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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Tile Moisture Barrier: A Pro’s Guide to Flawless Installs
You're choosing tile because you want permanence. Maybe it's a shower wall that should still look crisp years…
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Flexcolor CQ Grout: The Pro’s Guide for Cement Tile
You've got a cement tile specification on the table, the pattern is doing heavy design work, and now…
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Limestone Bathroom Tiles: Types, Costs, & Maintenance
You're probably looking at limestone because every porcelain sample that claims to feel “natural” still reads a little…
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Stone Tile Installation Guide: A Pro’s Step-by-Step Manual
You're probably standing in the space right now, tape measure in hand, looking at a bare floor or…
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Why Cement Terracotta Tiles Outlast Fired Clay: The Designer’s Guide to the Smarter Choice
Everyone loves the look of terracotta. The warm, earthy tones. The connection to the Mediterranean, to Mexican haciendas,…
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Ceiling Tile Installation Guide: From Plan to Finish
A lot of ceilings begin the same way. Plain drywall overhead, a fixture box in the middle, maybe…
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Wall Tiles Design for Living Room: 2026 Guide
A lot of living rooms have the same problem. The furniture is fine, the layout works, the paint…
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Floor Tile Trends 2026: What Designers, Contractors & Renovators Are Specifying Now
The floor is the one surface in a room that everyone touches, every day. It’s also the surface…
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Expert Guide to Tiling Behind Stove: Achieve a Perfect
You're probably staring at the wall behind your range right now, trying to solve two problems at once.…
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10 Inspired Ideas for Tiles to Use in 2026
What if your tile did more than finish a surface? Most articles about ideas for tiles stop at…