Antique Zellige

Our Antique Zellige mosaics are carefully distressed to create a patina that evokes centuries of history, bringing the charm of ancient Moroccan architecture to your space. As with all our Zellige products, Antique Zellige is hand-cut and glazed, carrying on the tradition of Moroccan tile making.

product info

Material: Ceramic, Zellige

Finish: Tumbled

Sizes:

Medina Mosaic 1×2 Pieces
Raya Mosaic 2×2 Pieces
Sefrou Mosaic 2×2/1×2 Pieces Mixed
Petite Bullnose 1×4

Thickness: 1/2″

Available as Special Order within the US.

technical info

Frost Resistant: No

Breaking Strength: N/A

DCOF: N/A

Shade Variation: V4

Applications

Residential Interior
Interior Walls & Backsplash
Fireplace/Cooktop Surround
Light Residential Interior Flooring*
Exterior Walls**
Shower Walls***

*If used for flooring, expect wear and tear on the tiles, which may include glaze wearing off the edges, or chipping off the surface, as well as cracks, or complete failure of occasional tiles.

**Residential Exterior vertical uses in climates that do not experience freeze-thaw conditions.

***See install instructions for specific method for shower wall installation.

“Light Residential” – Flooring areas subject to soft-soled footwear or normal footwear traffic without abrasive soil/dirt, such as bathrooms and bedrooms without exterior access and minimal pivot points.

Pools & Spas – Zellige has traditionally been used in pools and fountains in Morocco. However, Zellige tiles do not meet US standards for use in pools, spas or other areas where it will be regularly submerged in water; and we do not recommend Zel for these applications. Use of Zel in pool, spas and fountains is at the discretion of the customer and no claims for damage will be honored for Zel used in these applications, regardless of installation methods.

Speical Notes

Variation

Zellige tiles are made entirely by hand in Morocco and each tile will be different from the next. Please expect the following characteristics which are inherent in authentic Zellige tile from Morocco.

• Chips off the surface of the glaze exposing the clay beneath
• Imperfections on the tile face
• Dips in the surface of the tile
• Uneven edging of the tile
• Wide variation in color/shade between tile pieces
• Glaze pooling in areas of a tile
• Lime pops that expose the substrate of the tile
• Thickness variation from piece to piece

Variation between samples and tiles received is possible, as handmade techniques of glazing make shade and color variation an inherent part of the product. Samples received before shipments should be considered indicative of color only.

Vendor will not honor any claims made for these characteristics listed above if claimed as defects.