Victorian Tile restoration.

[Dan]

It's not sad on this forum. I perhaps wouldn't show the same passion on your facebook or something, it's a sure way to get unfriended haha

I want to say make a start with soapy water and elbow grease. But I dare say the lads are then going to say wait weeks for it to dry before using a stripper chemical of some type. So perhaps don't do anything just yet.

 

[Tile seller]

I suggest firstly, clean it up with LTP Grimex. I reckon this cleaner will get you 90% there, with maybe a little of something stronger/more specific for any problem bits you encounter.
Then seal it all up with Mattstone.
If your re-grouting then get the grout out before cleaning. Then clean, seal, grout and seal again.

It's going to be a fantastic job to do. I think your get a cracking floor there for just a little cleaning.

 

[Colette]

Thanks for the advice. I think so too, can't wait to start and see it transform can't believe people cover these up!! I think they are so practical as well...

One last question will Mattstone sealer give it a shine, as quite like that look rather than Matt...

Thanks again

 

[Dan]

LTP Grimex - Tile Cleaning, Sealing and Maintenance Products
This is the stuff.

As always, test on a small area first.

 

[Old Mod]

.if u'd like a shine on the finished floor u can use something like this...

Natural Stone Sealer | Stone Sealant Products | Sealer For Stone | From Nu-Life Stone Care

This floor was finished with the above sealer.



But a finish like this takes more maintenance.

 

[Colette]

.if u'd like a shine on the finished floor u can use something like this...

Natural Stone Sealer | Stone Sealant Products | Sealer For Stone | From Nu-Life Stone Care

This floor was finished with the above sealer.

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But a finish like this takes more maintenance.

Wow

 

[Colette]

Wow

These look beautiful!!! If mine look half as good as that I would be stoked!!! Thanks

 

[Dan]

Nice isn't it that.

Obviously the matt finish stuff isn't going to be so maintenance-heavy. Surface Sealers - Tile Cleaning, Sealing and Maintenance Products
Glossy stuff will need redoing from time to time.

 

[Colette]

LTP Grimex - Tile Cleaning, Sealing and Maintenance Products
This is the stuff.

As always, test on a small area first.

Thanks for link and all advice and help. This is a great forum Thanks!!

 

[White Room]

These look beautiful!!! If mine look half as good as that I would be stoked!!! Thanks

I take it that means delighted🙂