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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Size Of Tile Spacers: Your Guide To Perfect Grout Lines
You've chosen the tile. The color is right, the surface has depth, and the pattern works with the…
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Brass Tiles in 2026: The Interior Design Trend That Turns Surfaces Into Gold
There is a moment in every well-designed room when the light does something unexpected — when it catches…
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How to Cut Floor Tile A Pro Guide for 2026
You've dry-laid the field tile, the pattern looks right, and then the room asks for the cuts. That's…
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Best Floor Tile Material: A 2026 Comparison Guide
You're probably in the middle of a familiar renovation moment. The cabinets are chosen, the wall color is…
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Terrazzo Tiles in 2026: Interior Design Trends for Floors, Walls & Beyond
Few materials have made a more triumphant return to interior design than terrazzo — and in 2026, it…
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Tile Installer Certification: A Complete Guide (2026)
You're probably in one of two spots right now. Either you're a solid installer who can build a…
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Commercial Kitchen Tile: Performance & Specification Guide
You're probably in one of two situations right now. Either you're detailing a restaurant kitchen for the first…
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Laying Concrete Tiles: How To Lay Concrete Tiles Like A Pro
You're probably standing in the middle of a remodel with tile boxes open, a slab or subfloor underfoot,…
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Concrete Tiles in 2026: Interior Design Trends Every Homeowner and Designer Should Know
There’s a reason concrete tiles keep showing up in the most talked-about interiors of the year — in…
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Concrete Decorative Tiles: Your Complete Guide
You're likely reviewing a room, or a set of plans, and feeling the same friction common at this…