In early 2011, we worked with the wonderful designer (and our good friend) Kim Lewis to makeover the Stephenville, Texas, home of Grammy award-winning singer Jewel. Daltile’s Manufactured Stone, natural stones and tile were used throughout the rustic home that the singer shares with her rodeo star husband, Ty Murray.

Kim knows a thing or two about making over houses – she was one of the top design producers for the ABC hit show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition for most of the show’s nine-season run. The Cooper Smith Agency team worked with the EMHE team on EVERY SINGLE episode of the show, including the pilot back in late 2005. We have successfully secured product placements for our building products and home decor clients on nearly 210 episodes in all.

Below is a slideshow of photos from the home. We haven’t been able to share them with you until now – only after the home was featured in the January 2012 edition of InStyle magazine.

To learn more about Daltile’s products, follow the links below:

• Daltile Manufactured Stone
• Daltile Natural Stone
• Daltile Tiles (porcelains, ceramics, glass & metallics)

Jewel was nice enough to send Cooper a personally autographed photo to thank him for all of his help on the project.

DALLAS, September 15, 2011 – Daltile, the largest U.S. manufacturer and distributor of ceramic tile and natural stone, has signed on for its ninth consecutive season as tile provider to ABC’s hit show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.”  Daltile has supplied tile for every episode of the show’s current eight-season run, including the pilot episode filmed in September 2003.  “Extreme Makeover’s” ninth season premieres on Sunday, September 25, 2011.

“For nearly eight years we have worked side by side with ABC and ‘Extreme Makeover’ to help well-deserving families all across America,” said Lori Kirk-Rolley, senior marketing director for Daltile. “The show has been a great vehicle for showcasing many of our most stylish products while helping the ‘Extreme Makeover’ movement honor and support families and communities in their time of need.”

“The feedback we get from our participation is amazing. It’s energized both Daltile’s employees and dealers, as well as our customers,” Kirk-Rolley added.

In season nine, the show’s designers have used a variety of stylish Daltile products, including Match Point, Coastal Keystones, Stone a’ la Mod, P’Zazz, Concrete Connection, Metal Effects and Spark.

As part of Daltile’s public relations efforts, the company aggressively pursues product placements on numerous high-profile television programs on Discovery Channel, DIY Network, HGTV, TLC, A&E and the Food Network.

About Daltile:

Daltile, a division of Mohawk Industries, is the largest manufacturer, distributor and marketer of ceramic tile and natural stone in North America. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company has more than 7,000 employees at its North American facilities and sells its products through a network of more than 250 company-owned sales service centers, independent distributors and leading home center retailers nationwide.

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Images and samples are available upon request.

 Media Contact: Cooper Smith Koch
cooper@coopersmithagency.com, (214) 329-9191

DALLAS, March 1, 2011 – Dal-Tile, one of America’s most established and trusted tile and stone manufacturers and distributors, has wrapped its eighth consecutive season as tile provider to ABC’s hit show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” Supplying tile from its Daltile and American Olean brands, Dal-Tile has helped inspire the home designs for nearly every episode of the show’s eight-season run, including the pilot episode filmed in September 2003. The final episode of the season concludes filming this week. “Extreme Makeover’s” eighth season is currently airing as part of ABC’s popular Sunday evening lineup.

“For eight years we have worked side by side with ABC and ‘Extreme Makeover’ to help well-deserving families all across America,” said Lori Kirk-Rolley, senior marketing director for Dal-Tile. “The show has been a great vehicle for showcasing many of Daltile and American Olean’s most stylish, high-quality products while helping the ‘Extreme Makeover’ movement honor and support families and communities in their time of need.”

“The feedback we get from our participation is amazing. It’s energized Dal-Tile’s employees and dealers, as well as our customers,” Kirk-Rolley added.

As part of Dal-Tile’s public relations efforts in support of its Daltile and American Olean brands, the company aggressively pursues product placements on numerous high-profile television programs on Discovery Channel, DIY Network, HGTV, TLC and A&E.

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Media Contact: Cooper Smith
cooper@coopersmithagency.com, (214) 329-9191

December 1, 2010

“From the natural beauty of slate and the cool luxury of glass to the familiar warmth of hardwoods and the sophisticated elegance of metal, these new collections feature many of today’s fashionable looks,” said Lori Kirk-Rolley, senior marketing director for Daltile. “We’re particularly excited about the Franciscan Slate collection, which features one of the most realistic stone visuals available on a tile surface through  Daltile’s patented Reveal Imaging digital printing process.”

