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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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…
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Powder Room Tile Ideas: Where a Small Room Lets You Go Bold
A powder room is the smallest room in the house, which is exactly why it can handle the…
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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…