What is Bejmat tile?
Bejmat are a particular style of rectangular Glazed Zellige tiles for use in light-traffic floor applications. Produced by hand in Fez, Morocco, these Moroccan mosaic floor tiles are known the world over.
How thick is Zellige tile?
11-12mm thickness
Each standard square meter (11-12mm thickness) weighs 16/22 kg. The weight of the packaging, pallets and protection should be added for transport. Tiles are protected with foam dividers and packaged in boxes depending on shape.
How do you lay Bejmat tiles?
Tips for laying zellige and bejmat tiles
- Lay the edge of the tiles to the edge. Zellige and bejmat tiles should be laid as closely together as possible.
- Use tiles from different batches.
- Apply a double spread of adhesive.
- Use a flexible liquid grout.
Are zellige tiles expensive?
Zellige tiles are one of Morocco’s most valued and recognizable art forms. But this type of tile isn’t cheap, especially compared to other popular machine-made tiles. A square foot of zellige tiles can cost $50. Compare that to ceramic subway tiles, which might only cost $0.15 per square foot.
Can you walk on zellige tile?
We’ve spotted zellige all over walls and kitchen backsplashes, but retailers say it can also be used on the floor in low-traffic areas (think: a guest bathroom). But be aware: walking on the floor (particularly with shoes on) may damage or scratch the tiles. Then again, it won’t be completely smooth (see: point no.
Why do you soak zellige tiles?
Soak all glazed zellige tiles in room temperature water for 1-2 minutes to remove any dust and residue from transportation and to ensure tiles properly adhere to tiling surface. NOTE: DO NOT soak Unglazed Natural zellige, as soaking unglazed tiles can lead to efflorescence that is difficult to remove.
Do you seal zellige tile?
Zellige is a glazed terracotta that does not need to be sealed. For Unglazed Natural Zellige ONLY we recommend using a penetrating sealer (Miracle 511 porous plus) to protect the tile prior to grout and again after grout as unglazed terracotta is porous and absorbent.