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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Handmade vs. Machine-Made Tiles: Why the Difference Matters
Pick up a factory tile and a handmade cement tile and your hands will know the difference before…
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Pink Ceramic Tiles: Transform Your Space
You're standing in a room that already has good bones, maybe a small bathroom that feels bland, or…
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Cement Tile Patio Ideas: Outdoor Spaces With Handmade Character
The patio has been promoted. What used to be a slab of gray concrete with a grill on…
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Custom Tile Backsplash Designs from Idea to Install
You're standing in a gutted kitchen, holding a tile sample against bare drywall, and the wall looks bigger…
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Building a Breeze Block Retaining Wall: The Complete Guide
A breeze block retaining wall is workable for modest retained heights up to about 1,700 mm, but only…
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Transitioning Tile to Carpet: The 2026 Guide
You're in the middle of a remodel, the tile is going in, and the carpet is already there,…
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Cement Tile Laundry Room & Mudroom Ideas That Survive Mud
Cement tile turns a laundry room or mudroom into the toughest, best-looking room in the house — if…
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Limestone Tile Floor: A Complete Guide
You're standing in a showroom with two limestone samples in your hand, one lighter, one warmer, both beautiful…
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Cement Tile Bathroom Ideas: Floors, Showers & Statement Walls
Bathrooms used to be the most forgettable room in the house. Not anymore: today’s most-shared renovations treat the…
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Tile and Wood Floor Combo: Design & Installation Guide
You're standing in a half-finished remodel, the cabinets are in, the light hits the room just right, and…