The Journal · Notes from the workshop
Cement tile ideas, guides & inspiration
Design guides, installation know-how and real projects — from the people who press our tile one at a time in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
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Choosing Tile Colors That Won’t Date: A Palette Framework from Our Design Studio
Here’s the fear behind every tile decision: you’re not choosing for this season — you’re choosing for the…
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How Cement Tile Ships: A Buyer’s Guide to Freight & Delivery
Cement tile travels by freight, not parcel, so delivery day looks different than you might expect. Here’s how…
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Grout Color for Cement Tile: A Pattern-by-Pattern Guide
Grout color can make or break a cement tile pattern. Here’s a practical, pattern-by-pattern guide to choosing grout…
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How Long Does Tile Installation Take? A Realistic Project Timeline
The tile is chosen, the contractor is booked, and now the question that determines when you get your…
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Cement Tile Troubleshooting: Fixing Stains, Grout Haze, Chips & Sealer Issues
Something looks off with your cement tile floor — a stubborn stain, a gray film that’s been there…
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Cement Tile in the Basement: A Below-Grade Buyer’s Guide
Basements sit below grade and fight moisture the rest of the house never sees. Here’s how to test…
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Tile Layout Patterns Guide: Grid, Diagonal, Checkerboard & the “Rug Effect”
Choose two identical boxes of tile, hand them to two different installers, and you can end up with…
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Custom Cement Tile: Cost, Lead Times, Minimums & How the Process Works
“Can you make it in my colors?” It’s the question behind nearly every custom tile project — and…
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Are Cement Tiles Sustainable? A Buyer’s Guide to Eco Claims
Cement tile skips the kiln firing that drives up ceramic’s carbon footprint, but “sustainable” still needs proof. Here’s…
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How Many Tiles Do I Need? Measuring, Waste % and Ordering Guide
Every tile project starts with the same deceptively simple question: how many tiles do I need? Order too…