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  1. M

    Victorian encaustic tiles - can I use HG Golvpolish after Stain Stop?

    I have been trying to clean the Victorian encaustic tiles in my hallway. I got them a lot cleaner using KF Tile Restorer, which I followed with Stain Stop. However the Stain Stop has a matt finish and I'd like them slightly shiny if possible, and to try and bring out the colours a bit more...
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  2. J

    Experienced Victorian quarry tiler needed!

    We have taken up the carpet in the hallway of our old house to expose the original black and buff quarry tiles. However, there are several problems. The tiles have at some point in the past been screeded over and it has proved impossible to remove most of the screed without cracking the tiles...
    • JLG
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    • Forum: Australia Tiling Forum
  3. A

    Victorian floor tiling course

    Anyone recommend a good Victorian floor tiling course? :)
    • Ajh_89
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    • Forum: Australia Tiling Forum
  4. P

    Any more news on Geo/Victorian tiling course....

    .....the Geo/Victorian tiling course? :drool5:
    • PJ Tiling
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    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  5. A

    Grouting and sealing restored Victorian mosaic tiles outdoors

    Hi all. First time poster on here so please bear with me! I'm laying a Victorian mosaic floor as a pathway to the front door. See pic for an attempted dry layout. Any of you guys have any tips on a) what grout to use outdoors for these, and b) what sealant to use once they're properly cleaned...
    • adamc79
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    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  6. J

    Thomas Peakes Victorian Tile Replacement/Restoration - HELP

    I am a newbie on the forum and wanted to ask a question about sourcing replacement tiles for our dining floor that we are trying to restore. The tiles are mainly red and 'yellow' with a black border. Approximately 50% are cracked or chipped and need replacing. We have tried to source some...
    • JL1
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    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  7. A

    Reclaimed Victorian pathway floor tiles to lay in London

    Hi. I've bought some really nice reclaimed Victorian floor tiles to do the pathway to the front of my Victorian house (see picture). However the more I more read about it the more daunted I am by the job of laying them. The actual area to be paved it only about 1.5m2. Is there anyone in London...
    • adamc79
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    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Best Floor Tiles
  8. C

    Builder tries Victorian tiling

    I went to see a job today where the builder tried to do the tiling and bailed the job when he realised it was going pear shaped. Believe me it looks worse than it looks in the pics. Well at least he stopped without wasting too many tiles!
    • Ceramico tiling
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    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  9. T

    Geometric/ Victorian course.

    For anyone who might be interested in learning this type of work TJ and I are thinking of setting up a course, to explain the techniques and setting out basics for this once highly skilled craft. I think these skills should be kept alive, or the next generation of tilers will miss out. I...
    • The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP
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    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  10. Sean Kelly

    How to price Victorian tiling.

    I’ve been asked to quote for laying a Victorian floor on the ground floor of a block of luxury flats. I asked a few questions and have been told that this is the only way in/out of the flats. The base is concrete slab and the square meterage is approx. 7sqm including 2 steps. The customer says...
    • Sean Kelly
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    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  11. J

    Victorian quarry tile repair

    Hi guys, I am going to attempt to repair and restore the Victorian mosaic quarry tiles in the entrance to my house. The area is only around 3 metres square and is in the porchway, so is somewhat open to the elements (no front door). There are three areas where the ground seems to have pushed...
    • Justin G
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    • aus edwardian edwardian floor geometric quarry repair tile usa victorian victorian floor victorian floor tiling
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  12. smudger85

    Victorian/geometric

    A bit of advice required please! Where i live in the south east, ive noticed there's a lot of Victorian/Geometric path ways and steps and feel theres a market for re-doing and repairing in the area. The only problem is i havent had much experience in this specific type of tiling as im still a...
    • smudger85
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    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  13. B

    Victorian tiles

    Hello all,not been on for a while,I'm after some advice on what I think will be my first victorian tile job.i have knocked a couple of these back over the years as I know it's a specialist job,but been offered one and fancy going for it(if I don't now I never will!).what I need is...
    • batiling
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    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  14. C

    Reclaimed Victorian floor tiles

    Does any one have any information on suppliers of reclaimed Victorian pathway,hallway tiles in London etc? There is not a whole lot coming up on Google so I was wondering if anyone has seen any yards that have some?.
    • Ceramico tiling
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    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Best Floor Tiles
  15. H

    Restore Victorian (Minton) Hallway in Leicester

    Hi, Looking for someone to restire Victorian (Minton) hallway in Leicester (8m long, 0.8 wide). In fairly good nick but with a few 'lifted' areas (probably movement) and some cracked tiles. Some photos below. Looking to have it 'fixed', cleaned and sealed. Cheers
    • Handyman1
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    • aus edwardian edwardian floor geometric leicester usa victorian victorian floor victorian floor tiling
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  16. O

    victorian tiling job opinions please

    i looked at a job yesterday (hallway) see pics. the cardboard relates to roughly where they want 5 x 600x600 panels placed, panel as shown in pic 2. the rest is fill filled black and red 150x150 tiles apart from a border (on sheet) 1mt x 125mm (see link) Classic Brown Red & White Border Tile...
    • oldgit
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    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  17. A

    Re-lay Victorian tiled path - Horsham

    Hi, the current path (approx. 4m x 1m) is laid with original Victorian black and white tiles, but there is not enough slope to produce a run off for the water. Any amount of rain and a big puddle forms across the path plus all the dirt collects there when the rain stops. Ideally, I would like to...
    • Aderhead
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    • aus edwardian edwardian floor geometric path tiled usa victorian victorian floor victorian floor tiling
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  18. C

    victorian tiling

    So far so good? Pleased so far enjoying this one
    • chubchub
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    • aus edwardian edwardian floor geometric tiling usa victorian victorian floor victorian floor tiling
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    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  19. C

    Victorian tiling

    Hi guys new to the forum and am in need of some advice. Got my first victorian tiling job in a few weeks customer is fine for me to do job without giving him a quote as have done lots of work for him in the past but am not sure how to price it, day rate or by the meter. Floor is bout 9sqm in...
    • chubchub
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    • aus edwardian edwardian floor geometric tiling usa victorian victorian floor victorian floor tiling
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  20. S

    Victorian tile path from scratch

    Hello All, First post in the forums….great website! Already had loads of info and ideas from looking through some of the posts. I’m planning to lay two Victorian tile paths from scratch for customers who live next door to each other. Each path roughly 6m x 1m and to be separated with a run...
    • Stepbark
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    • aus edwardian edwardian floor geometric path tile usa victorian victorian floor victorian floor tiling
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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