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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2026 Tiles for Every Space: A Commercial Project Guide for Restaurants, Hotels & Retail
Most conversations about commercial tile focus on the obvious surface: the main dining room floor, the hotel lobby,…
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Hexagonal White Floor Tiles: A Complete Design Guide
You're probably looking at a floor finish that has to do several jobs at once. It needs to…
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Custom Design Studio: A Guide to Bespoke Cement Tiles
You're usually in one of two situations when you start looking for a custom tile. You've either spent…
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Tile Installation Over Plywood: A Pro’s Guide for 2026
You've got a plywood floor, a stack of tile, and a room that's ready to change. That's the…
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Flexible Tile Adhesive: A Guide for Cement Tile Success
You've chosen the tile. It's the right color, the right finish, the right statement. Maybe it's handmade cement…
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2026 Wall Tile Trends: Why Walls Are the New Floors in Kitchens, Bathrooms & Patios
For years, walls played a supporting role in tile design. Floors carried the pattern. Walls simply provided a…
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Mastering Concrete Block Foundation Design: 2026 Guide
You're often making foundation decisions while the architectural scope is still moving. The wall thickness may still be…
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Sample Approval Workflow: A Designer’s Guide
You know the scene. A stack of tile samples leans against the studio wall. Two pieces are almost…
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Checkerboard Tile Pattern: A Complete Designer’s Guide
How do you make a checkerboard tile pattern feel permanent rather than picturesque for a season? Most advice…
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2026 Tile Color & Pattern Trends: A Room-by-Room Style Guide for Every Home
Color and pattern are having a moment in tile design, and 2026 marks the year that moment reaches…