Installation & maintenance of Zellige tiles
Entirely handmade, zellige is a living, handcrafted material, whose irregularities, nuances and reflections make up all its richness.
Avant la pose:
Zellige is a handcrafted product: each tile is unique in its shape, thickness and color.
Key recommendations:
• Mix zellige tiles from several boxes before laying them for a natural and harmonious result.
• Check the tiles before installation (installation constitutes acceptance)
• Accept the slight irregularities, characteristic of zellige
• Entrust the installation to an experienced professional
Pose des Zellige:
Laying zellige tiles requires real expertise and meticulous attention. Installation tips:
• Surface perfectly clean, dry and flat
• Use of an adhesive suitable for porous materials
• Installation is generally done with thin or tight joints
• Manual adjustment of tiles if necessary
• Immediate cleaning of glue residue
Traitement apreĢs pose:
Unlike cement tiles, zellige tiles don't really need any treatment after installation, as they are already glazed. However, in some cases, particularly for unglazed zellige tiles or those installed in bathrooms where they are more exposed to humidity, applying a light water-repellent treatment is recommended.
Entretien au quotidien:
Zellige tiles are easily maintained with mild products:
• Clean with lukewarm water
• Mild soap or specific product
• Non-abrasive cloth or mop
Absolutely avoid:
• Acidic products
. • Bleach
• Abrasive products
Entretien dans le temps:
Depending on usage and exposure to water, it may be necessary to
renew the protective treatment in order to maintain a
optimal protection.
Proper maintenance allows zellige to retain all its
beauty over the years.
Variations in surface, sheen, and color are an integral part of the charm of zellige tiles. These unique characteristics are not flaws, but rather the expression of ancestral craftsmanship.