Additionally, the Franciscan Slate and Coastal Keystones collections are made in America with recycled materials, allowing them to help projects achieve points in green building certification programs, such as LEED.

NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS:

Franciscan Slate – Glazed porcelain

Franciscan Slate is a glazed porcelain collection that emulates the beauty of natural slate. Made in America with recycled materials, Franciscan Slate features four earthy colors (Desert Crema, Woodland Verde, Terrain Marrone and Coastal Azul) with high color and texture variation, and through Daltile’s Reveal Imaging, it possesses one of the most realistic natural stone visuals possible on a tile surface. Additionally, Franciscan Slate includes Microban antimicrobial protection to help keep the tile cleaner between cleanings.

The collection is available in two field tile sizes (18”x 18” and 12”x 12”) and a 3”x 3” mesh-mounted mosaic, as well as bullnose and cove base trim pieces. Additional linear and rectangular sizes are available through Linear Options, Daltile’s linear cutting service.

Franciscan Slate was designed to coordinate with decorative accents from many Daltile collections, including Brancacci, Brixton, Cristallo Glass and Massalia.

Franciscan Slate is appropriate for all residential applications, including floors, walls, countertops, exterior patios and exterior pool decks, and most commercial applications (excluding pool decking and exterior flooring).

Coastal Keystones – ColorBody porcelain with glass by Oceanside

Coastal Keystones pairs ColorBody porcelain mosaic tile with clear and iridescent glass tiles by Oceanside in a magnificent range of sizes and hues for a modern, luxurious look. The collection is an addition to the popular “Keystones” product offering, and its six sophisticated color blends (Coconut Beach, Tradewind, Caribbean Palm, Tropical Thunder, Sunset Cove and Treasure Island) are available in four mesh-mounted sizes – 1”x 1” mosaic, 2”x 1” straight-joint mosaic, 2”x 1” brick-joint mosaic and a block-random mosaic that combines 2”x 2”, 2”x 1” and 1”x 1” sizes. Additionally, each block-random mosaic sheet may be cut into three 4”x 12” accent borders.

Coastal Keystones is American-made with post-consumer recycled materials.

Coastal Keystones are appropriate for floors, walls/backsplashes, countertops and exterior patios in residential settings and walls/backsplashes and pool linings in commercial settings, as well as limited floor applications in light commercial settings.

Terrace – ColorBody porcelain

Blending the realistic look of hardwoods with the extreme durability of ColorBody porcelain, the Terrace collection gives the warmth of wood floors a contemporary twist. Terrace is available in a fashionable plank size (6” x 36”) and six varied, natural colors: Bianco, Hickory, Gold, Walnut, Cherry and Espresso.

Terrace is appropriate for all residential and commercial applications, except exterior pool decks and commercial exterior floors, when proper installation methods are followed.

Ion Metals – Metallic wall tile

Emulating the sophisticated look of metal, Ion Metals wall tiles add elegance to both rustic and modern designs. The collection is available in three metallic colors (Antique Bronze, Antique Nickel and Oil-Rubbed Bronze) and a variety of sizes, including a 4 ¼” x 4 ¼” field tile, a 4 ¼” x 4 ¼” rope deco and a 2”x 2” rope accent. Additional decorative pieces include a 1 ½” x 6” chair rail; 1” x 6” and ½” x 6” rope liners; and 1” x 6” and ½” x 6” liners.

Ion Metals is appropriate for interior walls and backsplashes in residential and commercial settings.

Gallian Park – Glazed ceramic floor & wall tile

Gallian Park glazed ceramic floor and wall tile brings a warm, elegant look of natural stone to any home. The collection is available two field tile sizes (18” x 18” and 13” x 13”), as well a 10” x 13” wall tile, all of which are offered in three versatile colors (Crema, Canvas and Desert). A 3” x 3” mesh-mounted mosaic blend, a 3” x 13” universal floor border and a 3” x 10” ivy-scrolled decorative accent (available in each color) complete the Gallian Park collection.

Gallian Park is appropriate for floors, walls and countertops in residential settings, and walls/backsplashes, countertops and pool linings in commercial settings.

