Victorian Minton tiles are often revealed underneath layers of accumulated dirt and grime, overlooked and occasionally completely obscured by carpet or other tiles. Tile & Stone Medic Warwickshire specialises in the complete restoration of Victorian tile floors.
Just take a look at some of our previous work to see the transformation that can be achieved with our Victoria Minton cleaning service in Warwickshire. With our extensive experience handling Victorian tile floors in all sorts of conditions, we often achieve results that make the tiles appear as if they were new. It’s surprising how much can be salvaged, so if you’re considering replacing or removing them, why not reach out to our friendly team for a chat first? We would be happy to offer a free estimate. Minton tiles are exceptionally unique, and restoration can add a lot of character to a home.
Restoring uncovered Victorian tiles
During our Victorian Minton tile cleaning service in Warwickshire, we often encounter situations where carpets or tiles have been glued directly onto the floor. Removing these without the correct tools and chemicals can cause irreversible damage to the delicate Minton tile surface. As colours naturally fade over time and Minton tiles are typically quite old, sourcing replacement pieces that perfectly match the originals can be challenging.
Once the tiles are fully uncovered, we use advanced equipment and specialist cleaning solutions to break down years of accumulated dirt and grime. Our carefully selected products ensure a thorough clean without compromising the integrity of the tiles. After removing all residue, we recommend applying a water-resistant sealant. This not only enhances the vibrancy of the original colours but also provides long-lasting protection. A well-applied sealant helps repel spills and stains, keeping your tiles looking freshly cleaned for months.
Maintenance after restoration is minimal—occasional dusting and vacuuming should suffice, with a sealant reapplication once a year for optimal protection. After that, you can simply enjoy the stunning patterns that were once hidden beneath!
Will restoring my minton tiles cause disruption?
Our Victorian Minton tile cleaning and restoration service in Warwickshire is designed to be as non-intrusive as possible. We use quiet, non-hazardous equipment and avoid harsh or toxic chemicals, ensuring a safe process that meets the highest health and safety standards. In most cases, the restoration is completed within hours rather than days, allowing you to enjoy your beautifully restored tiles with minimal inconvenience.
Contact us today for a free estimate for our Victoria Minton tile cleaning service and discover how we can assist you.
FAQs
The process we carry out will depend on your specific floor and the use that it gets. There will be variations for different materials and the finish that you wish to achieve. The process will also be impacted by the full scale of work that we carry out, for example which types of cleaning and restoration are being performed. It is not unusual to apply several layers of sealant if this is necessary and appropriate.
Firstly, a floor should always be sealed when it is first laid. Get in touch with us straight away if this hasn’t been carried out already. It will also need periodic sealing in order to protect the floor on an ongoing basis. How often sealing is required depends on a number of factors such as the specific material used for your flooring and the kind of use it has to survive. For example, a bathroom with natural tiles that is frequently exposed to water may require sealing more often than porcelain tiles in a kitchen. Frequent maintenance, such as sweeping and hoovering up the dust and grit that erodes floors when trodden on can help. Once the sealant is worn away, not only will scratches be more likely, the risk of staining or permanent damage from liquids is drastically increased as there is no protective layer to prevent absorption. If in doubt get in touch with our team of friendly technicians who can discuss your needs.
We have a range of high quality Faber products which will help protect your floors from damage. As every type of floor is different and has myriad uses, we will consult with you to work out the best way to protect your investment. We can apply topical sealants which form a protective layer on top of the floor, or if needed an impregnating sealant, which will be partially absorbed into the stone or tiles. There are many variations of these sealants and as each floor type has unique characteristics and vulnerabilities we can work with you to find and apply the the best kind of protection.
Absolutely. If this was not carried out by those who fitted the floor get in touch immediately to ensure that the appropriate protection can be applied as promptly as possible. We would recommend that this is carried out once the flooring is in place as this means the grout, which is generally more porous, will also be protected.
We apply a sealer to a floor in order to protect it. Different types of floor, both manmade and natural stone, are vulnerable to different sorts of damage. They can all be harmed by chemicals to a certain degree, even by the acid in food and drink spillages, as they will be very slightly porous. As well as this, they can be worn away by physical damage. Even foot traffic can have a big impact if dust or grit has built up on the floor, since it increases abrasions. A sealant will reduce the chance of a spill becoming a stain by reducing the floor’s ability to absorb liquids. It can also help protect the appearance of the floor by forming a protective barrier. A sealant won’t prevent all damage and it will still wear away over time, but it will help your floors last longer, helping protect your investment. Sealants will even help protect your floor from UV radiation which can lead to fading over the lifespan of a high value stone or tiled floor. We can consult with you to find the best sealant for your floor and the type of use it gets to make sure it receives the best form of protection.
The only way to know for sure is to take up a small part of the floor in an inconspicuous area. If you don’t feel confident in doing this we suggest you get help from an experienced pro.
We stock a range of advanced sealers that are designed to protect from everyday wear and tear such as spillages and allow for damp mopping of paw prints or claw marks. Eventually the sealer will break down and need to be reapplied, but it should provide a high level of protection for at least 12 months or so.
Yes we can, securing loose tiles is a simple job for a professional and we’d be happy to help
Whilst we can’t guarantee a 100% exact colour match, on many occasions we have successfully replaced Minton tiling and our customers have been extremely satisfied with the results.
We work with a network of suppliers who can help. Get in touch to discuss your needs.
Whilst we may use specialist chemicals in the course of our work, we can assure you that by the time we leave all residues will be gone and your tile or stone flooring will be perfectly safe for everyone to use. We work to extremely high standards of health and safety, conducting proper risk assessments where appropriate and never putting you or anyone else in danger.
We always work in the most considerate way possible. Work will be tailored to your needs and will fit around your schedule where possible. We avoid bringing loud or bulky machinery into your home and when a job is complete we thoroughly clean up after ourselves to leave your space looking as tidy as it did when we arrived.
