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================================================================================

                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
                       -----------------------------------





                                    FORM 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT

                     PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                         SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                       -----------------------------------



DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED):    APRIL 11, 2001

                           DAL-TILE INTERNATIONAL INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


            DELAWARE                     33-64140               13-3548809
(State or other jurisdiction of  (Commission File Number)    (I.R.S. Employer
 incorporation or organization)                           Identification Number)

        7834 HAWN FREEWAY                                         75217
          DALLAS, TEXAS                                         (Zip Code)
 (Address of principal executive
             offices)




REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE:           (214) 398-1411

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Item 7.       EXHIBITS.



                  EXHIBIT       DESCRIPTION

                   99.1         Press Release issued April 11, 2001 announcing
                                first quarter results

                   99.2         Press Release issued April 11, 2001
                                announcing intention to file secondary offering


Item 9.       REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.

Attached as Exhibit 99.1, and incorporated by reference, is a press release that
Dal-Tile announced its first quarter results for Dal-Tile International Inc.
(NYSE: DTL) before the opening of trading today on the New York Stock Exchange.

Attached as Exhibit 99.2, and incorporated by reference, is a press release that
Dal-Tile announced before the opening of trading today on the New York Stock
Exchange its intention to file a secondary offering which is expected to be
completed in the second quarter of 2001.

Dal-Tile is the largest manufacturer, distributor and marketer of ceramic tile
in the United States, and one of the largest in the world. Headquartered in
Dallas, Texas, the Company has approximately 7,600 employees at its facilities
in North America. The Company sells its products, marketed under the brand names
Daltile-Registered Trademark- and American Olean-Registered Trademark- through a
network of Company-operated sales centers, independent distributors and leading
retail home centers nationwide. Dal-Tile common stock is traded on the New York
Stock Exchange under the symbol DTL. Additional information on the company and
its products is available on the Worldwide Web at http://www.daltile.com.

The foregoing information furnished pursuant to this Item 9 shall not be deemed
to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.



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                                   SIGNATURES

         Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on behalf of the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


         Dated: April 11, 2001


                                    DAL-TILE INTERNATIONAL INC.


                                    By: /s/  Mark A. Solls
                                       --------------------------------------
                                        Mark A. Solls
                                        Vice President, General Counsel and
                                        Secretary

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                                  EXHIBIT INDEX



                  EXHIBIT       DESCRIPTION

                   99.1         Press Release issued April 11, 2001 announcing
                                first quarter results

                   99.2         Press Release issued April 11, 2001 announcing
                                intention to file secondary offering


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                    CONTACT: CHRIS WELLBORN, (214) 309-4007


                  DAL-TILE REPORTS RECORD FIRST QUARTER RESULTS

DALLAS, APRIL 11-- Dal-Tile International Inc. (NYSE: DTL) today announced
record sales and profits for the first quarter of 2001. Sales increased $15.5
million, or 6.7%, to $245.6 million compared to $230.1 million in the first
quarter of 2000. On a pro forma - fully taxed basis, net income for the quarter
increased $2.5 million, or 17.9%, over the prior quarter to $16.5 million, or
$0.29 per share.

Growth was achieved across all distribution channels. Versus the prior year,
sales through company-operated sales centers increased 8.0%, while sales to
independent distributors and home centers increased 3.9% and 7.2%, respectively.
Profit margin before tax increased 100 basis points to 10.9% due to improved
productivity, reduced operating costs and lower interest expense. Free cash flow
was $8.0 million versus $3.5 million in the prior year, and debt decreased $85.1
million to $319 million versus first quarter prior year.

"As we cross these turbulent economic times, we are focusing on two major
goals," stated Jacques Sardas, chairman, president and CEO. "We want to continue
to reduce our debt and, at the same time, we want to invest in low cost, high
quality manufacturing capabilities and exciting new products to support the
ambitious growth we believe Dal-Tile is capable of attaining in the years to
come. Meanwhile, we will continue to obsessively pursue all opportunities to
maximize sales, reduce costs and increase our profits and cash flow. We will
face the pressures of today's economy while preparing for a bright future for
our company."

The company believes that to advance any forecast for the balance of the year in
this unstable economic environment is a difficult, if not impossible, task.
However, recognizing the need to communicate with investors and to comply with
regulation FD, the company will begin providing estimates of sales and profits
for the current year. It is very important for investors to realize that these
estimates depend upon many things outside the company's control and may change
materially at any time. Based on the information available to the company at
this time, the company currently estimates that for its fiscal year ending
December 28, 2001, sales growth will be between 6% to 8% and earnings per share
growth will be between 8% to 10% versus the prior year.

