Zellige Bejmat - Unglazed Terracotta
Product details
| As Shown: | Terracotta (Unglazed) |
| Color Chart: | Solid Colors |
| Sq. Ft. Per Box: | 5.46 |
| Pieces Per Box: | 78 |
| Length: | 5.7" (14.5 cm) |
| Width: | 1.77" (4.5 cm) |
| Thickness: | 0.79" (2 cm) |
| Shape: | Rectangle |
Technical Documents
Product Specifications
Installation Guidelines
Care & Maintenance
Zellige Product Information
Explore recommended applications, handmade characteristics, and installation resources for our Moroccan zellige tile.
Recommended Applications
Suitable — typical use
Conditional — additional requirements apply
Not recommended — outside our general guidance
| Application | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Interior walls and dry-area bathroom walls | Suitable |
| Kitchen and vanity backsplashes | Suitable* |
| Shower and other wet-area walls | Conditional — waterproofing and appropriate sealing; confirm product and system suitability |
| Light-traffic interior floors | Suitable with appropriate floor installation |
| Heavy-traffic interior floors | Conditional — Seashell Unglazed and Unglazed Terracotta only; verify traffic, slip suitability and sealing |
| Shower and wet-area floors | Project-specific review — slip resistance and waterproofing must be confirmed |
| Exterior walls and floors (without freezing exposure) | Project-specific review — moisture, drainage, substrate and installation conditions |
| Freeze/thaw exposure | Not recommended — zellige is not tested or certified for freeze/thaw resistance |
| Pools, submerged surfaces, steam rooms and saunas | Specialized installation — confirm tile and full system suitability before specifying |
| Fireplace surrounds | Project-specific review — not for direct flame or extreme heat exposure |
*Backsplash tile is an architectural finish, not a food-preparation or food-storage surface. Do not use as cookware or serving ware. Application guidance is general and is not a substitute for product-specific performance testing, local code requirements, or a qualified installer's assessment. A sealer alone does not make a wet-area assembly waterproof.
Handmade Characteristics
Our unglazed zellige is handcrafted from natural clay in traditional Moroccan workshops. Variation in color, shade, texture, shape, thickness and edge profile is expected. Minor pits, surface irregularities and chipped edges are part of its handmade appearance.
Inspect your order and blend tiles from multiple boxes before setting. Plan the layout with your installer, and use pieces with more pronounced variation selectively for cuts and edges. We generally recommend ordering an additional 15–20% for cuts, layout preferences and future repairs.
Tile dimensions and thickness may differ by format and source workshop. Always use the specifications listed for the individual product above.
Installation & Care
Zellige should be installed by a professional familiar with handmade tile. Appropriate setting materials, grout, substrate preparation, moisture protection and maintenance depend on the application.
Sealing: Unglazed zellige requires a compatible penetrating sealer. Follow the manufacturer's preparation, application and cure instructions.