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Tile Doctor Products Used to Restore Victorian Tiled Hallway Floor in Walsall

This customer from Walsall contacted Tile Doctor regarding their Victorian tiled hallway which was in a very poor state. I was sent some photographs which made it clear the floor was seriously neglected with loose tiles and all sorts of contaminates. To understand all the issues before quoting I made an appointment to pop over […]

Ingrained Dirt Removed from Reclaimed Terracotta Floor Tile and Grout in Currie Edinburgh with Tile Doctor Pro-Clean

The Terracotta tiles in the kitchen, living area and entrance vestibule of this property in the village of Currie, on the outskirts of Edinburgh, were reclaimed and had been installed by the owners several years earlier. The intention was to give the property to give a country cottage feel which was achieved and looked great […]

Burnishing Washing Up Liquid Stains out of Green Limestone Tiles in Pickmere

We were contacted by a resident of the west Cheshire village of Pickmere about their 90m2 Green Limestone tiled kitchen floor which has been stained by washing up liquid. Although washing up liquid appears to be a harmless the product clearly contains some ingredients that upset the sealer and polish. Unfortunately patching up the floor […]

Polishing Hard Basalt Floor Tiles with Coarse Tile Doctor Burnishing Pads in Chelmsford

I thought I would share the following case study which involved the renovation of Black Basalt tiles in the kitchen and bathroom on a property in Chelmsford Essex. The owner had the tiles installed ten years ago and since that time they had lost their appeal and now looked dull and flat. Unhappy with the […]

Restoring the Appearance of White Grout with a Tile Doctor Grout Colourant in Twickenham West London

This Quarry tiled floor was installed in the kitchen of a property in Twickenham thirty-eight years prior. The tiles had never been professionally cleaned or sealed since installation and as you can see from the photograph both the tile and grout were in need of restoration. Having visited the property to inspect the floor I […]

Renovating Stone Bathroom Tiling with Tile Doctor Products in Cowbridge Vale of Glamorgan

Last year we were approached by a customer in the market town of Cowbridge looking for a professional bathroom restorer to renovate their stone tiled bathroom. Apparently, their cleaner had etched the tiles using neat bleach unaware of the damage a strong product like that could have on natural stone. I arranged to call in […]

Restoring a 100 Year Old Tiled Floor with Low Moisture Acid Gel in Worcester

I received an enquiry regarding the restoration of an Encaustic Tiled floor in the hallway of an Edwardian property in Worcester. I arranged a visit to assess the floor and come up with a plan for its restoration. The client wanted the whole floor restoring to its original condition including retiling a section just behind […]

Removing Ingrained Dirt and Paint from a Victorian Tiled Floor in Chepstow Monmouthshire with Tile Doctor Remove and Go

I received a request to quote for the restoration of this Victorian tiled floor in the hallway of a property in Chepstow. As you can see from the photograph below was in a very poor condition. I visited the property to survey the floor and could see that although it had not been well maintained […]

Years of Dirt and Screed Staining Cleaned Away with Tile Doctor Remove and Go in Potter Heigham Norfolk

This converted Victorian schoolhouse in Potter Heigham on the Norfolk Broads had a lovely old Red and Black Terracotta tiled floor which had been badly maintained over the years. The owner wanted to use the original tiled floor and so I was asked to pop by and quote for its renovation. The Terracotta floor was […]

Removing Thick Carpet Glue from a Victorian Tiled Floor with Tile Doctor Oxy-Gel and Nanotech HBU Remover in Balloch Loch Lomond

The client in Balloch at the South end of Loch Lomond had purchased a property with a Victorian tiled floor hidden beneath worn carpet in the entrance hall. The property was in the process of being converted into a residential home where my client planned to live. The Victorian floor was well-preserved however the tiles […]

Improving the Contrast on Black and White Victorian Tiles with Tile Doctor Colour Grow in Rugby Warwickshire

Recently I was called out to a property in Rugby which had a lovely Victorian period Encaustic Tiled Floor. The had only just moved into the property and had, like many of my customers seem to do, decided to replace the hallway carpet. Underneath they were pleased to discover a beautiful Black and White tiled […]

Bringing out the Colour in Encaustic Victorian Floor Tiles with Tile Doctor Colour Grow Sealer in Mablethorpe Lincolnshire

Last year I was asked to restore a Victorian tiled floor in the hallway of a property in Mablethorpe which was let out to Holidaymakers. Mablethorpe has a beautiful long sandy beach and is very popular seaside resort, however being so close to the coast does leave it exposed. Like many old floors it had […]

Deep Cleaning Dirt from a Soiled Victorian Tiled Floor with Tile Doctor Remove and Go in Muswell Hill North London

This client bought a house in Muswell Hill N10 with a neglected Victorian tiled floor in the hallway. They planned to completely refurbish the property including adding extensions. Prior to starting work they called me to look at the floor and see if it was salvageable. At this time, it only had the damage where […]

Encaustic Tiled Hallway Sealed with Tile Doctor X-Tra Seal in West Bridgford Nottingham

Here we have an encaustic tiled hallway floor from the Victorian era laid in a beautiful geometric pattern at a property in West Bridgford Nottingham. Given its age the floor had survived well however there were many loose tiles that needed attention and it was overdue a restorative clean and fresh seal. Having visited the […]

Deep Shine Achieved on Victorian Encaustic Floor Tiles in Leek Staffordshire with Tile Doctor Seal and Go

At this Victorian property in Leek I was asked to renovate the encaustic tiles in the hallway which were laid in a classic Black and White chequer pattern. They had previously been covered in carpet for many years and the owner now wanted the floor brough back to life as a period feature in keeping […]

