Victorian Tile Restoration.

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Coshack
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Victorian Tile Restoration.

Post by Coshack » Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:13 pm

In the process of renovating our house we've found the original Victorian floor tiles in the vestibule. They're covered in carpet glue and 100 years of grime. Just wondering if anyone knows anyone locally who restores tiles or anyone has any tips? Did a quick Google and really only found sites advertising their products. Thanks in advance.

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Re: Victorian Tile Restoration.

Post by Quickenthetempo » Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:30 pm

Coshack wrote:
Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:13 pm
In the process of renovating our house we've found the original Victorian floor tiles in the vestibule. They're covered in carpet glue and 100 years of grime. Just wondering if anyone knows anyone locally who restores tiles or anyone has any tips? Did a quick Google and really only found sites advertising their products. Thanks in advance.
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Re: Victorian Tile Restoration.

Post by CharlieinNewMexico » Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:36 pm

I’ve used a heat gun and a large blade to remove carpet glue before. Worked pretty well.

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Re: Victorian Tile Restoration.

Post by Fenwick » Sat Oct 02, 2021 7:26 pm

Coshack wrote:
Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:13 pm
In the process of renovating our house we've found the original Victorian floor tiles in the vestibule. They're covered in carpet glue and 100 years of grime. Just wondering if anyone knows anyone locally who restores tiles or anyone has any tips? Did a quick Google and really only found sites advertising their products. Thanks in advance.
You could give Gardners Cleaning Services a call. A local company and very experienced. They've seen it all before and won't mess you about

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Re: Victorian Tile Restoration.

Post by Marney&Mee » Sat Oct 02, 2021 7:45 pm

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