Zellige Tales

Blue Zellige Tile: Which Shade Is Right for You?

Kitchen backsplash in Denim Blue zellige tile with brass fixtures and warm morning light

Blue Zellige Tile: Which Shade Is Right for You?

Denim Blue, one of four blue shades worth comparing before you order. The fastest way to pick the right blue zellige: Denim Blue is the saf...

Can Zellige Tile Be Used Outdoors - Durability and Sealing Guide - Handtile

Can Zellige Tile Be Used Outdoors? A Durability and Sealing Guide

Zellige and bejmat tile can be used outdoors, including pool surrounds and covered patios, as long as the unglazed portions are sealed correctly an...

Why Is Zellige Tile Sold Per Tile, Not Per Square Foot?

Handtile prices zellige and bejmat tile per individual tile, not per square foot or by the box. Here is why, and how to turn a square footage measu...

Best Zellige Tile for Small Bathrooms - Handtile

Best Zellige Tile for Small Bathrooms (And How to Choose the Right Size)

The right zellige tile can make a small bathroom feel bigger, not busier. Here is how tile size, glaze, grout color, and placement change the way a...

Sunlit kitchen backsplash in warm Sahara Beige zellige tile with brass fixtures, light catching the handmade texture

Is Zellige Tile a Trend or a Timeless Classic? (Will It Look Dated?)

Zellige has been in continuous use since the 10th century. That's not what a fad looks like. Zellige tile is trending right now, but it isn...

Side by side comparison of genuine handmade zellige tile texture against a flat, uniform machine made look alike tile

Real Zellige vs "Zellige-Look" Tile: What You're Actually Paying For

Same look from three feet away, a different material entirely up close. Real zellige is hand-cut from fired clay in Morocco and runs $18 to...

Flat-lay of zellige tile samples with a tape measure and notebook for budgeting a tile project

How Much Does Zellige Tile Cost? A Realistic 2026 Pricing Breakdown

Budgeting a zellige project means accounting for tile, waste, and shipping, not just the per-square-foot price. Genuine handmade zellige ti...

Earthy gray zellige tile shower niche and accent wall in a modern bathroom

How to Use Zellige Tile in a Bathroom: A Complete Guide

Zellige tile works well in a bathroom on walls, niches, vanity backsplashes, and showers, and on floors too with the right prep. Here's where it wo...

Deep aubergine zellige tile backsplash accent in a kitchen with brass fixtures and marble counters

Aubergine Zellige Tile: How to Use Deep Purple Without Overdoing It

Aubergine zellige is a deep plum-grey that works best as a grounding accent, not a full room. Here is how to use it well, and why purple kitchens a...

Close-up of royal blue glossy zellige tile kitchen backsplash catching window light, from the Royal Blue glossy finish guide

Royal Blue Zellige Tile: Why Glossy Finish Changes Everything

Royal Blue is glazed to a glossy finish, one of a few glossy colors in our collection, and it changes how it looks, how it's cared for, and where i...

Tiler pressing a rust brown and sage star and cross zellige mosaic sheet into thinset on a wall, from the mosaic sheet vs square zellige guide

Mosaic Sheet or Square Zellige? 5 Things to Know Before You Choose

A zellige mosaic sheet and a square zellige tile are both handmade in Fes, Morocco, but they solve different problems. This guide compares installa...

Tiler applying off-white grout to off-white 4x4 zellige tile with a rubber float, from the zellige grout color guide

Zellige Grout Color Guide: How to Pick the Right Grout for Your Tile

Grouting zellige tile isn't quite like grouting a factory tile: wider joints, careful color choices, and the right grout type all matter more with ...

Kitchen backsplash in Sahara Beige 4x4 zellige tile, from the 4x4 zellige color guide

4x4 Zellige Tile Color Guide: How to Choose the Right Shade for Every Room

Picking a 4x4 zellige tile color isn't just about the swatch, it's about your room's light, size, and finishes. This guide breaks down which shades...