can support general messaging, but many owners and public buyers prefer current product‑specific EPDs for submittals. The TCNA industry‑wide EPD was certified April 2020 for five years, so teams should confirm what is accepted on the job today (TCNA, 2020).
Which Daltile EPDs are clearly valid into 2030?
EPD International AB shows entries for El Paso wall tile, Dickson 2 cm floor tile, and Monterrey mosaics with validity to June 6, 2030. Always check the operator page for the latest status (EPD International AB, 2025).
If a Daltile slab SKU lacks an EPD, who are common alternatives with one?
Florim and Laminam list porcelain slab EPDs in operator databases, with validity windows extending into 2026 to 2028 depending on the record (EPD Italy and INIES, 2024–2025).
About the Author
Walker Ryan is a climate-tech entrepreneur focused on driving industrial decarbonization through better data. As the founder and CEO of Parq, he helps manufacturers generate high-quality, third-party–verified carbon disclosures at scale—accelerating a traditionally slow and expensive process. Before starting Parq, Walker led over $200 million in sustainability-focused investments as VP of Strategy & Growth at ReStream Solutions, following earlier experience in investment banking at Deutsche Bank. He brings a rare mix of capital markets expertise and hands-on sustainability knowledge to tackling the infrastructure of industrial emissions.
