White Zellige Subway Tile

White subway tile will always be the classic choice for bathrooms and backsplashes but we re seeing a rise in brick glazed tiles stacked horizontally or vertically giving any space a fresh modern look.

White zellige subway tile.

Clé tile shattered pearl zellige tile 20 sq. One was created in 1904 for the new york city subway the other dates to the 10th century in morocco. A zellige in the subway shape is a 2 x6 nominal size that though traditional in morroco is a new and adventurous take on the subway tile trend. Zellige tiles are hand chiseled and therefore size variation is common.

But zellige was actually an early iteration of the ever popular subway tile. Shop our casablanca white zellige tile or find over 36 unique color variations of hand made moroccan zellige tile. We also carry a wide range of moroccan zellige colors in 4 4 2 6 2. Zia tile is la based and ships globally.

The tiles are made from terra cotta so there s a built in earthiness that seems to warm up whatever space you use them in too. And much like subway tile which seems to play well with just about any kind of décor zellige tile works in a vast number of spaces depending on the color shape and glaze you choose. Due to the raw materials and timeless methods of making zellige tiles you will receive tiles that are pitted through the glaze and about 20 of which will contain cracks crazing and edge chipping. Zellige and subway tile seem worlds apart.

Weathered white zellige 2 x6 x3 4 subway. It s an ancestor of subway tile. 4 4 squares and 2 8 subway handmade encaustic cement tile and can customize colors or designs to suit any style. Glass enamel is then applied to the surface of the raw tile called biscuit in multiple semi transparent shades creating a pearlescent.

Zellige tiles are traditionally handcrafted with non refined natural clay extracted from the fez region in morocco. We ship the world s finest 2x6 subway zellige tile worldwide from los angeles. Both are ceramic tiles which have been fired and glazed. Weathered white mounted zellige 2 x2 x3 8 32 50 sf weathered white zellige 3 5 x4 x3 8 hex 28 50 sf.

Clé tile has a large selection of glazed terracotta moroccan tiles. Shop our 2x6 subway tiles perfect for any kitchen backsplash shower wall floor patio and pool. The clay is kneaded with water moulded by hand dried naturally and fired in a kiln.