Stone Radiance – Stone and glass blends (Line Extension)

Three new color blends have been added to Daltile’s popular Stone Radiance mosaic tile collection: Caramel Travertino blend, Butternut Emperador blend and Glacier Gray Marble blend. These new blends expand the collection’s color palette to eight earthy blends that mix natural stone with glass tiles in two mesh-mounted size options: 5/8” x 5/8” mosaic and random linear mosaic sizes.

About Daltile

Daltile is an industry-leading brand of ceramic, porcelain, glass, metal and natural stone tile products. Daltile products are distributed through over 250 company-owned sales service centers, stone slabyards and gallery design centers that service a robust network of trade customers. Dedicated to innovative product development and distinguished style, Daltile provides a rich palette of quality products created to inspire residential and commercial designs. For more information, visit www.daltile.com and follow Daltile on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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High-resolution images and samples available on request.

High-res images can also be downloaded at http://www.flickr.com/photos/40948653@N07/sets/72157625313375172/

Website: www.daltile.com

Dallas, November 1, 2010

“This re-launch of Daltile’s ONE Quartz surfaces brings together the beauty of natural quartz and modern technology, paired with more than two dozen trend-right colors, to create countertops that are as stunning as they are durable,” said Lori Kirk-Rolley, senior marketing director at Daltile.

The new Micro Flecks collection is available in 16 colors, including seven warm tones (Cancun Beach, Sea Salts, Harvest Grains, Sand Storm, Caribou Trail, Java Bean and Mango Grove), four cool hues (Morning Frost, Woven Wool, Brushed Flannel and Meteor Shower) and five mirror-flecked colors (Fresh Linens, Sunflower Bouquet, Strawberry Patch, Moonlight Swim and Star Gazer).

The Geo Flecks collection features ten colors with granite-look graining (Pacific Sand, Pebble Beach, Collected Shells, Rum Raisin, Pheasant Run, Alpine Shadow, Twilight Canyon, Lunar Landing, Crystal Springs and Charcoal Sketch) and four colors with limestone-look graining (Summer Dawn, Mojave Gold, Spanish Moss and Stormy Sky).

Both ONE Quartz collections and all colors come in a 120” x 55” slab with a polished finish. Tiles are stocked in six colors (Collected Shells, Harvest Grains, Charcoal Sketch, Woven Wool, Star Gazer and Cancun Beach) in the 12” x 12” size with a polished finish. Tiles can also be special ordered in 12” x 12”, 12” x 24”, 18” x 18” and 24” x 24” sizes in all 30 colors. Additionally, special order finishes for both slabs and tiles include semi-polished, honed, leather and sand-blasted.

ONE Quartz is made with eco-friendly, bio-friendly and sustainable materials and processing. The compound stone does not contain or release volatile organic compounds (VOCs), nor do its manufacturing plants emit any gas or sound pollutants. Additionally, 99 percent of the water used in the process is recycled.

ONE Quartz is suitable for all levels of residential and commercial design, including countertops, walls, backsplashes and floors. ONE Quartz products are nonporous — reducing the potential for bacterial growth and allowing them to resist common food stains. In fact, the product line has been certified by NSF International (nsf.org) to be a safer surface for food preparation.

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Images and samples available upon request.

Find ONE Quartz online at www.daltileproducts.com.

Media Contact: Cooper Smith
cooper@coopersmithagency.com, (214) 329-9191

DALLAS, October 14, 2010 – Many of Daltile’s most stylish glass and porcelain tiles are featured in Esquire Magazine’s 2010 “Esquire House” in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles, which opens tomorrow for a circuit of charity parties and tours. The contemporary home, which is currently on the market for $18.9 million, was transformed by a team of high-profile designers to create the ultimate bachelor pad for the ultimate Esquire gentleman.

In addition to the typical trappings of home, the over-the-top Esquire House includes a music room, media room, recording studio, a virtual reality room (where visitors can simulate flying, among other things); and a multitude of outdoor entertaining areas with sweeping views of Los Angeles, a Zen garden and fire-spewing fountain.

Daltile products featured in the 2010 Esquire House include San Michele in the powder room; Reflective Elements, Kimona Silk and Timber Glen in various bathrooms; and Timber Glen in the outdoor Zen Garden with stunning views of the city below.

