Our zellige tiles, with a few exceptions, are rated 'level 3 medium' for color variation, 'level 3 medium' for texture variation, and 'level 3 heavy’ for size variation. If you wish to have your tiles made-to-order for optimal color continuity, please email to inquire. it is expected that there will be variation across the different sizes, due to the handcrafted nature of the tiles. Please note that it is impossible to guarantee a perfect color match across different size tiles in the same zellige glaze, which may affect your layout. if you want a uniform looking glazed tile, zellige may not be right for your project!ĭue to the natural materials and production process of zellige tiles, there will be degrees of variation in color, shade and size in your order, therefore it is important to blend the tiles from all boxes once they arrive and place them in their installation area to ensure you have the layout you want before installing. there may even be differences in the same color across different sizes of zellige. because of the natural materials and the artisan production methods, there will be noticeable variations in thickness, size, shade and color. Zellige tiles are created from natural glazes, pigments and clay, are fired in handmade kilns using olive pits, and chiseled by hand into desired shapes and sizes. What type of finish should i expect with this collection?Īll tiles in our zellige collection have a glossy glazed finish with the exception of charred cedar which is glazed but with a textured satin finish rather than glossy, and natural zellige which is unglazed and has an unfinished porous surface. See our zellige material guidelines for more information. for all other maintenance, clé recommends laticrete cleaning products. Mild, pH neutral soaps should be sufficient for most cleaning-test before general use. this inherent traffic pattern is a highlight of using zellige and should be both anticipated and favored. Over time, a natural patina will occur on floors as they are maintained and naturally wear. like with any of our tiles, you can also build out the sheetrock so that the surface of the finished sheetrock is flush with the surface of the tile.įor more detailed recommendations about about trim, please see our trim guide. if you have a painted surface next to your bejmat tile, you can choose to paint the outer edge of the tile to match the painted surface.

another way to complete your tiling is to run a bead of caulk or grout along the exposed tile edge if your project needs to turn a corner either inwardly or outwardly, mitering the tiles to meet seamlessly in a corner gives it the cleanest, crafted finish. below are the trim alternatives we recommend for this collection. For exterior sealing, clé recommends stonetech heavy duty exterior sealer from laticrete.įor glazed zellige with visible crazing, unglazed natural zellige, or if using a contrasting grout, clé recommends sealing with stonetech heavy duty sealer from laticrete as a pre-grout treatment.ĭry applications of glazed zellige do not require sealing as the final step of installation.įor all other sealing and protecting, clé recommends stonetech bulletproof sealer from laticrete.įor more information about sealing please see our zellige material guidelines.Īt clé we follow the international model of no trim and highly recommend our clients to do the same.

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