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    Victorian Mosaic Path - SW London

    Hi, I live in Balham SW London and am looking to replace my existing (rather shabby) path (1m x 4.5m) with a victorial style B&W mosaic path. I have been quoted rather excessive amounts for the tiles and labour and would be grateful if anyone on the forum could a) advise how much I shuld be...
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    Victorian floor tiles

    I have some victorian floor tiles in my porch, they are very clean but dull. Is there anything I can put on to add a bit of shine to them? They seem very porous, also it must be non slip as its a busy thoroughfare. Thank you very much.
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    restoring victorian floor tiles

    Hi everyone, I have a job coming up soon where I have been asked to clean and reseal a small victorian entrance hall floor. Does anyone know the best products to use firstly to clean the floor then to reseal. Any input would be much appreciated. Thank you.
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    Original Style Victorian whites

    I've just finished a beautiful black and white chequered victoria hallway with border using victorian style dust pressed tiles. Used Weber flexible adhesive which cleans off with no problem without any sealant. I've tested the black weber grout i planned to use and it stains. Tile technical...
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    Sealing Victorian quarry tiles

    Hi everyone I did as suggested and bought fairly clean reclaimed Victorian quarries for my porch and utility area. I have done quite a lot of research on how to seal them but there seems to be quite a few different suggestions. I want a matt finish but I think they need to be sealed as we have...
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    Victorian project in Moscow

    Hi all long time no speak life has been far to busy to spend any time with the family let alone online! i have been spending time in Moscow teaching teams of Russian Tilers the principles of Victorian tiling, however the task is mammoth as there is over 9000 m2 consisting of over 2,000,000...
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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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    Victorian pathway and steps Hackney - East London

    Hi, I am interested in getting a new geometric pathway installed that runs from my front gate up to my front door. The pathway itself is approx 8 foot * 4 foot with one step up to a 3 foot * 4 foot porch area. I have spent quite a lot of time looking on-line for tools to help design 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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    Victorian Footpath Tiling

    Hi this is my first post here so go easy on me! i am interested in laying a victorian footpath at the front of my house, i already have the the tiles from a reclamation yard (an impulse buy) they are Minton terra-cotta octagons with blue square inserts. My question is, what ground work needs to...
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    remove for reuse old Victorian tile

    Hello all! House renovations going on & builder not interested in removing 9 old Victorian tiles used as splashback for basin in bathroom about to be demolished & replaced. All advice on how to remove these tiles for reuse gratefully accepted!
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    Victorian Floor Tiling Preparation

    Hi, I am preparing my hall for Victorian tiling, its floor boarded so I am plating it with ply first, do I need to seal the ply with anything before I lay the tiles down? Thanks in advance.
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    Looking for tiler for Victorian mosaic pathway, west London

    Anyone out there who specializes in Victorian tiled pathways? Need one leading up to our front door and am looking for quotes. Should say am looking for a competitive quote. Thank you!! Please text me on 07785 114 971.
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    Victorian floor tiles lifting

    Hi. I really need one advice. My husband has just spent the last 3 days laying a Victorian floor. However now the tiles are lifting. Obviously the tile fix is wrong. It would appear to have stuck onto the ply but he lies themselves have nit stuck. What would be the best product to use to...
    • November57
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    Victorian Mosaic tiles in pub...

    Hi all, I am new to this forum and would be needing some advice. I have been asked to tile the bar area of a pub. The area is 18m long and 1m wide. The tiles they want to use are black and white victorian mosaic tiles with a border around the edge. The tiles are approx 12mm thick porcelain and...
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    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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  17. 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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  18. 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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    victorian Path refurb

    I'm sure these requests are on so often. We have an old victorian path that needs a complete overhaul. I thought we could lay some new tiles, but the base needs doing also. How much would this normally cost? We are in SW london. The path is approx 4metres long and one wide. Thanks
    • ross nottingham
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    Repairing victorian quarry tile floor

    hello, I have a victorian quarry tiled floor on lime mortar and no dpc with around 70 deteriorated/ damaged tiles (6 x 6 inch) that need replacing, most of them in 3-4 areas rather than dotted about randomly. Trouble is that under the existing tiles is about 6 or more inches of what appears to...
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