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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Moroccan Tile Backsplash: A Shop-to-Finish Guide
You’re probably standing in one of two places right now. Either you have a kitchen that works fine…
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How to Regrout Tile Shower: A Pro’s Guide
You are probably standing in front of a shower that still looks solid at a glance, but the…
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Perfect Tile Trim Wall: Choose & Install Like a Pro
A tiled wall can be almost perfect and still look unfinished. That usually happens at the edge. The…
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Marble Herringbone Tile: A Complete Design Guide
You are looking at two samples right now that seem to promise the same thing: a white marble…
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Clean Porcelain Tiles: A Pro’s Guide to a Lasting Finish
You picked porcelain because it looks clean, sharp, and built for real life. Then the first haze shows…
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Retail Stores Tile Design: Patterns That Handle Traffic and Still Look Premium
Retail Stores Tile Design If your store looks amazing online but “tired” in person, it’s usually not the…
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A Designer’s Guide to Colors That Go With Black
Sure, black goes with almost everything. But the real magic happens when you pair it with intention. The…
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How Long Does Grout Take To Dry A Definitive Guide
So, you've just laid the last tile—congratulations! The finish line is in sight. Now comes the crucial waiting…
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A Pro Guide to Large Format Tile Installation
A successful large format tile installation starts long before the first tile goes down. It's all about the…

