victorian

  1. P

    Cleaning small Black and white Victorian tiles

    Hi guys and girls I am looking for a project over Christmas. I have these black and white tiles in the outside and inside porch. One area is 1 m2 and the other about 2m2. So not big areas. The he advice that I am looking for is what products am I best used or clean them with, I don't have...
  2. D

    Cleaning victorian geometric

    Hi, Had a bit of nightmare at work. I poured some floor level onto a step which was to be tiled with new victorian geometric. I then went to get some lunch, when I came back the level had broken/leaked through the barrier I'd set up, and had run all over remaining victorian geometric floor...
  3. Sean Kelly

    Victorian tiles

    These Victorian tiles come on a paper mesh. In most cases the mesh has been doubled up on the back of the tiles. i.e. there are 2 overlapping layers of paper mesh holding the tiles together. There is the usual notice in the boxes of tiles stating that due to shrinkage of the mesh the tiles...
  4. T

    Victorian geo spares

    Does anyone know where can I get old Victorian geo replacements or get them made ??
  5. L

    Victorian geometric tiles - Andover, Hampshire, SP10

    Looking for a tiler experienced with preparing and laying victorian geometric floor tiles for a job in Andover, Hampshire near Salisbury and Newbury. Two metre squared area to be laid with victorian geometric floor tiles. We have some reclaimed tiles (uncleaned) but not enough to complete the...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. A

    Victorian floor tiling course

    Anyone recommend a good Victorian floor tiling course? :)
  9. P

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

    .....the Geo/Victorian tiling course? :drool5:
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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!
  14. 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...
  15. 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...
  16. 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...
  17. 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...
  18. 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...
  19. 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?.
  20. 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

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