victorian

  1. Dadsiphone

    Victorian floor tiles

    Hi, anyone done any original style flooring ? I’ve done a few but I always do my own layout and setting out. So just wondering how you other tilers do it Sid
  2. R

    Uneven hardiebacker on victorian terrace bathroom floor

    Hi there - so i have ripped up the old tiles and old layer of ply and cork. Replaced with 12mm hardiebacker screwed in along with a layer of adhesive between the backer and the floor. There is some discrepancy of maybe 5mm between aome of the boards. Do i need to start again? Im using flexible...
  3. B

    External Victorian path... Alderley Edge

    Well I was forced into screeding (sand and cement) this today... at 7:45am....... contractor stated it needs to be done and he will stand the cost if it fails...... Talked him out of it for starting the tiling until the spring to see if the base lasts...... No parking.... it was totally dark...
  4. T

    Victorian Geometric Hallway.

    Victorian Geometric Hallway Flooring. Geometric Floor Tiling by Timeless Tiles John. Nothing straight, nothing level, carpet fitters, painters and every other trade walking around me! Almost lost the will to complete till today. Dark pictures at 8.00 tonight but big floor to start tomorrow.
  5. Boggs

    Suppliers of Victorian geometric tiles

    I am looking to source some original/reproduction geometric tiles, I have found sites like original style etc but wondered if anyone on here had contacts or a good source of reclaimed floors that won’t normally be found by searching google. I only need around 2sqm, it’s for my own house and...
  6. L

    Cleaning Victorian Hallway

    Whats the going rate to clean and seal a victorian hallway approx 7sqm ingrained dirt little bit of paint, not been properly cleaned in 18 years? Best sealer to use they dont want a shine but like the look of it when they mop it?
  7. S

    Hydroflouric acid drips on Victorian tile path

    Hi all. Im working on a house with a Victorian tile path that leads from the front gate to the front door. I have used hydroflouric acid to clean the brickwork of the house however i have noticed some drips on the pathway that have dis coloured the tiles so you can see the drip marks. Is there...
  8. A

    Victorian Tile Restoration Guide for DIYers and Professionals

    Hi I am a complete novice when it comes to tiling so I'd appreciate the forums advice on a project I am currently undertaking. Victorian Tile Restoration Guide for DIYers and Professionals I am in the process of renovating a property that has a run of Victorian tiles in the hallway. They have...
  9. Lou

    The winner of the Makita Drill competition with Victorian Plumbing is...

    A huge thank you to everyone who entered the @VictorianPlumbing competition to win the 18v Makita Drill. We are very pleased to announce that the winner is… @Dave Congratulations Dave! Thanks again to everyone who entered and stayed tuned for more competitions in the very near future.
  10. E

    Tiling Over Victorian Tiles

    Good Evening all, I have an enquiry that I require some help on. The situation is that there's a customer who has old Victorian tiles throughout her hallway. They have tiled the remainder of the house but now want to extend throughout. The problem being that there are original Victorian...
  11. Lou

    Win A Makita Drill With Victorian Plumbing!!

    To celebrate @VictorianPlumbing 's sponsorship of the UKPlumbersForums.co.uk and tilersforums.com we are giving away a brand new 18v Makita drill to one lucky trades person. To enter simply click this link to register your entry. Winner announced Wednesday 4th October. Good luck!
  12. L

    Colour enhancer for victorian floor

    Any recommendations on the best colour enhancer sealer which protects as well for a victorian floor? thanks
  13. T

    How to price for fixing of Victorian floor

    Evening all, I've got a Victorian floor in the pipe line to be fitted in a bathroom.Now I was just wondering what was the general rule of thumb for pricing,I'm not interested in knowing price per mtr or anything like that because I have a figure in my head, but do you guys...
  14. T

    Advise on a victorian type layout

    Hi. Calling all experienced Victorian floor fixers and anyone who has come accross this situation before. I am trying to work out a layout for the Gosford/Donard tiles from Armatile. these are on a mesh, panels 285x285, borders 285 x 93 and 93x93 corners and plain tiles. This room goes into a...
  15. Lou

    Victorian Plumbing are now sponsoring TilersForums

    TilersForums are pleased to announce that Victorian Plumbing are now sponsoring the forum! They can be contacted by messaging @VictorianPlumbing and Ed will be happy to answer all your queries. Welcome to the forum!
  16. rieveleyceramics

    Victorian Tile Restoration

    Rieveley Ceramics specialises in restoration of heritage tiling on both floors and walls. Based in North Wales established in 1978 the business started as a manufacturer and then became more involved in restoration projects so by the late 1990's that became the main focus of the business and...
  17. L

    Victorian porcelian tiles to be sealed/enhanced

    Can colour enhancer be used on victorian porcelian tiles? and which is a good one to use?
  18. M

    Victorian Mosaic Pathway x 3

    Meticulous mosaic Tiler sought with traditional experience to lay a solid bed (little to no grout line) Victorian mosaic front of house pathway x 3 (approx. size of each pathway is c. 1.2m x 1.8m). South Greenwich. Purchased tiles are loose, not sheeted. Possible levelling screed may be...
  19. Dan

    Find a Victorian Floor Tiler

    Dan submitted a new blog post Find a Victorian Floor Tiler Continue reading the Original Blog Post.
  20. D

    Grouting a Victorian Floor

    Hi, I've just laid my first Victorian (Original Style) floor and I'm about to grout it, I was just wondering if there is anything I should watch out for with the grouting or is it straight forward? Cheers Duncan

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