Bejmat
Material: Atlas & Clay
Handmade in Fes, Morocco, Zel captures the authentic heritage of Zellige tilemaking, a centuries-old Moroccan craft known for its distinctive character and artistry. Each tile features unique variations in surface, edge and colour, creating an organic, handcrafted aesthetic highly sought after by designers and homeowners.
The Bejmat series brings this traditional artisan look to a glossy finish, offering a refined yet authentic expression of Moroccan craftsmanship. Ideal for accent walls, backsplashes and fireplace surrounds, it adds depth, texture and timeless character to any space.
Read these notes BEFORE installation
These tiles are made entirely by hand in Morocco and each tile will be different from the next. The following characteristics are not defects, they are inherent in authentic handmade tile from Morocco.
- Chips off the surface or edge of the glaze exposing the clay beneath
- Wide variation in color/shade between tile pieces
- Imperfections or inclusions in the glaze on the tile face
- Dramatic Glaze pooling in areas of a tile
- Lime pops that expose the substrate of the tile
- Dips in the surface of the tile
- Uneven edging of the tile
- Variation in tile size and thickness
Deco-tile will not honor any claims made for the characteristics listed above if claimed as defects.
Tiles should be laid out, blended and approved by the owner or owner’s representative before installation begins. No claims will be accepted after the tile is installed.
Installation Notes
Read these notes BEFORE installation
- Tiles must be pulled from all boxes and blended before installation and approved by the client to ensure best result.
- If installing tiles without grout joints or with 1/16” joints, tiles must be grouted with non-sanded grout to fill any gaps, lippage or small joints that will result from the handmade process. For joints larger than 1/16” sanded grout should be used.
- Grout joints should be sealed after installation.
- Unglazed Terracotta Tiles or any exposed terracotta in glazed tiles should be sealed before grouting.
- For mosaics with concrete backing, apply a thicker coat of thin set to adjust height of each mosaic sheet to decrease lippage. Install mosaics offset and set without a joint, as tight as possible to reduce the appearance of joints between sheets.
- Lime pops in the surface of tile should be filled with grout during the grouting process.
- Tile should not be installed in pools, spas or any surface that is continually exposed to water.
- Tile should not be installed in exterior areas that experience freeze thaw conditions.
