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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Cement Tiles by Architectural Style: The 2026 Matching Guide for Every Home
One of the most common questions in any tile specification conversation is also one of the simplest: will…
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Water Resistant Tile vs. Waterproof Systems: A 2026 Guide
People love the shortcut answer: “Tile is waterproof.” That advice causes expensive mistakes. A tile surface can resist…
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Custom Made Tiles: How to Design a Floor or Wall That Belongs Only to You
Every tile catalog in the world shows you someone else’s idea of what a beautiful floor looks like.…
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Hard Water Stain Prevention: A Pro’s Guide for 2026
You notice it right after the install. The glass still looks new, the faucet still has that clean…
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Tile Baseboard Trim: A Designer’s Complete Guide
You're usually thinking about the big pieces when a tile project nears the finish line. The field tile…
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How to Buy Cement Tiles: The Complete Buyer’s Guide for Homeowners, Designers & Contractors
Buying cement tiles for the first time is an exciting decision — and, if you’re not prepared, a…
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Grout Haze Removal: A Guide for Cement & Hydraulic Tiles
You've finished the install, the pattern is finally down, the grout lines are set, and instead of rich…
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Tile Water Absorption a Specifier’s Guide to Performance
You're standing in a tile showroom or reviewing a finish schedule, and the sample board looks settled. The…
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Expansion Joint Installation for Designer Tile Floors
You're usually looking at expansion joints after the pretty decisions are already made. The tile is selected. The…
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Natural Slate Floor Tiles: The Complete 2026 Guide
You're probably looking at a sample board, or a row of showroom panels, trying to decide whether slate…