I recently re-visited a Victorian period property in the Leeds suburb of Headingley which had an unusually large tiled entrance hall which we believe to be as old as the property itself. I say re-visited as I actually gave this floor a deep clean and reseal around five years ago; it’s always
I recently re-visited a Victorian period property in the Leeds suburb of Headingley which had an unusually large tiled entrance hall which we believe to be as old as the property itself. I say re-visited as I actually gave this floor a deep clean and reseal around five years ago; it’s always nice to be asked to return to a job as it shows the customers was very happy with the work. However, with five years of wear and tear the sealer had worn down and the floor was now starting to trap dirt,
Earlier this year I went to look at a Travertine tiled floor at a property in Limpsfield Chart next Oxted in East Surrey. The travertine had been laid throughout the Kitchen and adjacent dinner and my client was having trouble maintaining its appearance which had now become dull and unappealing.
Earlier this year I went to look at a Travertine tiled floor at a property in Limpsfield Chart next Oxted in East Surrey. The travertine had been laid throughout the Kitchen and adjacent dinner and my client was having trouble maintaining its appearance which had now become dull and unappealing. The Travertine tiles also suffered badly from pitting and dirt had become lodged in the pits of the stone making it difficult to clean. In addition, there was also some staining to the grout lines
The customer called me after she had removed the lino in her hallway to discover a traditional Victorian tiled floor hidden underneath. Unfortunately, at some time in the past this floor hadn’t been protected whilst decoration was carried out and had been heavily stained with splashes of paint. Although the customer had tried her best to clean the paint off the floor, she had found it was impossible to remove. She was really keen to restore the floor back to its’ former glory and see the
The customer called me after she had removed the lino in her hallway to discover a traditional Victorian tiled floor hidden underneath. Unfortunately, at some time in the past this floor hadn’t been protected whilst decoration was carried out and had been heavily stained with splashes of paint.
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Vinyl tiling can be used for a broad variety of applications in your home, most commonly your floors, but if you want a more unique approach, you can put peel and stick vinyl tiling on your walls. This is commonly done in the bathroom or kitchen to enhance the decor and make the walls easier to clean, but you can make your choice on what room you want it in. Peel-and-stick vinyl tile comes in a broad variety of different colors and a broad variety of different designs. You are sure to find one that matches what you want in your home. Remember to bring samples home to see how it would look on your walls. Here are a few tips on applying peel-and-stick tiling.
Clean Walls Well
This is one of the most important tips. Make sure that your walls are nice and clean. Scrub them with a very good cleaner and make sure that they are very clean and free from any wetness or stickiness before you install the tiles. If the wall is wet, the tiles will not stick. It is a good idea to clean them the night before you plan to do the tile. Do not clean them with a solution that is gritty or has crystals in it, as that could mess up the adhesive in the tile backing.
Use Adhesive
Many people think that with peel-and-stick tile, you should not have to use adhesive at all. The truth is that over time, the adhesive that is already on the back of the tile can wear off. Make sure that you pick out a decent adhesive that will help the tile stick. Only put a thin layer of adhesive down and allow it to almost dry before placing your tiles. Make sure that you pop a chalk line before laying your tiles so that your tiles are straight and look good in your room.
Buy Decent Tile
Peel-and-stick vinyl tiling can be very cheap, but it is best to avoid the really cheap kind. The cheaper kind can break and fall off your walls, which can lead to you having to replace the vinyl within a short amount of time. Check the tile to see if it comes with a warranty. If it comes with a warranty, chances are that the tile is decent, and you will have customer support whenever you need it. Shop around before deciding on one particular brand of tile, as this will help you find the perfect tile for you walls and your home.
Taking on a tiling job can be quite a task, but armed with the proper tools and knowledge, you can easily install a tile wall in no time. If you need further assistance, there are many shows and videos online that will let you see exactly how the peel-and-stick vinyl tiling is installed. This is great for people who are just starting out and are unsure of what to do and how to install the tiles.
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The new owners of this lovely terraced house in the village of Broadbottom that was built circa 1900, inherited with it a lovely old flagstone floor in the Kitchen which was now in a rather bad state with ingrained dirt and stains. I suspected that the White staining was due to alkaline salts, a problem more commonly known as efflorescence. However, I took a moisture reading of the floor with a damp meter and the readings were normal, so it may have been a historic damp problem that cause it. We are always wary of efflorescence issues when it comes to older properties as damp proof membranes which resolve this problem are a relatively modern invention. After explaining the process, I worked out a quote which was accepted and booked a date in the diary for the work to commence, which would take place over two days. Cleaning and Grouting a Flagstone Kitchen Floor First the floor was in a terrible state and needed to be resurfaced if it was going to live up to its potential. To do
You may recognise this Chequered Victorian tiled floor from other restorations that I’ve detailed on my website. This in fact is the third house I’ve worked on in the same small road in Oxford where hallway floors like these are a very common feature. In fact, I seem to get a lot of referrals from this area, which is always a pleasure, so I suspect word has got around the neighbourhood. The property sits close to the city centre, of course is famous for the University of Oxford, the oldest
You may recognise this Chequered Victorian tiled floor from other restorations that I’ve detailed on my website. This in fact is the third house I’ve worked on in the same small road in Oxford where hallway floors like these are a very common feature. In fact, I seem to get a lot of referrals
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