Natural White Zellige Tile

True zellige tiles must be made from a clay without lime or iron both of which can damage the tiles and labeled accordingly.

Natural white zellige tile.

Surface finish matt. By zio sons. Precisely replicating the subtle nuances and textures unique to natural stone the porcelain petra series offers diverse and elegant design possibilities both indoors and out. All of our styles will have subtle variations due to the handmade nature of cement and zellige tile.

To make zellige tiles natural clay is mixed with water hand shaped dried and then kiln fired. Unlike subway tiles which people love for their sharp clean lines the appeal of zellige tiles lies in their natural vibes and even their imperfections. Zellige tiles are traditionally handcrafted with non refined natural clay extracted from the fez region in morocco. It is a low fired terracotta that may be used for all applications including floor wall interior exterior and water treatments such as pools.

34 964 604 066. Inspired by ancient moroccan tiles zellige blends north african tradition with industrial ceramics. Photograph via the modern house. Zellige is a traditional moroccan tile handcrafted with non refined natural clay from the fez region.

The kitchen that started the craze. To note when considering zellige tiles for an interiors project. Zellige tiles spotted on the vanity of designer ilse crawford s own london flat. Each tile is made by hand and no two tiles are exactly the same.

Matt finish tiles are relatively less reflective and duller than gloss tiles. Natucer s l c les forques 2 12200 onda castellón. Variation in cement tile and zellige is the point. It can be hard to clean.

Zia tile is based in los angeles and ships handmade encaustic cement tile and moroccan zellige tile worldwide. The clay is kneaded with water moulded by hand dried naturally and fired in a kiln. Glass enamel is then applied to the surface of the raw tile called biscuit in multiple semi transparent shades creating a pearlescent. It is a low fired terracotta that may be used for all applications including floor wall interior exterior and water treatments such as pools.

Unlike manufactured uniform factory tile the handmade nature of zellige tiles results in imperfect uneven shapes. Zellige is a traditional moroccan tile handcrafted with non refined natural clay from the fez region.