Tile Doctor Patio Cleaner used to Remove Heavy Soiling from a Marble Tabletop in Wargrave Berkshire

This is another project I completed for a client Wargrave who had a very neglected Marble table that had been used outside and was now heavily stained. The client had seen a recent work history of mine where I restored a very similar Marble table, and having one herself in similar condition she asked if […]

Patio Cleaning with Tile Doctor Driveway and Patio Cleaning in Troon Ayrshire

Last year we visited a client in Troon, South Ayrshire, who has asked if we could refresh their Indian Sandstone patio. The stone was in good condition but the mortar between the flagstones had cracked and need replacing. As well as fixing the pointing my client also needed it cleaned but didn’t want it done […]

Stripping Off Cement Screed from Quarry Tiles using  Tile Doctor Grout Clean-Up in Wallingford Oxfordshire

I went to view this Quarry tiled floor at a property in Wallingford after speaking with the owner on the phone. They were hoping the floor could be restored but were sceptical that anything could be done as it had been covered in vinyl for many years. The trouble was, before the Vinyl was laid […]

Deep Cleaning a Neglected Victorian Tiled Floor with Tile Doctor Acid Gel in Glasgow’s West End

The photographs below are of a large Victorian Tiled floor at a property in Glasgow’s West End. The floor had been sadly neglected over the years leaving it dull, dirty and damaged with several cracked tiles. I visited the property to discussed with the client the work needed to carry out a full restoration which […]

Enhancing the Natural Brown Colours in Travertine with Tile Doctor Colour Grow Sealer in Chelmsford Essex

EarliEarlier this year I paid a visit to a client in Chelmsford who had a large that needed attention. The floor had been installed twelve years ago when a extension was added to the rear of the house. Discussing the floor on the phone my client had said that the floor always seemed dirty and […]

Deep Cleaning a Grubby Sandstone Tiled Kitchen Floor with Tile Doctor Remove and Go in Rawtenstall Rossendale

We were contacted by a new homeowner in Rawtenstall, which is in the borough of Rossendale, who having just moved in decided to contact us about her Sandstone kitchen floor. The stone floor was terribly dirty and was proving impossible to clean. The stone was very smooth and having discussed it locally she had been […]

Durable Silky Sheen Added to a Victorian Period Tiled Floor with Tile Doctor Seal and Go Extra at Loftus Town Hall

Late last year I was asked by Loftus Town Hall to pop down and look at renovating the beautiful Victorian Tiled flooring which needed renovation. They had experienced a flood previously and now the floor had had chance to dry out it was time to restore it back to its former beauty. I am based […]

Tile Doctor X-Tra Seal Puts the Life Back into Tired Black Slate Flooring in Richmond London

This is a black slate floor in Richmond that had been stripped of its natural oils and sealer due to the client using a steam mop repeatedly over the years. The floor also had missing grout that needed replacing before cleaning could commence. The flat wasn’t on the ground floor so there was a concern […]

Restoring a Quarry Tiled Path in Pontcanna Cardiff

Tile Doctor was contacted by a homeowner from the Pontcanna area of Cardiff about the Quarry tiled path leading up to their property. A local tile restoration company had told them that their pathway was beyond repair and had advised replacing it with new tiles at significant cost. I’m based in Cardiff and cover Southeast […]

Renovating Edwardian Encaustic Tiling with Tile Doctor Acid Gel Kidderminster Worcestershire

I was contacted regarding an encaustic tiled floor that was located in the hallway of an Edwardian property that dated back to 1905 in Kidderminster. The tiles were looking dull and the owner was keen to have them refurbished. Having discussed the floor on the phone with the owner I decided to pay the property […]

Removing Years of Dirt from Quarry Tiles with Tile Doctor Nanotech HBU in Tiverton Cheshire

Here we have a Quarry tiled floor at a property in Tiverton which Is a small village in the West Cheshire countryside with many chocolate box cottages and listed buildings. The property which was built in the 1800’s had been inherited by a young couple who had decided to renovate it and this included the […]

Tile Doctor Acid Gel used to remove Efflorescence from Victorian Quarry Tiles in Elstow Bedfordshire

I was contacted by a homeowner in Elstow who after seeing a similar Quarry tiled kitchen floor on my website was keen for me to restore theirs. The property was Victorian and formed part of a listed building in a prominent Bedfordshire estate. I paid a visit to the property to survey the old Quarry […]

Deep Cleaning a Badly Stained Brick Slip Kitchen Floor with Tile Doctor Remove and Go in Barking East London

This unusual kitchen floor at a property in Barking comprised of Brick Slips laid in a herringbone pattern. As you can see, they were very badly stained and clearly contained a lot of ingrained dirt. Having spoken to the owner on the phone I went over to inspect the floor and come up with a […]

Achieving a Satin Finish on Quarry Tiles with Tile Doctor Seal & Go in Woodham Walter Essex

The photos are of a large Quarry tiled Kitchen floor at a property in Woodham Walter which is a small village between Danbury and Maldon. The floor had been installed 20 years ago by the current owners and although in reasonable condition they felt it was time to have them renovated as the tiles had […]

Clearing Remnants of Cement Screed using Tile Doctor Grout Clean-up in Cheshunt Hertfordshire

During an inspection for alteration work, this customer from Cheshunt discovered what appeared to be an original encaustic tiled floor under the hallway carpet. Keen to work out what it was, and have it restored, I was asked to pop round and look. I went over as requested to survey the hallway floor and confirm […]

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