Dal-Tile is the largest manufacturer, distributor and marketer of ceramic tile
in the United States, and one of the largest in the world. Headquartered in
Dallas, Texas, the Company has approximately 7,600 employees at its facilities
in North America. The Company sells its products, marketed under the brand names
Daltile(R) and

<PAGE>

American Olean(R) through a network of Company-operated sales centers,
independent distributors and leading retail home centers nationwide. Dal-Tile
common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DTL.
Additional information on the company and its products is available on the
Worldwide Web at http://www.daltile.com.

Note: SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT
OF 1995: CERTAIN OF THE STATEMENTS IN THIS PRESS RELEASE, PARTICULARLY THOSE
ANTICIPATING FUTURE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE, BUSINESS PROSPECTS, GROWTH AND
OPERATING STRATEGIES, NEW PRODUCTS AND SIMILAR MATTERS, CONSTITUTE
"FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS". FOR THOSE STATEMENTS, DAL-TILE CLAIMS THE
PROTECTION OF THE SAFE HARBOR FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN THE
PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995. THE STATEMENTS ARE BASED ON
ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING THE COMPANY'S ABILITY TO MAINTAIN ITS SALES GROWTH AND
GROSS MARGINS AND TO CONTROL COSTS AND ON ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE
OF THE ECONOMY. THESE STATEMENTS ARE BASED LARGELY ON THE COMPANY'S EXPECTATIONS
AND ARE SUBJECT TO A NUMBER OF RISKS, UNCERTAINTIES, AND OTHER FACTORS THAT
COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE EXPRESSED IN THE
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. SUCH FACTORS INCLUDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE IMPACT
OF COMPETITIVE PRESSURES AND CHANGING ECONOMIC CONDITIONS ON THE COMPANY'S
BUSINESS AND ITS DEPENDENCE ON RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY,
THE FACT THAT THE COMPANY IS HIGHLY LEVERAGED, RELIANCE ON THIRD PARTY
SUPPLIERS, INCREASES IN PRICES OF RAW MATERIALS AND ENERGY, CURRENCY
FLUCTUATIONS, OTHER FACTORS RELATING TO THE COMPANY'S FOREIGN MANUFACTURING
OPERATIONS, THE IMPACT OF PENDING REDUCTIONS IN TARIFFS AND CUSTOMS DUTIES,
ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS, AND THE RISK FACTORS OR UNCERTAINTIES LISTED
FROM TIME TO TIME IN DAL-TILE'S FILINGS WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION.


                          -- FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW --


<PAGE>

                           DAL-TILE INTERNATIONAL INC.
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
          FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 30, 2001 AND MARCH 31, 2000
                             (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
                                   (UNAUDITED)


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<CAPTION>
                                                                                        MARCH 30,                  MARCH 31,
                                                                                           2001                      2000
                                                                                     -----------------          ----------------

<S>                                                                                  <C>                        <C>
             Net sales                                                                       $245,590                  $230,113
             Cost of goods sold                                                               128,596                   119,429
                                                                                     -----------------          ----------------
             Gross profit                                                                     116,994                   110,684
             Expenses:
                Transportation                                                                 16,495                    15,705
                Selling, general and administrative                                            65,371                    63,070
                Amortization of intangibles                                                     1,378                     1,378
                                                                                     -----------------          ----------------
             Total expenses                                                                    83,244                    80,153
                                                                                     -----------------          ----------------
             Operating income                                                                  33,750                    30,531
             Interest expense, net                                                              6,409                     7,881
             Other income (expense)                                                              (563)                      177
                                                                                     -----------------          ----------------
             Income before income taxes                                                        26,778                    22,827
             Income tax provision                                                              10,310                     1,502
                                                                                     -----------------          ----------------
             Net Income                                                                       $16,468                   $21,325
                                                                                     =================          ================

             *Pro forma net income                                                            $16,468                   $14,039
                                                                                     =================          ================

             DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
             Net income per common share                                                        $0.29                     $0.39
                                                                                     =================          ================

             * Pro forma net income per common share                                            $0.29                     $0.26
                                                                                     =================          ================


             Average shares                                                                    57,664                    54,815
                                                                                     =================          ================