As part of Daltile’s ongoing public relations efforts, the company seeks product placement opportunities in popular home improvement and design television programs on Discovery Channel, DIY Network, HGTV, A&E, and most notably ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, as well as high-profile showcase homes produced by national magazines, such as Southern Living, Esquire and Better Homes & Gardens.

About Daltile:

Daltile, a division of Mohawk Industries, is the largest manufacturer, distributor and marketer of ceramic tile and natural stone in North America. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company has more than 7,000 employees at its North American facilities and sells its products through a network of more than 250 company-owned sales service centers, independent distributors and leading home center retailers nationwide.

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More information and images from the house can be found online at www.facebook.com/esquire.

Links to additional coverage and images:

●      Apartment Therapy blog: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/house-call/macho-macho-man-the-esquire-house-house-call-129252

●      Curbed LA: http://la.curbed.com/archives/2010/10/esquire_house_hits_the_market_in_the_bird_streets.php#esquire-1

DALLAS, September 30, 2010 – Daltile, the largest U.S. manufacturer and distributor of ceramic tile and natural stone, has renewed its participation as tile provider for the fifth season of DIY Network’s hit show 10 Grand In Your Hand. This will be Daltile’s fourth season providing tile to the series as part of the brand’s product placement efforts.

Every week, 10 Grand in Your Hand shows real homeowners how to cut $10,000 from their renovation and remodeling projects. In this original series, DIY Network comes into a renovation or remodeling project at the beginning, offering homeowners smart advice on new materials and technologies, plus essential how-to info on doing some of the basic work themselves. (Visit www.diynetwork.com/10-grand-in-your-hand/show/ for more details.)

In addition to the on-camera exposure Daltile receives as the tile is being installed, each product is also featured on DIY Network’s “Marketplace” website (http://marketplace.diynetwork.com), where visitors can search by show and product type to identify the actual products used in any given episode.

As part of Daltile’s ongoing public relations efforts, the company seeks product placement opportunities with popular home improvement and design television programs on Discovery Channel, DIY Network, HGTV, A&E, and most notably ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, as well as high-profile showcase homes produced by national magazines, such as Southern Living, Esquire and Better Homes & Gardens.

About Daltile:

Daltile, a division of Mohawk Industries, is the largest manufacturer, distributor and marketer of ceramic tile and natural stone in North America. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company has more than 7,000 employees at its North American facilities and sells its products through a network of more than 250 company-owned sales service centers, independent distributors and leading home center retailers nationwide.

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Media Contact: Cooper Smith
cooper@coopersmithagency.com, (214) 329-9191

DALLAS, September 16, 2010 – A wide variety of stylish glass, metallic and porcelain tiles from Daltile, the largest U.S. manufacturer and distributor of ceramic tile and natural stone, have been featured in Southern Living’s 2010 Idea House in the Gulf of Louisiana.

The coastal cottage-style home, named “Bayou Bend” and located in the Terra Bella Village subdivision of Covington, Louisiana, showcases the latest design ideas and style tips from the popular magazine. The home was featured heavily in the August issue of Southern Living.

Products featured in the Southern Living 2010 Idea House include Metal Signatures, Modern Dimensions, Octagon & Dot, Metal Effects and Stone a la Mod, as well as many others.

As part of Daltile’s ongoing public relations efforts, the company seeks product placement opportunities in popular home improvement and design television programs on Discovery Channel, DIY Network, HGTV, A&E, and most notably ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, as well as high-profile showcase homes produced by national magazines, such as Southern Living, Esquire and Better Homes & Gardens.

About Daltile:

Daltile, a division of Mohawk Industries, is the largest manufacturer, distributor and marketer of ceramic tile and natural stone in North America. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company has more than 7,000 employees at its North American facilities and sells its products through a network of more than 250 company-owned sales service centers, independent distributors and leading home center retailers nationwide.

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More information and images from the house can be found online at http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/idea-houses

Media Contact: Cooper Smith
cooper@coopersmithagency.com, (214) 329-9191

We secured product placement for a wide variety of Daltile products in this year’s Southern Living Idea House, built in Covington, Lousiana, and featured heavily in the popular lifestyle magazine.

Click here to see more of the house

Daltile’s new Identity collection was featured, with an image, in Floor Covering News‘ feature on tile trends for Fall.

Read the full story here