Natural White Zellige Tile

Zellige tiles are traditionally handcrafted with non refined natural clay extracted from the fez region in morocco.

Natural white zellige tile.

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. The kitchen that started the craze. Surface finish matt.

It is a low fired terracotta that may be used for all applications including floor wall interior exterior and water treatments such as pools. Each tile is made by hand and no two tiles are exactly the same. Zellige is a traditional moroccan tile handcrafted with non refined natural clay from the fez region. It can be hard to clean.

Photograph via the modern house. 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. True zellige tiles must be made from a clay without lime or iron both of which can damage the tiles and labeled accordingly. Their less smooth surface makes them ideal for floor and wall application creating a tranquil soothing space in your.

To make zellige tiles natural clay is mixed with water hand shaped dried and then kiln fired. Zellige is a traditional moroccan tile handcrafted with non refined natural clay from the fez region. Variation in cement tile and zellige is the point. To note when considering zellige tiles for an interiors project.

Matt finish tiles are relatively less reflective and duller than gloss tiles. Zellige tiles spotted on the vanity of designer ilse crawford s own london flat. By zio sons. It is a low fired terracotta that may be used for all applications including floor wall interior exterior and water treatments such as pools.

Inspired by ancient moroccan tiles zellige blends north african tradition with industrial ceramics. Natucer s l c les forques 2 12200 onda castellón. Artisans then apply enamel glazing by hand only to the front. 34 964 604 066.

Unlike manufactured uniform factory tile the handmade nature of zellige tiles results in imperfect uneven shapes. Zia tile is based in los angeles and ships handmade encaustic cement tile and moroccan zellige tile worldwide.