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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Cement Tile Entryway Ideas: First Impressions That Last
Real estate agents call it the decision zone: the first six feet inside the front door, where visitors…
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Unmodified Thinset for Cement Tiles: When and How to Use It
Modified thinset gets recommended so often that people start treating it like the only responsible choice. On cement…
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Geometric Tile Patterns: Why Bold Geometry Is Dominating Design
Scroll through any interior design feed and one trend refuses to fade: geometry underfoot. Stars, lattices, broken lines,…
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Unglazed Porcelain Tiles: A Complete Buyer’s Guide
Most advice treats unglazed porcelain tiles like a cheaper version of porcelain, a plain surface you choose when…
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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,…