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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Commercial Floor & Wall Tile Trends 2026: What U.S. Businesses Are Getting Right
The most successful commercial spaces in America right now have something in common — and it isn’t their…
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Using Limestone Tiles for Outdoors: A Complete Guide
You're probably looking at a patio, terrace, courtyard, or pool edge and trying to answer a question that…
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Floor Tile Cutter: 2026 Guide for Perfect Results
You're standing over a stack of beautiful floor tile, and the first full piece is about to become…
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Concrete Over Tile Floor DIY: A Realistic Guide for 2026
Most advice about putting concrete over tile skips the hard part. It treats the floor like a blank…
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High Traffic Floor Tile: 2026 Guide to Durability
A lot of flooring decisions get made while everyone is still looking at clean samples on a table.…
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Color Blending Techniques for Artisan Tile
A lot of people arrive at color blending from the same frustration. They've seen too many flat installations…
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Stunning Tile Flooring Ideas for Foyer: 2026 Trends
Most foyer floors get judged on one question. Will they hold up? That's necessary, but it's incomplete. A…
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Residential Floor & Wall Tile Trends 2026: What American Homes Are Getting Right
Something is shifting in how Americans design their homes — and the floors and walls are where you…
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Pool Tile Design Guide: Top Trends for 2026
You're probably looking at pool tile with an initial focus on its visual appeal. You see color, shimmer,…
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Cement Tiles for Commercial Spaces: Restaurants, Hotels & Retail
The best commercial interiors don’t feel like commercial interiors. They feel like places — specific, considered, impossible to…