began. I had Daltile reps checking in on me throughout construction, and any questions I had, they were either able to [answer] or refer me to someone that could help.” Two of the most crucial aspects of the project were the large coun- tertops central to the design and daily function of the shop. During construction, it was clear that the café needed a counter big enough to serve customers as well as pro- vide a workspace for baristas craft- ing the coffee drinks and beer orders from the taps. Daltile slabs would not only fulfill the need for large surfaces, but also resist scratches, heat and stains in the long run. After reviewing a variety of Daltile slab products for the space, Montgomery ultimately selected Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces™ for the main coffee bar, and she chose ONE Quartz Surfaces® for the beer tap area. Jennifer Voss, owner of Stone Craft of Dallas, was brought onto the project in June 2018 and tasked with installing these distinct materials. “Large-format porcelain slab is relatively new to the Dallas mar- ket,” said Voss. “We were working with a short timeline and Daltile was willing to partner with us every step of the way. [Daltile] is the most giving and understand- ing company to work with in the business.” In order to complete the main coffee bar, the project required eight slabs of Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces to ensure full coverage. Within the collection, Daltile pro- vides an exclusive program called FlexFit™ Size Solutions, which offers seven stocked sizes and custom cut-to-size requests. Voss and her Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces™Elemental Selection Statuario matte graces the coun- tertop and Multitude™Origami White wave adorns the back wall. Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces™Elemental Selection Statuario matte on the countertop. FEATURE: Daltile creates visually-immersive experience in North Dallas café 44 TileLetter | December 2018