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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Modern Tile Countertops: Stylish & Practical Guide
You're probably standing in a kitchen that no longer matches the way you want to live in it.…
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How Much Cement Tile Do You Need? Overage Calculator Guide
Ordering the wrong amount of cement tile means delays and shade mismatches. This room-by-room guide shows the exact…
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Tile Mortar Consistency: Your 2026 Mixing Guide
You dry-fit the pattern, clean the substrate, open the bag of mortar, and think the hard part is…
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Cement Tile Shade Variation: How to Order Enough the First Time
Handmade cement tile always shows some shade variation from batch to batch. Here’s what causes it, how to…
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Radiant Floor Heating Under Cement Tile: A Compatibility Guide
Radiant floor heating under cement tile works beautifully when you build the layers right and warm the floor…
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Cement Tile Stair Risers: Pattern, Layout & Install Guide
Cement tile stair risers turn a plain staircase into a design statement, but vertical surfaces, code rules, and…
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Is Ceramic or Porcelain Tile Better for Floors: Your 2026
You're probably looking at two tile samples that seem almost identical from a few feet away. One says…
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Cement Tile Weight: A Structural Guide for Floors & Countertops
Cement tile is heavier than most flooring materials, and that number affects more than you’d think. Here’s the…
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Tile Efflorescence: A Guide to Causes, Removal & Prevention
You chose the tile carefully. The pattern is right, the color is right, the installation is fresh, and…
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Truth About Cement Tile Maintenance: 7 Myths to Ignore
Cement Tile Maintenance A lot of misinformation circulates online about cement tile maintenance. Some of it is outdated.…