ZELLIGE TILES

Zellige is the glazed and hand-carved terracotta typical of Morocco. It is characterised by its irregularity in tone, gloss and texture. Demosaica offers zellige in both loose tiles and pre-assembled mosaic sheets.

As a handmade product, zellige is very adaptable to the designs of our customers, both in terms of patterns and colours. Let us know your project or idea and we will find the best solution for your zellige.

We recommend installing zellige on walls rather than on floors in high-traffic areas.

All our products are completely handmade and therefore have variations in colour and tone, which is one of their main characteristics.

Zellige, being a glazed product, will not undergo tonal variations over time.

Zellige tiles do not require sealing treatment as they are glazed.

As a glazed product, zellige tiles do not require any specific maintenance.

The joint between pieces of zellige should be as thin as possible.

The choice of grout colour is usually left to our customers and their professional designers. However, at Demosaica we are often asked for recommendations on the best grout options for our zellige. Given the wide range of colours available, we have put together this guide to help you choose the ideal grout colour for your Demosaica zellige:

First, make sure that your professional tiler installs the zellige and leaves the grouting until last.

When it is time to grout, ask your tiler to show you the colour charts of all the grout manufacturers so that you can look through them. Choose a time of day when the lighting in your space is best for judging colours, whether in natural light, artificial light or a combination of both, and then, in that light, select the grout colour that best complements your zellige.

If you are working with mosaics in mixed colours or a combination of different mosaics, we suggest following the recommendations above and choosing a grout that brings out the predominant colour of your installation.

Important note: we generally do not recommend using a contrasting grout colour with zellige, as it could accentuate the natural characteristics of the zellige and fill the small hollows in its surface. If you decide to use a contrasting grout (for example, white grout with black zellige), we suggest ordering 20% to 30% extra material to make sure you have enough zellige free of imperfections.

Zellige can be installed outdoors as long as there are no freezing temperatures, which could damage the glaze.

Yes, one of the most common uses of zellige today is as a kitchen splashback.

Zellige is suitable for wet areas such as fountains, swimming pools or showers.

Zellige can also be laid over underfloor heating, but as it is glazed, heat transfer is not as effective as with other Demosaica materials.

The sheets are designed to fit perfectly together. Once they have been installed in their final location, all the pieces must be grouted so that they form a uniform surface.

Yes, we offer you the possibility of installing our pre-assembled sheets on curved surfaces thanks to a flexible system by which the pieces are placed on a plastic film that helps to adapt the sheet to your project. Do not hesitate to contact us to find the best solutions for your projects.