Layer Masks are there to help you correct the past and work non-destructively.

Ditch the clone stamp tool and use this method which greatly enhances the quality and maintains the resolution of your texture.

Continuing with the texture tiling method.

Creating small decor patterns that are also make excellent heightmaps or alphas in Zbrush, Mudbox, NDO2, etc.

My tried-and-true method of textural enhancement. Blend-if will help you remove what you don't need, keep what you want, and quickly add cracks, drips, anything. Works beautifully with Layer Masking.

Surgically remove leaves and stems using tools found in this lesson.

Your photoreal texture is hiding details from you. Learn how to reveal them with this simple method.

Affect the layer beneath the one you're working on without destroying it.

Got two or more textures that just aren't matching? The Match Color adjustment will fix that.

Don't just copy and paste. Rip those elements from textures and bring the subtle characteristics of the surface with it.

Supplement your base texture with composite textures from a library.

Starting with a simple foundation is essential for iteration and variation.

Add a base texture under the tiles, then use Blend If to damage them.

Using blend-if, we'll bring in a crack texture and subtract that from the main tile layer mask.

Exploring different ways to apply color to the tiles might yield something cool, or at least an idea down the line.

Using some other common textures in your work helps create variety and visual interest.

There is quite a bit of space left to fill, so I'll bring in patterns created using Smart Objects to fully realize the texture. I'll color it and then we'll call it finished.