Fes Checkerboard 2×2 Zellige Tile

The Fes Checkerboard 2×2 Zellige Tile features a bold yet timeless contrast inspired by the historic city of Fes and traditional Moroccan craftsmanship. Its deep terracotta red tone evokes natural clay and iron-rich earth, balanced by a soft off-white glaze that highlights the handmade character of authentic zellige. Each tile displays subtle surface movement, glaze variation, and gently irregular edges, making every installation one of a kind.

This classic checkerboard pattern brings rhythm, structure, and visual depth to both traditional and contemporary interiors. The warm red shade adds energy and richness, while the off-white tones soften the composition, allowing the tile to work equally well in heritage Moroccan spaces, modern kitchens, and minimalist interiors. As with all handcrafted zellige, natural color shifts and texture variations are part of its charm and should be expected.

The Fes zellige tile is suitable for both residential and commercial applications. It performs well on high-traffic interior floors such as kitchens, primary bathrooms, and entryways, as well as low-traffic areas including guest bathrooms and bedrooms. It is also ideal for interior walls, including kitchen backsplashes, bathroom walls, and decorative feature walls, where its checkerboard layout adds character and movement.

For more demanding environments, this tile can be used on shower walls and floors, including steam showers, and is suitable for pools and spas, whether saltwater or chlorine. It is compatible with radiant heated floor systems and may be installed on fireplace surrounds, excluding the interior firebox.

For exterior applications, the Fes tile may be used on exterior walls and outdoor floors in non-freeze climates. It is not suitable for exterior floors exposed to freeze or thaw conditions, such as snow or ice.

To ensure long-term durability and performance, sealing is required. Please refer to the installation guide for recommended sealers.