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  1. J

    Victorian floor restoration

    Hey guys i have a job coming up next week which involves refixing loose victorian floor tiles, cleaning up and re-sealing. In the past i have always used HG products but after reading the threads i'm now not so certain, would it be better to use LTP or Aquamix? Any tips and hints would be...
  2. M

    my first victorian style floor

    here's a couple of pics of my first victorian style floor. i couldnt get a pic of the full floor as i'd just put sealer/intensifier on the tiles hence me by the door going out! as you can see the walls are well out of square(it's an old cottage) the customer opted for the blue infills and red...
  3. T

    Some examples of my work, Victorian / Geometric etc.

    For anyone interested in this type of work, please take a look. I would appreciate any comments.:thumbsup: Cheers Phil http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07OWkd5ZFdw
  4. D

    ORIGINALSTYLE victorian floor tiles!!

    there is a cracking new brochure on this subject guy's and they even have a pic of a swimming pool suround done in this style :thumbsup:
  5. C

    Victorian Style Tiles In Off White And Burgundy, Batch Nos En 159 B Iii

    Does anyone know where I can get hold of some Pilkington's (I think) Hereford, reproduction Victorian style tiles in off white and burgundy, batch nos EN 159 B III on the back and "8, S3, II and 68?
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    victorian mosaics

    hey guys been a long time but i could do with a little help .ive been asked to restore and repair a front porch which is in victorian mosaics the size of them are 15mm square and 5-6mm thick i cant track down any ive tried several places including reclamation yards and sites on the web bt no...
  7. Y

    Old Victorian floor tiling

    Have been to Halifax town Hall & also recently Council Tax office, both have some very old mosaic floors, then piece look like they have all been cut individually & laid to fit the pattern. will re-visit with my camera. These floors must have taken ages to complete. Very intricate & large...
  8. R

    Can I use Baking soda and scrubbing brush on edwardian floor tiles?s

    Hi, We have very pretty brown, green, blue, white and sand coloured tiles in our hallway (encaustic?). Am I correct in thinking I should treat these as unglazed quarry tiles? The house is edwardian and the floor looks like it hasn't been cleaned in some time. It is basically very grubby, but...
  9. U

    victorian floor tiles

    I bought a old victorian house last year. I have taken up the old victorian tiled pathway as it was dangerous to walk on, in a dire state, tiles missing, it had heaved and the concrete had deteriated/blown. I broke out the old concrete and put a new slab in (approx 100mm depth) and it will be...
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    Tiler needed for exterior victorian style tiled path - Liverpool

    Hi, I'm looking for a tiler in the Liverpool area who would be able to quote for laying a victorian style black and white path on an area approximately 2m sq. I also have a slightly larger area in front of a bay window which requires tiling but in a block colour, with no preference for style...
  11. T

    Victorian - From a long time ago!

    This photo was taken on a Polaroid instant print camera, the image develops in your hand and the pictures are about 3inches square (75mm). Not sure how old this picture is (approx 25+ years) but I can remember it as my very first Victorian job. Fortunately the customer knew exactly what design...
  12. P

    Victorian tiling

    After reading timeless johns thread and seeing that blindin hallway he layed it got me thinking about when I did my course. We never actually covered anything about Victorian or geometric tiling. I'm guessing this is because it's a specialised area. But does anyone know anywhere I can get any...
  13. P

    Victorian Mosaic Flooring Queries

    Hello there, long time reader, first time poster. Good forum! My father has just begun trying to renovate his hallway floor using a seemingly random assortment of nasty chemicals. He first scrubbed it with Cillit Bang and steel wool, then Flash, and most recently he's been using a mixture of...
  14. T

    Victorian Mosaic - Logo

    We tiled a large property 12 months ago and was asked at that time to look at the side entrance porch - I bought all the mosaic + additional materials - set it out and designed the 'Name'. Then we were away working for a couple of months and heard nothing! 'I'll keep it in stock' Today the...
  15. S

    Original Victorian quarry tiles in Ayrshire

    Can anybody help restore original tiles I discovered when I uplifted a carpet in my downstairs hall? A number of local tilers have visited & shook their heads. There's not much damage, thankfully - about 5 tiles need replacing & there are some chips where previous occupants nailed down their...
  16. R

    Victorian mosaic sheet tiles

    Have recently beeen asked to quote for laying 9sq meters victorian mosaic sheet tiles 285mm x285mm with 120mm x 285mm border tile and 120mm x 120mm corners in an L shaped hallway. Have never installed this type of floor and would appreciate any advice on installation and pricing. Tiles are known...
  17. L

    Victorian floor repairing and need more idea

    HI, GUYS CAN YOU GIVE ME MOR İDEA, i will repering some of victorian tiles and cleaning them and may be re grouting aswell , very old victorian tiles please give me some ideas of that i want to make them more shiny too thank you
  18. R

    Cleaning Victorian Tile Path

    Can anyone please advise the best cleaning process / solution for an old victorian (?) outside tile path. See pictures attached. i have power washed it to start, but the path has not had a proper clean for some time. is there a good solution to get the deep grime out? once done how best to...
  19. K

    Victorian tiles and Quarry

    Hi, Where do you guys purchase your victorian and quarry tiles? Topps don't offer much

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