Victorian Floor Tiles
Victorian architecture is beautiful and it is as popular now as what it was all those many years ago. Using Victorian floor tiles in your home could really give it that extra special look. The best thing about these tiles is that they are incredibly versatile. That means you can use them out doors or indoors and you really can use them anywhere, from the patio to the swimming pool or even the garage if you really like!
Laying Victorian floor tiles can be a bit tricky, though. So before you get cracking you should familiarize yourself with the different tile constructions. That means materials that are used to manufacture tiles with. Things like vitrified clay, unglazed stone, slate, quarry, porcelain, onyx, marble, limestone, glass are all used to make tiles from, the list is endless.
The surface finish of the tiles could range from satin, metallic, glossy, glass, matte or encaustic. Victorian floor tiles we see these days are usually made right from authentic 19th century patterns. They tend to be geometric, floral or mosaic. If you want to make the floor tiles yourself, or simply add the pattern to tiles yourself, you can find Victorian designs at craft shops.
Victorian floor tiles are usually sold in separate tessellated packs made up out of various shape and sizes and when joined together, they form a singular pattern. Wholesale providers can give you the best price on these and they will base the price based on your preference.
When you lay Victorian floor tiles be sure that the ground is in good shape. It should be even and you need to get rid of any excess oil, wax and grease that might be lurking around. These materials will prevent adhesives from doing their jobs. Look for any sharp objects that might be lurking around. Nails from floor boards or other sharp objects.
Start off by laying the first tile in the centre of the room and not on the side of the room as so many people often do. To find the middle of the room, take two pieces of string and run them from the middle of each wall to the other side, wherever the strings cross, is the middle.
Then go ahead as you would with normal laying of tiles, however because Victorian Floor tiles are quite complex, considering the pattern that they form, laying these tiles yourself is not really advised, unless you are a professional or it is something you have done before.
Rather check in the paper for an expert in your area or ask friends or family whether they know anybody that they can recommend. It’s a very tricky process and if you lay just one tile wrong, you could end up with a disastrous result that could end up costing you a lot of money to rectify.
While it might cost a little but more to have somebody else lay your tiles, at least you know they are doing it right. You will be pleased with the result in the end and your new Victorian floor tiles will make a world of difference to your home!