Restoring a Victorian tiled floor

[Futile]

How difficult would this be to restore myself and how would I go about it? Sections of tiles are loose, some are missing and others are chipped. Where can I source original replacements? There is adhesive on many of the loose tiles. Would I be able to angle grind this off? I was thinking of attempting to fix the tiles myself and then pay for it to be cleaned and sealed. I did get a quote from a specialist but it was far more than I was expecting. Any help and advice appreciated.

 

[Bonni]

So you are wanting the specialist knowledge and specialist know how free-of-charge to repair a Victorian Tiled Floor. Tradesman invest their time and money to do such work in order to make a living, pay the bills and feed their family, and home homers want it free-of-charge? Good luck in your search.

 

[Mr Chibs]

Aren't most folk here trying to get some knowledge of one type or another... for free?

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I would think this is well within capabilities of DIY.

You should be able to re lay these tiles with tile adhesive, although these might have been laid on a sand/cement/lime bed.

A dilute application of brick acid may make a difference and remove some ingrained grime.
If you grouted with terracotta grout this will make small nicks/chips harder to see.

I rennovated a herringbone brick floor, with some quarry tiles inset using the above, it looked good to me, but I'm no specialist.


Good luck

 

[Futile]

So you are wanting the specialist knowledge and specialist know how free-of-charge to repair a Victorian Tiled Floor. Tradesman invest their time and money to do such work in order to make a living, pay the bills and feed their family, and home homers want it free-of-charge? Good luck in your search.

Hi, this is my frail grandmother's floor and the loose tiles are a potential trip hazard. I have volunteered to have a go because she can't afford the costs of a specialist tiler. I was under the impression that this is a do it yourself forum where people seek free advice?

 

[Tigercubrider]

That doesn’t too damaged to me, so a DIY job sounds possible.
I am no expert but if it was me I’d have a go.

There are specialists and reclaim yards who might hold stock of original tiles, make sure that the colour is as close as you can get.

if it’s simply a H&S issue then taping a few sheets of proplex type material would be a quick cover temporarily (and look naff)

not sure if an angle grinder is the best idea, you might find the cement softens if the loose tiles are soaked in a bucket?