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    Advice on restoring tiled over victorian tiles

    I’m looking for a little advice on the procedure for restoring some Victorian tiles. Here is some background: Victorian tiles a main entrance/door way. Approximately 1m x 0.5m. They were tiled over in the 70’s/80’s with something that I'm sure looked great at the time. I have removed the...
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    Lifting up victorian tiles to replace water pipes

    Hi, I recently bought a victorian house and have now found out that the builders will have to dig up the tiled path to the house in order to replace old lead pipes. I would really like to keep the tiles. I have attached a picture and was wondering the best way to lift them up with minimal...
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  3. M

    Cracked screed beneath Victorian tiles, please help!

    We are considering restoring our Victorian floor. The screed below is cracked, how shall I repair the screed?
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  5. kilty55

    cleaning victorian tiles

    hi all i have a customer i just finished a bathroom for who has asked me to clean her curent victorian vestibule area its a tiny area but well tiled,i havent done much in the way of this type of work so any advice on what products would clean the tiles up in general would be great:smilewinkgrin:
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  6. Dan

    Recreate the Downton Abbey look for your home with Victorian Tiles

      Retro is back in and the vintage look is more popular than ever before. And now your home can be bang on trend as well with some Victorian tiles… Victorian Tiles   Victorian tiles have seen a huge rise in popularity over the last few years, as homeowners seek to recreate the authentic look...
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    Approx 720 Original Victorian Tiles Required

    Hi All, I have an entrance hall with original victorian tiles and need to extend this through a long hallway. I am told 720 tiles would be needed approx. They are buff/red and a black/brown colour - buff being double the quantity of the others. Existing tiles are all laid on a diagonal -...
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  9. E

    I am looking for a tiler in N10 to install Victorian tiles

    Hi, I have found a batch of original VIctorian tiles (Not reproduction) and would like to have an idea of the cost of laying them. I did get one quote, but I would like a couple more. THe floor needs complete levelling (cement, latex? I have no idea) and it is about 10 square metres (probably...
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  10. E

    Hello and question on Victorian tiles

    Hi everybody, this is my first post here, I hope I will learn a lot (I am afraid I am an end user so I can't teach too much). I have a question. I have found a batch of Victorian tiles (original) and need to have them laid in my hallway. At the moment the floor is very uneven and needs...
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    Original Style Victorian tiles + EUFH on to concrete - with no DPM incorporated

    Hi tilers - need some advice please: 1930s house - original floor construction was concrete slab onto earth, bitumen DPM then floorboards nailed to slab. We've bought the tiles, Themonet EUFH, DPM IT One Coat, Level IT one HDB and Prime IT N, Proflex SP+ES on the advice of the local supplier...
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    grey grout on white victorian tiles.

    Have just laid some 200x100 white bevelled edge tiles, and customer wants a light grey grout, but using larsen and tried bal, 0n floor, im not happy with the way they both dry, patchy in some areas, I know when rinse with sponge you should keep water to a minimum to avoid colour fade, but has...
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  14. B

    Tiling an outside step with victorian tiles.

    Hi, Got to tile my brothers outside front step next week in victorian tiles,weather permitting. I have been told to work from the centre and go outwards,also the face of the step is crumbling so not sure how to level this out,any further advice on this kind of tiling and the levelling out...
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    Victorian tiles and Quarry

    Hi, Where do you guys purchase your victorian and quarry tiles? Topps don't offer much
    • Kent-tiler
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    How to clean up and seal victorian tiles

    Hello. I've finally managed to attach the photos - you can see why I'm kept away from the important DIY jobs!!! In our new house's hallway we stripped away dog eaten carpet, squared parquet, lino tiles to discover the original terracota tiles - only one in cracked!! Can anyone advise how we...
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  18. A

    Cleaning/restoring Minton victorian tiles

    Hello all, I'm a new member and this is my first post. The house I recently bought has some wonderful multi-coloured minton floor tiles along the downstairs hallway, but given their age they are looking grubby and tired. I'm a novice DIYer but eager to learn how to revive these great tiles to...
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    Help! with cleaning victorian tiles

    Hi all, I recently had the victorian tiles in my hallway cleaned up and restored. The man repaired some of the tiles, then stripped and cleaned them all. then finally sealed them with LTP Colour Enhancer and stain block. His opinion was that the Golv polish (thinks that how you say it) can...
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    removing carpet grip from victorian tiles

    Hi guys, new to this forum. Looks good!! Just doing my friends hallway up and some muppet:mad2: has nailed down carpet grip into original victorian tiles. Trying to get the nails out with plyers doesnt work. Any tips on how to do this without damaging the tiles (too much)? thanks!! Laura
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  22. W

    Victorian tiles

    There's been a lot of talk on this subject recently and I just wondered if anybody has done a course and who with and what you thought of it, any reccomendations Just out of curiosity of course
    • White Room
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  23. B

    Laying of Victorian tiles

    Hi all Just a question relating to laying reclaimed victorian tiles. The tiles are about 20mm thick and about 80mm by 80mm square at a rough guess. The tiles are to be laid outside the front entrance to a residence. The original base is concrete, so firm and rigid. Is there a specific adhesive...
    • Brad
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  25. E

    Victorian tiles with under floor heating!

    Hi All I have laid a victorian style floor with underfloor heating (thanks U Heat:thumbsup:). My problem is how to finish the flooring. I have impregnated and sealed the floor, but am worried that if I use a finishing product like wax it might be affected by the heating. What would you...
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    Victorian tiles ballpark price

    Just a quick query. "original style" brand do victorian ceramics.. lots of different patterns available... but does anyone know a rough price per sqm. and is there anywhere else does the same type but for less cash. Cheers
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