#Zellige tiles kitchen windows#

Concentrating on keeping the vertical lines straight is also key, but the irregular edges of this tile is also very forgiving, so its easy to compensate for areas of imperfection. It doesn’t take long to get the hang of it. The main things to remember are to get enough of the adhesive on to get it to hold, but not too much that is squishes out and makes a mess! You don’t want the adhesive to seep out and be visible between the tiles, so this may require a little scraping with a small putty knife in between them if that happens. I also used a putty knife to apply in some of the small spaces. We also used a tile trowel (with the teeth on the edge) to apply the adhesive to the wall, scraping it off at a 45º angle to get the grooves needed to allow for a good adhesion. JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Also note, you may need to buy extra long screws for your outlet covers as well.Īdhering the tiles to the wall is very simple! We used this Omni Grip and it works like a dream.

When tiling around electrical boxes, be sure the breaker is turned off for safety, then make your cuts fit around the inset electrical box so the outlet covers will be able to fit properly. We started by dry-fitting the first few to see where our first cuts would be, then we cut with a wet saw based on the measurements.

#Zellige tiles kitchen windows#

Plus– these were so easy to put up! The only challenges were the cuts we had to make around the windows and outlet boxes. Available in wide variations of luminous & contemporary colours. The nature of these tiles is irregular anyway, often varying in thickness, so using them without grout just lends more to the artisan style. New Zellige tiles have a modern look with a handcrafted touch. With Zellige tiles, it’s common to go with a non-grouted process. This one is the white, and it does have a creamy tone to it, which was exactly what we wanted. And since we are doing pretty much everything in this reno on a budget, we decided to go with a much more affordable replica version and we were very happy with it! You can find this tile in a few color options HERE. One thing about genuine Zellige tile is that it’s pretty expensive due to the labor involved in making it. This post contains affiliate links which help to support this blog. When installed correctly, the mosaic tiles create a seamless look, where grout lines and joints. The edges are back beveled to allow the tiles to butt together. Artisans trace out the shapes they want and carefully chiseled and chipped into shapes from the glazed tile blanks. Here are a few examples of some inspiration we love! Zellige is unique in that it is shaped after glazing. These are super popular amongst top designers right now but they have been around in Morocco for centuries. In case you’re not familiar, Zellige tiles are handmade, irregular tiles that originate in Morocco, usually glazed with a ripple look that replicates water. Progress in the kitchen at the Dogwood Cottage has continued and we now have the backsplash and hardware! Abby and I decided to go with a Zellige style tile because we love the look of it.