             BALANCE SHEET DATA
             Working capital (excluding current portion of debt)                             $194,121                  $162,025
             Total assets                                                                     684,303                   656,204
             Total debt                                                                       318,978                   404,073
             Long-term debt                                                                   259,467                   347,277
             Stockholders' equity                                                             229,866                   123,570
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<DESCRIPTION>EXHIBIT 99.2
<TEXT>


<PAGE>

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                    CONTACT: CHRIS WELLBORN, (214) 309-4007


      DAL-TILE INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES INTENTION TO FILE SECONDARY OFFERING

Dallas, April 11 -- Dal-Tile International Inc. (NYSE:DTL) today announced that
it intends to file a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange
Commission for an underwritten offering of shares of its common stock. It is
currently anticipated that approximately 14,000,000 shares will be offered by
certain selling stockholders and that the underwriters will be granted an
over-allotment option. The selling stockholders will be certain unit holders of
DTI Investors LLC (an affiliate of AEA Investors Inc.), which currently holds
approximately 28,600,000 Dal-Tile shares. Following the offering, the remaining
shares will be subject to lock-up arrangements that are expected to expire in
the fourth quarter of 2001. Dal-Tile will not receive any proceeds from the sale
of the shares. The offering is expected to be completed in the second quarter of
2001. The timing of the filing of the registration statement and the
commencement of the offering are dependent on market conditions and other
factors and are subject to change.

Jacques Sardas, chairman, president and CEO of Dal-Tile, stated "AEA has been a
long time partner and investor in Dal-Tile and we have always valued and
appreciated their support. Their desire to obtain liquidity is understandable.
Looking ahead, the offering will result in an increased stock float and a
broader shareholder base, which we believe will benefit Dal-Tile."

Dal-Tile is the largest manufacturer, distributor and marketer of ceramic tile
in the United States, and one of the largest in the world. Headquartered in
Dallas, Texas, the Company has approximately 7,600 employees at its facilities
in North America. The Company sells its products, marketed under the brand names
Daltile(R) and American Olean(R) through a network of Company-operated sales
centers, independent distributors and leading retail home centers nationwide.
Dal-Tile common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol
DTL. Additional information on the company and its products is available on the
Worldwide Web at HTTP://WWW.DALTILE.COM.

This news release is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to
buy, nor will there be any sale of Dal-Tile common stock in any state in which
such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful before registration or
qualification under the securities laws of such state. The common stock proposed
to be sold may not be sold, nor may any offers to buy be accepted, before a
registration statement is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and
becomes effective. An offering of Dal-Tile common stock, if made, will only be
made by means of a prospectus.

<PAGE>

Note: SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT
OF 1995: CERTAIN OF THE STATEMENTS IN THIS PRESS RELEASE, PARTICULARLY THOSE
ANTICIPATING FUTURE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE, BUSINESS PROSPECTS, GROWTH AND
OPERATING STRATEGIES, NEW PRODUCTS AND SIMILAR MATTERS, CONSTITUTE
"FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS". FOR THOSE STATEMENTS, DAL-TILE CLAIMS THE
PROTECTION OF THE SAFE HARBOR FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN THE
PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995. THE STATEMENTS ARE BASED ON
ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING THE COMPANY'S ABILITY TO MAINTAIN ITS SALES GROWTH AND
GROSS MARGINS AND TO CONTROL COSTS AND ON ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE
OF THE ECONOMY. THESE STATEMENTS ARE BASED LARGELY ON THE COMPANY'S EXPECTATIONS
AND ARE SUBJECT TO A NUMBER OF RISKS, UNCERTAINTIES, AND OTHER FACTORS THAT
COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE EXPRESSED IN THE
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. SUCH FACTORS INCLUDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE IMPACT
OF COMPETITIVE PRESSURES AND CHANGING ECONOMIC CONDITIONS ON THE COMPANY'S
BUSINESS AND ITS DEPENDENCE ON RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY,
THE FACT THAT THE COMPANY IS HIGHLY LEVERAGED, RELIANCE ON THIRD PARTY
SUPPLIERS, INCREASES IN PRICES OF RAW MATERIALS AND ENERGY, CURRENCY
FLUCTUATIONS, OTHER FACTORS RELATING TO THE COMPANY'S FOREIGN MANUFACTURING
OPERATIONS, THE IMPACT OF PENDING REDUCTIONS IN TARIFFS AND CUSTOMS DUTIES,
ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS, AND THE RISK FACTORS OR UNCERTAINTIES LISTED
FROM TIME TO TIME IN DAL-TILE'S FILINGS WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION.



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