Restoration and reproduction of Victorian style mosaic hallways and pathways, restoration of fireplaces, restoration of granite and marble mosaic floors, reclaiming mosaic tile- restoration and reproduction of original features in 19th and early 20th century properties- area of our main expertise · We have experience templating and installing marble (also granite and other types of stone) slabs, countertops, and tiles in bathrooms, steam showers, kitchens, and installing marble decorated fireplaces. · We have many years experience installing all types of tile (ceramic, porcelain, cement, terracotta, glass, mosaic). · Also we have extensive experience paving patios, pathways (stone, cement, brick, tile).

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Reclaimed tile sections, Balham	Recreated original porch design
Recreating missing sections, replacing cracked tile	Original design restored

What sort of finish should I give a tiled floor? The traditional treatment for a Victorian tiled floor after cleaning was to apply warmed linseed oil followed by a coat of wax polish. This gave a stunning, lustrous finish to the floor, but is so labour-intensive to apply and maintain that it is inappropriate in most modern situations. Modern cold wax polishes, for example HG Golvpolish are perfectly adequate. On no account should tiled floors be sealed or varnished with any kind of resin-based or polyurethane finish. Besides their unpleasant plasticky appearance, these may cause long-term problems by sealing in damp under the floor. When you should you apply the sealer? For a new tile surface or re-grout, nearly all grout manufacturers advise that you wait at least 48 hours after grouting before aaplying sealers so the grout has time to finish setting. For maintanence of existing tilling, you should re-apply every year or two.

Victorian Tile Care: Sweep or vacum your Victorian tile floors often. Dirt collecting carpet mats should be placed in frequently used entrances and shaked out weekly. Floors will only need an occasional mop over every 2 weeks or so use HG Superfloor maintenance cleaner in your washing water, or just plain water. We do not recommend the use of floor waxes as they can be difficult to remove from ceramic tile floors. As long as your floor is properly sealed and maintained, you should find no need for these products.