London has more Victorian and Edwardian properties than any other city in the UK. Walk down almost any residential street in Islington, Hackney, Lewisham or Ealing and the original hallway tiling tells you immediately whether the house has been looked after or not. When it is right, it is one of the most striking features a period property can have. When it is wrong, whether through mismatched tiles, inconsistent patterns or modern replacements that bear no resemblance to the original, it diminishes the character of the whole building.
At Rem Tilers London, Remus has spent 19 years working with Victorian geometric floor tiles, Edwardian patterns and natural slate across London’s period properties. He understands the patterns, the correct laying methods, how to work around existing originals and how to source tiles that genuinely match rather than approximate. If your hallway, porch, pathway or conservatory floor deserves to be tiled properly, this is who you call.
Victorian tiling is not simply a matter of laying geometric tiles in a pattern. The layout must be set out correctly from the centre so the pattern reads properly from the entrance. The tiles must be bedded on a solid sand and cement base rather than adhesive alone. The grout joints must be kept fine and consistent. Borders and feature bands must align exactly with the main field. Remus has carried out Victorian tiling and slate floor installations across London's period properties for 19 years. He approaches every job with the care and knowledge that these buildings and these patterns deserve.
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Call Remus today for a free no obligation quote. We are happy to visit your property, assess the existing floor and provide a clear price before any work begins.
From authentic geometric hallway floors to natural slate kitchen and garden room installations, we cover every aspect of Victorian and period tiling across London. Every project is carried out by Remus personally with knowledge of the materials and methods these properties require.
Authentic Victorian geometric floor tiles for hallways, entrance porches, conservatories and landings. We set out every floor from the centre so the pattern is balanced and reads correctly from the front door. Tiles are bedded correctly on a solid base with fine joints and the right border arrangement throughout.
Where original Victorian or Edwardian tiling survives in a London property, we restore and repair rather than replace wherever possible. We source closely matched tiles for missing or damaged sections, re bed loose originals properly and re grout the whole floor to bring it back to the standard it deserves without removing what makes it authentic.
Natural slate brings warmth, texture and character to kitchens, utility rooms, garden rooms and hallways in period and contemporary London properties alike. We cut and lay slate floors cleanly, seal the surface on completion and leave a finish that wears beautifully over time rather than showing every mark.
Front porches and garden pathways on Edwardian properties across London are some of the most visible and most visited floors in any house. We install Edwardian style geometric and encaustic tile patterns for external porches and front garden paths with the correct frost resistant specification and the right pattern arrangement for the property.
Get in touch today for a free no obligation quote on your Victorian or slate tiling project. Whether it is a new geometric hallway floor, a period restoration or a natural slate installation, we are ready to help.
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Here are the answers to the questions our London clients ask us most about Victorian and slate tiling.
Yes. Authentic encaustic and geometric Victorian floor tiles are still manufactured today by a number of specialist UK producers. These modern reproductions are made to match original Victorian dimensions, colours and patterns and are suitable for both restoration projects and new period style installations. We can advise on appropriate tile sources for your specific project and pattern.
In many cases yes. Where the majority of original tiles are intact, we repair rather than replace by sourcing closely matched tiles for damaged or missing sections, re bedding any loose originals and re grouting the whole floor. A sympathetic repair carried out properly will preserve the authenticity of the floor and is often more cost effective than a full replacement.
Victorian geometric tiling requires the pattern to be set out correctly from the centre of the floor so it is symmetrical and balanced when viewed from the entrance. The tiles are typically unglazed and thicker than modern ceramic tiles and are traditionally bedded on a sand and cement base rather than on adhesive alone. The grout joints are kept very fine and the border arrangement must follow the correct sequence for the pattern chosen. It is a more technical installation than standard floor tiling.
Natural slate works particularly well in kitchens, utility rooms, garden rooms, hallways and bathrooms in both period and contemporary London properties. It is hard wearing, naturally textured for grip underfoot and improves in character as it ages. It does require sealing on installation and periodic resealing to protect against staining and moisture penetration.
We cover the whole of London including all central and outer boroughs as well as surrounding areas such as Watford, Hertfordshire and the wider Home Counties. We regularly work across North London, South London, East London and West London where period property stock is particularly high. Call us to confirm coverage for your specific area.
Professional wall and floor tiling for homes and businesses across London, backed by nearly two decades of hands-on experience.
