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Zellige Tile Backsplash
A zellige backsplash is the simplest way to bring handmade tile into a kitchen. The wall is small, it is at eye level, and the glossy, uneven glaze catches light from windows and under-cabinet lamps all day. Every tile on this page is pressed, glazed and cut by hand in Fez, Morocco.
Best zellige shapes for a backsplash
- 4×4 square: the classic choice. Laid in a straight grid it looks calm; laid on the diagonal it looks more traditional.
- Bejmat 2×6: a handmade alternative to subway tile. Lay it in a running bond, a vertical stack or a herringbone.
- 2×2 square: a finer, busier texture that works well behind a range or in a small kitchen.
- 3.5 inch hexagon: a honeycomb pattern for a more graphic wall.
Popular backsplash colours
White and cream zellige keeps a kitchen bright and lets the texture do the work. Green zellige pairs well with brass and wood. Brown glazes such as Burnt Sugar hide splashes and suit warm, dark kitchens. Blue zellige is the most traditionally Moroccan.
Grout and installation tips
Zellige is usually installed with very thin grout joints, about 1 to 2 mm, so the tiles almost touch. Because thickness varies from tile to tile, ask your installer to back-butter each tile and to mix tiles from several boxes as they go, so the colour variation spreads evenly. Sealing the grout makes the wall easier to clean near the stove and sink. Plan for about 10% extra tile to allow for cuts and for setting aside tiles you do not like.
For more ideas, read zellige backsplash ideas for your kitchen and our installation guide.
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4×4 · 2×2 · Hexagon · Bejmat 2×6 · Sample box
Order samples first
Zellige is glazed and cut by hand, so every glaze looks different in different light. Our sample box puts real tiles in your hands before you order. Every order ships from Fez, Morocco by DHL Express, and larger pallet orders can ship by sea.