Handmade

Roam Trading's Zellige Moroccan Tile

Authentic Zellige is a traditional Moroccan tile that is 100% handcrafted with non-refined natural clay from the Fez region using methods from the ancient Moroccan tradition of Zellige tile making. It is a low-fired terracotta that may be used for all applications, including floor/wall, interior/exterior and water treatments (such as pools). Zellige owes it distinctive appearance to slight variations in size, color and other imperfections. As Zellige tiles are handmade, they are known for each tile being somewhat unique and having irregularities and imperfections. Tiles will vary in size, color, and shade as well as show cracks, pits, bowing and chipped edges.

Zellige Catalog

Roam Trading has sourced Zellige tiles for every space, including square, horizontal, and triangle mosaic tiles in a variety of beautiful colors. Contact us for the full catalog.

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Things to know

Zellige
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About Zellige

Zellige is a type of Moroccan tile that is handmade and known for its unique look, geometric patterns, and vibrant colors. It is a low-fired terracotta ceramic material that is traditionally used for all applications, including floor/wall, interior/exterior and water treatments (such as pools). Zellige owes it distinctive appearance to slight variations in size, color and other imperfections.

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Each tile is unique

Each Zellige tile is unique, with color variation between each tile. This variation is due to the ancient glazing process in which raw materials are in use. The process of firing Zellige tiles often causes crazing on the surface of the glazed tiles. Crazing is a common occurrence in handmade tiles that produces an intricate network of small hairline cracks. Zellige tiles are hand chiseled and therefore size variation is common. Be prepared for some variation in width, length and thickness.

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Installation

Please make sure to review our installation instructions.

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Maintenance

Minimal maintenance is required on Zellige tiles.  Mild soaps or neutral cleaners should be sufficient for most cleaning.  Unglazed Natural Zellige tiles should be sealed on an as needed basis with Miracle 511 porous plus.

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