Journal
The Journal
- ComparisonSeptember 6, 2026
Marmorino vs Venetian plaster
Two lime plasters from the same family that finish at opposite ends of the sheen — where the polish ends and the stone begins.
- ComparisonSeptember 6, 2026
Tadelakt vs microcement for showers
Two seamless, grout-free ways to finish a shower — one ancient burnished lime, one modern sealed cement.
- ComparisonSeptember 6, 2026
Roman clay vs limewash
Two matte, mineral wall finishes that are easy to confuse — one brushed and cloudy, one trowelled and even.
- ComparisonSeptember 6, 2026
Microcement vs epoxy flooring
Both give you a seamless floor, but they're built for different rooms. Here's how they compare — and when each one wins.
- ComparisonSeptember 5, 2026
Microcement vs tile
Seamless mineral surface or classic tile? How they compare on looks, upkeep, cost and installation — and when each is the better call.
- ComparisonSeptember 4, 2026
Microcement vs polished concrete
Both give a concrete look — but one is a thin coating you can apply almost anywhere, the other is the slab itself. How they compare, and when each fits.
- ComparisonSeptember 3, 2026
Venetian plaster vs limewash
Two lime-based wall finishes with very different characters — one polished and deep, one soft and cloudy. How they compare, and which suits your wall.
- ComparisonSeptember 2, 2026
Epoxy vs polyaspartic garage floors
Two resin garage floors, one clear winner for Florida. How epoxy and polyaspartic compare on durability, UV, install time and cost.
- GuideSeptember 1, 2026
Microcement over tile: how it works
You can put microcement straight over existing tile — no demolition, no dust, no skip. Here's how it's done and when it's the right call.
- GuideAugust 31, 2026
A bathroom remodel without demolition
Update a dated bathroom without tearing it out — how microcement transforms walls, floors and showers over what's already there.
- GuideAugust 30, 2026
Microcement in Florida's humidity
Does a seamless mineral surface hold up in Miami's heat and humidity? What the climate does to finishes, and why breathable matters.
- GuideAugust 29, 2026
Coatings for salt air and coastal homes
Salt air is relentless on coastal Florida properties. What it does to finishes, and how to choose a surface that can take it.
- GuideAugust 28, 2026
The best pool deck surface for Florida
Hot sun, bare feet, pool chemicals and afternoon storms. What makes a good Florida pool deck, and how the surfaces compare.