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  1. K

    Cleaning Victorian Tiles

    Hi, apologies for the repeat post, I hadn't seen this forum when I posted yesterday, but I think this might be more appropriate here. I am new to the forum, and would really appreciate some advice if possible please. We have recently moved into a Victorian house that has what I believe is the...
  2. K

    Victorian Tiles

    Hi. I am new to the forum, and would really appreciate some advice if possible please. We have recently moved into a Victorian house that has what I believe is the original tiled floor in the hallway. Unfortunately it seems to be suffering from several years of neglect - it has old paint and...
  3. lovevictorianstuff

    Victorian tiles underneath a carpet have absorbed pattern from rubber underlay. How can I remove, any ideas?

  4. O

    how best to tile exterior reclaimed victorian tiles?

    I have pulled up and cleaned the existing tiles and have relaid the whole concrete slab to make a solid base. I have quite a bit of tiling experience being a property developer but i haven't done this type of work before. Looking at other examples on the street, the tiles are butted next to...
  5. S

    tiling over victorian floor boards

    Hi, i know this is a common discussion but what is the best method for tiling over old wooden victorian floor boards? Should a backer board be used eg Hardibacker? can adhesive be used directly over the floor boards to stick the board down? or just screws/both. or* should ply wood be used and...
  6. D

    My 1st Job Restoring rediscovered Victorian tiled pathway

    Hi there, I'm restoring an old black and white tiled victorian pathway (see pictures attached). When I moved in the path was completely covered in 3 inches of concrete and terazzo tiles (horrible 1970's job). I've chipped all this away to reveal the old path, which is in reasonable condition...
  7. T

    Advice on Grosvenor style entrance

    Hi guys, I am a complete beginner with tiling and in the middle of a house renovation needing to retile the entrance porch. The dimensions of the entrance (particularly the return) in combination with the fact the tile has an accompanying boarder and corner tile is making it hard for me to...
  8. G

    Victorian Minton Tiles Grout Removal

    Hi all. Looking for some expert help now I have some time on my hands during lockdown. I took up the Victorian Minton tiles on my hallway a few years ago during a renovation as everything was uneven and needed relayed. I managed to recover around 80% of them which I now plan to use in another...
  9. T

    Unusual old Victorian hallway tiled floor

    this is quite an unusual Victorian hallway , thought I would share it with you guys When I arrived I noticed all the salts coming up through the edges only. Then after cleaning etc and removing tiles for replacing it became evident that all the central body tiles are what I believe to be a newer...
  10. N

    Victorian Tiled Hall Floor

    Hi- we've had some building work done on our Edwardian House, and with the reconfiguration our hallway floor now needs some work- a continuation of the mosaic pattern, and overall clean and replacement of a few broken tiles. We'd like this work to take place in April/May if possible, and we're...
  11. V

    Sourcing Victorian Path Tiles- Please Help!

    Hi, I wonder if anyone can help with sourcing some replacement tiles for a Victorian path.... or even what search terms I should be using as I can’t seem to find the right ones anywhere! They are ca. 151mm x 151mm x 10mm in red and buff colour. Picture attached. Any help or advice would be so...
  12. M

    Original Victorian floor tiles

    We have just redecorated the hallway and have approx 5 metres sq of really beautiful Victorian encaustic floor tiles that have been protected underneath carpet and are in good condition. Reasonable offers please...
  13. T

    Victorian tile restoration

    I have problem and would like some help or advice. We have a victorian home in Saint John NB. At some point, the homeowner carpeted over a beautiful victorian black and white marble floor in the portico. I tried everywhere to figure out how to remove the mastic stuck on the floor. So today I...
  14. T

    Replacing single victorian tile

    Hello, before I attempt it and apart from loads of care and patience, are there any tips or techniques for removing and replacing a single tile (2 1/4 inch) from a victorian floor. Usual thing, there's not much grout to play with, they're tightly packed. Thanks TN
  15. O

    Victorian tile porch/step entrance

    Hello, I'm about to lay the porch area, it's very small 890mm x 470mm. I have the Victorian tiles and have layed it out and it's the right fit. Now I'm wondering what to do at the grout stage, most advise sealing first then grouting. Clean and seal again. However because mine are outdoors...
  16. T

    Victorian tiles hallway

    Hello, am trying to complete a Victorian tiled hallway (pic attached), loads of questions to make sure I get it right. I didn't hack through the floor to lay the pipework, previous owners did! Floor is part solid, part suspended ceiling over cellar. New joists have been installed and are rock...
  17. D

    Ayrshire tiler, new to the forum, saying hello.

    hello, Ayrshire tiler for about 11 years. Found the website while trying to find some information and thought I would join. Hopefully I can learn some new things and I can help others that may be new to tiling. For any experienced tilers, any advice on how to price Victorian tiles or a rough...
  18. M

    Path tiling with Victorian mosaic tile sheets

    We have some Victorian-style mosaic tiles which we need laid on our front path. They are on mesh-backed sheets so no need to lay individual tiles. Each sheet is 30cm x 30cm. There is a concrete base in place, but this has a crack in it so would need to be levelled beforehand. The whole area...
  19. D

    Poor laying of Victorian tiles?

    Hi, I’m having somevictorian tiles laid down our front path and up the front door and have seen that the tiles don’t go flush with the wall. I would say there between a 10 to 20mm gap between wall and tiles. The builder says that the wall isn’t straight which it probably isn’t but I’ve raised...
  20. S

    Exterior substrate For Victorian tiles.

    I’m pricing a job which is 26m2 of front garden path to be tiled with old English geometric tiles. The old concrete path will be taken up, and a new base putting down. I will be getting a firm in to do this work, but I want the best solution for the base, that will take these tiles without...

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